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Jollyboys Backpackers

3.0 out of 5.0
34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, 1-844-700-1007
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Room (6 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Triple Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room (7 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Single Room Ensuite
2 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Single Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 9 guests
(up to 8 children)
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Quadruple Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, Multiple Beds
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable suburban hostel, walk to Livingstone Museum

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

A stay at Jollyboys Backpackers places you in the heart of Livingstone, steps from Livingstone Museum and a 3-minute drive from Railway Museum. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Victoria Falls Field Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include safes and sofa beds, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Jollyboys Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Jollyboys Backpackers

34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Livingstone hostel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Jollyboys Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Table tennis
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free airport transportation - pickup
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Television in common areas
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Garden

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Jollyboys Backpackers offers 30 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Sofa bed
  • Sofa bed size single
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Long-term renters welcome

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–8 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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