Reviews of LePatino Bed & Breakfast

We chose this accommodation for a single night in Livingstone because it was close to the center (on the day of arrival we would visit the Victoria Mountains in Zimbabwe, spend the night in Le Patino, and the next day we would visit the Victoria Mountains in Zambia). The taxi driver who took us from Kazungula (on the Botswana-Zambia border) knew the little hotel, which looks nice from the outside. They gave us a room on the first floor (the staircase was dangerous with uneven steps). The key card was a bit weak, but it was in terrible condition! A spacious room with a large bed (hard mattress and acceptable sheets). Air conditioning, refrigerator, fan, furniture, and TV with international channels. The level of cleanliness could be improved. We returned from Zimbabwe, very tired around 7 p.m. We had a shower, fruit, and bed. The bathroom, rather shabby, had a sink, toilet, exterior window, and a very apparent shower (with a screen and everything), but it wasn't very effective. It was the first time I showered "in spoonfuls" because of the little water coming out! The towels were fine. The problem arose around 10:00 a.m. when the air conditioning (and the refrigerator, the lights, and the Wi-Fi) went out. I asked at reception, and they told me that Zambia doesn't produce enough electricity and that they cut off the power every night. The only thing left was one outlet for low-power devices (mobile phones, fans, etc.). A disaster. Breakfast the next day was average. The price was very affordable and we paid by credit card when we made the reservation. I think we'd choose another place to stay.