What to Expect
Caribbea Bay's restaurant and bar sit on the shore of Lake Kariba, and the dish reviewers name most is the kapenta. Nyasha (June 2023) tried the “fresh kapenta coated with eggs” and called it “the bomb”, and Wadzanai (October 2022) had a first taste of “batter kapenta” while praising the lake view from the restaurant. Breakfast gets similar attention: Mthulisi (April 2026) had “Fresh and nice breakfast”, and Fyodor (November 2022) enjoyed a “breakfast buffet” with a view of the lake, though found a minty gin cocktail at the bar “really quite expensive”.
Opinions on the food split. Su (January 2026) found the food delicious but thought “$200 cost for a family dinner was quite high”. Lorraine (April 2022), who described being a chef, was “quite disappointed by the food” and found “a lot of it was a bit dry”. Service can also lag: Claire (December 2024) said ordering food “did take a while (over an hour)” even though “the hotel was not busy at all”.
Most reviewers still leave pleased with the setting, from the terrace restaurant looking over the lake to the poolside bar. Staff are named often, and requests for dietary options get met, as Dr M. (May 2026) noted of the executive chef's effort to accommodate vegetarian preferences.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 1,095 Google reviews
★★★★★
I had an amazing experience. Splendid moments as well. The rooms were very tidy, the linen wow! Carribea Bay Hotel staff was very welcoming and friendly. The jumping castles for the little ones, boat cruises too. Food lovers would definitely appreciate the cuisine.
★★★★★
With a breath taking view of Lake Kariba it was amazing. From the rooms to the restaurant the food was great and the staff even better. I enjoyed my first taste of batter kapenta.. Ooo almost forget to mention the swimming pool that place can have you stay there the whole day.
★★★★★
Good to see the supa tube is still running. I would suggest build a toilet close by and a bar. I felt sorry for the waiters walking all that way. Ordering our food did take a while (over an hour) and there was no excuse as the hotel was not busy at all.
★★★★★
It's a fantastic place for families with clean, air-conditioned rooms that have lovely views of the lake. The resort has great pools and a water slide, which we will try on our next trip.
★★★★★
An amazing experience, staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are amazing and complimented with memorable views. The only thing that needs improvement is their menu offering and the food. Being a chef, I was quite disappointed by the food.
