Lilongwe Hotels | Places to Stay in Lilongwe

August 11, 2022 Milan Banda

The quiet capital of Malawi, Lilongwe is divided into New and Old Towns. The Old Town is where to go for bustling stores, markets, cafes, hotels, and restaurants. The New Town houses embassies, international aid organizations, and corporate headquarters. A large expat population has made Lilongwe a very Western city, and a perfect stopping point for tired travelers to relax and pick up some essentials for their trip to the country’s wildlife reserves or to the beaches of Lake Malawi.
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1. President Hotel

Chilembwe Road City Centre, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
31%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 206 reviews

President Hotel

Overlooking Malawi Square is The President Walmont Hotel, the first ever 5-star hotel in Malawi. It has a large reception area, beautiful lobby bar, relaxing lounge and is home to the elegant Wild Orchid Restaurant, which serves local and international delicacies and a superb selection of wines. The President Walmont Hotel houses a gym, spa and the Afroma Terrace Bar where sundowners are served in the bar or at the outdoor lounge that overlooks the entire precinct.

Excellent service, beautiful gardens, excellent location

Reviewed By mirriam2022

The hotel is perfect whether for business or leisure. Its well located with so many amenities near by. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Lilongwe from within Malawi or to international guests, you will not regret it.

2. Latitude 13 Degrees Hotel

43/60 Mphonongo Road Area 43, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 254 reviews

Latitude 13 Degrees Hotel

You’ll find Latitude 13° nestled in the leafy lanes on the northern edge of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. We’re a hotel 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from Kamuzu International Airport with a 24 hour Front Desk, unlimited check-in hours, 20 double storey junior and family suites, 6 garden suites and 3 club rooms. We are a restaurant & bar with food and drink from all corners of the world. We are a fitness hub with a gym and an 18-metre pool, as well as a spa for relaxation. We are a centre for music, art, fashion and party happenings. We’re a meetings and events hub - offering conferencing and hot-desking, as well as private dining and entertainment spaces. But above and beyond what we offer is what and who we are: a social, stylish, surprising and sustainable mix of people, places and environments that stimulate connections with locals and visitors alike.

Very nice stay

Reviewed By I3627CYjasonm

I just stayed at the hotel and had a great weekend. The suites are huge and very clean. The food was excellent. In particular, I found the waiter by the pool, Teddy, extremely attentive and very friendly. He has a very big smile, which really made me feel welcome. I will be going back to the hotel.

3. Eden Estates & Boutique Lodge

Air Wing Road 7 KM from town, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Eden Estates & Boutique Lodge

Eden Estates & Boutique Lodge is an aparthotel offering studio apartments and cottages located on 40 acres of private woodlands.

My experience at Eden Estates

Reviewed By 545noelk

I had a chance to experience the difference at Eden. Beautiful place. Food is good and can be improved. I feel the conference room is not conducive for events at this time. No tiles, plus the furniture is very poor. If they can work on the conference room and bring up to great, standards I will be happy to recommend to all my peers.

4. Sunbird Capital

Chilembwe Road, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
14%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
12%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 269 reviews

Sunbird Capital

Nestled in the capital and conveniently located close to government headquarters, most diplomatic missions and corporate headquarters, Sunbird Capital is an elegant 4-star hotel that balances executive facilities with a friendly atmosphere and magnificent service. The magnificent Sunbird Capital makes the perfect base for the business traveler, offering conferencing facilities with a total capacity of up to 400 people, a business center, executive check-in and proximity to the capital’s city center. Nested in the hotel are also two restaurants, two bars, gym facilities, a squash court and swimming pool.

Lovely Stay

Reviewed By ag0ttlieb

Pleasantly surprised by how much I loved my time at the Capital Hotel. Grounds were gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the friendliest staff! Will definitely return the next time I’m in Lilongwe…..

5. Woodlands Lilongwe

Youth Drive City Centre, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
39%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
8%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Woodlands Lilongwe

The Woodlands Lilongwe previously known as the Sanctuary Lodge is a boutique hotel built in a river fronted nature reserve in the heart of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, 'the Warm Heart of Africa' and land of the 'Lake of Stars! Under New Management, the hotel offers luxurious accommodation in lilongwe in a pristine indigenous natural woodland of miombo trees spread over 9 hectares. Individual chalets offer secluded and exclusive accomodation each with its own private veranda set in a protected wildlife park with a prolific birdlife as well as monkeys, bush pig, buck, porcupines, bush babies and crocodiles. The Woodlands Lilongwe hotel is the perfect place to work or play for guests and visitors alike. It's an idyllic location for business meetings, lunches, dinners, wedding receptions, birthday parties, or simply meet for a casual drink after work. A fabulous campsite set apart from the main buildings and the chalets is equipped with excellent ablution, washing and cooking facilities with banks, restaurants, supermarkets and shops located within walking distance making this an ideal location for campers, overlanders and backpackers.

The best prawns ?

Reviewed By ndifanjin

Probably the best prawns in Lilongwe. I have never been disappointed; Peri-Peri prawns always hits … highly priced but that’s prawns ?. I love sea food. The service on this particular day was also on point considering that we got there 9pm??

6. Sunbird Lilongwe

Kamuzu Procession Road, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
9%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
9%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 140 reviews

Sunbird Lilongwe

Sunbird Lilongwe is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lilongwe, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you like Mediterranean restaurants, Sunbird Lilongwe is conveniently located near Mediterraneo Italian Restaurant and Orchid Cafe & Restaurant. Lilongwe is also home to World War I Memorial, a popular that is not too far from Sunbird Lilongwe. Enjoy your stay in Lilongwe!

Check your bill carefully

Reviewed By hajojo

This hotel is central, convenient and clean. Overpriced - yes! The breakfast is quite good though. The rooms are small but overall ok. Staff are mostly friendly, but their main task is to bill you. Upon arrival the room rate had increased compared to the pre agreed price (given in writing). The conference rooms are not impressive. Do not let the photos online fool you! The management of the conference facilities is particularly poor. Promises were broken on several aspects. There is a projector but projection on a yellow wall yields poor quality. Internet is not the best. The conference package (which is quite a high cost on top of room rental) was supposed to include a bottle of water for participants. This was Clearly stated on the contract. However the cost of water bottles was added to bill on top of the package. At lunch each of the participants could have one soft drink. On the bill the numbers were doubled. I would really not reccomend this as a meeting venue. If you decide to come here - check every item on your bill.

7. Ad Lib Executive Lodge

Area 9 Plot 9/67 Opposite The Portuguese Club, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6 reviews

Ad Lib Executive Lodge

One night only.

Reviewed By NyasaEmpress

The lodge is 1 star at best. There is no attention to detail. The rooms are spacious, but the beds are not turned down for the evening and yet I arrived at the end of a working day. I had a cold shower with only 1 towel in the room and no floor mat/towel to step onto after I showered. I would not come here if I had a choice. Look it’s clean. It’s basic, but not really a place I would chose particularly since Lilongwe has better options for lodge-type accommodation that are probably better than this place.

8. Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi

NRC, Chitipi Road Lilongwe, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi

Hiking - Dedza - Rock Art- Discover Malawi

Reviewed By Cruiser14103247465

Thanks to Rudolf and Gerda ( Barefoot team) for the wonderful experience. 5+7= 12km hike, that included rock climbing , Rock art view and walking between vivid flora, everything was so refreshing. Pottery collection is indeed worth watching.

9. Annie's Executive Lodge

Area 10, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
28%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
17%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 46 reviews

Annie's Executive Lodge

Our Area 10 Guest House is situated in one of the safest and most prestigious residential areas of Lilongwe. The guest house is set in a large evergreen garden and offers a tranquil environment for our guests, traveling either on business or pleasure to relax in.All the rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities with bath and shower, DSTV, full internet access and air conditioning. At our Area 10 Lodge we are also able to guarantee a constant supply of electricity and water.All rates include a full English breakfast on our beautiful outdoor terrace.We have 3 different kinds of rooms:Superior rooms, executive rooms and 2 self-catering flats.Having been established for more than a decade, our Area 10 Guest House has earned an excellent reputation with a number of embassies and foreign aid agencies.

Overnight ahead of Flight

Reviewed By Jonathan L

A last minute emergency mean I had to cut a visit to Malawi short, and make the long drive from Karonga in the north all the way to Lilongwe (about 10 hours) with a 4 hour stop in Mzuzu. When we arrived at about 7pm, our rooms were ready and waiting for us. We were welcomed by Maria, a very friendly and hospitable host. Rooms are spacious and clean, beds were comfortable. Air conditioning in the room was a nice treat after two weeks in the hot north. The shower was hot (almost too hot) but it was also nice to have after two weeks of cold bathing. The restaurant was not functioning, we were told, but it was fine, as the area has many restaurant close by offering take away and even delivery. Staff brought coffee to my room in the morning and offered to cook me breakfast. The grounds are beautiful and calming. The price for this stay ($90 overnight booking through expedia) was some $40 lower than other hotels available in the area based on my quick online search. I will certainly use Annie's again in my travel to and from Lilongwe.

10. Nelly's Guesthouse

156 Area 9, House, Lilongwe Malawi
Excellent
25%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Nelly's Guesthouse

Nelly's Guesthouse is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lilongwe, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Nelly's Guesthouse offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. Guests of Nelly's Guesthouse are also welcome to enjoy a lounge, located on site. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Lilongwe's popular Mediterranean restaurants such as Mediterraneo Italian Restaurant and Orchid Cafe & Restaurant, all a short distance from Nelly's Guesthouse. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular government buildings such as Parliament Building. Enjoy your stay in Lilongwe!

Good

Reviewed By Yellowtopcab

This is a B and B place, very decent and well located in a poshy area. Staff always eager to help and support. Reception responsibilities could be improved in explaining everything to a guest especially how the Internet work. Internet is free from 6 to 6 after which you need to pay for it. Much as I had paid for it, it never worked. Also realised later that Internet is free during weekends. The breakfast is not the best but good enough. Being a quiet residential area, one needs transport. It is also a bit far from the business centres. For a proper meal, there is Country Lodge nearby which has excellent food, mostly Indian cuisine.

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