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Green Elephant, hotel in Lilongwe

Green Elephant is a recently renovated guest house in Lilongwe, where guests can makes the most of its infinity pool, garden and bar.

Everything was spotless and seemed to work effortlessly. Dinner and breakfast were very good. A special thank you for helping us out with diesel during the shortage. An oasis in Lilongwe.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
£143.66
1 night, 2 adults
Home stay with Joy, hotel in Lilongwe

Situated 2.5 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Home stay with Joy features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

There was no breakfast
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£20.15
1 night, 2 adults
Emat Guesthouse, hotel in Lilongwe

Located 5.5 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Emat Guesthouse provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The hosts were gracious, the property is great
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£47.16
1 night, 2 adults
The Cottage, hotel in Lilongwe

A recently renovated apartment set in Lilongwe, The Cottage features a garden.

Place is very clean
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£62.24
1 night, 2 adults
Ayonthoo!, hotel in Lilongwe

Boasting garden views, Ayonthoo! features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 6.1 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi.

Was nice
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
£32.65
1 night, 2 adults
Rena Apartments, hotel in Lilongwe

Offering garden views, Rena Apartments is an accommodation located in Lilongwe, 4.3 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower and 4.4 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi.

Friendly owner and good communication regarding the arrival. Nice and clean and with air conditioning.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£37
1 night, 2 adults
Mitengo House, hotel in Lilongwe

Set in Lilongwe, 2.7 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Mitengo House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Style of the hotel is modern, African, stylish, luxury.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
134 reviews
Price from
£124.95
1 night, 2 adults
Burley House by Ulendo, hotel in Lilongwe

Set within 4.7 km of National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi and 5.5 km of World War I & II Memorial Tower, Burley House by Ulendo features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

Fabulous place , great food, breakfast amazing . Very comfortable bed
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
226 reviews
Price from
£83.44
1 night, 2 adults
Malabi Exclusive Lodges, hotel in Lilongwe

Set in Lilongwe, Malabi Exclusive Lodges offers accommodation with free private parking. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge.

Clean friendly staff
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£68.52
1 night, 2 adults
Queen City Homes, hotel in Lilongwe

Located in Lilongwe and only 6 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Queen City Homes provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The apartments were very neat
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£33.86
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Green Elephant
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 129 reviews

    Green Elephant is a recently renovated guest house in Lilongwe, where guests can makes the most of its infinity pool, garden and bar.

    Wonderful and spacious rooms with magnificent garden 😊

  • Burley House by Ulendo
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 226 reviews

    Set within 4.7 km of National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi and 5.5 km of World War I & II Memorial Tower, Burley House by Ulendo features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

    Homely vibe, great food, nice place to meet people.

  • Mitengo House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 134 reviews

    Set in Lilongwe, 2.7 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Mitengo House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Peace and tranquility and fact it’s a small place.

  • Avon Garden Apartments Area 25
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 46 reviews

    Featuring a hot tub, Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is located in Lilongwe. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    The staff was very welcoming. We could park our car right outside of the room.

  • Bamboo Boutique Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 85 reviews

    Set in Lilongwe, 4 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Bamboo Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    - Quiet place, clean, good internet and friendly staff

  • Malabi Exclusive Lodges
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Lilongwe, Malabi Exclusive Lodges offers accommodation with free private parking. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge.

    chambre spacieuse, lit confortable, personnel très sympathique

  • Bershai Lodge
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2 reviews

    Situated 3.4 km from Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve and 3.9 km from Lilongwe Golf Club, Bershai Lodge features accommodation in Lilongwe.

  • Mpatsa Quest Hotels
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Lilongwe, 4.8 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Mpatsa Quest Hotels offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Lilongwe

  • Annita's Apartments
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set 3.2 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower and 3.8 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi in Lilongwe, Annita's Apartments offers accommodation with a kitchen.

  • Palacio de Mewic
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set in Lilongwe, 6.9 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi and 7.3 km from Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve, Palacio de Mewic offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • The Cottage
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment set in Lilongwe, The Cottage features a garden.

    Big and Quiet Cottage at New Gulliver in Lilongwe Malawi. The House has everything you need and very comfortable beds. The owners are very friendly and welcoming.

  • Ayonthoo!
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 20 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ayonthoo! features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 6.1 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi.

    The hospitality was exceptional. The place is exquisite and harmonious.

  • Emat Guesthouse
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 6 reviews

    Located 5.5 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Emat Guesthouse provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Rena Apartments
    Central location
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 22 reviews

    Offering garden views, Rena Apartments is an accommodation located in Lilongwe, 4.3 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower and 4.4 km from National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi.

    Loved how friendly and helpful everyone was. The place was also very clean

  • Sir Harry's Serviced Apartments
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a patio, Sir Harry's Serviced Apartments is located in Lilongwe.

    Very spacious and quiet..great price to value..safe

  • Home stay with Joy
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 8 reviews

    Situated 2.5 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Home stay with Joy features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Joy is very helpful and friendly. My bedroom had a mosquito net, table, chair, fan, mirror and enough space to put your clothes. The shared living room and kitchen was good.

  • The Residence
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring garden views, The Residence offers accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 8.2 km from Lilongwe Golf Club.

  • The47 Cozy Cottage
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring garden views, The47 Cozy Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 4.2 km from Lilongwe Golf Club.

  • Chrinas Guest House
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 11 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Chrinas Guest House is located in Lilongwe, 6.2 km from Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve and 7.2 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower.

    the place is very clean and comfortable for living

  • Queen City Homes
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Lilongwe and only 6 km from World War I & II Memorial Tower, Queen City Homes provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 66 reviews

    With Lilongwe Golf Club reachable in 15 km, Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Food in general was pretty great at a decent price

  • Divine Heights Apartments Lilongwe Area 43
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    Divine Heights Apartments Lilongwe Area 43 is a recently renovated apartment in Lilongwe, where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

  • Eden Estates & Resort
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 71 reviews

    Situated 12 km from Lilongwe Golf Club, Eden Estates & Resort offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a bar and a shared lounge.

    Natuurlijke ligging in groot park, goed onderhouden

  • The Shed Venue & Boutique Hotel
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 23 reviews

    The Shed Venue & Boutique Hotel, a property with a bar, is located in Lilongwe, 19 km from Lilongwe Golf Club, 20 km from Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve, as well as 21 km from World War I & II...

    Very quite and subtle, definitely good value for money

  • Acacia Stay
    Central location
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 10 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Acacia Stay provides accommodation with balcony, around 13 km from Lilongwe Golf Club. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

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  • Avg. price/night: £130.60
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 85 reviews
    The location is great and convenient if you have business to do in the city centre. The restaurant also serves decent food and has friendly staff.
    Kimathi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.66
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 66 reviews
    Brilliant location just outside of Lilongwe (easy to get a cheap taxi into town/wherever) Rudolph and his team are awesome - go above and beyond during your stay. Would definitely recommend.
    Cillian
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £24.18
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 109 reviews
    My room was large, comfortable and very clean, and the staff very friendly, helpful and eager to please. One even knocked on my door one evening with a big bowl of popcorn for me to enjoy! The location is peaceful, but probably best suited to people with their own transport. However the staff and owner were very happy to arrange motorbike taxis to get me around.
    leela2
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.18
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 109 reviews
    Chikondi, who runs the Quest, is very dedicated and super friendly. The breakfast is huge and so are the rooms. Perfect location between downtown and the airport, there are some nice places to eat in the area. Everything was very clean. Nice would be a cozy seating area in the garden.
    Henrike
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.18
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 46 reviews
    Location, very clean. Comfey.
    Zara
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 reviews
    We like the location as it is central and easy to get to the airport, but is in a quiet neighbourhood. The staff were all friendly and the room was very clean with comfortable beds.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 10 reviews
    1. The friendliness and kind heartedness of the owner and his staff 2. The fast, free wi-fi 3. The location was at an acceptable proximity to my meeting 4. The owner was quick to respond when we needed transport, he transported us anywhere we wanted at a very low cost.
    M
    Motselisi Mary
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 27 reviews
    Location is very centrally located and convenient. House is very clean and secured. Host is very friendly and responsive.
    Yuching
    Family with young children
  • Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 18 reviews
    The people who work there is super nice. Both the owner and the workers. They are always happy to help you in anything!! The kitchen has most needed appliances and it is very clean. The garden part with the tables and swimming pool is an ideal place to chill. There is not a lot of people so it is quite calm.
    Anna
    Solo traveller