Must-see hotels in Lilongwe

  • Latitude 13°

    Lilongwe

    Lilongwe's first world-class boutique hotel, this gated, nine-suite retreat raises the bar for Malawian accommodation. From the moment you step into its…

  • Kumbali Country Lodge

    Lilongwe

    A short drive from the city centre, on a 650-hectare forest reserve, is a choice of swanky individual thatched chalets (Madonna has stayed here on her…

  • Woodlands Lilongwe

    Lilongwe

    From the outside, these 10 brick chalets – on a 26-hectare plot next to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – look unimpressive, but they're well appointed and have…

  • Sunbird Capital Hotel

    Lilongwe

    You can almost sense the ghosts of presidents and dignitaries who've walked along the Capital's swank corridors. Set in lush gardens, the 170 rooms offer…

  • Mabuya Camp

    Lilongwe

    Lilongwe’s liveliest backpacker spot buzzes with a mix of travellers, overlanders and volunteers relaxing by the pool and in the large, shady gardens…

  • Barefoot Lodge

    Lilongwe

    Set in 6.5 hectares of lush gardens, Barefoot makes for a quieter alternative to the city centre. There are six nicely finished chalets with private…

  • President Walmont Hotel

    Lilongwe

    This five-star Peermont hotel offers an air-conditioned welcome in its Wild Orchid bar-restaurant and reception decorated with cute model cars. It soars…

  • Sunbird Lilongwe

    Lilongwe

    This white, colonial-style building is set in manicured gardens. Rooms are generally high quality, if slightly dated in places, and will be upgraded in…

  • Korea Garden Lodge

    Lilongwe

    This good-value hotel has numerous rooms of varying standards; the more you pay, the larger and better equipped they get, and you can choose if you want…

  • St Peter’s Guesthouse

    Lilongwe

    Anglican-owned St Peter's has four pleasant rooms next to a red-brick church. All rooms and the four-bed dorm are en suite. It's very peaceful, with a…

  • Mafumu Hotel

    Lilongwe

    The three-star Mafumu is low on atmosphere, but it has a bar-restaurant and 30 spacious self-catering rooms with tiled floors, king-size beds, flat-screen…

  • Crossroads Hotel

    Lilongwe

    With two restaurants, a gym, and 100-plus rooms around a pleasant courtyard and pool, Crossroads is conveniently close to the mall of the same name. It's…

  • Pacific Hotel

    Lilongwe

    Behind its decrepit exterior, this three-floor, 48-room monolith boasts restaurant, gym and more marble than Persepolis. The rooms are comfy and colourful…

  • Lilongwe Golf Club

    Lilongwe

    This tranquil site is next to the green, and campers can use the bar-restaurant with its terrace, kids' playground and pool. There's a basic ablutions…