New Area 12, Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi
#3 of 14 hotels in Lilongwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 98 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 September 2025
Mary
United KingdomEverything was great - no complaints.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Alexander
United KingdomLoud music playing outside on the patio immediately outside my room, which was very audible because the bathroom window was broken and wouldn't close. Staff were quite confused when I asked for the music to be turned off and was initially told it would be on all night, though eventually it was turned down. I find this crazy, especially given the relatively high price for Lilongwe - please turn the music off without guests having to ask! Otherwise the hotel was fantastic so this was a shame.
Very comfy bed, friendly staff, nice meals.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Sufia
United StatesIf you’re a light sleeper, request a room upstairs. First floor rooms have a bit of noise from routine maintenance around the property in the mornings.
Great staff!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 January 2025
Sue
United KingdomStaff were really helpful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Sue
United KingdomStaff were very good and went out of their way to be helpful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 6 October 2024
Sharon
SwitzerlandThe tap in the bathroom sink area was a little unstable and could be strengthened. I would say a little maintenance or DIY could be done to enhance the beauty of the place. At the reception area the silver artifact items on display could be polished.
The staff were amazing, helpful, friendly and always greeting you with a smile. The rooms were a good size for 2 people and cleaned daily, the place is quiet like a hidden gem just a little outside the main city. Now the breakfast was delicious, (not buffet style) freshly made off the menu daily. I tried most of the meals off their menu and they were all delicious and made with love as ordered. The staff were wonderful and the service was great. So far, it was my best stay in Malawi.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Adam
PolandIf you order a car service, you need to ask carefully about destination and price so as not to be surprised with the final bill. And it is overpriced. Fresh vegetables could be served in restaurant
It is a nice hotel located in a calm area 12 with all necessary amenities, a nice restaurant and excellent service. Safe and guarded. Good WiFi and a wide range of TV channels. They follow sustainability rules (eg. not changing hanged towels), which is great as in many Western hotels this rule is not obeyed.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Aly
FranceThe breakfast was very good with multiple options and freshly squeezed juices. Food at the restaurant was also good. The hotel is clean and the staff are helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Kimathi
KenyaThe bed is horrendously high, besides the hard mattress, which makes it quite uncomfortable. The room water provided is not bottled; so I'm not sure how safe it was for drinking.. And very little in-room entertainment. Have to watch live sports in the restaurant. Am also not sure whether it's the design, but there's a lot of noise that gets through into the room from the corridors.
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.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Bezuidenhout
South AfricaWe really enjoyed the breakfast and dinner, and the rooms were clean. The location was also very convenient.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Alberto
Kenya- I found the airport transfer a bit pricy - I wish they had a gym, although the area is nice for a morning run
- Quiet place, clean, good internet and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Tithokoze
United StatesNothing
Clean and quiet. Nice people
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jason
ZambiaThe first room faced the car park and right next to the front door. However on mentioning noise, I was immediately moved to quieter room.
Good location, well organized, nice decor. Great staff, awesome breakfast, good restaurant food. Lovely restaurant manager. Rooms lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Thomas
KenyaThis is a new hotel, with very few areas for improvement: -biggest issue: rooms are in a corridor that echoes and amplifies all noises through the hotel; you need earplugs to sleep if you are a light to medium sleeper. They know about this, as there are numerous signs abound "keep quiet!" but that if course doesnt do the trick. Maybe invest in some noise-cancelling doors, carpets, doors between reception and rooms, etc? -water in the room is in a non-sealed flask. Looks nice, but this cannot be trusted. Replace by glass, closed bottles in fridge.
Fantastic boutique hotel: great service, wonderful spacious rooms with great amenities, fast internet, superb breakfast, very good restaurant attached...
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Sharon
South AfricaBamboo has the best beds. They are big, dressed in crisp white bed-linen and under a canopy of mosquito netting. Perfect for a good night’s sleep. WiFi was also good and reliable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Nic
CanadaLocation is a bit far from everything
Comfortable, friendly and good food!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Lindani
BotswanaMy room was a bit squashed. Getting around the bed to open the window was difficult. I am not sure if there are bigger rooms. I would have opted for a bigger one.
The restaurant location is good and breakfast was very good. I was happy and comfortable. The staff are very friendly. I got to the hotel with a terrible flu and they offered me ginger which was very kind.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Maria
MozambiqueN/A
The restaurant had vegan/ vegetarian options, which was a bonus for me.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Erica
ItalyLighting in the room, room at ground floor might be a bit noisy.
Clean, nicely furnished room and lounge. Good restaurant. Staff always available to support
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Genevieve
CanadaFood got sick on in the lounge
Pleasant staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Tonderai
ZimbabweRestaurant in the evenings was a little too dark, Brighter lighting would be great.
Very clean and comfortable beds. I liked the food at the restaurant as well.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Evangelia
GreeceThe restaurant needs to improve Room was too dark at night
The staff was nice and he room large
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Colin
United StatesGreat place to stay on a work trip. Friendly staff, good wifi, good breakfast. Fully recommend if you're passing through Lilongwe. Excellent value overall.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Karnicki
ZimbabweCan't understand why the Bar and Restaurant area and the very pleasant garden are not physically linked given that these are basically adjacent, thus specifically if you want to linger over a drink and have a smoke you have to go yo the garden via reception and not directly.
All good
Stayed in June 2023
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