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Sunbird Lilongwe

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Balcony
Studio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
44 Kamuzu Procession Road, Off Chilambula Road, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Lilongwe City Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Town Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lilongwe Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Lilongwe

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
Free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Sunbird Lilongwe. The on-site restaurant, The Patio Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a porter/bellboy
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and concierge services
Room features
All 94 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Patio Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 50000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sunbird Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel
Sunbird Lilongwe Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Lilongwe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Lilongwe?

As of 9 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Lilongwe on 15 Jun 2025 start from €114.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sunbird Lilongwe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Lilongwe?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Lilongwe?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Lilongwe?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sunbird Lilongwe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MWK 50000.00 per person applies.

Where is Sunbird Lilongwe located?

This family-friendly Lilongwe hotel is located in a state park, within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Mall and Lilongwe City Mall. Lilongwe Golf Course and Civic Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Sunbird Lilongwe Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 107 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Svein Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything especially the stuff very nice polite people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly polite stuff always there when you need help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

The Sunbird Lilongwe is a very nice place to stay when traveling. The staff if all amazing - very helpful and accomodating. Yasmin in the restaurant was great at serving our table. The one problem was the Wifi. It would not stay connected and we constantly had to log in. Also turn down service was hit or miss. Some nights we had it some nights we didn't. There was also a beautiful pool and nice fitness center. Overall we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel within few mins walk of the malls and markets of the Old Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent, clean and safe, place to stay with family. One can not go wrong with staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sunbird Lilongwe - great hotel

Lovely hotel well located in town. My airconditioning was not working and though it took a while, the team actually changed the compressor the same evening and ensured I got a good night's rest. Above & beyond. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Momade Icbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worked for the purpose of the trip. Nothing extra ordinary to compliment on. Staff was great, except for one lady in the dining area, who was kind of annoying!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet and the staff were wonderful. My only complaint is that many of the things I wanted to order off the menu were unavailable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short trip to Lilongwe

Excellent service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

staff members, were very friendly and helpful. The room was too small for 2 people. The descripiton was for deluxe room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you for excellent service

Excellent superb service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and the staff was super helpful and friendly. The hotel is convenient to being in the city center. Would recommend staying her for work or tourist travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel except for the food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for two nights in a one bedroom "Delux Chalet" which had a nice patio so you could sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. The room was very nice with a draw-around mosquito net on the bed which I didn't use. The bathroom had been completely renovated with floor to ceiling ceramic tiles with a full-sized bathtub at one end and a large shower at the other end. The room is extremely quiet at night and only the sounds of ducks quacking in the morning...no roosters! The complimentary breakfast served in the dining room patio area is absolutely terrific. The fried Chombo fish is caught fresh in Lake Malawi about an hour away. I passed on the fish. The sausages are very tasty and the bacon is quite thick. There is a girl behind the buffet-style breakfast bar that will make you an omelette or an egg any way you want it. The hotel staff are very polite and accommodating. For local transportation I highly recommend "B &C" taxi. This is also the same driver the hotel uses whenever guests need a taxicab. I would caution anyone arriving at the Lilongwe airport to not use any of the cab drivers that hang out at the airport. Their cars are run down, their fuel guages are all well below the "empty" line, and they charge too much for a ride to Lilongwe. You should not pay more than 60,000 Kwatchas for the 35-minute ride from the airport to town. Better that you call the front desk at the Lilongwe Sunbird Hotel and ask them to send their driver to the airport to pick you up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location inq Lilongwe

This hotel is in an excellent location for business and pleasure. I found the staff to be courteous, professional and friendly. The property is a little dated but very clean and i was quite happy and comfortable in in my room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service by the reception team Rooms are very dated Service in the restaurant was very slow Not a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Wael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed elegance, beautiful gardens

The Sunbird Lilongwe is a beautiful hotel. It has the relaxed elegance of an earlier era, with low-slung building and open corridors with view of the extensive, beautifully-maintained gardens. The rooms have been recently renovated so they are very comfortable, and there is now a gym (I tried the elliptical, which worked very well) as well as a small pool. The breakfasts are ample, with omelettes made to order, and the service is excellent. I stayed twice, once on each end of my trip to Lilongwe, and I enjoyed both visits. This is Old Town, so outside the hotel the roads are rough and sidewalks are dirt paths, but if you venture a block down to the big shopping center, the Bombay Palace also has excellent Indian food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money but good location

We hoped for solid wifi and some luxury on this stay… the place is nice, but needs maintenance (eg bathroom door lock missing, mosquito nets didn’t work). The Wi-Fi kept kicking you off and you had to log in repeatedly with a code that’s not memorable. Didn’t think it was worth the money. The location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They double charged me for the room. I prepaid but theyvaked me to pay again when I left. How do i get my money back?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunbird Lilongwe

Hyggelig betjening, rene rom. Jeg bestilte DeLuxe rom, var nok litt mindre enn jeg trodde. Men helt greit. God mat i restauranten, "rolig" tempo, men ingenting var noe problem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025