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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Lilongwe, Malawi

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Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.

It is a hidden gem. Such a tranquil location and beautiful gardens. Interior design shows attention to detail and comfort.

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9.6
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

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. This apartment provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.5 km from Lilongwe Golf Club.

I thought that I was booking a room. Turned out it was a house with living room, dining room, kitchen, patio, the works!

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8.2
Very good
8 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Lilongwe

  • Avg. price/night: £16.05
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews
    House of Joy is in a very quiet and good Area of Lilongwe. Joy is really helpful and picked me up at the bus station and made sure I have everything. She showed me how to get the Minibus to town, which wasn’t a problem at all.
    Julia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.97
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews
    The lady who was working there as a host is super nice. Warm and calm and very flexible
    E
    Elizabeth
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £80.94
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 452 reviews
    This is a decent hotel for the price but needs more attention to upkeep and maintenance. They have a good chinese restaurant and it is quiet and private most of the time unless there is function on.
    Anne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £143
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 42 reviews
    the breakfast was excellent , fresh fruit. location great, very quiet like i wanted. the garden was just so fresh, wonderful landscape. the room was amazing , spacious. i have recommend and will definitely come back again
    Nyembo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.46
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 46 reviews
    Quiet location in a residential area outside the city center. About a 15 minute walk to a small shopping center in Area 10 with a few restaurants and a grocery store. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable with a fan and mosquito net. The staff are wonderful. Sarah is a joy. So helpful and accommodating. The breakfast included in the price was very tasty (and enormous!). WIFI works well. The guesthouse offers transport into the city center for a reasonable price.
    Tara Middlewood
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.46
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 46 reviews
    The hostess Chikondi was a very good to me, so I felt very welcome. Also her team is very proffessional and the food was tasty. It is very near to shopping center and 3 kilometers to the City center, which was convenient for work as well as for pleasure. They have chairs outdoors in the garden, which is good for relaxing. The neighbourhood is quiet and safe and many expatriates live in the area.
    Fredrik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.19
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews
    Great Location, Quiet, well kept gardens, great room, Good Power, great WiFi
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.19
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews
    the breakfast was really nice, hot Malawian coffee every morning, the staff, in particular Maria was such a great host! also the free wifi was always on, never had any challenges with connectivity
    Bwalya
    Solo traveller
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    Yami was super helpful! He helped us figure out food for my vegan girlfriend, taxis when we were struggling, and was just all around a great host! Also breakfast was very nice and a good amount of food, and the place itself was spacious and clean!
    Luc
    Young couple
  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13 reviews
    Wonderful and friendly staff who went out of their way to serve and guide 24/7. The environment was quiet, which was conducive for rest and/ or work. Well-lit and cozy room with clean beddings. Toiletries were made available all-through. Quite near the city center: about 5-10 minutes by car or motorbike. The breakfast was pretty decent & served within the requested time, according to one's schedule. Room service for breakfast was made available at no extra charge.
    Keziah
    Solo traveller