Sunbird Lilongwe

3.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $149
$125 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21

Explore the area

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44 Kamuzu Procession Road, Off Chilambula Road, Lilongwe
  • Place, Old Town Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lilongwe City Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lilongwe Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lilongwe

With a stay at Sunbird Lilongwe, you'll be centrally located in Lilongwe, just a 4-minute walk from Old Town Mall and 8 minutes by foot from Lilongwe City Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lilongwe Golf Course and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Civic Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lilongwe Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Parliament Building - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Palace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Food Worths - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Lilongwe

Sunbird Lilongwe offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. This Lilongwe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the The Patio Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Patio Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 elevators
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

Sunbird Lilongwe Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danjuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was basic
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service at the reception
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very good, and the overall look and feel of the place was comfortable. The chefs were good but the selection of food available was limited. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Analikuti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is excellent and the staff are all friendly and professional. They were timely in delivering room service. Breakfast was great, great customer service. I really enjoyed my stay and most definitely, I will be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Svein Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Stuff where amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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4/10 Poor

PETER

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms and property was in need of updating. Dinner took sooo long and was not quality food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Momade Icbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Chantal

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

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
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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
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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