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Ilala Crest Lodge

Property class: 3

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.
A room with two wooden armchairs with green cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a zebra-patterned rug.
A corridor with tiled flooring, potted plants, and wooden-framed windows.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and white bedding.
A residential street with a palm tree, a parked car, and houses with brick walls and tiled roofs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $49
$41 nightly
$49 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Explore the area

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Chimaliro Road, Mzuzu, Northern Region
  • Place, Mzuzu Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mzuzu University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chikale Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mzuzu (ZZU)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A dining area with a wooden table, two chairs, a small refrigerator, and a zebra-patterned rug.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Garden View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and white bedding.

Executive Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A bed with a white canopy, wooden headboard, and orange pillows.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A room with two wooden armchairs with green cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a zebra-patterned rug.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Mzuzu

Located in Mzuzu, Ilala Crest Lodge is a 2-minute drive from Mzuzu Stadium and 8 minutes from Mzuzu University. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park and 30 mi (48.3 km) from Ilala Ferry Port.

What's nearby

  • Mzuzu Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mzuzu University - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Chikale Beach - 57 min drive - 38.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavatos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mzuzu Coffee Den - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Umunthu Space - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cool Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunbird Mzuzu - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ilala Crest Lodge

Ilala Crest Lodge offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
At Ilala Crest Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Ilala Crest Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Ilala Crest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUCHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is really delicious, the room is clean, with great shower!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay at Ilala Crest Lodge. Staff were incredibly friendly. I had a large well appointed room/ flat with sitting area and separate bedroom. Food in the restaurant was first class some of the best I have ever had in Africa. There is also a pleasant pool and bar area. The room rates are excellent compared to local competitors. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have stayed at Ilala Crest 5 or 6 times, but was disappointed with food and service on the recent visit. At arrived for one breakfast before 8am and much of the cooked food had been used up. There was no attempt to cook more. In my next trip, I will look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 4th visit to Ilala Crest. As always, the staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026