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Woodlands Lilongwe

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Lilongwe with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Located by the river, Woodlands Lilongwe offers a serene retreat with a poolside bar and a picturesque terrace. Savor lunch or dinner at one of the two restaurants, unwind in the garden, and enjoy Indian cuisine with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY790
CNY928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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Superior Double Room | View from room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Youth Drive, City Centre, PO Box 279, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tobacco Auction Floors - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kichin Hub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Woodlands Lilongwe

Enjoy your visit to Lilongwe with a stay at Woodlands Lilongwe. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (2-device limit)
    • WiFi in rooms*
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Woodies - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Woodlands Lilongwe Lodge
Woodlands Lilongwe
Woodlands Lilongwe Lodge
Woodlands Lilongwe Lilongwe
Woodlands Lilongwe Lodge Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodlands Lilongwe offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Woodlands Lilongwe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Woodlands Lilongwe?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Woodlands Lilongwe?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Woodlands Lilongwe?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Woodlands Lilongwe?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 35.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Woodlands Lilongwe?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Woodlands Lilongwe and nearby?

Woodlands Lilongwe has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Woodlands Lilongwe?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Indian cuisine.

What's the area around Woodlands Lilongwe like?

Woodlands Lilongwe is located by the river, a short 14-minute walk from Tobacco Auction Floors and 14 minutes' walk from Parliament Building.

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Woodlands Lilongwe Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Always my favorite property to stay at in Lilongwe. The monkeys are an added bonus.
Chuck, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I just love coming to the Woodlands when in Lilongwe. It is so peaceful and tranquil. Love seeing the monkeys hanging around and always
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!

Loved this place. Nice setting, great food, nice rooms, monkeys!
Kerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and delicious Indian food in the restaurant. We all enjoyed our stay, and will be back.
Suzanne, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

spacious bungalows in tranquil woodlands setting. At home in nature.
Jan-Joost, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love my stays here at Woodlands. Always clean, safe and the food and view is impeccable. Staff is always welcoming and warm. Definitely recommend
Stanley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay at Woolands! Location, food and service are perfect every time. Even had a few “bush buck” come around the chalet for feeding along with the monkeys. Like a safari in town!
Stanley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property set in a state park like setting in the heart of Lilongwe. The staff was very nice.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to rest after a long trip. The shuttle from the airport was easy to find with a great driver. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was little a private cottage that was clean, safe and comfortable. Great views of nature and wildlife. Great accommodating restaurant on site that stayed open late and opened early. Ate three meals there that were very good. Great value for a beautiful place. Will definitely stay there again when going back.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In my opinion, the restaurant offers the best food I've eaten in all of Malawi. The owner visits restaurant patrons every evening. While the rooms need a bit of updating, the property is quiet and scenic.
Don, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Being so close to the wildlife centre, I saw more animals sitting on my porch than I did in the reserve itself. The food at the restaurant was delicious and staff were attentive. The owner had the courtesy of introducing himself and seeing if everything was fine. Rooms were spacious and the grounds were clean. I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Second time staying here this year. It wasn't as good as the previous stay. It is still comfortable and safe with the chalets being large with great bathroom facilities. However the WiFi this time around was poor and not working in my room. When I asked about it I was told to connect to the next room which didn’t help much. I expected a lot more based on my previous experience. The food in the restaurant is very good and if you like Indian food there is a great selection. I will still come back because there is more to life than having quality WiFi.
Chris, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

I last stayed here 7 years ago and have known it for over 30 years in its previous incarnation. It does not change. The woodland is lovely and it is tranquil. Duiker can be seen in the grounds. The Indian food is excellent. There are multiple minor faults in the chalet rooms which seem to reflect a lack of supervision of staff. The breakfast, which is in a dismal room, is depressingly bad with no-one monitoring the quite meagre buffet.
Mike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were big with a large bathroom and shower. Two beds pushed together to make one large bed. Bed was very comfortable. Linen was very comfortable as well. Each room has its own dedicated wifi which is the best I ever had in Lilongwe. Loved the monkeys that seem to have the run of the place at times. Makes for a great show. Had my morning coffee on the front porch while the monkeys gave me a wonderful show. Breakfast was amazing and you can get your eggs cooked anyway you like. Was very delicious. The restaurant has lots of food choices including a large selection of Indian cuisine. Very close to Lilongwe city center. I highly recommend Woodlands should you need a place to stay. You can’t go wrong here. Thanks to the staff and management. Job well done.
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hyvä paikka

Hyvä majapaikka. Ainoa miinus, että kaukana kaikesta. Vain Wildlife centre lähietäisyydellä.
Pekko, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very accommodating and helped me out of a scheduling mistake I made. The food is some of the best in all of Malawi and the owner is often in the restaurant visiting tables.
Don, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay--clean, friendly staff, great food. Fantastic.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Veel ruimte en rust, gunstig gelegen tussen centrum en vliegveld. Wel forse prijs voor relatief bescheiden ontbijt. Opvallend: eenpersoons klamboe, onmogelijk strak gespannen over een double bed.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It is too old and needs some refurbishing in the bathrooms
6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room and facilities are good. Breakfast was so-so. I was staying in a cottage room which was surrounded by woods. In the hotel premises, I found many baboons... In the next morning, a farmers' market was held which was nice to visit.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent restaurant, nice cottages and grounds

Overall excellent stay. Food at the restaurant is superb. Grounds are well-maintained and quite nice. Cottages are private, are secure and roomy, and come with A/C, Wifi, television. Walking distance to a nice wildlife sanctuary. Cons: cottages could be a bit better cleaned and updated. Overall would recommend staying here.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Seen better days

This hotel has seen better days. It seems to need some repairs and the shower was not overly clean, potentially mold as can be seen in the picture. The wifi in our room did not work, reception said it would be fixed but no one showed up in the two nights we stayed there. If you want to use wifi in the restaurant/bar you have to pay an extra fee which seems weird as I am already paying to be a guest at the hotel and the wifi in the room doesnt work. The food from the restaurant is fine, nothing to rave over. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Tim, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

If only it was an Indian restaurant...

Stayed here for two nights, staff amazingly friendly and helpful, lodges a bit tired but great surroundings. The place is run by an Indian family and the owner cannot be more helpful or friendly. I have to say that the Indian food I eat on both nights was amongst the best I’ve eaten anywhere in the world, it was simply stunning. The hotel has 3 Indian chefs and on both nights local members of the Indian community were dining in large numbers always a good sign. The chicken tika starter was huge and to die for. Unfortunately I can’t recommend for business travellers as the WiFi was poor, it cut out frequently and was totally unreliable to the point of extreme frustration. I changed lodges but to little effect. So, amazing restaurant, great staff, dreadful WiFi so if you’re in Lilongwe on business you might want to stay elsewhere unless you love amazing Indian food
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful Woodlands

Beautiful and tranquil place inside of gorgeous and peaceful park away from heat and bustling city. A lot of trees, shade and calmness. Only issue I had was cabin 6 which had WiFi problem so they moved me to number 9 which was better. Only thing with design about this property is swimming pool which is literally attached to the restaurant and makes it less comfortable. But place is awesome and food is good.
Mikhail, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Authentic

Authentic experience of staying in a cabin surrounded by nature. The food is also a highlight. The decor is a bit dated but the friendly owner explained that he's renovating soon.
1-night trip