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Sunbird Capital Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Lilongwe hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Food court
Interior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $168
includes taxes & fees
$143 per night
Dec 20 - Dec 21

Room options

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (96)
The price is $139
includes taxes & fees
$118 per night
Dec 20 - Dec 21
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About the neighborhood

Map
Chilembwe Road, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Tobacco Auction Floors - 17 min walk
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 20 min walk
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Capital Hotel

When visiting Lilongwe, Sunbird Capital Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages, and The Vincents Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 170 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in available
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Vincents Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Mimosa Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MWK 50000 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sunbird Capital
Sunbird Capital Hotel
Sunbird Capital Hotel Lilongwe
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Sunbird Capital Hotel Hotel
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Sunbird Capital Hotel Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Capital Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunbird Capital Hotel 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 Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MWK 50000 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Sunbird Capital Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a health club. Sunbird Capital Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring garden views.
What's the area around Sunbird Capital Hotel like?
Sunbird Capital Hotel is in the heart of Lilongwe, a short 17-minute walk from Tobacco Auction Floors and 17 minutes' walk from Parliament Building.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Warn out
Whilst the staff were generally helpful, our room was small and tired. It was especially noisy during the night due to all the air conditioning units outside (ours wasn’t on) . The swimming pool, although a reasonable size, seem to cater for outside parties and day guests . This was a shame especially as and I found myself hunting for a chair, then losing it when i went for a swim! With many other lodges and hotels in Lilongwe this isn’t a hotel that I would use again.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Malawians are hospitable people, so the staff were cheerful and helpful. Nothing was ever a problem. Food provided was excellent.
Peter, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and beautiful hotel. Payo provided excellent transportation service.
Amble, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I recently stayed at the Sunbird Capital Hotel over a 3 week period and couldn't be happier, mostly thanks to the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered. The hotel rooms are more along the line of very comfortable 3 star in the U.S. (with some points of wear) than 5 star, but the atmosphere and service are the best I've experienced for solid business hotels in comparable settings. I'll take clean, comfortable rooms, lovely gardens, solid dining, and friendly, helpful staff every time. Thank you for a great stay!
Stephanie, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

siraj, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Sunbird Capital is a solid home (and office) away from home. The staff are friendly and helpful. The grounds are lovely. The pool is clean. Transportation is easily arranged. The cafe is friendly and reliable. My local colleagues were right to advise me to stay here - I'm returning happily for a second stay.
Stephanie, 12-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really appreciated this place.
Fiacre, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Edward, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel
Would highly recommend compared to other hotels in the area.
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff great. Environment is peaceful. Beds very comfortable. Rooms are ok but very dated.
Kenneth, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Never again
Wael, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Let's Get, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Despite a misunderstanding where arrangements for airport pick-up was a no show my stay was comfortable and all agents were friendly and extremely helpful.
Elaine, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent meals. Comfy and clean rooms.
Allan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARCIO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff sre very friendly and always prompt to assist.
Henrique Shigueaki, 22-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

no comment
11-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is ok but the problem is the booking system. I booked a room for a friend who was arriving in the evening to Lilongwe so paid through Expedia so he could just arrive and rest but upon arriving at the hotel the hotel did not have his name on the system and he had to wait a long time and then he was given a sub standard room which he accepted because it was late at night so their booking system needs to be updated to a better system so that they have people's bookings on their computer to avoid these unnecessary delays when guests arrive . Apart from that it's a nice hotel
Anne, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bathrooms let this hotel down
Although this hotel is tired looking. The food, service and cleanliness were very good. Sadly the lack of care and attention to bathroom details let this hotel down. Maintenance is required in most bathrooms. Showers don't work properly and toilets leak. If you book a double room for 2 people you have to ring house keeping in order to get a second set of towels. The toiletries are very hit and miss as to weather you get the full complement or just one or two bits.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable stay
Improved since last stay. Comfortable rooms. Good food. Service variable.
Andrew, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

11-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review