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Kumbali Country Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Lilongwe lodge

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Interior
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Capital Hill Dairy Farm Plot 9 and 11, Area 44 Lilongwe 3 Malawi, Lilongwe
  • Parliament Building
    13 min drive
  • Tobacco Auction Floors
    13 min drive
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum
    15 min drive
  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    58 min drive

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lilongwe

On riverwalk.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Parliament Building and 9 miles (15 km) of Kamuzu Mausoleum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lilongwe City Mall and Old Town Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Parliament Building - 13 min drive
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 14 min drive
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 15 min drive
  • Nature Sanctuary - 17 min drive
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coco's @ August House - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Kumbali Country Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Lilongwe lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this lodge measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kumbali Country Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 40 kilometers and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lilongwe lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kumbali Country Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 41-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 kilometers
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Fan
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MWK 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 76000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MWK 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

Kumbali Country Lodge Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge
Kumbali Country Lilongwe
Kumbali Country
Kumbali Country Hotel Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge Lodge
Kumbali Country Lodge Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge Lodge Lilongwe

Kumbali Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Best atmosphere/ hotel in Lilongwe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roby

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Navaneetha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice natural setting, and I liked the quietness of being with nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about this superb hotel. Located out of town in a completely tranquil location, providing a perfect night's sleep. Food in the restaurant was consistently delicious over our four night stay, with local produce from the farm presented inventively., and a fully stocked bar! But the real asset is the staff - all of whom could not do enough for us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 5 nights. Our experience was excellent. The staff and service were great (and upgraded us to a larger room after an incident with ants), the food was also great (try the chocolate pudding!), and nature is easily accessible throughout the property. The only minor downside is the rough road leading up to the lodge. Though most roads in remote villages of Malawi are nowhere near as bad, it just became time-consuming to enter and exit the property. Altogether a 5/5

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in secluded and safe area. This is major attraction Lots of ants in the bathroom. Thjs must be dealt with right a way Decor in room,needs update including new furniture, new paint, new closets. Kumbali must have stable internet for patrons to use. Kumbali to make sure there is uninterrupted water service. Kumbali to set up a Fitness room. . .
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect getaway…rustic, romantic, restful and simply amazing. The safari style 2 kilometers to get here is worth it. The food is great, the menu varied, the staff attentive and kind and the owners are congenial…the room is amazing and you feel that you want to stay longer…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Th setting is beautiful. The monkeys greeted us several times. The pool was clean. The bathroom in our room was beautiful. Breakfast choices were fantastic and tasty. The smell of mold in our arrival was overwhelming. We asked for the aircon to help dry the air and remove the smell but it was broken. We were promised that it would be fixed the same day. It was not fixed. That night it rained and the roof leaked several places, hence the mold and therefore the smell. Another room was never offered even though we mentioned something right away about the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting in the countryside. Outstanding service throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andi, USA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved working with the staff. The personalized attention to the guests needs was exceptional! The food is the best I have eaten in Lilongwe. The only thing that could be improved is the wifi access. It was very unreliable and I had to ho purchase my own mifi To be able to work
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing location with superior service.
Having to travel to Lilongwe for business I looked for a hotel with superior service and comfort and am pleased to say Kumbali hit the mark. The staff were extremely polite and responsive to requests. They were proactive in every manner. The managers took the time to address me by my name. The rooms were very large and comfortable. We took advantage of the airport transport and used their car service a few times, which was timely and safe. The food service was also good. Best of all while this would be a great place for a vacation, as I was on business the WiFi service was perfect. Fast and reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nature.. quite environment. We relaxed a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really wonderful lodge. Great facilities, tasty fresh food & wonderful staff. If you have to travel through Lilongwe I could not think a better place would be available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JeanF, Aunstin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property outside the city; enjoyed the ride through the village and surrounding area before moving into the chaos of Lilongwe. Food was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

EmilyBording, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay tremendously. Everyone one exceptionally kind and helpful. The bed was beautifully comfortable and I relaxed in the large the bathtub. My room was too close to the car park and noise was a little much, although there are many other rooms that are further away. The grounds were a treat to experience and the restaurant had the best home made yogurt, feta and coffee. The organic vegetable are worth the trip all the way from California.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true retreat in Malawi
Kumbali Lodge is a true retreat in Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from the airport (with traffic), and part of the drive traverses a traditional village over a bumpy dirt road. The lodge is situated on 200 acres of some of the most beautiful land in Malawi; very private and serene. Individual rooms are attached, but interiors resemble chalets with high ceilings and thatched roofs. Fans in every room. Electricity and water are reliable; something I've never expected or found in other lodging in Malawi. The food is a real treat. We looked forward to dinner every night. Dinners run $25 for a 3-course meal, and it's worth every penny. Breakfast is included, and is cooked to order or you can choose from the buffet. Don't miss the yoghurt, which is made from their on-site dairy farm. The team at Malawi went above and beyond to make sure that our group of 7 had everything that we needed. Tipping is done at the end of your stay so that everyone can be rewarded (including groundskeepers, etc.) . We tipped heavily because the service was - truly - exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Smruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent break that provided a real touch of luxury. WiFi was a bit hit and miss and the pool was not as clean as it might have been.

10/10 Excellent

Francois, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay
It is a beautiful place with warm friendly staff. Fod was great.

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastique domaine, une perle
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aart Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een prachtige plek was dit! Toen ik het terrein opkwam kwam er direct gevoel van rust over mij. Omgeving is prachtig, restaurant is heerlijk en er hangt een fijne sfeer. Maar de service is echt datgene waar ze voor mij in uitblinken. Ze doen er alles aan om je verblijf zonder zorgen te laten verlopen en zijn ontzettend vriendelijk. Ik voelde mij echt in de watten gelegd worden.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022