Sheila's lodge

3.0 star property
3-star guest house perfect for exploring Lilongwe

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Off blantyre street area 43, Lilongwe, 30060
  • Parliament Building
    5 min drive
  • Tobacco Auction Floors
    5 min drive
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum
    5 min drive
  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    40 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Lilongwe

Heart of Lilongwe.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lilongwe guesthouse, you'll find Parliament Building and Tobacco Auction Floors. Also, Kamuzu Mausoleum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kamuzu Central Hospital is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sheila's lodge

3-star guest house perfect for exploring Lilongwe
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Sheila's lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Lilongwe guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
Sheila's lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Lilongwe guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sheila's lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sheila's lodge Lilongwe
Sheila's Lilongwe
Sheila's lodge Lilongwe
Sheila's lodge Guesthouse
Sheila's lodge Guesthouse Lilongwe

Sheila's lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a very nice area, but without close by stores. The hotel suited our needs very well-we stayed 2 separate nights & brought a friend. Vey nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice great staff. Extra good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Fast wifi. No restaurant and limited menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, delightful and quiet location, breakfast was adequate but limited and service always available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm welcome and real concern when we got a bit lost trying to find it. Staff friendliness continued Room was clean and well equipped and there's a nice garden area if you have time Restaurant service was quite slow, but good beautifully cooked, so worth the wait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant Stay.
This lodge is in the are close to diplomatic missions in a lovely section of Lilongwe. The facility is clean and the people try hard to meet all your needs. We had several electrical blackouts but that was no fault of the facility. They do have an electric generator that kicks in after a short while. Lovely surroundings, nice garden and good breakfast. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet. I think we were the only guests. They had no drinks on hand but got us some from a neighbouring lodge. Dinner was decent Malawian food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was less than half the price of surrounding properties so good value for money. It was fine for a last night in country, where our only itinerary was to rest from the road and repack for the next day. If you are looking for a comfy lodge with ambience, food and beverage choices, and things to do, you will need to look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mikael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice rooms, at a good price.
Nice rooms, Cozy place, close to restaurant, but the pillows were no good for sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and quiet surroundings
Peaceful and quiet surroundings. Room okay and clean as such (bathroom shelves need to be brushed up a little). Service level needs some improvement, but I noticed progress during the 4 - 5 days I stayed there. The manager really wants to make improvements, and she cares for her guests. I had a couple of good talks with her, and I believe that she's willing to and able to listen to advice to make this a really good lodge. If there still is anything to complain about, just ask to see the manager and there will be improvements. I'm not able to say anything about the kitchen, as I had my dinner and lunch meals other places. Wifi problems while I stayed there, but - according the manager - the wifi provider had discovered problems which the provider would sort out within a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019