Budget
Doogles
Mulonga place, near the bus station, phone: 0888876574, this south-african run place is a travellers meeting place and fairly cheap. very popular among expatriates and is quite lively around happy hour. rooms start from 10 usd/night. wi-fi access, pool, convenient location. highly recommended.
Kabula Hill Lodge
An old family run establishment 10 minutes walking distance from the centre of blantyre. rooms start from 15 usd/night. standard rooms have two single beds and common bathroom facilities. if you would like to have one of the cheap rooms it is recommended to book at least 6-8 weeks in advance and confirm by email, though they have been known to overbook. all rooms have ordinary mosquito nets no permethrin. there is a laundry and ironing service mk1000, but take tough clothes, as everything is done by hand! safe-keeping facilities are available and us dollars can usually be exhanged for kwacha if necessary. skyband wi-fi access on patio, though you must purchase access cards mk 500 for 30 minutes. turn left at the top of victoria avenue where the mount soche hotel is and walk approx. 100m up glynn jones road. turn right onto kabula hill road follow the signs and then turn left onto michiru road. walk up then down the hill and you will reach two unsealed dirt roads proceeding left. both are signposted, the second leads to kabula hill lodge which is the second-to-last residence at the end of this road. do not walk this road after sunset, call a taxi. phone: 01 821 216 email: [email protected], [email protected]
Midrange
China Da Lodge
a newly opened lodge that has single and double rooms complete with private bathrooms clean hot showers and cable television. Price of room inludes free western or Chinese breakfast. There is free wi-fi access in all rooms. An attached massage parlor is available. The location is especially convenient for physicians, as it is located directly across the street from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. It is advisable to book a room in advance.
Villa 33
Comfortable accommodation in recently renovated, en-suite rooms. The premises has secure parking and each room is equipped with TV, fan, electronic safe and Queen size beds. All rooms can connect to the internet through a wireless hotspot. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre
A favourite among international and local guests alike. Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference is a unique blend of ethnic beauty, excellent cuisine and the warm service of Malawi the Warm Heart of Africa. This hotel has secure parking, DSTV, wifi internet, laundry facilities, room safes, a fast food outlet, an ice-cream parlour, a convenience store, a gaming arcade and two exquisite restaurants.
Top end
Hotel Victoria
Phone: 01 823 500
Le Meridien Mount Soche
Phone: 01 820 588
Ryalls Hotel
Phone: 01 820 955
Shire Highlands
Phone: 01 640 055
Superior Hotel
Phone: 01 621 700
Mount Pleasant Inn
Phone: 01 878 188
Eclipse Lodge
Phone: 01 821 555
Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre
Phone: 01 830 069/01 824 808
Colony Club
Phone: 01 823 283
Kanjedza Lodge
Phone: 01 642 500
Michiru Lodge
Phone: 01 669 038
Namiwawa Lodge
Phone: 01 669 069
Prices unknown for the following:
Nalis Lodge
Phone: 01 643 603