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Simama Hotel

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Lobby lounge
1 treatment room, massages
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Falls Estates, Area 1, Lilongwe
  • Place, Lilongwe City Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lilongwe Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Simama Hotel

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a health club. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Simama Hotel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club and a sauna.
During your stay at Simama Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Lilongwe City Mall. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lilongwe Golf Course and a few minutes from Lilongwe City Mall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Simama Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Simama Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lilongwe hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Simama Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Simama Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Simama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 28 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty Room Telephone had something crusted over the dial
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

glen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Simama hotel

A nice hotel in the heart of Lilongwe. Stay was helpful and friendly. Hallway needed cleaning. Rooms were clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff was the best feature. Disappointing features was the advertised pool had been closed for over twelve months. Maintenance on the property was substandard for the price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room had not been cleaned very well. Items from previous guest in bathroom. Hairdryer was not working. I have stayed here in previous years. The staff has changed. Not as friendly as they used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cemtral (Area 1), economical yet classy

Nice central location with a secure perimeter. Clean but needs a deep clean program to frequently get areas that are missed on daily service. Toilet sprayer needs frequent sanitizing due to its nature and it was lacking. Windows and carpets need to be part of cleaning maintenance cycle to increase the positive experience. The room was broken up into bedroom, sitting room and bath room. Nice effect but due to huge size if bed, there was no room to walk around sides and it was cramped. Restaurant was clean (except for the German roach running around from under serving table to under tables). Food was well prepared and variety of Chinese, Indian, British, local menu was well appreciated. Staff very friendly and helpful. Elevator was out of service for a week plus (not a deal breaker but may annoy some). Some road noise and many noisy birds roost on walls outside room but not horrendous. Air-con works well with dual units. Very strong and consistent high speed internet but satellite television service was poor for a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wallen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Edith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally disappointed

The rooms are so small and tight. There is too much furniture in deluxe rooms. No space to put suitcase to open it. The walls are in desperate need for an update. The hotel needs an overhaul update. I couldn’t stay there I left and went to another hotel. If you are looking for a mediocre standard that’s the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Not too bad
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ｇａｚａ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レストランは美味しかったです。特に朝食が良かった。 スタッフも協力的で色々とアドバイスしてくれました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mirroring the exterior concrete slab look of the property, the horrible inside of the hotel is a tired version of what used to be even as new ugly design and poor furniture choice. The doors were not made for the frame and hardware so all doors are hacked on the top. You can see daylight around the doors as the fit is so poor. Good luck finding power plugs in there, you will have to unplug some lamp after using a lot of energy moving the heavy furniture. Bed, chair, tables are all too large for the room rendering movement difficult. State of the furniture, windows, wallpaper is OLD and TIRED. Internet was working 10-20% of the time, always unstable from one minute to the next. Restaurant and bars are inside with no windows, not really inviting to go have a meal in a cave. Price was high for was it is, avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite centrally located. Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable room rate per night but still good quality room. Traffic close outside, but not any problem with traffic noise. I only had breakfast there, so I'm not able to say anything about the kitchen. Absolutely a place worth considering in Lilongwe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel in good location and easy to find. It was quiet so like Lilongwe a little soulless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time ... staff are very friendly and awesome management
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

They have perfect restaurant, nice city view, and good distance with city center. We had problem with reservation but they figure out very quick. It is The Best hotel in Lilongwe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had crutches while there, and there lift was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

all staffs are very friendly

Manager V.J Humber and wifi service is good. clean and comforter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice surprise

I've driven passed this hotel a number of times and have always wondered why they didn't employ an architect as it's pretty unattractive. But now I find that the exterior hides a little gem. Nice friendly staff, good rooms, clean and tidy. Breakfast was ok too. Secure parking and on the edge of the town centre. Overall I thought it was good value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable Room but Hotel Lacks Basic Amenities

I stayed at the Simama Hotel for one and half weeks. Pros: - Comfortable bed and room with working air-conditioning - Staff are friendly - Fairly Central Location in Lilongwe - Working TV in room with two international news channels and a range of local channels Cons: - The hotel advertises free Wifi but this rarely works sufficiently to browse the most basic of websites or retrieve emails. My advice is to purchase an Airtel SIM card with data and create your own hotspot. - The menu in the restaurant lacks variety. Consists of expensive meat, a burger, a few sandwiches, a lot of different curries and some Chinese dishes. No African dishes. - The restaurant and bar are tucked away in windowless rooms at the back of the hotel - No concept of a concierge. When seeking a different meal or place to have a drink, the staff were unable to provide suggestions. - Breakfast is the same every day: egg, baked beans, fried potatoes and fried tomatoes. One of the mornings, I was served raw tomato and cold baked beans. Sometimes there is cereal and fruit. - Coffee is bad. Tastes like the filter coffee machine is kept on 24 hours per day, resulting in a burned and stale tasting drink.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay at Simama The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was decent and very comfortable. The only down side was the Wifi signal not being as strong as I would have expected at all the places in the hotel. Beside that, great experience
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Clement

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mukatshung

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fousseni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023