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Sunbird Capital Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Chilembwe Road, Lilongwe
  • Parliament Building
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lilongwe City Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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About this property

Sunbird Capital Hotel

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Lilongwe with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Sunbird Capital Hotel offers 170 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

With your stay at Sunbird Capital Hotel, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of Parliament Building. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with pool views, stop by The Vincents Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and racquetball/squash
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Parliament Building and a few minutes from Tobacco Auction Floors
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Sunbird Capital Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Sunbird Capital 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 3.5-star Lilongwe hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mimosa Restaurant
  • The Vincents Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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: MWK 50000 per person (one-way)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Sunbird Capital 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. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sunbird Capital Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Good stay overall

I had a comfortable stay at Sunbird Capital. Although the rooms are quite old, they are well maintained. The grounds are very well maintained and beautiful, it was a delight to have my evening walks. The hotel is in a safe part of the city so it was easy to have walks and jogs nearby the hotel. I may not have enjoyed the meals for the most part, but the traditional lunch buffet on Thursdays was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KARANJA NGARUIYA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but well maintained. Staff are friendly, almost all said hello as they walked by. My request for early check in and late check out accepted - customer focused.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malawians are hospitable people, so the staff were cheerful and helpful. Nothing was ever a problem. Food provided was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and beautiful hotel. Payo provided excellent transportation service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

siraj

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiacre

Business traveller
Really appreciated this place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Good hotel

Would highly recommend compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff great. Environment is peaceful. Beds very comfortable. Rooms are ok but very dated.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Let's Get

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Great hotel

Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent meals. Comfy and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Henrique Shigueaki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff sre very friendly and always prompt to assist.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no comment
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020