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Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Blantyre hotel

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Mountain view
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Robins Road, Blantyre
  • Mandala House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carlsberg Brewery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | View from room

Classic Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Blantyre

In Blantyre .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Blantyre hotel, you'll find Mandala House and CCAP Church. St. Michael and All Angel's Church and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mandala House - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • CCAP Church - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carlsberg Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Museum of Malawi - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mikos Milkshake And Desert Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Carnival - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Blantyre hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Blantyre hotel.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • 350 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided.

This Blantyre hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
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.

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 35 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35.00

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

  • 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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Malawi Sun Hotel
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Malawi Sun
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre to the airport?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre is 10.4 mi (39-min drive) away from the Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre have an airport shuttle?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per person, one way.

Does Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre offer free breakfast?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre does not have a pool.

Does Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre have a restaurant?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre is home to Blue Savannah, which features international cuisine.

Does Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre to downtown Blantyre?

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre is 1.4 mi away from Blantyre.

Malawi Sun Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marcus, Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good experience, but I expected more for the price based on the listing. Wanted to charge me extra for the second person even though I booked for two. I booked for the fridge in the room for my medicine and it was broken and I had to fight to get assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

HIROAKI

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel and paid in advance through Expedia, but I was charged again when I arrived the hotel. The hotel manager said the hotel had not received the fee from Expedia, and that you need to pay again. I paid for the hotel and then requested both the hotel and Expedia to investigate the payment status to clarify which side, hotel or Expedia is holding the money I overpaid. However, neither side responds to it and of course I haven’t been refunded the fee of more than £300. Isn’t this a scam? Expedia support team asked me to send a receipt from the hotel, and I sent it, but their answer was “we can’t refund the fee” without telling any reason or the investigation status. I will never use Expedia nor the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not enough room to list them
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

BHARATKUMAR

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Celestino

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ganas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

INTERNATIONAL SOS

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Assistance

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moutie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

travelstart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Within the hotel complex, hard to get around. The hotel is going through renovation. Some rooms are better than the other. Not much shopping in the surrounding area. For a place to crash, the value is there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Old hotel in need of renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good stay near city center

The hotel is fine and is within walking distance of the city center. The two biggest problems are the wifi and mosquitoes in the rooms. Every day I found at least 3 mosquitoes in my room. The WiFi is slow and unreliable. Still, overall it's a decent hotel in Blantyre with large rooms and decent service.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. The room was very nice and well designed. There was also a very good view out of my window. I only had breakfast here, but it was pretty good. You're near a mall with a few fast food restaurants and walking distance to some more up market restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable rooms. The staff were friendly and accommodative when I requested a late check-out. Also ample and secure car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

LELANIE

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

Overnight

Staff were very friendly. Booked the more expensive rooms, but only got the basic rooms. Mini bar broken
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Heinrich

Disliked: Room comfort
Did no known about my arrival. 30 min. At reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Sean

Malawi Sun Blantyre

The Malawi Sun is an old hotel and this can be seen in the furnishings as well as the hotel structure and fittings. My room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The TV channels and WiFi were more than adequate. The bathroom and shower were clean, and there was sufficient hot water. The condition of the restruant was not great, very old and a little grubby. Evening meal selections at the resturant were good, and there is a wide variety of dishes to chose from, although there is bais towards Chinese cuisine. Breakast was not good. It is quite a drive to and from the airport, road conditions and load shedding power outages in the evenings are challenging, i would not recomend hiring a car and driving yourself around, a taxi service is needed. If you flying out in the morning be sure to leave early, as the traffic is very bad.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Staff helpful. Internet connection is very poor.

Nothing great to share. It could be better with the compared value with other hotels. Bathroom shower cap was broken water splashing all over places while taking shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Willie, S. RSA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not value for money

Staff poorly trained. Housekeeping is horrible very unprofessional. Dirty oooooold towels. Food poor quality. In brief bad experience. The room was sapcey with comfortable bed. All spoiled by bad services.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Average and Unpleasant

This was not the hotel I usually stay in while in Blantyre, but it is less expensive, so I thought I would give it a try. I likely will try a lesser expensive Blantyre hotel again, but not this one. It looks nothing like its pictures. The pictures show all rooms looking out over the hillside with great views, which is the reason I picked it. They have done a lot of new construction. Now most rooms generally look across to other rooms. At check in, they tried to give me a room which had not been made up since the previous guest. One maid in particular was really rude and inappropriate - entering my room without knocking, once yelling "hey, where are you going?" Electricity was off for several hours of my short stay. Wifi barely worked. There were 10 somewhat fuzzy cable stations on the TV - no news channel. The water in the pool was green with some kind of white scum across the top. No one in it, obviously. Construction everywhere. Had trouble finding my reservation. Poorest breakfast I had in Malawi. Only white bread. Toast is a special request. Only instant coffee served in a coffee growing country. No business services whatsoever. Guess that covers it. I'll pick somewhere else next time.