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Mapalo Lodge

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Lusaka hotel

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7th Street, 9707 Chudleigh, Lusaka, Lusaka
  • Place, Munali Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lusaka National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lusaka

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lusaka hotel, you'll find Munali Mall and EastPark Mall. Nu Metro Arcades Mall and Pakati Sunday Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Munali Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lusaka National Museum - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lusaka National Park - 26 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandaddy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banchan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Crow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Chef - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mapalo Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Lusaka hotel
Mapalo Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Mapalo Lodge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lusaka hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mapalo Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This Lusaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

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 in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mapalo Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • 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 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mapalo Lodge Hotel
Mapalo Lodge Lusaka
Mapalo Lodge Hotel Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mapalo Lodge to the airport?

Mapalo Lodge is 10.7 mi (30-min drive) away from the Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mapalo Lodge?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mapalo Lodge on Aug 17, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mapalo Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Mapalo Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Mapalo Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mapalo Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mapalo Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mapalo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mapalo Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mapalo Lodge have a pool?

Mapalo Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mapalo Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mapalo Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mapalo Lodge to downtown Lusaka?

Mapalo Lodge is 4.7 mi away from Lusaka.

Mapalo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely fantastic and I felt in love with their management
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our family room at the Mapalo Lodge. The staff took care of all our requests promptly, bringing us extra pillows and blankets. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the pork chops for dinner are highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Layover stay on a further business trip to South Africa and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of my return trip from South Africa due to business and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean with fresh linens. Checked in early with no problems. Reliable transport to and from airport. Had to go to restaurant for wifi. Breakfast was addititional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kalaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and professional staff. Clean place overall. The only problem is the bar goes very late with some noise that might affect one's sleep quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic place to stop over in Lusaka if you don't want a Western Hotel Chain. Clean with working aircon. WiFi sketchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hennie

Average stay, good enough for 1 night

We only stayed for 1 night. We had a large room, big enough for the four of us. Breakfast was included, no vegan options as I did ask for prior to our stay. Dinner was average and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rein

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

Lusaka is a laid back low-rise walkable city.

The property was under construction outside, with new guest rooms being added. Our room was huge and comfortable, but basic in it's features, especially the washroom. The staff were flawless, polite and helpful in every way. The food was simple but served very hot and tasty and everything was spotlessly clean throughout. Loved the thatch-roofed bar out back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check-in took too long, requested extra bed was not arranged so had to wait around 30 mins. Breakfast was lacking & staff not attentive. A/C worked well and powerful (hot) shower but no soap or other amenities provided. Pool closed for refurb (not mentioned before). Noise from adjoining bar. Reception did find us a good taxi for trip out to Kalima reptile park and back to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023