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Sunbird Mzuzu

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lobby
Pool
Superior Room | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi
Garden
Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Viphya Drive, Mzuzu, 0000
  • Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mzuzu Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mzuzu (ZZU)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Living area

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mzuzu

In Mzuzu .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Mzuzu Stadium with a stay here. Also, Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mzuzu University is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mzuzu Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mzuzu University - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park - 12 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Chikale Beach - 53 min drive - 35.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzuzu Coffee Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Villa Kagwentha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Palace Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Bite - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Key Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Mzuzu

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A nightclub, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at Sunbird Mzuzu. Self parking is free.

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

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Mzuzu offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Nightclub

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunbird Mzuzu to the airport?

Sunbird Mzuzu is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) away from the Mzuzu (ZZU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Mzuzu?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Mzuzu on Jun 10, 2025 start from $154.89, excluding 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 Sunbird Mzuzu have an airport shuttle?

Sunbird Mzuzu offers an airport shuttle.

Does Sunbird Mzuzu offer free breakfast?

Yes, Sunbird Mzuzu offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunbird Mzuzu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunbird Mzuzu?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sunbird Mzuzu have a pool?

Sunbird Mzuzu does not have a pool.

Does Sunbird Mzuzu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sunbird Mzuzu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sunbird Mzuzu to downtown Mzuzu?

Sunbird Mzuzu is 2.4 mi away from Mzuzu.

Sunbird Mzuzu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
I have wanted to stay at Sunbird since 1990 but could never afford it. Possibly my last trip to Malawi I thought I would treat myself. I was very disappointed. The hotel is run down and the restaraunt had after 3 selections not one available. If returning to Mzuzu I will book at the Grand Palace as much better value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. The facility was very clean and security was great. Love the restaurant inside the hotel. Additionally, love the currency exchange inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shigeki

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Phumlani

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

Comfortable Stay

The breakfast offering needs to improve , the dinner food quality is good but the breakfast options are not good and the preparation needs to improve and quality needs an improvement. The rooms are comfortable and clean, old school but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Good compared with other hotels in town. However, one can notice decline in conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great Malawi friendliness and service at this hotel close to the heart of Mzuzu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

K, Washington, DC

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

Central hotel chain great for business traveler

Great hotel close to the center of town. We had to take taxis to dinner, but they were not expensive - 2000 to 4000 kwacha. The hotel staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great with fresh Mzuzu coffee in a french press. The gym was also perfect for an after-work treadmill run. The hotel is part of a chain in Malawi - it is a bit dated but it was comfortable and a nice place to come back after long days of traveling in the car. It's probably the most expensive place in the area so probably more appropriate for business travelers. We went out for dinner every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

Conveniently located, quiet area

It was too short but very comfortable and friendly

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid gold

Friendly staff, good room with wonderfully comfy bed and great wifi, good meals and fabulous breakfast offering. what's not to like?

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel in Mzuzu

THere are not many options in Mzuzu. THis is a 1970s hotel, so a bit dated in that sense, but v friendly staff, fantastic breakfast, wifi mostly ok and they have back up generators (electricity goes off often in Mzuzu).

6/10 Okay

Mazzer, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Only Hotel we could find in Mzuzu

Although quite impersonal, and the room could do with a good clean , had one of the best nights sleep in large twin bed. Room a bit small & sound proofing not complete. Nice staff & good breakfast Buffett & home made bread!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Only hotel in town

The Sunbird is ok value for money, nothing more nothing less. The building was built in 1979 and some of the original fittings etc remain. Bathrooms have been recently refurbished and are in good condition. Staff were all very friendly and breakfast was also of a good standard.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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