Hotel Africana

Hotels
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Che Joy Zambia IA
7 (115 reviews)
Plot 33278 Kafue Road, Lusaka, Lusaka Province , Lusaka , ZM
260-966716610

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Elevator
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Standard service quality
Location is convenient
Cons:
No electricity
No internet connectivity

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Negative sentiment due to problems with electricity and internet affecting the environment.
Service
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.5
Average experience impacted by service and amenities availability issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 20:02

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Enjoy the outdoor pool and rent bicycles for exploration.

Gastronomic Delights
Dine at Africana for local and international cuisine or savor a drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Comfort
Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, and a buffet breakfast.

Experience a delightful stay at Hotel Africana in Lusaka, nestled near popular attractions like Lusaka City Market and Chilenje House. Book now to indulge in a blend of leisure and convenience.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 08:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 115 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 6.5
D
Dotto • solo_traveller • bw
3
no internet and electricity
Pros:

where no electricity and no internet

Cons:

nothing

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Monique • solo_traveller • fr
4
Cons:

Problem with power

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
S
sohilhussain • solo_traveller • ke
5
2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jonah • review category business travellers • ug
6
Pleasant
2025-05-31 • via Nuitee
N
Norman • young couple • au
4
Below expectations
Pros:

There was no breakfast as there was no power for cooking

Cons:

There was no hot water, and no power to charge devices

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
P
Prucka • review category business travellers • ug
3
Poor
2025-05-09 • via Nuitee
V
Venkatasubramanian • review category business travellers • in
8
Very good
2025-04-25 • via Nuitee
M
Masua • family with young children • ug
3
Poor
Cons:

NO POWER, COULDN'T EVEN CHARGE PHONES/LAPTOP, NO INTERNET, WE HAD TO RE-LOCATE TO ANOTHER HOTEL

2025-04-22 • via Nuitee
N
Namangolwa • solo traveller • zm
3
Poor
Pros:

The location is great and the room was spacious

Cons:

The curtains were really dirty. The room was stuffy and wasn't smelling good. The toilet was stained. The bathtub drain was really slow hence causing flooding. An alternative power source needed for charging phones.

2025-04-13 • via Nuitee
N
Nicola • solo traveller • it
3
for that cost you can find something better
Cons:

no elevator, poor electricity, card machine was not working properly

2025-04-09 • via Nuitee
M
Masautso • young couple • za
7
There was no electricity, nowhere to charge phones.
Pros:

Breakfast was superb

Cons:

Staff greeting guest...

2025-04-07 • via Nuitee
M
Maxwell • young couple • gb
6
Needs improvement
Pros:

They really have to organise themselves in regards to power at the place. No internet, no food except breakfast.

2025-03-27 • via Nuitee
M
Muhammad • review category business travellers • ug
7
Good
2025-01-13 • via Nuitee
F
Fuya • solo traveller • zm
9
Superb
2024-12-13 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • review category business travellers • ke
1
Bad
Pros:

The staff were great

Cons:

There was no electricity

2024-12-09 • via Nuitee
A
Agostinho • solo traveller • na
5
Passable
2024-12-07 • via Nuitee
N
Ngoma • review category business travellers • zm
6
Pleasant
Cons:

The rooms didn’t have ironing services when the page stipulated that they were free

2024-11-28 • via Nuitee
M
Mugeta • review category business travellers • tz
1
Bad
2024-11-18 • via Nuitee
D
Doma • solo traveller • zw
6
Good place
Cons:

There need to have a backup power system like Solar not only a generator and also the food should should be improved

2024-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Dilawar • review category business travellers • tz
5
Passable
Pros:

Breakfast was ok
There were power issues and they did not have full time generator

Cons:

Power cuts

2024-11-08 • via Nuitee