Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Cairo Road

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
7.7 (652 reviews)
Mutaba House, Corner of Cairo Road and Katondo Road , Lusaka , zm

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Affordable
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Missing amenities
Some noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Multiple reviews cited cleanliness issues, including rooms not being very clean.
Service
8.57
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively.
Location
8.57
Location is often praised for being strategic and convenient.
Room Quality
7.08
Some reviews indicate that the rooms have not been updated and have some issues.
Amenities
6.58
Feedback shows disappointment regarding missing amenities like a swimming pool.
Value for Money
8.07
Positive sentiments about affordability in relation to location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.07
Generally favorable comments regarding breakfast and food quality.
Overall Experience
7.58
Overall experiences are mixed but lean toward positive due to service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 23:34

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Lusaka, Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Cairo Road is surrounded by popular points of interest such as Levy Shopping Mall and Lusaka National Museum. Additionally, Northmead Mall and Castle Shopping Centre are just a short distance away, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Protea Hotel Cairo Road is equipped with modern amenities including a kettle, private bathroom with a bath, and some rooms even feature a terrace. Guests can unwind and enjoy entertainment on the flat-screen TV with satellite channels provided in every room.

Exceptional Service
Guests can start their day right with a delicious Full English/Irish breakfast served daily. The attentive staff at reception are available 24/7 to provide assistance and guidance, ensuring a seamless stay for all visitors.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Lusaka? Book your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Cairo Road now!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 652 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.57
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.08
Amenities: 6.58
Value for Money: 8.07
Food and Beverage: 8.07
Overall Experience: 7.58
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Ruffie • solo_traveller • mw
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • couple • tz
7
Acceptable
Pros:

Staff were good.

Cons:

The AC In the room was too loud, with lots of noise at night
The TV position is also poor, hit my head on it. Not safe

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mario Jorge Delgado Neves • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

Great place. very welcoming team. good food. excellent service.

Cons:

No

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Kangwa • solo_traveller • gb
8
The stay was good
Pros:

internet is very good, breakfast is superpub

Cons:

When checking in there is no viewing the rooms to check it out

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Ronel • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

L'emplacement au centre ville est extraordinaire

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Tatenda • solo_traveller • zw
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Symon • solo_traveller • mw
9
My stay was perfect, I liked the place
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, the location is very strategic. The check in process was very efficient

Cons:

Toothpaste in the room

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • zm
7
Pros:

The location cleanliness the food was good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • extended_group • mw
5
The hotel was affordable. Nice breakfast. Very cheerful and supportive staff
Pros:

I expected such a hotel to have a swimming pool and was disappointed to find out that they dont. The road behind is busy 24 hours a day.

Cons:

Vehicle noise at night. Absence of swimming pool

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • solo_traveller • za
8
Decent
Pros:

Friendly Staff,

Cons:

Bed was a bit hard.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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FRANCIS • family_with_children • zm
8
My stay was very ok though you need to stock variety of food stuffs.
Pros:

Environment very clean and members of staff are so welcoming so friendly please keep it.

Cheers to Helga she was so quick to admit us to the hotel.

Cons:

You didn't have my preferred food e.g bream fish

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • solo_traveller • za
8
Excellent, friendly staff and very clean and well maintained
Pros:

Friendly staff

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudine • family_with_children • rw
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Santhosh • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

The AC does not work
There is no restaurant at this facility. You have to walk quite a distance to get to a restaurant.
You can't even get extra water bottle to your room .
It's an old hotel. Extremely closed in. I booked for 7 days. I think I'll check out in 2.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Trymore • family_with_children • zw
6
Pros:

Breakfast was okay. Location is too crowded

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Didier • solo_traveller • mu
9
Short but nice
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and helped me to get to where i wanted. The room is clean and well equipped.

Cons:

The TV set in the room i was allocated presents safety issues. When coming from the office you might hit the TV and this can incur damage.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ALEX • extended_group • ug
5
Fair
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Very comfortable bed. Great night sleep. Very good breakfast. Very friendly staff
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Tshisola • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee