Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport

Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.2 (327 reviews)
Lot 947/M, Kenneth Kuanda International Airport, Airport Road, Lusaka-Zambia , Lusaka , zm

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Garden
Bar
Outdoor pool
Pool bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location close to the airport
Excellent breakfast offerings
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with cockroaches
Staffing inefficiencies during check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
There were reports of cockroaches and small milipedes in the room, affecting the overall perception of cleanliness.
Service
8.51
Service was generally positive, though there were issues with staff efficiency and professionalism.
Location
8.55
Located close to the airport, highly convenient for travel purposes.
Room Quality
7.5
While modern and elegant, issues with bed configuration highlight a need for improvement.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities such as breakfast and bar offerings were well-received, although some items were reportedly missing.
Value for Money
8.19
Given the price point, some aspects did not meet the expectations, but it was still a fair value overall.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast was described as excellent with a lot of choices, greatly enhancing the experience.
Overall Experience
8.21
Despite some negatives, the overall experience was positive, aligning with the average rating of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 03:51

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden: Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool surrounded by lush greenery.

Dining Options: Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Convenient Location: Close proximity to Lusaka South Country Club and Chilanga Golf Club, with easy access to Lusaka Golf Club and Lusaka National Museum.

To book your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport and experience these fantastic amenities, make your reservation now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 327 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Melvyn solo_traveller za
6
Cons:

Could hear the person next door coughing with interleading door,I dont want a room like that again

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Paul couple nl
4
De locatie is prima, de kamer verouderd en struikel gevaarlijk.
Pros:

De locatie t.o.v. het vliegveld is prima. Is te lopen, ca. 700 meter. Handig wanneer je het hotel gebruikt tussen twee vluchten.

Cons:

De kamer is verouderd. De douchekop zat los, zakte iedere keer naar beneden in de houder. Het water lekte uit de douche de badkamer in. De ramen kon je niet meer open zetten omdat de houders defect waren. En het vloerkleed dat in de kamer lag had door veroudering een opstaande rand wat leidt tot struikelen met alle gevolgen van dien. Al helemaal in de nacht bij toiletbezoek. Het vloerkleed zelf was smerig, al lang niet meer gezogen of gereinigd.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Nathalie extended_group ch
7
Hoovers are missing
Pros:

Location is perfect. We can walk from the airport to the hotel

Cons:

They need to buy hoovers to clean the rooms as there is dust that is not removed from the carpets...
Incredible a hotel without hoovers.... Never seen that in my life.
Service at restaurant is tooooooooooooooo long.
Staff is nice and helpful

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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peter couple au
7
convenient to airport, and only real option anywhere close. rooms and hotel clean and OK
Pros:

Location is convenient to the airport, rooms are fine, but would only use for convience to the airport if late arrival or early departure. though hotel is quite new it already bfeels abit tired. Though we dodn't use it is did have agood gym

Cons:

felt abit tired

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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de Chazal solo_traveller mu
8
Pros:

Proximity to the airport...nice food, nice breafast..
Good shuttle service to the airport

Cons:

Poor communication... no answer to messages concerning the shuttle...we ended up taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel...
Once there to find out there was a shuttle service..

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Bright solo_traveller za
10
Thank you
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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NADIA solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Laa vicinanza all'aeroporto, praticamente si raggiunge a piedi.
La pulizia delle stanze.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Paul couple nl
6
Slechte prijs/kwaliteitsverhouding!
Pros:

Ligging, lopend bereikbaar vanuit het vliegveld.

Cons:

Restaurant.
Matige menukaart en 40% van de gerechten die in de kaart stonden waren er niet!!!! Zeer frustrerend omdat er geen alternatieve restaurants in de buurt zijn.
Dat verwacht je niet van een Marriot Hotel.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Hannes solo_traveller za
5
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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le Roux solo_traveller pa
8
Pros:

Rooms

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Karla solo_traveller mx
8
EXCELENTE UBICACION PARA VIAJEROS DE PASO
Pros:

LA UBICACION ES MUY BUENA ESPECIALMENTE CUANDO SOLO NECESITAS PASAR UNA NOCHE CERCA DEL AEROPUERTO

Cons:

TODO BIEN

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kyle solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

John on the night staff is absolutely phenomenal

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
K
Kylie solo_traveller au
10
Great location & all you need
Pros:

Staff helpful

Cons:

first room was NOISY - but asked to change & was not a problem at all & happened immediately

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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YI-WEN couple tw
9
下次還會住
Pros:

服務態度超棒!半夜抵達機場也有接駁

Cons:

可以再便宜一點

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller zw
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Eva family_with_children be
10
Ideaal!
Pros:

Nabij luchthaven. Warm onthaal in de ochtend, we konden ook na het uitchecken de faciliteiten blijven gebruiken.

Cons:

Heerlijk bed! Zalig zwembad.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Esther solo_traveller ca
6
Very convenient, but facilities need improving
Pros:

Location is No. 1
Staff very polite and helpful

Cons:

The room I stayed in had a very bad smell coming from the bathroom.
The shower, with the half glass door, results in a flooded bathroom floor. Not pleasant.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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A solo_traveller gb
1
Utterly abysmal hotel and a complete rip-off. Avoid at all costs!
Pros:

I am a seasoned traveler and have stayed at a large amount of properties across the globe. This property is severely lacking in value for money, basic hygiene standards, and customer service. It was an absolutely terrible experience from start to finish, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Save your money and stay somewhere else!

Cons:

There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this property; it is a truly terrible hotel. As a seasoned traveler who has stayed at a significant number of properties worldwide, I can confidently state that this ranks among the absolute worst. I have seen 1 and 2 star properties that offer a vastly superior experience! It provides exceptionally poor value for money, and I strongly advise booking elsewhere.
My stay at this so-called four star hotel was nothing short of a nightmare. For the steep price they charge, I expected quality and professionalism. Instead, I got treated with utter disrespect and placed in substandard conditions.
1. The Check-In Fiasco: Despite having a confirmed booking, the front desk staff initially claimed they had no rooms available — even though it was blatantly obvious they did.
2. Disgusting Rooms: When they finally assigned me a room, it was horrible. It had a heavy, foul odor seemingly from the bathroom that forced a room change. They then showed me more rooms all of which were vacant & available - proving they had room availability and yet tried to initially convince me that they were fully booked. Strange!
3. Lack of Basic Amenities: The final room they moved me to was okay but still completely underwhelming and nowhere near worth the exorbitant price tag. To top it all off, for a ‘luxury’ property charging these rates, not providing additional free bottled water upon request is petty and unacceptable.
Overall this property represents poor value for money and there are far better options in Lusaka, avoid at all costs!!

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nish24 solo_traveller gb
1
Good place for a nights rest, deent food and beverage staff and offering. F/0 Needs work
Pros:

The Location was the major plus point of this propoerty. As it has no competition and is located close to the airport there is a lot of monopoly.

Cons:

I walked in as my flight was cancelled. the receptionist told me the hotel was 100 percent occupied and the only availble room was a suite which would cost me 400 USD. Being a hotleiere i quickly checked online and there was plenty or rooms available. Upon asking the receptionist Joseph, why he system was showing fully occupied. he said the inventory was closed from central reservation. this was just a try to upsell a suite so he could make some comission. I found this very unprofessional and unethical. The check in expereince was horrible and I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone if it wasnt for the convenience of being opposite the airport.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Aranyak solo_traveller sg
7
basic, not much else
Pros:

very basic
only advantage is proximity to airport and clean rooms

will go here if i have a late night arrival flight else city hotels are 300% better at this price with airport pickup and drop provided

Cons:

food options - more than about half of the items on the menu are not available

2026-07-20 via Nuitee