Woodlands Lilongwe

Hotels
8.5 (45 reviews)
Youth Drive, City Centre , Lilongwe , mw

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Wonderful staff
Excellent restaurant with large menu
Stunning surroundings
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
WiFi issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8
The staff are described as wonderful and consistent, contributing to positive guest experiences.
Location
7.8
The surroundings are stunning with a farmers market nearby, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are comfortable, contributing to a relaxed and worry-free stay for guests.
Amenities
6
While amenities are not explicitly mentioned in the review, general positive feedback indicates satisfactory provision.
Value for Money
6.5
Pricing is not specifically mentioned, but guest satisfaction indicates reasonable cost relative to services.
Food and Beverage
8.5
The restaurant is excellent with a large menu and good prices, especially for Indian food.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a relaxed and worry-free stay with everything they needed, leading to positive recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-07-09 05:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Woodlands Lilongwe offers a luxurious stay with modern amenities in Lilongwe. The rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for guests. Bed linen and towels are provided for added convenience.

Diverse Dining Options

Guests can indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, serving African, Indian, and European cuisine. Special dietary requests such as vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options are also catered to, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all.

Family-Friendly Facilities

Families traveling with children will appreciate the children's playground available at Woodlands Lilongwe. The hotel also offers babysitting services, allowing parents to relax and enjoy their stay while their children are taken care of.

Experience luxury, comfort, and exceptional service at Woodlands Lilongwe. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LLW

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs USD 10 per 24 hours.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
P
Pekko
8
Hyvä paikka
Pros:

Hyvä majapaikka. Ainoa miinus, että kaukana kaikesta. Vain Wildlife centre lähietäisyydellä.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Chris
8
Pros:

I just love coming to the Woodlands when in Lilongwe. It is so peaceful and tranquil. Love seeing the monkeys hanging around and always

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Chuck
10
Pros:

Always my favorite property to stay at in Lilongwe. The monkeys are an added bonus.

2025-03-25 via Nuitee
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Chris
6
Pros:

Second time staying here this year. It wasn't as good as the previous stay. It is still comfortable and safe with the chalets being large with great bathroom facilities. However the WiFi this time around was poor and not working in my room. When I asked about it I was told to connect to the next room which didn’t help much. I expected a lot more based on my previous experience.
The food in the restaurant is very good and if you like Indian food there is a great selection.
I will still come back because there is more to life than having quality WiFi.

2024-11-08 via Nuitee
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Stanley partner
10
Pros:

Always a great stay at Woolands! Location, food and service are perfect every time. Even had a few “bush buck” come around the chalet for feeding along with the monkeys. Like a safari in town!

2024-11-07 via Nuitee
J
Jan-Joost friends
8
Pros:

spacious bungalows in tranquil woodlands setting. At home in nature.

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
S
Stanley
10
Pros:

I love my stays here at Woodlands. Always clean, safe and the food and view is impeccable. Staff is always welcoming and warm. Definitely recommend

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Anna
10
Pros:

A great place to rest after a long trip. The shuttle from the airport was easy to find with a great driver. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was little a private cottage that was clean, safe and comfortable. Great views of nature and wildlife. Great accommodating restaurant on site that stayed open late and opened early. Ate three meals there that were very good. Great value for a beautiful place. Will definitely stay there again when going back.

2024-06-02 via Nuitee
C
Chris friends
10
Pros:

The rooms were big with a large bathroom and shower. Two beds pushed together to make one large bed. Bed was very comfortable. Linen was very comfortable as well. Each room has its own dedicated wifi which is the best I ever had in Lilongwe.

Loved the monkeys that seem to have the run of the place at times. Makes for a great show. Had my morning coffee on the front porch while the monkeys gave me a wonderful show.

Breakfast was amazing and you can get your eggs cooked anyway you like. Was very delicious.
The restaurant has lots of food choices including a large selection of Indian cuisine. Very close to Lilongwe city center. I highly recommend Woodlands should you need a place to stay. You can’t go wrong here. Thanks to the staff and management. Job well done.

2024-05-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
Pros:

Being so close to the wildlife centre, I saw more animals sitting on my porch than I did in the reserve itself. The food at the restaurant was delicious and staff were attentive. The owner had the courtesy of introducing himself and seeing if everything was fine. Rooms were spacious and the grounds were clean. I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend.

2024-04-24 via Nuitee
M
Mike partner
6
Pros:

I last stayed here 7 years ago and have known it for over 30 years in its previous incarnation. It does not change. The woodland is lovely and it is tranquil. Duiker can be seen in the grounds. The Indian food is excellent. There are multiple minor faults in the chalet rooms which seem to reflect a lack of supervision of staff. The breakfast, which is in a dismal room, is depressingly bad with no-one monitoring the quite meagre buffet.

2024-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Kerry
10
Great place!
Pros:

Loved this place. Nice setting, great food, nice rooms, monkeys!

2023-10-14 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

This is a beautiful property set in a state park like setting in the heart of Lilongwe. The staff was very nice.

2023-03-16 via Nuitee
D
Don
10
Pros:

In my opinion, the restaurant offers the best food I've eaten in all of Malawi. The owner visits restaurant patrons every evening. While the rooms need a bit of updating, the property is quiet and scenic.

2022-09-06 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne partner
10
Pros:

Lovely staff and delicious Indian food in the restaurant. We all enjoyed our stay, and will be back.

2022-06-26 via Nuitee
D
Don friends
10
Pros:

The staff are very accommodating and helped me out of a scheduling mistake I made. The food is some of the best in all of Malawi and the owner is often in the restaurant visiting tables.

2022-05-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

Excellent stay--clean, friendly staff, great food. Fantastic.

2019-11-29 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Veel ruimte en rust, gunstig gelegen tussen centrum en vliegveld. Wel forse prijs voor relatief bescheiden ontbijt. Opvallend: eenpersoons klamboe, onmogelijk strak gespannen over een double bed.

2019-10-07 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
4
Pros:

It is too old and needs some refurbishing in the bathrooms

2019-09-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
8
Pros:

Room and facilities are good. Breakfast was so-so. I was staying in a cottage room which was surrounded by woods. In the hotel premises, I found many baboons... In the next morning, a farmers' market was held which was nice to visit.

2019-07-12 via Nuitee