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7.7

59 reviews

Woodlands Lilongwe

Woodlands Lilongwe

Youth Drive, City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi

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Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Babysitting/Child services

Woodlands Lilongwe

Woodlands Lilongwe is a 3-star hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. Located 0.3mi from the city center, the property sits on Youth Drive in the City Centre. Price starts from $110, and the hotel has 59 reviews.

Featured amenities include a casino, restaurant, and outdoor swimming pool. Private parking is free, while Wifi, shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities, airport shuttle, and golf course access carry extra charges. Inside, guests will find air conditioning, a bar, sun deck, private entrance, terrace, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility. Beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers (free) accompany a patio with garden views, plus other outdoor spaces such as a playground and picnic area. Free toiletries, barbecue, and soundproof rooms are listed, with babysitting/child services (free) and parking on site (free).

Positioned in the City Centre of Lilongwe, this option blends convenient access to the heart of town with a range of on-site comforts, including free on-site parking, family-friendly services, and a variety of spaces to unwind—from a garden and terrace to a sun deck and patio.

Nestled in Lilongwe’s City Centre on Youth Drive, this property blends easy city access with a lively on-site scene. A casino adds a playful spark after a day of exploring, while WOODIES restaurant serves African, Indian, and European flavors in a family-friendly setting. Outdoors, the pool invites a refreshing dip, complemented by a sun deck and a patio with garden views. Beach umbrellas and free beach chairs accompany the patio, and additional outdoor spaces include a playground and a picnic area for carefree breaks between adventures.

Inside, the atmosphere stays welcoming with air conditioning, a bar, and a private entrance that makes coming and going simple. A terrace and non-smoking rooms provide comfortable spots to unwind, while the overall layout encourages easy mingling or quiet moments of downtime.

Free private parking eases the arrival, with other conveniences available at a cost—wifi, shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities, airport shuttle, and golf course access. Accepted payment methods include cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. With prices starting from $110, this Lilongwe option places travelers just 0.3mi from the city center, offering a convenient base for both business and leisure.

Closest airports

Lilongwe International Airport

12.4mi

Most popular amenities

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Babysitting/Child services

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Soundproof

Rooms

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room features a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This twin/double room features air conditioning, electric kettle and seating area.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room - single occupancy in Woodlands Lilongwe

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Minibar

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Indulge in a spacious Deluxe Double or Twin Room for a relaxing stay with a garden view, private patio, and soundproof comfort, perfect for one guest.

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Deluxe, Doubleortwin

1 Double Bed

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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x3

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Room Selected at Check in

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Quadruple Room, Sea View

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Guest reviews

7.7

59 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Kip

8.2

October 2024

This is a very unique property in the very center of the Lilongwe . It has a completely different feel, more like a camp than a hotel in the city. The food was excellent, they have a great menu with Malawi specialties as well as an Indian menu. The owner made a point of stopping by my table to see how I was enjoying my stay. Very friendly and capable staff. Was fun to watch all the monkeys that run around the outside of this place.

The room was clean, and facility nice but my room had an issue with the AC, it was a little bit warmer than I would’ve liked. But I can easily overlook this in balance with the rest of the place.

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Olivia

8.2

April 2025

The staff are wonderful and very consistent of disability. The restaurant is excellent with a large menu and reasonable prices. The Indian food is especially good. The surroundings are stunning. There is a farmers market there one Saturday a month

The WiFi does not work!

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Gesina

8.2

December 2022

Everything to do with food was excellent. They have a very well functioning restaurant with a great variety of menues: Indian Menue, Malawi menue, Italian menue. It would take many days to try and taste everything they offer. The environment is wonderful, a wood in the middle of Lilongue and plenty of playing monkeys that pass by you daily. Even deer were seen near my cottage as well as other animals. Electricity was always functioning. The internet depended of where you were but they listen to your request and do all they can to improve whatever you have mentioned to them.

Accessibility for people with mobility problems can be improved: They provided pathways for people using wheelchairs or walking aids, and there was a road sign telling people not to park and block the path to the restaurant/reception area, but the guard didn't correct people who ignored this sign. Some parts between the path between the cottages and the path to the restaurant should be hardened because it gets muddy and that's not nice for wheelchair users. Also they should put hand railings alongside the steps into the pool.

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Phuong

8.2

September 2024

Spacious room and bathroom. The property is in a sanctuary area so it’s very beautiful all around. The staff were super nice and helpful.

The floor is a bit dusty but I guess it can’t be avoided. I brought my own indoor slippers so problem solved.

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Avinash

8.2

May 2023

The staff were always friendly and helpful. The food and menu looked extensive. I should have had more time to try it all. The restaurant is packed every evening which tells a lot. Loved the monkeys!

At times the internet could drop out. But no complains really. I could still watch my favorite TV series on streaming service.

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Sonali

8.2

September 2024

Rustic self-contained accommodation in a peaceful setting with nature all around. Location convenient for getting into town, well-maintained pool.

WiFi was very unreliable.

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Luc

9.1

August 2022

If rustic and colonial is what you want, this is the place for you. It is safe, secure and very quiet - so ideal for those persons who need to do a bit of work. The restaurant caters to all types of taste buds and there is definitely something in the menu for vegetarians, pasta fanatics, and meat lovers. Even kids will have no problem selecting something from the menu. There is a pool as well as great walking trails so you can count on having some exercise while here.

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Pope

8.2

May 2023

Only stayed one day; however watching the animals at play was great; service good; down the road from the wildlife centre. Lilongwe is very spread out so will need taxi to visit attractions. The food was very good and affordable.

Room was a bit musty; room spacious but a little dated however it did not detract from the stay.

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Geraldine

8.2

October 2023

Very friendly staff. Great extensive menu with range of local, Indian and Italian foods. Well stocked bar. Swimming pool each chalet is in the nice grounds with a balcony outside Nice to talk to owner who was wandering around checking guests were enjoying themselves.

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Isabelle

10

December 2022

The size of the rooms are great and you feel like you are outside of the city. If you work for International organizations, this is the place to stay and have a cozy feeling. The drive is less than 10 minutes to most offices!

The staff and the o were are friendly and so welcoming. The food at the restaurant is outstanding!

Points of Interest Around Woodlands Lilongwe

Airports

Lilongwe International Airport

12.4mi

Restaurants

WOODIES

Cuisines

  • African
  • Indian
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Woodlands Lilongwe

Casino

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Babysitting/Child services

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Soundproof

Stay rules - Woodlands Lilongwe

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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