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Sunbird Capital Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Lilongwe hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention center

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Sunbird Capital Hotel

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Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Sunbird Capital Hotel

7,8 out of 10 Good
7,8/10 Good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Chilembwe Road, Lilongwe
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
For families
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • Heart of Lilongwe

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Creamy Inn - 6 min drive
  • Stamag Cafe - 13 min walk
  • Steers - 5 min walk
  • Cup N Roll - 19 min walk
  • Vincent Restaurant - 1 min walk
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About this property

Sunbird Capital Hotel

Sunbird Capital Hotel offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MWK 50000 per person one-way. Guests can indulge in massages, and The Vincents Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 170 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Free babysitting

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Vincents Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Mimosa Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MWK 50000 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Sunbird Capital
Sunbird Capital Hotel
Sunbird Capital Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Capital Lilongwe
Sunbird Capital Hotel Hotel
Sunbird Capital Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Capital Hotel Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Capital Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunbird Capital Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MWK 50000 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunbird Capital Hotel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Sunbird Capital Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a health club. Sunbird Capital Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sunbird Capital Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring garden views.
What's the area around Sunbird Capital Hotel like?
Sunbird Capital Hotel is in the heart of Lilongwe, a short 17-minute walk from Parliament Building and 17 minutes' walk from Tobacco Auction Floors.

Reviews

7,8

Good

8,0/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

7,0/10

Amenities

7,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Staff great. Environment is peaceful. Beds very comfortable. Rooms are ok but very dated.
Kenneth, 6-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Never again
Wael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Let's Get, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Alick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Despite a misunderstanding where arrangements for airport pick-up was a no show my stay was comfortable and all agents were friendly and extremely helpful.
Elaine, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent meals. Comfy and clean rooms.
Allan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MARCIO, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff sre very friendly and always prompt to assist.
Henrique Shigueaki, 22-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

no comment
11-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

14-night trip
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