Kumbali Country Lodge
Location: Capital Hill Dairy Farm Plot 9 and 11, Area 44 Lilongwe 3 Malawi, Lilongwe, Lilongwe, MW
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
Business Center and Event Space
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a shuttle service. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or stay in with room service. Featured amenities include a business center and event space. Ready to experience the ultimate stay? Book your room at Kumbali Country Lodge today.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
- 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.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Outdoor furniture
- Conference space
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Conference center
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Ecotours on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free buffet breakfast
- Mosquito nets
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Banquet hall
- LED light bulbs
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Casino nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- No elevator (single level property)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Accessible airport shuttle
- No accessible airport shuttle
Rooms Available
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Executive Room
1 Queen Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi (1-device limit)
Entertainment - 41-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Rainfall showerhead
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Champagne service
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- LED light bulbs
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Meal delivery service available
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Deluxe Room
1 Queen Bed
Located on the ground floor, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi (1-device limit)
Entertainment - 41-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Champagne service
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- LED light bulbs
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Meal delivery service available
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi (1-device limit)
Entertainment - 41-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Accessibility - Doorbell and phone notification
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Champagne service
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- LED light bulbs
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Meal delivery service available
Guest Reviews
- Louise (10/5): - Lovely pool and grounds. Very nice friendly ambience.
- Daniel (10/5): - Great place. Beautiful with great staff. The only issue is the intermittent wifi.
- Dan (10/5): - Best atmosphere/ hotel in Lilongwe
- Pascale (10/5): - Fantastique domaine, une perle
- Navaneetha (8/5): - It was a nice natural setting, and I liked the quietness of being with nature.
- Peter (10/5): - I can't say enough about this superb hotel. Located out of town in a completely tranquil location, providing a perfect night's sleep. Food in the restaurant was consistently delicious over our four night stay, with local produce from the farm presented inventively., and a fully stocked bar! But the real asset is the staff - all of whom could not do enough for us. Thank you so much.
- Josiah (10/5): - Stayed for 5 nights. Our experience was excellent. The staff and service were great (and upgraded us to a larger room after an incident with ants), the food was also great (try the chocolate pudding!), and nature is easily accessible throughout the property. The only minor downside is the rough road leading up to the lodge. Though most roads in remote villages of Malawi are nowhere near as bad, it just became time-consuming to enter and exit the property. Altogether a 5/5
- Joe (6/5): - Property is in secluded and safe area. This is major attraction Lots of ants in the bathroom. Thjs must be dealt with right a way Decor in room,needs update including new furniture, new paint, new closets. Kumbali must have stable internet for patrons to use. Kumbali to make sure there is uninterrupted water service. Kumbali to set up a Fitness room. . .
- Luke (8/5): - Th setting is beautiful. The monkeys greeted us several times. The pool was clean. The bathroom in our room was beautiful. Breakfast choices were fantastic and tasty. The smell of mold in our arrival was overwhelming. We asked for the aircon to help dry the air and remove the smell but it was broken. We were promised that it would be fixed the same day. It was not fixed. That night it rained and the roof leaked several places, hence the mold and therefore the smell. Another room was never offered even though we mentioned something right away about the smell.
- Luc (10/5): - The perfect getaway…rustic, romantic, restful and simply amazing. The safari style 2 kilometers to get here is worth it. The food is great, the menu varied, the staff attentive and kind and the owners are congenial…the room is amazing and you feel that you want to stay longer…
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely setting in the countryside. Outstanding service throughout our stay.
- Andi (10/5): - I loved working with the staff. The personalized attention to the guests needs was exceptional! The food is the best I have eaten in Lilongwe. The only thing that could be improved is the wifi access. It was very unreliable and I had to ho purchase my own mifi To be able to work
- Verified traveler (10/5): Relaxing location with superior service. - Having to travel to Lilongwe for business I looked for a hotel with superior service and comfort and am pleased to say Kumbali hit the mark. The staff were extremely polite and responsive to requests. They were proactive in every manner. The managers took the time to address me by my name. The rooms were very large and comfortable. We took advantage of the airport transport and used their car service a few times, which was timely and safe. The food service was also good. Best of all while this would be a great place for a vacation, as I was on business the WiFi service was perfect. Fast and reliable.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Beautiful nature.. quite environment. We relaxed a lot.
- Sian (10/5): - Really wonderful lodge. Great facilities, tasty fresh food & wonderful staff. If you have to travel through Lilongwe I could not think a better place would be available
- JeanF (10/5): - Beautiful property outside the city; enjoyed the ride through the village and surrounding area before moving into the chaos of Lilongwe. Food was spectacular
- EmilyBording (10/5): - I enjoyed my stay tremendously. Everyone one exceptionally kind and helpful. The bed was beautifully comfortable and I relaxed in the large the bathtub. My room was too close to the car park and noise was a little much, although there are many other rooms that are further away. The grounds were a treat to experience and the restaurant had the best home made yogurt, feta and coffee. The organic vegetable are worth the trip all the way from California.
- Kathryne (10/5): A true retreat in Malawi - Kumbali Lodge is a true retreat in Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from the airport (with traffic), and part of the drive traverses a traditional village over a bumpy dirt road. The lodge is situated on 200 acres of some of the most beautiful land in Malawi; very private and serene. Individual rooms are attached, but interiors resemble chalets with high ceilings and thatched roofs. Fans in every room. Electricity and water are reliable; something I've never expected or found in other lodging in Malawi. The food is a real treat. We looked forward to dinner every night. Dinners run $25 for a 3-course meal, and it's worth every penny. Breakfast is included, and is cooked to order or you can choose from the buffet. Don't miss the yoghurt, which is made from their on-site dairy farm. The team at Malawi went above and beyond to make sure that our group of 7 had everything that we needed. Tipping is done at the end of your stay so that everyone can be rewarded (including groundskeepers, etc.) . We tipped heavily because the service was - truly - exceptional.
- Fergus (10/5): - This was our second visit,as good as the first two years ago. Guy and Maureen are very welcoming as are the rest of the staff, a great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings made our visit to Malawi very special.
- Michael (10/5): - An excellent break that provided a real touch of luxury. WiFi was a bit hit and miss and the pool was not as clean as it might have been.
- Francois (10/5): Loved my stay - It is a beautiful place with warm friendly staff. Fod was great.
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