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Burley House - Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Lilongwe with bar/lounge and 24-hour fitness

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Point of interest
Front of property
Luxury Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Off Ufulu Road, Area 43, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 39 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Burley House - Guest House

When visiting Lilongwe, Burley House - Guest House is a great choice to consider. You can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site extended parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1988
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 5 January.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Burley House
Burley House Guest House
Burley House Guest House Lilongwe
Burley House Lilongwe
Burley House Lilongwe
Burley House - Guest House Lilongwe
Burley House - Guest House Guesthouse
Burley House - Guest House Guesthouse Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Is Burley House - Guest House currently open?
The property is closed between 23 December and 5 January.
Does Burley House - Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Burley House - Guest House 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Burley House - Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Burley House - Guest House?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Burley House - Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Burley House - Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Burley House - Guest House and nearby?
Burley House - Guest House has a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.
What's the area around Burley House - Guest House like?
Burley House - Guest House puts you in the heart of Lilongwe. Popular attractions include Bingu National Stadium, which is 10 minutes away by car.

Burley House - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Grateful, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

First dinner was incredible. Huge portions and delicious. Next two were not as good but charged the same price. Asked twice to get the AC fixed.
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lilongwe hidden gem
Staff are amazing and nothing too much bother, honesty bar gives sense of trust and family. Would book again for sure.
Readford, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful haven convenient for city and airport. Staff extremely helpful
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The service was outstanding in every way. Rooms are spacious and clean. We enjoyed both dinner and breakfast. My only complaint is that Burley House is so popular that it is difficult to book. Certainly not your fault.
Don, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and helpful staff, quiet location, clean and well kept property
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and efficient service.
Joyce, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was great and the place very quiet. We had a pleasant stay.
Joyce, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, great food, and comfy bed.
Paul, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for stopover in Lilongwe before flying out next day.
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Returning to Malawi after thirty years, with my 20 year old son who has never visited the country, I was looking for somewhere to recuperate after the long journey that would give a good first impression. Burley House was exactly what I was looking for - beautiful garden, comfortable beds, welcoming staff - nothing too challenging before we set off to explore the country.
Rose, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly staff
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Burley House Guest House
Relatively new, rhe staff makes efforts to keep their guests satisfied. Internet access, contact numbers and Map needs some work. There are a few structural improvements that could be done, but understandably this will take time and money. Overall, an enjoyable stay. I would gladly book with them in the future.
Junaid, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Burley House are exceptional! They anticipate & cater for guest needs before guests even have time to realize they need a thing or service. All of the staff are friendly but also allow guests to have their own personal space. The setting is very tranquil & chic, & offers many outdoor group & individual work / meeting spaces with good wifi. The neighborhood is very walkable, & there are other guest houses & restaurants within walking distance if you want to explore. But it is not necessary to go out for meals, since the food at Burley is 5 star. The family style table encourages guests to interact & create a community of travelers. The airport shuttle includes concierge service all the way through immigration. As a single traveler, I really appreciated this.
Geri, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the best stays I have had anywhere. The house is clean, very peaceful and quiet and you can hear the birds in trees in the garden. The rooms are a good size, well appointed and the beds are exceptionally comfortable. The shower is good and toiletries are provided. There a blackout curtains and mosquito screens on the windows and nets around the beds. They also off a laundry service for any of your clothes and a desk in your room where you can work. The hosts are excellent, attentive and super professional and nothing was too much trouble during our stay. There are vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast lunch and dinner and everything is homecooked to order. There is also a very good choice of breakfast options including soya milk. You can also eat in the garden if you want to and there is internet throughout the building. There is a small bar for alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and a very comfortable lounge where you can watch television if you choose or have a game of pool. The house seems very safe and secure and the location is pretty quiet apart from commuting times when there is very light traffic noise. It was like staying in a top hotel but in the comfort of my own home and when I am next in Lilongwe I look to stay here as my first choice. I really recommend this place to all travelers looking for a home away from home with comfort, good food and peace and quiet. 5 stars from me!
Helen, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A real find
Apart from the bed being a bit firm for my taste, we enjoyed our stay. The place is clean and very well maintained, with pleasing décor and furniture. It's in a peaceful location on the edge of Capital City, but access to town was easy. We ate dinner twice at the guest house and I have rarely found such good food in Lilongwe - or anywhere in fact. I've stayed in q number of places in Lilongwe , including the Sunbird hotels, but will now choose to stay here. What made the stay particularly good were the staff. Malawians are by nature a friendly people, but the staff at Burley were faultless.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

B&B atmosphere
Adequate continental breakfast. Good dinners at reasonable price. Small, intimate B&B type atmosphere. Other guests were quite interesting international business people. Inn could benefit from some updating and maintenance. Room keys are difficult to use.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and comfortable rooms...
Burley House is a lovely "oasis" in Malawi's capital city with a staff who cater to your every need in a quiet and comfortable location. Food choices are limited but very tasty, and it's a great place to relax at a relatively reasonable price. Bit hard to find and lacks signage at the main road (M-1), but that's my only complaint. I always try to stay there when traveling to Malawi.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful English-style house in diplomat district
Amazing food. Beautiful room.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and accommodations.
Very professional staff and quite comfortable. Definitely a repeat customer.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good safe friendly stopover
Lovely quiet place with very friendly staff. Food also good. Just a bit far from town with no transport
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Burley House!
It was not my original plan to stay overnight in Lilongwe; however, my flight was cancelled and a place to stay was needed. After searching for a hotel for some time I came upon the Burley House. After reading the warm reviews about this establishment I decided to make a reservation. The hotel staff was exactly as described - fantastic! The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing before setting out on a 36 hour flight home. The meals were also marvelous! My only regret was that there was not room for another friend to stay overnight with us, but the Burley House was full and our friend had to find other accommodations. I'm not sure if I will ever have to spend the night in Lilongwe again but if I do I know where to go!
Verified Hotels.com guest review