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Sunbird Capital Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Lilongwe

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Guests at Sunbird Capital Hotel enjoy the outdoor pool and massages after a day of exploration. The property features two restaurants with garden views, free WiFi, and recreational options like racquetball and squash courts for active visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 492
AED 579 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

New Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Chilembwe Road, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Parliament Building - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chameleon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Capital Hotel

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sunbird Capital Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 170 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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The price is AED 442
AED 519 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mimosa Restaurant
  • The Vincents Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 50000 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Capital Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sunbird Capital Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Capital Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Capital Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Capital Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Capital Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MWK 50000 per person applies.

Where is Sunbird Capital Hotel located?

This family-friendly Lilongwe hotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Parliament Building, Tobacco Auction Floors, and Kamuzu Mausoleum. Kamuzu Central Hospital is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Sunbird Capital Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

McEwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sunbird Capital is a solid home (and office) away from home. The staff are friendly and helpful. The grounds are lovely. The pool is clean. Transportation is easily arranged. The cafe is friendly and reliable. My local colleagues were right to advise me to stay here - I'm returning happily for a second stay.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

L.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very much helpful. Hotel was clean and quiet. However, there were limited food options. And, food was expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay overall

I had a comfortable stay at Sunbird Capital. Although the rooms are quite old, they are well maintained. The grounds are very well maintained and beautiful, it was a delight to have my evening walks. The hotel is in a safe part of the city so it was easy to have walks and jogs nearby the hotel. I may not have enjoyed the meals for the most part, but the traditional lunch buffet on Thursdays was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KARANJA NGARUIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but well maintained. Staff are friendly, almost all said hello as they walked by. My request for early check in and late check out accepted - customer focused.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warn out

Whilst the staff were generally helpful, our room was small and tired. It was especially noisy during the night due to all the air conditioning units outside (ours wasn’t on) . The swimming pool, although a reasonable size, seem to cater for outside parties and day guests . This was a shame especially as and I found myself hunting for a chair, then losing it when i went for a swim! With many other lodges and hotels in Lilongwe this isn’t a hotel that I would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malawians are hospitable people, so the staff were cheerful and helpful. Nothing was ever a problem. Food provided was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and beautiful hotel. Payo provided excellent transportation service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Sunbird Capital Hotel over a 3 week period and couldn't be happier, mostly thanks to the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered. The hotel rooms are more along the line of very comfortable 3 star in the U.S. (with some points of wear) than 5 star, but the atmosphere and service are the best I've experienced for solid business hotels in comparable settings. I'll take clean, comfortable rooms, lovely gardens, solid dining, and friendly, helpful staff every time. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiacre

Really appreciated this place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jag tycker att hotellet var bra. Rent och snyggt. Bra och trevlig personal som verkligen ville hjälpa till. Bra restauranger.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Would highly recommend compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Clas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lousy internet Bad food The portier “Poya” was amazing though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff great. Environment is peaceful. Beds very comfortable. Rooms are ok but very dated.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kaoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
部屋のエアコンの音が大きい Wifiが時々ダウン シャワー水圧、冷蔵庫、湯沸かしポット問題なし ベッド横の灯が１つつかない 朝ごはん問題なし ジムの器具はかなり老朽化しているがメンテしている
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent meals. Comfy and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Henrique Shigueaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff sre very friendly and always prompt to assist.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no comment
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ok but the problem is the booking system. I booked a room for a friend who was arriving in the evening to Lilongwe so paid through Expedia so he could just arrive and rest but upon arriving at the hotel the hotel did not have his name on the system and he had to wait a long time and then he was given a sub standard room which he accepted because it was late at night so their booking system needs to be updated to a better system so that they have people's bookings on their computer to avoid these unnecessary delays when guests arrive . Apart from that it's a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bathrooms let this hotel down

Although this hotel is tired looking. The food, service and cleanliness were very good. Sadly the lack of care and attention to bathroom details let this hotel down. Maintenance is required in most bathrooms. Showers don't work properly and toilets leak. If you book a double room for 2 people you have to ring house keeping in order to get a second set of towels. The toiletries are very hit and miss as to weather you get the full complement or just one or two bits.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Improved since last stay. Comfortable rooms. Good food. Service variable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money at all

The room was old and needed maintenance. The toilet wouldn't flush, the sink wouldn't drain. Theres no power point next to the bed. The service at breakfast was poor as was the quality of food. The toilets next to Vincent's are old and in such a bad state for a nice restaurant. The only thing that was good was the food - ordered room service and the food in Vincents. the concierge staff are also very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019