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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Located in downtown Blantyre, Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers a comfortable retreat with two restaurants, a cafe, and a tranquil garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi and an outdoor pool nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 506
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, 1921

What's nearby

  • Mandala House - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • St. Michael and All Angel's Church - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • CCAP Church - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Museum of Malawi - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elly B's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Megabite Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hostaria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

Luxury hotel in the city center
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 117 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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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 on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MWK 21,500 for adults and MWK 18,500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 21 Grill Restaurant
  • Ryalls Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MWK 21500 for adults and MWK 18500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MWK 21000 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls located?

Located in the heart of Blantyre, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mandala House, CCAP Church, and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda. St. Michael and All Angel's Church and Carlsberg Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with lots of character. Staff are polite and helpful
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Blantyre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great hotel

Clean, with friendly staff.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takwirira

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

Must stay!

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Blantyre. Only stayed one night on business but I 100% recommend it. Room service (most delicious Chambo) was quick, WiFi was fast, breakfast was delicious and the staff were attentive. Reception even helped me charge my phone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

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

great

Stayed here for many years we have no complaints, the room was fine, the food etc we are happy the manager down to the launderette staff are all fantastic. Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very great place to stay in every respect and the only place I would stay if I ever returned to Blantyre. The staff, on a several occasions, went beyond the call of duty, including walking me to a gallery I wished to visit, rather than just giving me directions. Very close to many grocery stores and fantastic restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても快適に安心して宿泊できました
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Disliked: Amenities
It is probabily one of the nicer properties in Blantyre, nevertheless the rooms are outdated and there is mold in the shower. The restaurant offered limited vegetarian options. The hotel has a nice garden and a decent gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Happy Repeat Visitor

Enjoyed my 5th stay at the hotel spread over several years (business). Good location. As always the hotel is elegant & clean - of a high standard. Staff always friendly & helpful. A pleasure to stay here. Lovely internal garden is a good detox. New gym equipment add to experience. Large number of foreigners stay here. Only choice in Blantyre from what I have seen Planning my next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tufa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice place with welcoming and caring staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls was amazing! Was greeted with a complimentary glass of cold drink st heck-in. That was a nice gesture especially as it was 32 degrees outside! The reception staff were very welcoming. And, nothing was too much trouble. The room was good - had air-con, fridge & coffee & tea making facilities with daily replenishments. There is adequate parking for guests. The grounds are well maintained with beautiful garden. Partook of my meals in the hotel restaurant. Good selection of dishes at breakfast and well as a varied menu for dinner which included traditional cuisine. The hotel is in town, so one can practically walk to most places around town. All in all, I loved my stay at this hotel and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

Repeat customer.

I stay here for a few days every year. Comfortable and clean with excellent customer service. Good quality and plentiful breakfast and dinner buffets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kavwimba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room doors not closing easily, very poor breakfast with little amounts that finishes quickly and no replenishment. TVs not functioning sometimes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff with good service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is clean. The internet was a little bit slow
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the gardens!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean beddings every day was refreshing! Staff are friendly, polite and always ready to help. Food is second to none, room was comfortable and always cleaned, fresh water every morning. The grounds are beautiful, serene garden, chilled pool, courtyard ambience great! The only thing I could fault was staff chit chat at late breakfast hours, was quite distracting and they shouldn't chit chat like that, it's unprofessional, but breakfast peak periods, there was no noise. All in all, Ryalls is always a great experience. Will most definitely book again next visit to Malawi.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mitzi757, Harare Zimbabwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay at Ryalls. Staff very friendly and food is excellent!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Belle expérience....

Très bel hotel, confortable, propre, personnel charmant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Familiar favourite

Always a good welcome at this well run and comfortable hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!! Clean and staff very friendly! Was there over two weeks for work and had to cancel last night because of a flight cancellation. They were amenable to refunding my money without a problem and also helped me find a hotel in Lilongwe
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019