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Burley House - Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Nestled near Kamuzu Mausoleum and Parliament Building, Burley House - Guest House offers a warm retreat. Enjoy the garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, free full breakfast, bar, 24-hour gym, barbecue grills and concierge services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 252
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
9 bathrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Off Ufulu Road, Area 43, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Tobacco Auction Floors - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Parliament Building - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kichin Hub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Burley House - Guest House

Guesthouse near Tobacco Auction Floors
Located close to Kamuzu Mausoleum and Parliament Building, Burley House - Guest House provides free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a porter/bellhop
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • 9 bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 21-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1988
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 9 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 5.

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Burley House - Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at Burley House - Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Burley House - Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Burley House - Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Lilongwe, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tobacco Auction Floors, Parliament Building, and Kamuzu Mausoleum. Kamuzu Central Hospital and Bingu National Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Burley House - Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tommy was great! Very helpful. Food was delicious! Beds were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff very attentive to my needs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay

Very friendly helpful staff, especially Tony,for whom nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful oasis, friendly staff, excellent housekeeping and close to many nice restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Burley house is a wonderful small hotel with highly professional and friendly staff. It has the best coffee in Malawi available 24x7. And the food is quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryleen

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

Best Guesthouse in Lilongwe

The guesthouse was fantastic! The team is very friendly and kind, thanks to Isaac and Tony for the exceptional service. The chef is very talented and we had delicious options every day of different style cuisines. There is also a gym on the property
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, great food, and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and helpful staff, quiet location, clean and well kept property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service is good and food is excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was great and the place very quiet. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful haven convenient for city and airport. Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for stopover in Lilongwe before flying out next day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Readford

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

Lilongwe hidden gem

Staff are amazing and nothing too much bother, honesty bar gives sense of trust and family. Would book again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and efficient service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Junaid

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard, France

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Don, Portland, OR

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Dan, London

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

Beautiful English-style house in diplomat district

Amazing food. Beautiful room.