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Simama Hotel

4.0 star property
Lilongwe hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Experience the upscale charm of Simama Hotel, adjacent to a golf course. Unwind with a massage or rejuvenate in the sauna and steam room, then indulge in breakfast at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services, an outdoor pool and barbecue grills nearby.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
The current price is $61
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, City View

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Falls Estates, Area 1, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Lilongwe City Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lilongwe Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Old Town Mall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Food Worths - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Simama Hotel

  • Adjacent to a golf course, Simama Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Lilongwe. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 70.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Simama Hotel Lilongwe

Simama Lilongwe

Simama Hotel Hotel

Simama Hotel Lilongwe

Simama Hotel Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Simama Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Simama Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Simama Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Simama Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Simama Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Simama Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Simama Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Simama Hotel and nearby?

Simama Hotel has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Simama Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Simama Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Reviews

Simama Hotel Reviews

6.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Friendly staff was the best feature. Disappointing features was the advertised pool had been closed for over twelve months. Maintenance on the property was substandard for the price point.
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Simama hotel

A nice hotel in the heart of Lilongwe. Stay was helpful and friendly. Hallway needed cleaning. Rooms were clean and bed comfortable.
glen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Vera marija, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Our room had not been cleaned very well. Items from previous guest in bathroom. Hairdryer was not working. I have stayed here in previous years. The staff has changed. Not as friendly as they used to be.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cemtral (Area 1), economical yet classy

Nice central location with a secure perimeter. Clean but needs a deep clean program to frequently get areas that are missed on daily service. Toilet sprayer needs frequent sanitizing due to its nature and it was lacking. Windows and carpets need to be part of cleaning maintenance cycle to increase the positive experience. The room was broken up into bedroom, sitting room and bath room. Nice effect but due to huge size if bed, there was no room to walk around sides and it was cramped. Restaurant was clean (except for the German roach running around from under serving table to under tables). Food was well prepared and variety of Chinese, Indian, British, local menu was well appreciated. Staff very friendly and helpful. Elevator was out of service for a week plus (not a deal breaker but may annoy some). Some road noise and many noisy birds roost on walls outside room but not horrendous. Air-con works well with dual units. Very strong and consistent high speed internet but satellite television service was poor for a week.
Dane, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not so good…
Wallen, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Totally disappointed

The rooms are so small and tight. There is too much furniture in deluxe rooms. No space to put suitcase to open it. The walls are in desperate need for an update. The hotel needs an overhaul update. I couldn’t stay there I left and went to another hotel. If you are looking for a mediocre standard that’s the place for you.
Edith, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not too bad
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

レストランは美味しかったです。特に朝食が良かった。 スタッフも協力的で色々とアドバイスしてくれました。
Ｇａｚａ, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Mirroring the exterior concrete slab look of the property, the horrible inside of the hotel is a tired version of what used to be even as new ugly design and poor furniture choice. The doors were not made for the frame and hardware so all doors are hacked on the top. You can see daylight around the doors as the fit is so poor. Good luck finding power plugs in there, you will have to unplug some lamp after using a lot of energy moving the heavy furniture. Bed, chair, tables are all too large for the room rendering movement difficult. State of the furniture, windows, wallpaper is OLD and TIRED. Internet was working 10-20% of the time, always unstable from one minute to the next. Restaurant and bars are inside with no windows, not really inviting to go have a meal in a cave. Price was high for was it is, avoid at all costs.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quite centrally located. Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable room rate per night but still good quality room. Traffic close outside, but not any problem with traffic noise. I only had breakfast there, so I'm not able to say anything about the kitchen. Absolutely a place worth considering in Lilongwe.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel in good location and easy to find. It was quiet so like Lilongwe a little soulless.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great time ... staff are very friendly and awesome management
Jules, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

They have perfect restaurant, nice city view, and good distance with city center. We had problem with reservation but they figure out very quick. It is The Best hotel in Lilongwe.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

I had crutches while there, and there lift was not working
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

all staffs are very friendly

Manager V.J Humber and wifi service is good. clean and comforter.
Peter, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice surprise

I've driven passed this hotel a number of times and have always wondered why they didn't employ an architect as it's pretty unattractive. But now I find that the exterior hides a little gem. Nice friendly staff, good rooms, clean and tidy. Breakfast was ok too. Secure parking and on the edge of the town centre. Overall I thought it was good value
richard, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Comfortable Room but Hotel Lacks Basic Amenities

I stayed at the Simama Hotel for one and half weeks. Pros: - Comfortable bed and room with working air-conditioning - Staff are friendly - Fairly Central Location in Lilongwe - Working TV in room with two international news channels and a range of local channels Cons: - The hotel advertises free Wifi but this rarely works sufficiently to browse the most basic of websites or retrieve emails. My advice is to purchase an Airtel SIM card with data and create your own hotspot. - The menu in the restaurant lacks variety. Consists of expensive meat, a burger, a few sandwiches, a lot of different curries and some Chinese dishes. No African dishes. - The restaurant and bar are tucked away in windowless rooms at the back of the hotel - No concept of a concierge. When seeking a different meal or place to have a drink, the staff were unable to provide suggestions. - Breakfast is the same every day: egg, baked beans, fried potatoes and fried tomatoes. One of the mornings, I was served raw tomato and cold baked beans. Sometimes there is cereal and fruit. - Coffee is bad. Tastes like the filter coffee machine is kept on 24 hours per day, resulting in a burned and stale tasting drink.
Verified

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my stay at Simama The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was decent and very comfortable. The only down side was the Wifi signal not being as strong as I would have expected at all the places in the hotel. Beside that, great experience
Verified

2/10 Poor

Clement, 5-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

david, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Mukatshung, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fousseni, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Geri, 1-night trip