Sheila's lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Lilongwe with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Free daily buffet breakfast
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Off blantyre street area 43, Lilongwe, 30060

What's nearby

  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sheila's lodge

Guesthouse in the city center
At Sheila's lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Sheila's, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sheila's lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and portable fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sheila's

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sheila's lodge Lilongwe
Sheila's Lilongwe
Sheila's lodge Lilongwe
Sheila's lodge Guesthouse
Sheila's lodge Guesthouse Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheila's lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sheila's lodge?

As of Nov 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sheila's lodge on Nov 22, 2024 start from CA $101.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sheila's lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sheila's lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sheila's lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sheila's lodge 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 Sheila's lodge located?

Located in the heart of Lilongwe, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Parliament Building, Tobacco Auction Floors, and Kamuzu Mausoleum. Kamuzu Central Hospital and Bingu National Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sheila's lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and in good condition, and staff were very friendly. Hotel is located a considerable distance from main commercial areas so taking a taxi to go anywhere is effectively necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a very nice area, but without close by stores. The hotel suited our needs very well-we stayed 2 separate nights & brought a friend. Vey nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice great staff. Extra good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Fast wifi. No restaurant and limited menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce, New York

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, delightful and quiet location, breakfast was adequate but limited and service always available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm welcome and real concern when we got a bit lost trying to find it. Staff friendliness continued Room was clean and well equipped and there's a nice garden area if you have time Restaurant service was quite slow, but good beautifully cooked, so worth the wait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped rooms. Internet was a bit weak. Staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant Stay.
This lodge is in the are close to diplomatic missions in a lovely section of Lilongwe. The facility is clean and the people try hard to meet all your needs. We had several electrical blackouts but that was no fault of the facility. They do have an electric generator that kicks in after a short while. Lovely surroundings, nice garden and good breakfast. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet. I think we were the only guests. They had no drinks on hand but got us some from a neighbouring lodge. Dinner was decent Malawian food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was less than half the price of surrounding properties so good value for money. It was fine for a last night in country, where our only itinerary was to rest from the road and repack for the next day. If you are looking for a comfy lodge with ambience, food and beverage choices, and things to do, you will need to look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mikael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice rooms, at a good price.
Nice rooms, Cozy place, close to restaurant, but the pillows were no good for sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and quiet surroundings
Peaceful and quiet surroundings. Room okay and clean as such (bathroom shelves need to be brushed up a little). Service level needs some improvement, but I noticed progress during the 4 - 5 days I stayed there. The manager really wants to make improvements, and she cares for her guests. I had a couple of good talks with her, and I believe that she's willing to and able to listen to advice to make this a really good lodge. If there still is anything to complain about, just ask to see the manager and there will be improvements. I'm not able to say anything about the kitchen, as I had my dinner and lunch meals other places. Wifi problems while I stayed there, but - according the manager - the wifi provider had discovered problems which the provider would sort out within a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019