10/10 Exceptional
Good place. Safe, friendly, helpful. Short walk from the centre: bring a torch as the last bit of road is uneven, but that's all.
Gregory
Gregory, 6-night trip
Manja Lodge
Zomba guesthouse with restaurant
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Located near the airport, Manja Lodge offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a restaurant serving local flavors, and laundry facilities. Connect to free in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of self parking. Guests appreciate the attentive staff.
8.8
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (7)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Self-serve laundry
- Meeting room
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Minibar
$48 nightly
$57 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Deluxe Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Macleod Road, Zomba, Southern Region
What's nearby
- University of Malawi - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Mandala Falls - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
- Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 92 min drive
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
- Kefi Hotel Café - 4 min drive
- casa rossa - 17 min walk
- Steers zomba - 9 min walk
- Domino - 1 min walk
- Tasty Bites - 11 min walk
About this property
Manja Lodge
When visiting Zomba, Manja Lodge is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Manja, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 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
- The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited
Transfers
- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
Working away
- Meeting room
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Television
- Cable TV channels
Home comfort
- Minibar
- Electric kettle
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Separate sitting area
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Manja - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 80 per vehicle (one-way)
Parking
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Manja Lodge Zomba
Manja Lodge Guesthouse
Manja Lodge Guesthouse Zomba
Frequently asked questions
Does Manja Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Manja Lodge 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.
Are pets allowed at Manja Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Manja Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Manja Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 80 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Manja Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Manja Lodge?
Yes, Manja offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Manja Lodge like?
Manja Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from University of Malawi.
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Manja Lodge Reviews
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet, friendly place to stay with a lovely small restaurant patio. The staff was very helpful. VERY close to the National Archives, easy short walk to town.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very spacious and comfortable rooms in a quite garden environment. Still very good location close to the city centre.
Stephan
Stephan, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Overall a good place for the price! The staff is very helpful.and friendly. The facility needs some maintenence.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Lions led by donkeys.
Time for management to wake up. Pestering for extra payment when all amounts due aready paid. No system for checking condition of rooms, recording and fixing problems... in our case a sink unconnected to the waste, water went straight to the bathroom floor! That said great location with a large plot, the price is low and the staff are welcoming and do all they can to help.
Alistair
Alistair, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
This was a fairly nice and pretty place to stay within walking distance of much of the town, although you will want to be cautious walking down the hill through some street hawkers and would never do so after dark.
The staff was very excellent, friendly, and approachable. My only complaint, which led me to leave a night early, was that the WiFi went out for over a day and the owner was evidently unwilling to fix it and I needed WiFi for my work so I went elsewhere. This was not the staff's fault and they were apologetic and I think they tried to get the owner to buy more internet time but I gather she did not want to. So, similar to a previous review, the staff worked hard under a less than supportive and helpful owner.
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean and well equipped rooms. The service was super friendly and the kitchen very delicious.
Eckhard
Eckhard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean and quiet with a friendly, helpful staff. Very nice breakfast on the open air veranda. Beautiful vegetation abounds.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
ANIELLO
ANIELLO, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Verified traveler
4-night trip