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Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city, where delicious meals, spa treatments, and comfortable accommodations await after busy days

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Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel sits in the business district, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and convenience. Guests start their day with a free full breakfast, cool off at the poolside bar, and get expert help planning excursions to nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
28 Glen Jones Rd, Blantyre

What's nearby

  • Mandala House - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • St. Michael and All Angel's Church - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • CCAP Church - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Museum of Malawi - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elly B's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hostaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Megabite Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district
Free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All 130 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Michiru Restaurant
  • Piccasso Brasserie

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mount Soche
Mount Soche Hotel
Sunbird Mount Soche
Sunbird Mount Soche Blantyre
Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel
Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel Blantyre
Sunbird Mount Soche
Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel Hotel
Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel Blantyre
Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel Hotel Blantyre

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel 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 Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel?

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

Does Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel located?

This family-friendly Blantyre hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mandala House, The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda, and CCAP Church. St. Michael and All Angel's Church and Carlsberg Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all of the staff were awesome, always pleasant and smiling
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

McEwan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. They need to repair the lifts and improve food
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Can be better
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel rooms need to be cleaned especially the bathrooms and my bedding was dirty has stains on it. The restaurant smells stuffy you should look at airing the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ASIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay in Blantyre

The hotel has good staff that give good advice and about where to eat and security - which is an issue. It is not recommended to walk outside for westerners due to streetboys. The hotel itself is a 3 star hotel, in european standards. A bit run down, but clean. The restaurant on 5th floor, Vincent, is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Wi fi is terrible , they tried to charge me twice for the booking .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Meghan

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

Great hotel for a small meeting

I stayed at Sunbird Mount Soche for a whole week and we held a 2 day business meeting (with 37 attendees) in their attached conference center. It was overall excellent experience. Although the lobby is not impressive, the hotel really grew on me over my stay - the staff were lovely, there is a good gym, nice backyard and very good restaurant. The staff taking care of the rooms were lovely and attentive, and the rooms were clean. The WiFi was not great, but I do not beleive there is fast consistent internet anywhere in Blantyre. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and the staff extremely helpful at all times. The executive floor with all it's extra's was also very good. The gardens are beautiful. The pool looked very inviting, but as a disabled person using a wheelchair it is impossible to access the pool area, very disappointing as many disabled peoples main and best exercise is swimming-myself being a regular and strong swimmer as long as access into the pool area and the pool is available! The other major problem is that using credit cards to pay on checkout is a disaster, both times our cards were declined, we called Citibank in Dubai the issuer of our MasterCard who informed us that there were ample funds available, and they had not received any transactions from Malawi-if they had they would have immediately approved the transaction if you want to consider yourself an International hotel, this needs to be sorted out. 6

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Found waiters to be professional and friendly

Found waiters to be professional and friendly. I was allowed a late checkout because my flight was later in the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A standard corporate hotel experience. Wifi unreliable in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was poor, needs improvement
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bang for Buck

It was the cheapest option in Blantyre - not as nice as the Ryalls but still good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even the hotel building is enough old, well maintenanced and exellent conditions of their facilities. The employees are very kind and friendly, this hotel is highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality. Expensive for 3 star
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

RAWLVAN

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

CEO

The staff is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

CV, Ottawa

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

NIce hotel, staff and restaurant

We were there for nearly a week to work and appreciated the comfortable studio, the friendliness of staff, the nice bar and outdoors area and the very good restaurant. We thought we would get tired and eat elsewhere eventually but we never felt the need. The menu offers a great variety and pretty much everything we tried, including some interesting local dishes, was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant hotel with friendly staff. The food was very satisfactory.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was satisfactory, the staff were very friendly. The food was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

ATUL

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

Nice hotel

Overall good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, Massachusetts

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

Very Good!

Mount Soche is my second home. I used to book this hotel since 2010. A very good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great hotel, but really needs upgrading

Nice hotel, great location and friendly staff. I particularly liked the bar area, outdoor garden area and the gym in the wellness center. However, the hotel really needs to be updated with better internet connectivity for business travelers. The a/c in my room also did not work properly. One other complaint is that the windows in my room did not complain all of the way, so mosquitos were able to enter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kunle, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good and friendly hotel staff. Accomodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Stay away

Gross old hotel. Stains in carpet. Holes in the windows. Old a/c. I was billed & i checked out of the hotel after being there an hr. Pls refund my money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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