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

Room options

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Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Off Ufulu Road, Area 43, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Kamuzu Mausoleum - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Parliament Building - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bingu National Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodlands Lilongwe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Area 13 Restuarants - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chameleon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Burley House - Guest House

Guesthouse near Parliament Building
Located close to Kamuzu Mausoleum and Tobacco Auction Floors, 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 front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
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

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 at Burley House - Guest House?

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 Parliament Building, Tobacco Auction Floors, 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

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bernice A.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

marnix geert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Grateful

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marnix geert

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

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Sergio

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

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