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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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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lounge
Luxury Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Ufulu Road, Area 43, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Parliament Building - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - 8 min drive - 3.8 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

  • ‪Orchid Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ginger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vincent Restaurant - ‬6 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 billiards/pool table, and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
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
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 21-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and heating

Languages

English

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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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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Burley House - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent service, great food, and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Wonderful and helpful staff, quiet location, clean and well kept property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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

Service is good and food is excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Peaceful haven convenient for city and airport. Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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

Very clean and friendly staff

10/10

Very friendly staff and efficient service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

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

Perfect for stopover in Lilongwe before flying out next day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

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

Relatively new, rhe staff makes efforts to keep their guests satisfied. Internet access, contact numbers and Map needs some work. There are a few structural improvements that could be done, but understandably this will take time and money. Overall, an enjoyable stay. I would gladly book with them in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

The staff at Burley House are exceptional! They anticipate & cater for guest needs before guests even have time to realize they need a thing or service. All of the staff are friendly but also allow guests to have their own personal space. The setting is very tranquil & chic, & offers many outdoor group & individual work / meeting spaces with good wifi. The neighborhood is very walkable, & there are other guest houses & restaurants within walking distance if you want to explore. But it is not necessary to go out for meals, since the food at Burley is 5 star. The family style table encourages guests to interact & create a community of travelers. The airport shuttle includes concierge service all the way through immigration. As a single traveler, I really appreciated this.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Apart from the bed being a bit firm for my taste, we enjoyed our stay. The place is clean and very well maintained, with pleasing décor and furniture. It's in a peaceful location on the edge of Capital City, but access to town was easy. We ate dinner twice at the guest house and I have rarely found such good food in Lilongwe - or anywhere in fact. I've stayed in q number of places in Lilongwe , including the Sunbird hotels, but will now choose to stay here. What made the stay particularly good were the staff. Malawians are by nature a friendly people, but the staff at Burley were faultless.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Adequate continental breakfast. Good dinners at reasonable price. Small, intimate B&B type atmosphere. Other guests were quite interesting international business people. Inn could benefit from some updating and maintenance. Room keys are difficult to use.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Burley House is a lovely "oasis" in Malawi's capital city with a staff who cater to your every need in a quiet and comfortable location. Food choices are limited but very tasty, and it's a great place to relax at a relatively reasonable price. Bit hard to find and lacks signage at the main road (M-1), but that's my only complaint. I always try to stay there when traveling to Malawi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Amazing food. Beautiful room.