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Cargo88 Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Lusaka

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King Room with Spa Bath | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Standard Suite | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Suite | Living area

Standard Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room with Spa Bath | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room with Spa Bath

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Living area

Senior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Penthouse | Living area

Premium Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Separate bedroom
  • 77 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Corner Great East & Thabo Mbeki Road, Lusaka, Lusaka Province

What's nearby

  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Parays Game Ranch - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Joint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chicagos Reloaded - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dacapo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scallywags Cafe And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cargo88 Hotel

Luxury hotel near Mulungushi Confrence Centre
Located close to Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre and National Assembly of Zambia, Cargo88 Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cargo88 Hotel Hotel
Cargo88 Hotel Lusaka
Cargo88 Hotel Hotel Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Cargo88 Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cargo88 Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cargo88 Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cargo88 Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cargo88 Hotel located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mulungushi Confrence Centre and Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre. National Assembly of Zambia and Parays Game Ranch are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cargo88 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cargo 88 is well located in a safe and walkable area. The hotel and staff are very nice. I had an enjoyable stay and I would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, stuff, food, dozens of restaurants in walkable distance
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything looks as perfect as the photos. You would enjoy it here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. Thank you for a wonderful time . I will be back again once in Lusaka . Keep up the good work !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshika Devi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are cozy. The staff are very friendly, helpful and nice. I recommend 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel concept was brilliant. I am definitely staying there again when I am next in Lusaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying at Cargo88. Such a unique property! The staff were friendly and service was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique hotel with a very convenient local, great staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the design and ambiance of this hotel. It was a great place to stay so I booked it on my return trip to Lusaka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Berry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSPHINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best accommodation of choice in Lusaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shopping and dining short walking distance across parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a new building with modern facilities. Charging points cater for different chargers and all the staff are simply the warmest as can be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adebayo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The management need to improve on their guest services
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kapasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best stay and manager Alexandria was always accountable
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nomsa

Liked: Staff & service
The property has a nice ambiance and the lobby is beautifully decorated. We got the superior twin room but found it to be a bit small and missing a few things that would make the stay excellent such as a soap holder in the shower, a sanitary bin in the bathroom and wardrobes that do not make a load sound when closing. I would also advise that they do something about the flies in the dining area as they can be quite annoying and there should be an easy solution to this. Otherwise the staff is super friendly and the front desk staff are particulalrly accommodating and attentive. I really appreciated the jazz music that played in the lobby and dining area and the spa was neat and clean - I had a good foot massage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is nice however the rooms are really small in comparison to the pictures on the website. The bathroom and shower space is so small. However, breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean and soooooo classy. Top tier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel has an outstanding location and the staff are incredibly helpful and very friendly. But the hotel seems to be run to look nice rather than function properly. The WIFI is frankly non existent which I would say is an essential when charging such a premium for a hotel. Rooms are on the small size and lack basic things such a shelves in the bathroom for towels and anywhere in the shower to place shampoo etc. The water was rarely hot so cold showers are the norm most days. If they improved a few details, specifically the WiFi I would consider returning but as it is now, I wouldn’t come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased to stay at Cargo88, I loved the Roman how the used the cargo to made them and you don’t feel like you’re in a cargo container Only when I ordered some meat I said medium rare and it came well done but I have to eat because I was starving hahaha but otherwise I will come back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is new property and very well designed. The standard rooms are a bit small. The next step up is good. Hoping they can keep up the maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Beautiful hotel worth every penny

Beautiful hotel with interesting art, amazing service, comfortable rooms, a nice restaurant, and some seriously cold air conditioning. It is adjacent to shopping mall, where there are bank machines. Taxi to the airport is about 190K.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Stylish modern hotel

Cargo88 is a brand new hotel located steps from East Park Mall. It felt very similar to the 3 and 4 star hotels I often stay in when traveling for work in the U.S. Staff were very friendly, my room was comfortable, and there were lots of good dining and retail options within walking distance. There’s nothing about it that feels particularly Zambian, so if you’re looking for local color it’s best to stay elsewhere, but it’s a great base of operations for a longer trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023