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Mapalo Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Lusaka with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Television

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7th Street, 9707 Chudleigh, Lusaka, Lusaka

What's nearby

  • Pakati Sunday Market - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Parays Game Ranch - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicagos Reloaded - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dacapo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KEG & LION - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mapalo Lodge

Hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities at Mapalo Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, mini fridges, and heating

Languages

English

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mapalo Lodge Hotel
Mapalo Lodge Lusaka
Mapalo Lodge Hotel Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Mapalo Lodge have a pool?

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

Is Mapalo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mapalo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mapalo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mapalo Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mapalo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mapalo Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pakati Sunday Market, Mulungushi Confrence Centre, and Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre. National Assembly of Zambia and Town Centre Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Mapalo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Layover stay on a further business trip to South Africa and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of my return trip from South Africa due to business and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Hennie

Average stay, good enough for 1 night

We only stayed for 1 night. We had a large room, big enough for the four of us. Breakfast was included, no vegan options as I did ask for prior to our stay. Dinner was average and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic place to stop over in Lusaka if you don't want a Western Hotel Chain. Clean with working aircon. WiFi sketchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rein

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

Lusaka is a laid back low-rise walkable city.

The property was under construction outside, with new guest rooms being added. Our room was huge and comfortable, but basic in it's features, especially the washroom. The staff were flawless, polite and helpful in every way. The food was simple but served very hot and tasty and everything was spotlessly clean throughout. Loved the thatch-roofed bar out back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kalaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and professional staff. Clean place overall. The only problem is the bar goes very late with some noise that might affect one's sleep quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022