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Melsim Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Lusaka with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Outdoor pool
Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Melsim Lodge welcomes guests with a hearty English breakfast and offers local and international cuisine at its restaurant. Visitors enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and an entertainment area with nearby barbecue grills.

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lusaka is home to Melsim Lodge. Pakati Sunday Market and Lusaka City Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lusaka National Park and Freedom Statue. Parays Game Ranch and Game Rangers International Elephant Orphanage Project are also worth visiting.
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Alick Nkhata Rd, Lusaka, Lusaka Province

What's nearby

  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Parays Game Ranch - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lusaka National Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milla’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Agora - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Portico Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Melsim Lodge

Property highlights
Free English breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Melsim Lodge. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Melsim, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, 4 meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Melsim

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Melsim Lodge Hotel
Melsim Lodge Lusaka
Melsim Lodge Hotel Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Melsim Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Melsim Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melsim Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melsim Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melsim Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Melsim Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Melsim Lodge located?

Situated in Lusaka, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pakati Sunday Market, Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre, and Mulungushi Confrence Centre. Lechwe Trust Art Gallery and Town Centre Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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