Sunrise Motel
Mzimba Mzimba Road, behind Bwasila Secondary School, Lilongwe, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi
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5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Excellent price, nice bar with friendly locals”
“He was incredibly welcoming, helpful and made sure everything during my stay was…”
“Big room, internet was good and electricity backup worked well”
“The hotel itself offers great comfort: a very comfortable bed, strong air condit…”
“Location”
“For anything else you might need, there is also a supermarket just a 7–8 minute …”
“Good value and friendly atten tive staff”
“Very good value”
“Safe, clean and comfortable”
“Rooms are impeccably clean but let down by uncleaned towel(s) I had to ask for a…”
“WiFi coverage good…when working”
Overview
Situated in Lilongwe, 2.8 km from Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve, Sunrise Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Sunrise Motel have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Lilongwe Golf Club is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International Airport, 22 km from Sunrise Motel.
Traveller reviews
Chimulambe
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Location
Isabelle
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
“Very nice !”
Big room, internet was good and electricity backup worked well.
Almero
couple
March 19, 2026
“Comfortable stay on a large and clean room”
Nice onsite restaurant and bar and private parking for our vehicle
margaret
solo_traveller
March 19, 2026
“good budget hotel .”
well located close to all areas of the city.
John
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
Safe, clean and comfortable. Excellent price, nice bar with friendly locals.
Miro Wawak
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“A great stay in Lilongwe – wonderful people and excellent comfort”
I had a very enjoyable stay at Sunrise Motel in Lilongwe and can absolutely recommend it. A special thank you goes to the manager, Mhaptso, who might be one of the friendliest hotel managers I have ever met. He was incredibly welcoming, helpful and made sure everything during my stay was perfect. The hotel itself offers great comfort: a very comfortable bed, strong air conditioning, a powerful hot shower, and something extremely valuable for travelers — fast Starlink WiFi throughout the property. There is also a great bar and an excellent restaurant with fantastic food options, making it easy to relax after a long day. For anything else you might need, there is also a supermarket just a 7–8 minute walk away. Overall, a very comfortable and friendly place to stay in Lilongwe. I would happily return.
Daniel Paul
couple
March 7, 2026
A little oasis on the edge of the city. If you come from the Zambian border with local transport you can actually get out at nearby roundabout and walk there instead of going to the depot (if you're travelling with a backpack). We had a big comfortable room. Food in the restaurant was decent.
Daniel
extended_group
March 3, 2026
“Excellent!”
friendly atmosphere and casual, relaxed feeling. Good value and friendly atten tive staff
Brigitta Putri
family_with_children
February 2, 2026
“Great stay and helpful staff, but bring USD cash for the best value.”
Exceptional Management: We arrived from Nkhata Bay and were immediately impressed by the manager. He was a lifesaver, helping us arrange a taxi to get our son to the hospital during a medical emergency. Security & Facilities: The motel felt very safe with guards at the entrance. Having an on-site restaurant, bar, and room service made the stay very convenient. There is also plenty of parking and the location is great for getting around Lilongwe.
Hans
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
Proximity to town and friends
Luis Miguel
solo_traveller
January 1, 2026
“I think it’s one of the very few nice places to stay in Lilongwe. I will definitely going back there”
The place is very nice and the room is big and the bed is complete with the mosquitos net. The owner and the staff are super nice and helpful, especially Frank and the manager, Sigidi.
Niklas
couple
December 20, 2025
“Comfortable, stylish but low key.”
Great place, calm yet lively, central but somewhat peaceful, friendly staff, good food, great rooms. Very good value.
Kandeke
solo_traveller
December 19, 2025
Location and helpful staff
Mathias
couple
December 16, 2025
Very friendly and welcomining staff
Kevin
solo_traveller
November 18, 2025
“Management quite accessible, unlike rest of staffing, with exception of two servers. Good location.”
Excellent location; within 10 mins. walk to local mall to exchange cash and visit Old Town Mall. Rooms are impeccably clean but let down by uncleaned towel(s) I had to ask for a change. Sparsely ménagée but included essentials. Good showers. Two bottles of water as a welcoming gesture. Upgraded to a larger room. WiFi coverage good…when working.
Betheny
solo_traveller
November 11, 2025
A convenient base for staying at if just off the bus/plane. Unfortunately the bathroom was a little problematic with the shower head coming out of the wall... The hit water was scolding, which could pose a problem. The spacious room gave a comfortable sleep and the staff were very friendly and super helpful.
David A
couple
November 4, 2025
“Very short stay, late arrival early departure but it was perfect for that.bar and restaurant were good great place for”
Clean, comfortable bed
Sven
extended_group
April 25, 2025
“nice, large clean rooms centrally located, good shower, easy to meet some locals with a mall near by”
Ngonidzashe
solo_traveller
April 24, 2025
“My stay at sunrise was comfortable and sufficient for the business I was doing.”
The place was value for money. The cost was affordable the cleanliness and comfort was great. I couldn't complain.
Andre
solo_traveller
April 2, 2025
“Was good and totally acceptable at the price paid.”
Value for money. Good food and friendly staff. Accommodating in terms of special requests.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Services
Room service, 24-hour front desk, Car hire, Shared lounge/TV area
Budget Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a seating area, an electric kettle, parquet floors as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, parquet floors as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Budget Triple Room
The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The triple room provides a TV, an electric kettle, parquet floors, a carpeted floor as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 3 beds.
Classic Triple Room
The spacious triple room provides air conditioning and a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Budget Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a TV, a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.
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