The 10 best hotels in Central Region, Malawi

Overlooking Malawi Square is The President Walmont Hotel, the first ever 5-star hotel in Malawi. It has a large reception area, beautiful lobby bar, relaxing lounge and is home to the elegant Wild Orchid Restaurant, which serves local and international delicacies and a superb selection of wines. The President Walmont Hotel houses a gym, spa and the Afroma Terrace Bar where sundowners are served in the bar or at the outdoor lounge that overlooks the entire precinct.

You’ll find Latitude 13° nestled in the leafy lanes on the northern edge of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. We’re a hotel 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from Kamuzu International Airport with a 24 hour Front Desk, unlimited check-in hours, 20 double storey junior and family suites, 6 garden suites and 3 club rooms. We are a restaurant & bar with food and drink from all corners of the world. We are a fitness hub with a gym and an 18-metre pool, as well as a spa for relaxation. We are a centre for music, art, fashion and party happenings. We’re a meetings and events hub - offering conferencing and hot-desking, as well as private dining and entertainment spaces. But above and beyond what we offer is what and who we are: a social, stylish, surprising and sustainable mix of people, places and environments that stimulate connections with locals and visitors alike.

Eden Estates & Boutique Lodge is an aparthotel offering studio apartments and cottages located on 40 acres of private woodlands.

Nestled in the capital and conveniently located close to government headquarters, most diplomatic missions and corporate headquarters, Sunbird Capital is an elegant 4-star hotel that balances executive facilities with a friendly atmosphere and magnificent service. The magnificent Sunbird Capital makes the perfect base for the business traveler, offering conferencing facilities with a total capacity of up to 400 people, a business center, executive check-in and proximity to the capital’s city center. Nested in the hotel are also two restaurants, two bars, gym facilities, a squash court and swimming pool.

Blue Waters by Serendib Welcome to our newest touch of paradise, Blue Waters by Serendib. Located on the quietest part of one of the best lakefronts in the world, this stylishly rustic themed resort is an intimate and luxurious escape for you to relax and enjoy some peace of mind. Experience tranquility all year round. Blue Waters Lakefront sits on the shores of Lake Malawi.

The Woodlands Lilongwe previously known as the Sanctuary Lodge is a boutique hotel built in a river fronted nature reserve in the heart of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, 'the Warm Heart of Africa' and land of the 'Lake of Stars! Under New Management, the hotel offers luxurious accommodation in lilongwe in a pristine indigenous natural woodland of miombo trees spread over 9 hectares. Individual chalets offer secluded and exclusive accomodation each with its own private veranda set in a protected wildlife park with a prolific birdlife as well as monkeys, bush pig, buck, porcupines, bush babies and crocodiles. The Woodlands Lilongwe hotel is the perfect place to work or play for guests and visitors alike. It's an idyllic location for business meetings, lunches, dinners, wedding receptions, birthday parties, or simply meet for a casual drink after work. A fabulous campsite set apart from the main buildings and the chalets is equipped with excellent ablution, washing and cooking facilities with banks, restaurants, supermarkets and shops located within walking distance making this an ideal location for campers, overlanders and backpackers.

Kambiri has been a popular holiday destination among most lake loving visitors for quite a long time in the past. Since coming under the management of Serendib Group of Hotels, it has undergone a massive renovation and expansion process and is now rebranded as Kambiri Beach by Serendib Hotels and Resorts. The Resort is situated in the lake coast of Salima at times nicknamed as the rocky coast.

Kuti Wildlife Reserve is located in central Malawi. This nation is known as ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’, both for its stunning beauty and friendly people. Kuti is home to a variety of animals native to this area. Although no dangerous predators live here, there are plenty of animals such as zebra, eland, monkeys, giraffe and a great variation of birds. The absence of dangerous game makes the park accessible on foot or by bicycle, which gives you a unique and up-close experience with the bush. ​ Besides sharing the beauty of nature, Kuti Wildlife Reserve is important for the local communities. We raise awareness about ecology and support community projects. By changing local perceptions of wildlife, we hope to preserve wildlife for future generations. ​ Visit Kuti and experience the unique tranquillity of the African bush!