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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, 1921
  • Mandala House
    18 min walk
  • CCAP Church
    3 min drive
  • Bombay Palace
    1 min walk
  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Blantyre

A stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls places you in the heart of Blantyre, within a 5-minute drive of Mandala House and St. Michael and All Angel's Church. .This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from CCAP Church and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda.

What's nearby

  • Mandala House - 18 min walk
  • St. Michael and All Angel's Church - 3 min drive
  • CCAP Church - 3 min drive
  • Carlsberg Brewery - 4 min drive
  • Museum of Malawi - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostaria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mikos Milkshake And Desert Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Carnival - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers 117 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Blantyre hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Ryalls Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Ryalls Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
21 Grill Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MWK 21,500 for adults and MWK 18,500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 21 Grill Restaurant
  • Ryalls Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MWK 21500 for adults and MWK 18500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 per person (one-way)

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property is also known as

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Protea Hotel Ryalls Blantyre
Protea Ryalls
Protea Ryalls Blantyre
Ryalls
Protea Hotel Blantyre
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 134 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Pyrmont

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takwirira

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay!
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Blantyre. Only stayed one night on business but I 100% recommend it. Room service (most delicious Chambo) was quick, WiFi was fast, breakfast was delicious and the staff were attentive. Reception even helped me charge my phone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Repeat Visitor
Enjoyed my 5th stay at the hotel spread over several years (business). Good location. As always the hotel is elegant & clean - of a high standard. Staff always friendly & helpful. A pleasure to stay here. Lovely internal garden is a good detox. New gym equipment add to experience. Large number of foreigners stay here. Only choice in Blantyre from what I have seen Planning my next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tufa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice place with welcoming and caring staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keith, Gillespie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls was amazing! Was greeted with a complimentary glass of cold drink st heck-in. That was a nice gesture especially as it was 32 degrees outside! The reception staff were very welcoming. And, nothing was too much trouble. The room was good - had air-con, fridge & coffee & tea making facilities with daily replenishments. There is adequate parking for guests. The grounds are well maintained with beautiful garden. Partook of my meals in the hotel restaurant. Good selection of dishes at breakfast and well as a varied menu for dinner which included traditional cuisine. The hotel is in town, so one can practically walk to most places around town. All in all, I loved my stay at this hotel and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat customer.
I stay here for a few days every year. Comfortable and clean with excellent customer service. Good quality and plentiful breakfast and dinner buffets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kavwimba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very great place to stay in every respect and the only place I would stay if I ever returned to Blantyre. The staff, on a several occasions, went beyond the call of duty, including walking me to a gallery I wished to visit, rather than just giving me directions. Very close to many grocery stores and fantastic restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Brookline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JERMAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Blantyre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room doors not closing easily, very poor breakfast with little amounts that finishes quickly and no replenishment. TVs not functioning sometimes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Clean, with friendly staff.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benediction

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moutie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

André

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022