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Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Aerial view
International cuisine
Suite (Hillside) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
71 Zomba Plateau Road, Zomba, Southern Region, 304112
  • Mandala Falls
    15 min walk
  • Williams Falls
    9 min drive
  • University of Malawi
    13 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room (Hillside)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zomba

Located in Zomba, Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Mandala Falls and 9 minutes from Williams Falls. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Queen's View and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Emperor's View.

What's nearby

  • Mandala Falls - 15 min walk
  • Williams Falls - 9 min drive
  • University of Malawi - 13 min drive
  • Queen's View - 23 min drive
  • Emperor's View - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kefi Hotel Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪casa rossa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chirunga Cottage - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kips Express - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Bites - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel

Hotel in Zomba with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at The Mulunguzi Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
The Mulunguzi Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Bastions Bar - Onsite bar.
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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bastions Bar
  • The Mulunguzi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ku Chawe
Sunbird Ku Chawe
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel Zomba
Sunbird Ku Chawe Zomba
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel Hotel
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel Zomba
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel Hotel Zomba

Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunbird Ku Chawe is situated high up on the Zomba Plateau - one definitely needs a car to get there. It has perfectly manicured beautiful gardens. Even though it was very hot the time that I was there, there is always a cool breeze as it is so high up! I loved my room with the views of the Zomba town & far off mountains such as Chiradzulu and Mulanje. Had a wet room and modern fixtures in the bathroom. There was a good selection of dishes for breakfast and varied menu for dinner. Although the menus seem to be the same in all the hotels I stayed in: Chigumula, Zomba & Blantyre. The food, however, is tasty and fresh. Again the staff were very nice and welcoming: Dumisani, who is so knowledgeable of the history of the Ngoni people (my roots), Miss Loveness, the restaurant supervisor, Gobery the manager and Mr Yason the big boss were all very attentive to ensure a comfortable stay. Second day in Zomba, we hiked about 12 km with my guide. We did William's Falls, Emperor's & Queen's Views, Chagwa lake and Mulunguzi Dam. That was exhilarating! There is so much more to do... but that is for another time. I loved my stay on the plateau. The town of Zomba itself could benefit from regeneration - it is so rundown!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Without a doubt this is the best place to stay in the Zomba area. If I returned to Zomba, this is the only place to stay even if it meant driving up and down the mountain everyday because, otherwise, Zomba does not have any other truly nice places to stay. The Ku Chawe is excellent in every respect...food, service, friendly staff, and well-maintained gorgeous grounds and views of the valley. Beware the baboons as they are out of hand and the WIFI is not reliable unless you are in one of the main areas. Doesn't work well in the rooms. But this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Reynold, Herndon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Positive was the friendliness and competency of staff. Negative was the absence of the once unique trout dish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location on top of Zomba mountain. Rooms are pleasant and staff are accommodating. Wifi does not reach all rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ku Chawe's situation and views are uniquely beautiful. The buildings somehow achieve the impression of a mountain hideout. Staff service was very good, going out of their way to please. Having stayed there before I was pleasantly surprised with the improvement in food standards, particularly in the evening. However, its a good idea to order well in advance if you don't want to be waiting at the table for too long. They do need to improve their culture with regard to coffee - for the price charged one would expect a far better service around it. Strangely penny pinching with regard to amenities, low quality toilet tissue provided with only one roll in the bathroom, only one towel when we checked in as a couple with a young child. Nevertheless, overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
stunning location
The place lives from its stunning location and the beautiful environment up on the Zomba Plateau and the breath-taking view from the terrace and the garden. In therms of service, restaurant, maintenance and internet access, there is still space for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Staff were very friendly and tried hard but they lack training.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Crofts, Edinburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view from our room. Well appointed room. Poor menu choices at dinner ( no filet, no T bone and sirloin was not sirloin. Stafff obliging but let down by kitchen .! Breakfast is a great improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel surrounded by amazing nature
A perfect place to experience nature in Malawi's former capital city
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A stunning location and friendly helpful staff. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Michael, AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Site and view excellent. No fitness centre. Evening buffet not to same standard as a la carte menu
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, fab location and good facilities. Could do with a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Charles, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Some of buildings and infrastucture are aging. For example, the bathrooms look old. Compared to other accommodation in Zomba Ku Chawe is outstanding. Excellent location on top of the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Luckson, Juba, South Sudan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hospitality was superb. However, some foodstuff like ‘nsima’ needs to be well prepared as we had to return the first dish. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay. The log fire in the bedroom real bonus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

tyler, ntcheu, malawi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and well kept
Excellent staff who were able to answer questions for those looking to explore the Zomba Plateau area. Also the room was nice, and was even able to have the fireplace lit for us on a cold evening on only a minutes notice. The food was very good compared to a lot of places we have stayed in Malawi. The breakfast buffet was a nice touch to finish off our morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Wilco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing view
The hotel has an amazing view over the town and area.It is situated high on a mountain.Dinner and breakfast was excellent. The rooms are old but very spacious and clean.I think the mattresses need replacement, but overall I would rate the comfort above average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

nancy, sheboygan, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location/beautiful view
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The location - atop a mountain - was beautiful. Food was exceptionally good.