Sunbird Lilongwe

Lilongwe


This white, colonial-style building is set in manicured gardens. Rooms are generally high quality, if slightly dated in places, and will be upgraded in the renovation set to finish by the end of 2017. The restaurant serves international food, plus traditional Malawian dishes for Monday lunch and Thursday lunch and dinner.

The two bars host live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.


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