Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and business center

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International cuisine
Exterior
Suite (Hillside) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Free continental breakfast
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Reviews
8.4

Very good

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Explore the area

Map
71 Zomba Plateau Road, Zomba
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Malawi1 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueen's View33 min drive
  • Popular LocationEmperor's View35 min drive
  • AirportBlantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)65 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zomba

Located in Zomba, Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mandala Falls and Williams Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chingwe's Hole.

What's nearby

  • University of Malawi - 1 min walk
  • Mandala Falls - 10 min drive
  • Williams Falls - 19 min drive
  • Queen's View - 33 min drive
  • Emperor's View - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino - 7 min walk
  • Kefi Hotel Café - 3 min drive
  • casa rossa - 2 min drive
  • Chirunga Cottage - 4 min drive
  • Tasty Bites - 4 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel

Hotel in the mountains
At Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground. The on-site restaurant, The Mulunguzi Restaurant, features international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel have perks such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Malawi and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mandala Falls and Williams Falls. Queen's View and Emperor's View are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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