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Sunbird Mzuzu

3.0 star property
Hotel in Mzuzu with free breakfast and nightclub

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Pool
Bar (on property)
Suite | Living area
Garden
Superior Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Living area

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Viphya Drive, Mzuzu, 0000

What's nearby

  • Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mzuzu Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mzuzu University - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park - 12 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chikale Beach - 53 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzuzu Coffee Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Villa Kagwentha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Palace Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Bite - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Key Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Mzuzu

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Sunbird Mzuzu and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a nightclub and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Satellite channels, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Sunbird Hotel Mzuzu
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Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbird Mzuzu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Mzuzu?

As of 24 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Mzuzu on 27 June 2025 start from AU$242.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Mzuzu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sunbird Mzuzu located?

Situated in Mzuzu, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Museum and Mzuzu Stadium. Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Sunbird Mzuzu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. The facility was very clean and security was great. Love the restaurant inside the hotel. Additionally, love the currency exchange inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Amenities
I have wanted to stay at Sunbird since 1990 but could never afford it. Possibly my last trip to Malawi I thought I would treat myself. I was very disappointed. The hotel is run down and the restaraunt had after 3 selections not one available. If returning to Mzuzu I will book at the Grand Palace as much better value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shigeki

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Phumlani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

The breakfast offering needs to improve , the dinner food quality is good but the breakfast options are not good and the preparation needs to improve and quality needs an improvement. The rooms are comfortable and clean, old school but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good compared with other hotels in town. However, one can notice decline in conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great Malawi friendliness and service at this hotel close to the heart of Mzuzu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

K, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central hotel chain great for business traveler

Great hotel close to the center of town. We had to take taxis to dinner, but they were not expensive - 2000 to 4000 kwacha. The hotel staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great with fresh Mzuzu coffee in a french press. The gym was also perfect for an after-work treadmill run. The hotel is part of a chain in Malawi - it is a bit dated but it was comfortable and a nice place to come back after long days of traveling in the car. It's probably the most expensive place in the area so probably more appropriate for business travelers. We went out for dinner every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently located, quiet area

It was too short but very comfortable and friendly
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid gold

Friendly staff, good room with wonderfully comfy bed and great wifi, good meals and fabulous breakfast offering. what's not to like?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel in Mzuzu

THere are not many options in Mzuzu. THis is a 1970s hotel, so a bit dated in that sense, but v friendly staff, fantastic breakfast, wifi mostly ok and they have back up generators (electricity goes off often in Mzuzu).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mazzer, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Only Hotel we could find in Mzuzu

Although quite impersonal, and the room could do with a good clean , had one of the best nights sleep in large twin bed. Room a bit small & sound proofing not complete. Nice staff & good breakfast Buffett & home made bread!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Only hotel in town

The Sunbird is ok value for money, nothing more nothing less. The building was built in 1979 and some of the original fittings etc remain. Bathrooms have been recently refurbished and are in good condition. Staff were all very friendly and breakfast was also of a good standard.