Heuglins Guest House: Our full report

Heuglins Guest House (also known as Heuglins Lodge) is situated in the northern suburbs of Lilongwe, Malawi's ...

... capital, a few minutes away from the city centre and approximately 35 minutes' drive from Lilongwe International Airport. It is named after the brightly coloured Heuglin's robin, often seen in the lodge's gardens.

Heuglins Lodge was formerly a private home and offers three comfortable en-suite bedrooms each with satellite TV and Wifi. It also has a dining and lounge area with comfy sofas and armchairs and a self-service honesty bar, as well as a wildlife library. Outside a shady veranda overlooks the lush gardens and outdoor swimming pool. Breakfast is included and dinner and available on request.

Heuglins is an ideal lodge for overnight stops in Lilongwe, either before or after an inter-continental flight, and as a relaxing interlude before or after a safari.

Airport transfers and Lilongwe excursions are available at an additional cost.

Our view

Heuglins Lodge offers a relaxed and comfortable stay in the peaceful leafy suburbs of Lilongwe.

Claire Scott

Country manager: Malawi

Geographics

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Ideal length of stay: Heuglins is most often used as an over-night stop when passing through Lilongwe – although some will stay longer, using it as a base from which to explore Lilongwe.
Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Half Board
Food quality: Resident chefs can prepare three meals per day, if required.
Dining style: Individual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Further dining info, including room service: Available on request
Drinks included: Bar not included

Special interests

Birdwatching: Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary is near to Heuglins - a highlight on a birdwatching break in Malawi. There are opportunities to see the olive sunbird, Livingstone's loerie, finfoot and the red-throated twin spot.; See ideas for Birdwatching in Malawi

Children

Attitude towards children: Children welcome
Property’s age restrictions: None
Special activities & services: Babysitting service
Equipment: Heuglins has cots and high chairs available for children.
Generally recommended for children: Yes
Notes: Their current children's policy is:
- children under 3 years old pay for their meals only,
- children age 4 to 11 years old pay 50% of published rates,
- children over 12 years old pay full adult rates.

Communications

Communications: Broadband internet access (each room has a wireless internet connection for laptops)
TV & radio: Satellite television

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended: Yes
Medical care: An excellent private clinic is within a mile.
Dangerous animals: Low Risk
Security measures: The lodge has a guard on duty during the day, several guards at night, and is surrounded by a security fence.
Fire safety: Heuglins has fire extinguishers in its public areas.

Activities

Cultural excursion

Extras

Disabled access: On Request
Laundry facilities: Available at a very small extra cost-allow 24 hours.
Accepted payment on location: Accepted currencies are Euros, GB Pounds, US dollars, SA rands.

Travellers cheques are also accepted, as are Visa and Mastercard credit cards. (There's usually a 6% surcharge on any credit card use – to allow for high local transaction costs.)