Reviews of Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi
NRC, Chitipi Road Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI previously read reviews saying the mosquito nets were too small but they have been replaced by bigger ones and it is all good. Restaurant could offer vegetarian options when i was there. I had "hot" water in the shower a bit after 7AM. Breakfast was good. Restaurant stops taking orders at 8pm. They could arrange airport transport for me for 66.000 (the amount I had left in local currency). Coffee available in the room.
Mosquito net is efficient but looks dirty on top.
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewKindly staff and quiet location
Manager owner totally not interested in customers. We stayed there 4 nights and she even did not welcomed us.
Reviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewNice, green place with friendly staff
Reviewed: 20 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewBrilliant location just outside of Lilongwe (easy to get a cheap taxi into town/wherever) Rudolph and his team are awesome - go above and beyond during your stay. Would definitely recommend.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely loved the staff!! Such kind, friendly, and attentive staff. Absolutely beautiful grounds with incredible trees and gardens.
Reviewed: 15 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe situation in the woodland. You can have breakfast sitting out among the trees watching the birds
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewGreat large chalet room. Far from town but that’s what I wanted.
Food is not good at all. Coffee is the worst I’ve had in the country - and the tiny cup for 5000.
Reviewed: 3 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat staff. Beautiful surroundings
A few issues with water supply. There was dirt/debris on bedding when we arrived. Should maybe have been checked prior to check in but understandable that it would occur after room had been cleaned
Reviewed: 19 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat breakfast included, super friendly and helpful staff and owners. The chalet is situated in a diverse, green and lush forest park, with lots of birds around. Nice walking possibilities to the nearby forests. Well equipped bar and restaurant with everything you might want. An unexpected plus was the included tea service everyday in the afternoon.
Just minor things: The bed could use a new matress soon. It's a bit soft in the middle for my liking. The shower could use a curtain, to avoid setting the bathroom under water.
Reviewed: 28 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewConvenient Nice food and bar Nice staff
Beds and mosquito nets ( they hang on body and face very claustrophobic and uncomfortable) Beds tiny in twin rooms and not great for adults or couples
Reviewed: 28 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewConvenient and easy Clean and good size rooms
Beds very small and quite uncomfortable for adults nets on beds hang on faces and are uncomfortable so you don’t want to use them
Reviewed: 24 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe location and the surrounding and the good food and beers
The old stained bathrooms and showers
Reviewed: 19 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewSignage to get there
- loud music until early morning, lots of people shouting - really terrible bed - not flexible owner - grumpy staff welcoming us
Reviewed: 7 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewWe stayed at Barefoot for 2 nights in the chalets. Property is beautiful but far away from town, expect at least 30 mins drive. Breakfast was standard. Rooms could be cleaner.
Reviewed: 11 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewConvenient location /after crossing the border. Spacious rooms. Nice gardens and leafy surroundings.
No pool.
Reviewed: 6 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
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