Reviews of InstaHomes by Tru - Garden Suites
17 Mchonya Road, Namiwawa, Blantyre, Malawi
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe place was very beautiful. Friendly staff.
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Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe room was clean and the bed linen was fresh.
The Tv signal was poor, it never worked even after the rain stopped. The shower was missing a shower door and the water would splash outside the shower cubicle making the bathroom slippery and dirty.
Reviewed: 23 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLoved this place. The location was great, close to town, easy to find and in a very quiet neighbourhood. The staff were all lovely, the apartment was spotless and very well equipped. All in all great value.
Nothing really
Reviewed: 4 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEverything, really.
Nothing in particular.
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewA gem in the heart of Blantyre! Zen architecture and decor provided the peace one needed after a long week of work! Joy was a beautiful host and I fell in love with Biscuit. Exceeded all expectations!
Reviewed: 18 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were very welcoming and informative on arrival. We arrived earlier than planned and they kindly moved us to another room to accommodate. Joy was professional and timely in communication. Ensuring that everything was 100%. The facilities are top notch. Clean, modern with everything that you need. Will be back for sure
Reviewed: 16 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewGreat apartment hidden in Blantyre. Was looking for a place where we could relax, cook and wash our clothes. This apartment was a great find and a hidden gem. When we couldn't find the apartment, we called and they helped us find the right address. Beautiful room with everything included. Very luxurious air conditioning and kitchen. Pretty much everything you needed to enjoy a short stay in Blantyre. After we washed our clothes we were afraid they wouldn't dry fast enough before we left, but the wonderful staff helped us dry our clothes for free. Would definitely recommend.
The parking was a bit limited and the road to the apartments was a bit difficult to traverse.
Reviewed: 16 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewMy expectations were exceeded. The facility was furnished with a microwave, clothes washer, even a towel warmer. The courtyard was bathed in dappled sunlight. Monkeys scampered in the treetops. It was a very soothing and tranquil place. Very quiet.
Reviewed: 8 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewEverything. It was so perfect and great value for money.
Not a single thing
Reviewed: 12 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewvery good equipped and modern apartment. good WiFi, located in nature.
quite far away from the city Center, and Transport is needed to reach basically anything. only one restaurant as a 5 min walk away.
Reviewed: 7 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewthe property exceeded my expectations. very comfortable everything I needed and more for a comfortable enjoyable stay. the staff and owners were absolutely superb.
the property itself is exceptional. unfortunately the road that accesses the property is terrible.
Reviewed: 25 March 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewThe room was very clean, modern, comfortable and cozy. Lots of channels on the TV. Nothing lacking.
The road outside the hotel area towards the bigger road was in a very bad condition (they say, this time of the year, after the rains). I would never drive my car on such a road, unless with an SUV. Of course, it's for the city to fix it.
Reviewed: 24 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewDid not have breakfast. Only wish the roads were better.
Was up to par. Loved it the accommodation itself. The roads getting to the place could be better.
Reviewed: 23 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewAccess road (dirt road) was in bad condition because of the heavy rains,
Reviewed: 6 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewIt’s stunning!!! Oh my… a little pearl in Blantyre! everything is as stylish as it looks on the photos. As a Dutch person I thought I had a room in Utrecht! Haha! Absolutely Gorgeous! The staff was very friendly and they help wherever they can! Nice to stay in touch over the WhatsApp. They arranged the taxi to the airport. There was salt and pepper in the kitchen, cooking oil, tea and coffee! I still had power in the room even when there where again many power blackouts. I bought some food at ShopRite but there is a nice restaurant close by ( banana leaf, boat leaf something!) where I had an amazing curry. It’s a 3-5 min walk. I would soooo recommend this place!! :):):):)
nothing!