Reviews of Green Elephant
171 Kaduya Road, Lilongwe, Malawi
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Nothing I can complain about
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay at the Green Elephant! Unfortunately we only had one night but everything was fantastic and the perfect last stop after a dusty, long drive and perfectly located for the international airport, and a little outside the madness of Lilongwe. The staff were all great, the dinner one of the best we had over 3 weeks in both Malawi and Zambia (as was the breakfast). The grounds are lovely, full of birds and the pool really nice. The rooms were huge and beautiful and the decor and pool table area were all so tasteful and not over the top. We can fully recommend and would love to stay here again.
We liked everything!
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent in a beautiful setting overlooking the garden. For us it was a quiet retreat and a wonderful surprise.
The waiter could have explained the options for dinner a little bit better. We basically just read what was written on the wall. Also they cook in the open kitchen could have given us a little more information on what he could prepare for us, especially since they were not busy at all. Maybe the management could teach them a little bit of guest relation and welcome culture
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bedrooms are so spacious and neat
Nothing
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely homely accommodation and facilities in a beautiful and quite setting . Excellent meals and various areas to relax in . Look forward to my return visit
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely perfect stay! The property exceeded all my expectations, spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly comfortable. The location was great, and the host was exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our stay. I truly felt at home and would gladly return anytime. A well-deserved 10
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent service
We need a gym 🏋️♀️
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous place to stay; extremely stylish (the rooms and the entire property). The suites were very large and fantastically equipped, with ample indoor and (private) outdoor space. Very comfortable bed. Great attention to detail (e.g. bug spray provided).
Everything was priced in USD (the room cost and the dinner we ate). But when it was time to pay they converted the USD total to MWK. This was done rapidly on a calculator; I only noticed later that the exchange rate used was 7.5% worse than the prevailing rate. As such, the actual charge to my account was $38 higher than the USD total.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt is a beautiful property, with gardens. Chic decor. Rooms are comfortable. It is quiet. Will stay there again when visiting Lilongwe!
They didn't have a gym (treadmill)
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything! Exceeded expectations. Excellent rooms, shared areas, food, hot showers, friendly staff, WiFi. Very clean!