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Reviews of Green Elephant

171 Kaduya Road, Lilongwe, Malawi

#1 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Lilongwe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 176 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can complain about

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful, comfortable and convenient - a lovely last night in Lilongwe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked everything!

    We 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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful surprise in the chaos of Lilongwe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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

    Breakfast was excellent in a beautiful setting overlooking the garden. For us it was a quiet retreat and a wonderful surprise.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The bedrooms are so spacious and neat

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely homely accommodation and facilities in a beautiful and quite setting . Excellent meals and various areas to relax in . Look forward to my return visit

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely 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

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We need a gym 🏋️‍♀️

    Excellent service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay in Lilongwe (but be careful when you pay)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    Gorgeous 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).

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Quiet and memorable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They didn't have a gym (treadmill)

    It is a beautiful property, with gardens. Chic decor. Rooms are comfortable. It is quiet. Will stay there again when visiting Lilongwe!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Exceeded expectations. Excellent rooms, shared areas, food, hot showers, friendly staff, WiFi. Very clean!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Lovely stay and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Peaceful surroundings

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Home away from home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The rooms could do with a small bar fridge but not a deal breaker just a suggestion.

    Location, feels like a home away from home, size of the rooms, good breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Our stay was the best, very serene environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The ambience was fantastic

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s so so beautiful I have never enjoyed a stay like u did at the green elephant

    My friend took me there

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    A wonderful place to stay, would recommend to anyone visiting Lilongwe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about hotel & staff were superb. Gardens surrounding our room were beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Best guesthouse in Lilongwe
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about this property is impressive, beautiful facility, landscape rooms, media areas, pool.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    A beautiful oasis- with lovely staff who could not do enough to make our stay memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location in stunning garden.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Food and premises was great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Overall although I booked this hotel accidentally,it turnes our ro be a peaceful retreat best suites for couples or elde
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinninf options could be improved. The menu was quite limited and the food was relatively expensive for what was offered. Given the small size of portions and lack of nearby restaurant.

    What I liked most about the property was its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. With only four rooms it felt very private and exclusive. The rooms are spacious and offered beautiful garden views,surrounded by plenty of trees. The quiet location made it a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the nature.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Stunning accommodation with a wonderful team.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a stunning small hotel. The rooms are large and beautifully decorated. We had a lovely porch with private garden and direct access to the pool. The communal spaces are beautiful too. The team are very helpful and attentive whilst also giving privacy. The grounds are exquisite. This was exceptional value for money. Loved it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No bath salts for the stylish stand alone bath. The bubble bath did the trick and the rain shower had strong pressure. Enjoyed the lighting and wooden shutters, there is a sense of understated luxury in the clean lines and scale of the room.

    Tranquil, luxurious with great spaciousness and attention to detail in the design. Excellent chef. Lovely pool outside my room and mature verdant gardens. Outdoor living room of huge scale, really beautiful space to work in.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My second time staying here and it felt like going back home. I love EVERYTHING about this place. I will be going back. Ladies in the office, the Staff in the kitchen the cleaning ladies even the gardeners. 10-10-10.. obsessed

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noting

    well designed very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    Serene, silent and scrumptious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Access to town for those without a rental car would have been nice. I didn't feel safe walking on the roads alone. For someone like me who likes to exercise there were not any options other than a small pool.

    If you are looking for a peaceful, calm and serene stay then this place is perfect. As a solo traveler staying for 5 nights it was too much...next time I would split my time between one of their other properties and this one

    Stayed in February 2025

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