Reviews of Villa Nirvana
Chileka Road, Blantyre, Malawi
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe house was spacious and the people working there were very kind and helpful.
At first our host was very kind and helpful until it came about the topic of paying. As the reservation said ‘pay at accommodation’ we assumed to pay in cash or otherwise via the app. As our host was not in the country so we made an agreement over the phone to pay in cash and leave it with the guard. After we left she changed her behavior telling me I had not paid enough money. She put my booking on a no show which was incorrect. I would not recommend booking this accommodation as the host is not straight about payment nor fair afterwards.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is difficult to rate this accommodation. On the positive side, it is spacious, quiet, very clean and comfortable. The host seemed to be friendly and accommodating. The meals were very good. It is also very close to the airport, making it a good location for early flights.
We had booked 2 x one night stays, one at the beginning and one at the end of our Malawi trip. We stayed at this accommodation on arrival and liked it very much. However, a few days after we stayed, the host cancelled our second booking, saying she had received a longer booking that ran over our booked night. Whilst I can understand that the host wants the best financial deal for her, it means I would not recommend this accommodation for short stays as you might be left with nowhere to sleep. Another issue is that when we paid for our one night, we came to a mutually agreeable arrangement for payment. When she cancelled our second booking though, I received an odd private message, indirectly criticising me for our arrangement. At the time, the host didn’t hesitate and seemed very happy with our arrangement. This left me with a bad feeling. One final point is that the information given about the accommodation’s location isn’t correct. The map shows it as closer to the centre, and the ‘distance from’ section has it in the centre. It is in fact, just 4 minutes from the airport, quite a distance from the centre of Blantyre.
Thank you for your review. I would not recommend using black market rate on my business. It is illegal in my country. Your booking was at 50 % discount. How could you use the black market rate that is illegal in Malawi? I only accepted because I was just trying to respect you as my customer. That black market rate is unacceptable
Thank you for your review. I would not recommend using black market rate on my business. It is illegal in my country. Your booking was at 50 % discount. How could you use the black market rate that is illegal in Malawi? I only accepted beca… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful gardens and pool. And nice design effort on the interior
The interior of the property needs more Maintenance and cleaning. Door handles falling off, dirty bathrooms and kitchen. However the owner and manager were very helpful and apologetic
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewIt would be helpful for the if Violet hires a professional Housekeeper and cook who will be at the property early to ensure that a proper professional breakfast is made as well aws the house is the clean.
The host was a bit too much in our space. I understand that she is new to this but she can give her guests a bit of privacy.