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Lilayi Lodge

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Sports facility
Exterior detail
Lounge
Family Chalet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Lilayi Road, Lusaka, 10101
  • Lusaka National Park
    8 min drive
  • Game Rangers International Elephant Orphanage Project
    19 min drive
  • Lusaka City Market
    29 min drive
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    92 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Chalet

Family Chalet

Family Chalet

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lusaka

With a stay at Lilayi Lodge in Lusaka, you'll be 11 mi (17.6 km) from Chilenje House and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Lusaka National Museum. .This family-friendly hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Freedom Statue and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Lusaka City Market.

What's nearby

  • Lusaka National Park - 8 min drive
  • Game Rangers International Elephant Orphanage Project - 19 min drive
  • Lusaka National Museum - 29 min drive
  • Lusaka City Market - 29 min drive
  • Parays Game Ranch - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G Greens Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪IL Portico - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪G Greens Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪High Life Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mint Cafe, Sandy's Creations - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Lilayi Lodge

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant
Lilayi Lodge offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lusaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Lilayi Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lilayi Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZMW 160.00-200.00 for adults and ZMW 160.00-200.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Lilayi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Wine-tasting room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: ZMW 1500

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZMW 160.00 to 200.00 for adults, and ZMW 160.00 to 200.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZMW 900 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZMW 900.00 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZMW 1500

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Lilayi Lodge Lusaka
Lilayi Lodge
Lilayi Lusaka
Lilayi
Lilayi Lodge Hotel
Lilayi Lodge Lusaka
Lilayi Lodge Hotel Lusaka

Lilayi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Lilayi Lodge was amazing. The staff were outstanding, and the food was absolutely delicious. I’d give each room a 5-star rating, as everything was in immaculate condition. The lodge combines the luxury of a modern hotel with the calm and relaxation of a secluded retreat. I'm eagerly looking forward to my next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where else can you have Axis deer and Warthogs coming up to your chalet and do a bit of people watching. It's a paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Golden

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chimwemwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the place is just breath taking.the food is so good and they have a variety on their menu.the view from our room and just felling the breeze is everything.Very neat and tidy.The staff are all friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful environment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place to stay as well as nice walking tracks for exercise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

meryt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Saviour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Prepare to be patient...
Took us nearly an hour to get checked in, as our room wasn't ready at check in time. Also took nearly an hour for our breakfast orders to be served. The lodge is lovely, but service needs serious work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can you say about this oasis of peace and quality on the outskirts of Lusaka without the use of superlatives... STAY THERE IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience !!
It was excellent ! It is a hotel made of typical African huts in a game reserve. Absolutely a marvelous experience amidst nature ! Great friendly service. The food was excellent. But there is one thing they really need to improve: the restaurant closes 9 pm with last orders 8:30 pm, and this is ludicrous. My first day I didn’t manage to be back in time so pre-ordered food, which was served on the veranda of my very beautifully, but was cold by the time I got there. My second and third day I had to pre-order at the last minute (lot of stress) while rushing. I really think the restaurant should be opened until 11 pm at the very least — giving people the option to have a more relaxed holiday and enjoy the African nights as much as the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lars-Erik

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Christmas Eve
We had a wonderful stay, the place it self, the food and the service was impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay at Lilayi Lodge. The room was quite tidy and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was delicious. Unfortunately, the lodge must have had some sort of staffing shortages while we were there because we had to wait 2 and a half hours to check in to our room, even though we had arrived after 2pm. We also had to wait a long time for service at the bar and restaurant. We've been there before and not had trouble, so I am assuming it was just a short staffed weekend. The grounds are great for kids - with a playground and walking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Delightful lodge, so close to the city but totally peaceful and relaxing. Great food and fantastic staff. We stayed for two nights and they even made a delicious takeaway breakfast for us when we had to leave very early. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Place to Stay Near Lusaka
Amazing, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best getaway in Lusaka! Romantic, beautiful
We have been going to Lilayi since 1996 because it’s wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a try!
Great food, good service by all staff. Loses some points for a lack of certain amenities usually associated with a 5-star hotel, (ladies shower cap, slippers, robes and not well stocked mini-bar). But overall we enjoyed our stay and thought it was a great escape from the city. Fully enjoyed and recommend the elephant sanctuary associated with the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arlene, Boston, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge, elephants or not.
I chose to stay at Lilayi Lodge primarily because of access to the baby elephant sanctuary but I found the lodgings and grounds to be so stunningly beautiful, the food superb and the staff so friendly and helpful that even if baby ellies aren’t one’s cup of tea, Lilayi will be.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018