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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Buffet
Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Explore the area

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2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, 1921
  • Place, Mandala House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kamazu Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Blantyre

A luxury stay in the heart of Blantyre awaits you at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Mandala House and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from CCAP Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The buffet restaurant, Ryalls Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a free manager's reception. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Blantyre hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from St. Michael and All Angel's Church.

What's nearby

  • Mandala House - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • CCAP Church - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Carlsberg Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kamazu Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Megabite Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elly B's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hostaria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Blantyre hotel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers 117 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Blantyre hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MWK 21,500 for adults and MWK 18,500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 21 Grill Restaurant
  • Ryalls Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MWK 21500 for adults and from MWK 18500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Hotel
Protea Hotel Ryalls Blantyre
Protea Ryalls
Protea Ryalls Blantyre
Ryalls
Protea Hotel Blantyre
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Blantyre
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Hotel Blantyre

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls on 24 Oct 2025 start from NZ$298.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls has a free self car park.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

What makes Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls a romantic place to stay?

A bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls?

No, pets are not allowed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Pyrmont

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Pyrmont

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with lots of character. Staff are polite and helpful
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

Stayed here for many years we have no complaints, the room was fine, the food etc we are happy the manager down to the launderette staff are all fantastic. Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
It is probabily one of the nicer properties in Blantyre, nevertheless the rooms are outdated and there is mold in the shower. The restaurant offered limited vegetarian options. The hotel has a nice garden and a decent gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobbina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pumulo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SAKINA

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Pyrmont

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takwirira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay!

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Blantyre. Only stayed one night on business but I 100% recommend it. Room service (most delicious Chambo) was quick, WiFi was fast, breakfast was delicious and the staff were attentive. Reception even helped me charge my phone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Repeat Visitor

Enjoyed my 5th stay at the hotel spread over several years (business). Good location. As always the hotel is elegant & clean - of a high standard. Staff always friendly & helpful. A pleasure to stay here. Lovely internal garden is a good detox. New gym equipment add to experience. Large number of foreigners stay here. Only choice in Blantyre from what I have seen Planning my next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tufa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice place with welcoming and caring staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keith, Gillespie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls was amazing! Was greeted with a complimentary glass of cold drink st heck-in. That was a nice gesture especially as it was 32 degrees outside! The reception staff were very welcoming. And, nothing was too much trouble. The room was good - had air-con, fridge & coffee & tea making facilities with daily replenishments. There is adequate parking for guests. The grounds are well maintained with beautiful garden. Partook of my meals in the hotel restaurant. Good selection of dishes at breakfast and well as a varied menu for dinner which included traditional cuisine. The hotel is in town, so one can practically walk to most places around town. All in all, I loved my stay at this hotel and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat customer.

I stay here for a few days every year. Comfortable and clean with excellent customer service. Good quality and plentiful breakfast and dinner buffets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kavwimba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very great place to stay in every respect and the only place I would stay if I ever returned to Blantyre. The staff, on a several occasions, went beyond the call of duty, including walking me to a gallery I wished to visit, rather than just giving me directions. Very close to many grocery stores and fantastic restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Brookline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JERMAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Blantyre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023