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Sunbird Mzuzu

3.0 star property
Hotel in Mzuzu with free breakfast and nightclub

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Lobby
Suite | Living area
Pool
Bar (on property)
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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Viphya Drive, Mzuzu, 0000
  • Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mzuzu Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mzuzu (ZZU)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Living area

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mzuzu

At Sunbird Mzuzu you'll be steps from Museum and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Mzuzu Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a nightclub. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Mzuzu hotel include Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park and Mzuzu University.

What's nearby

  • Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mzuzu Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mzuzu University - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park - 12 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chikale Beach - 53 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 3 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Mzuzu

Hotel in Mzuzu with free breakfast and nightclub
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A nightclub, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at Sunbird Mzuzu. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mzuzu hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Mzuzu offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Sunbird Mzuzu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Mzuzu?

As of 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Mzuzu on 30 Aug 2025 start from NZ$267.64, 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 Sunbird Mzuzu?

Yep, Sunbird Mzuzu has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunbird Mzuzu?

The closest beach to Sunbird Mzuzu is Chikale Beach (34.6 km).

Does Sunbird Mzuzu serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer at Sunbird Mzuzu.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunbird Mzuzu?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunbird Mzuzu?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunbird Mzuzu?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sunbird Mzuzu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I have wanted to stay at Sunbird since 1990 but could never afford it. Possibly my last trip to Malawi I thought I would treat myself. I was very disappointed. The hotel is run down and the restaraunt had after 3 selections not one available. If returning to Mzuzu I will book at the Grand Palace as much better value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. The facility was very clean and security was great. Love the restaurant inside the hotel. Additionally, love the currency exchange inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shigeki

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Phumlani

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

Comfortable Stay

The breakfast offering needs to improve , the dinner food quality is good but the breakfast options are not good and the preparation needs to improve and quality needs an improvement. The rooms are comfortable and clean, old school but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Good compared with other hotels in town. However, one can notice decline in conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great Malawi friendliness and service at this hotel close to the heart of Mzuzu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

K, Washington, DC

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

Central hotel chain great for business traveler

Great hotel close to the center of town. We had to take taxis to dinner, but they were not expensive - 2000 to 4000 kwacha. The hotel staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great with fresh Mzuzu coffee in a french press. The gym was also perfect for an after-work treadmill run. The hotel is part of a chain in Malawi - it is a bit dated but it was comfortable and a nice place to come back after long days of traveling in the car. It's probably the most expensive place in the area so probably more appropriate for business travelers. We went out for dinner every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

Conveniently located, quiet area

It was too short but very comfortable and friendly

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid gold

Friendly staff, good room with wonderfully comfy bed and great wifi, good meals and fabulous breakfast offering. what's not to like?

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel in Mzuzu

THere are not many options in Mzuzu. THis is a 1970s hotel, so a bit dated in that sense, but v friendly staff, fantastic breakfast, wifi mostly ok and they have back up generators (electricity goes off often in Mzuzu).

6/10 Okay

Mazzer, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Only Hotel we could find in Mzuzu

Although quite impersonal, and the room could do with a good clean , had one of the best nights sleep in large twin bed. Room a bit small & sound proofing not complete. Nice staff & good breakfast Buffett & home made bread!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Only hotel in town

The Sunbird is ok value for money, nothing more nothing less. The building was built in 1979 and some of the original fittings etc remain. Bathrooms have been recently refurbished and are in good condition. Staff were all very friendly and breakfast was also of a good standard.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities