Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Kamuzu Central Hospital and Lilongwe City Mall, Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Charcoal, features international cuisine. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, white bedding, and a decorative rug.

Single Room

  • Golf view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and brown pillows, a striped bedspread, and two towels with a monogram.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Golf view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the kitchen area.

Executive Room

  • Golf view
  • 5813 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Golf view
  • 16146 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Lilongwe is home to Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bingu National Stadium. Visit our Lilongwe travel guide
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Area 32 Paul Kagame Road, Lilongwe, 1268

What's nearby

  • Kamuzu Central Hospital
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lilongwe City Mall
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lilongwe Golf Course
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bingu National Stadium
    10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • Bombay Palace
    4 min drive
  • Uka Coffee
    9 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    4 min drive
  • Ama Khofi
    6 min drive

About this property

Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre

  • Hotel near Kamuzu Central Hospital
  • Located close to Lilongwe City Mall and Lilongwe Golf Course, Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Charcoal, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All 110 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre on Oct 30, 2026 start from $48, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre located?

Situated in Lilongwe, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kamuzu Central Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lilongwe City Mall and Lilongwe Golf Course. Kamuzu Mausoleum and Bingu National Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

5.4

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This looks like a brother. I had to book another hotel and left. It’s not clean and the photos do not reflect the actual condition of this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noise up to midnight. Service attitude is not good. Poor breakfast. No more stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was hot as sin, had a fan and aircon never worked. Spring bed, old linen & Towels, water brown, took 10 min to heat up, no pressure. Breakfast on first morning terrible. Second morning much better. Asked for room with aircon and was moved. Much better than first impression I won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
this was fine for a short stay at a budget rate. the location is safe and quiet and the place is clean, but there were no Covid protections in place. The studios have no phone to reception, toiletries and water are not replaced, and staff not particularly attentive. Not a single staff wore a mask except on request.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort

not so great

Not too bad accommodation but aircon was not working, shower curtain and mould smell from the bathroom. Seems to have been a very good place previously needs a little bit more attention, lacks that hotel feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was horribly hard. kindly next day the manager fix the problem but overall the hotel is falling apart...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Japanese traveler who stayed here

This hotel is very comfortable. The staffs are very kind. You can ask questions you have on your trip. Especially, Mr. Aditya, front office manager, told me how to go to other cities. In addition, I was very peased with meals in this hotel's restaurant. You can eat not only local foods but also Indian and Chinese ones. I can reccomend this hotel with confidence.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

Tråkigt i Malawi

Ett konferenshotell som var ett av de tråkigaste ställen jag varit på. Det fanns absolut ingenting att göra. Matsalen var ett skämt för den inredningsintresserade. Det stod att det skulle finnas pool, men där fick vi tji.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

WORST STAY EVER

Staff didn't really understand English. Breakfast was rubbish No WLAN Powershortcut led to a roaring generator at night. Light in my room went on and couldn't be shut down. No switch for it my room. It was bright like daylight. The aircon was absolutely not bearable. Loud and not properly working. This hotel won't see me again!!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

別にリバービーチが見えるわけでもない。

従業員は素朴で礼儀も正しい、Friendlyである。素朴な感じ ただ、設備が不十分。（トイレの便座もなかったし.....ヨーロッパスタンダード？)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023