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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls
Blantyre · Malawi
2 Hannover AvenueView location
9.0/10Excellent155 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/10 9.0
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Location8.8/10 8.8
Neighborhood7.8/10 7.8
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Ryalls Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions.
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A stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls places you in the heart of Blantyre, within a 5-minute drive of The Society of Malawi Library and Archive and St. Michael and All Angel's Church.
This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from CCAP Church and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda. Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Optional fees
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MWK 21500 for adults and MWK 18500 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 per person (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
The Society of Malawi Library and Archive
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
St. Michael and All Angel's Church
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
CCAP Church
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Carlsberg Brewery
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Kamazu Stadium
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Museum of Malawi
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Blantyre Cultural & Heritage Centre
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Satemwa Tea Estate
43.4 km / 27 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 117
- hotel
- City centre
- Airport
- Golf course
- Entertainment Area
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
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- Wi-fi
- Car hireExtra charge
- Airport Shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry service
- LaunderetteExtra charge
- Babysitting serviceExtra charge
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
- ShopExtra charge
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant: 2
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Poolside snack barExtra charge
- Banquet hall
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- PhotocopierExtra charge
- Business centre
- FaxExtra charge
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- SaunaExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Hairdressing salonExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Green Key (FEE)
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Snacks
- Non-smoking establishment
- Fitness
- GolfExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²TWN.ST
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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TWIN STANDARD
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TWN.ST
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²DBL.KG
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls
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Damion
Everything about this hotel is great except for internet connectivity. It is not the best for business travel where you are likely to have virtually meetings while at the hotel. IT is very helpful in providing an individual router upon request which is an improvement but does not always provide uninterrupted connectivity.
Alan
Yes
Zahid
Wonderfull stay. Congrats for everbody
Stephen
Lovely old hotel with lots of character. Staff are polite and helpful
CHRISTOPHER
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
Thanks again
Katharina
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.
The hotel has a nice garden and a decent gym.
Malcolm
Nice hotel and reasonable price
Raymond
Great experience
Stephen
Great place to stay
Takwirira
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!!
David
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
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
Tufa
It is a nice place with welcoming and caring staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful grounds
Alice
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!
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!
Victor
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.
Kavwimba
Great place
Phillip
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.
Very close to many grocery stores and fantastic restaurants.
Gretchen
Best hotel in Blantyre.
Verified traveler
Room doors not closing easily, very poor breakfast with little amounts that finishes quickly and no replenishment. TVs not functioning sometimes.
John
Great hotel
Clean, with friendly staff.
Angelina
Great staff with good service
Mercy
The environment is clean.
The internet was a little bit slow
The internet was a little bit slow
Cheryl
I love the gardens!
Verified traveler
Clean beddings every day was refreshing! Staff are friendly, polite and always ready to help. Food is second to none, room was comfortable and always cleaned, fresh water every morning. The grounds are beautiful, serene garden, chilled pool, courtyard ambience great! The only thing I could fault was staff chit chat at late breakfast hours, was quite distracting and they shouldn't chit chat like that, it's unprofessional, but breakfast peak periods, there was no noise. All in all, Ryalls is always a great experience. Will most definitely book again next visit to Malawi.
Mitzi757
Always a pleasant stay at Ryalls. Staff very friendly and food is excellent!!!!
Andrew
Familiar favourite
Always a good welcome at this well run and comfortable hotel
Verified traveler
Great place!!! Clean and staff very friendly! Was there over two weeks for work and had to cancel last night because of a flight cancellation. They were amenable to refunding my money without a problem and also helped me find a hotel in Lilongwe
Ulla
Regular hotel, nothing special
Ryalls is just a regular hotel with a relatively high price. For some personal experience, some of the lodges are nicer.
Manuel
Fabulous
Amazing again, and again... :-)
Small note for the room maintenance.
Small note for the room maintenance.
Verified traveler
BlantyreBiz
Well trained staff. Comfy feel. Good food.
Verified traveler
Friendly staff, grill 21 is excelkent. Staff was helpfull, granted late check out until 15.00...
Verified traveler
Confortable, silent, excellent food taste.
Very poor WiFi for business guests, low speed and unstable.
Very poor WiFi for business guests, low speed and unstable.
Verified traveler
I was really pleased with the attentive and gracious staff service.
FrequentGuest
The elevator was broken for the whole stay, despite having three rooms, they insisted on charging me for breakfast (in a very surly way), despite it being included with my room - rooms are the same price for 2 people or 1, and we were 2. I have been staying here for years and have never been disappointed... until now. It is no longer what it used to be. The hotel has gotten shabby over the years and needs to be redone. Even 21 Grill seems to have lost its luster - no specials or music on a Friday night. I clearly have to find a new place to stay in Blantyre.
Stephen
Norfolk boy in Blantyre
Property tired and needs refresh. Price way too high. Service fine
Verified traveler
The hotel has grear ambience. It could do with a bit more space in the rooms but its mere quibble.
John
Nice place to stay.
Very nice hotel. Quiet and clean. Good food in restaurant.
Verified traveler
Staff wonderful , dining options nice third floor rooms seems worn out and dirtier.
Verified traveler
Appeared to be one of the nicest hotels in Blantyre.
Lilantha
Pleasing stay with good food. Very helpful staff as well.
Geoffrey
Very clean, lovely staff especially at reception - great service - the lovely lady in housekeeping did an excellent sewing repair on my shirt ...thank you Protea was really nice to stay there hope to come back again
Allan
Great place to stay
I love staying at the Ryalls hotel, a first world hotel in a 3rd world. The Buffet Dinner is always, good and the rooms, although a little small are very comfortable and everything works well. An efficiently run hotel
Joe
A Great Stay
This is a very nice hotel; and the staff is exceptionally good! The food and service is simply wonderful. Will stay here on my next trip a year from now.
Verified traveler
Very good stay. Thank you!
Andrew
Welcome returns
Always welcoming, friendly reception, comfortable rooms, decent WiFi, excellent food selection. First choice in Blantyre every time.
Ariana
Perfectly fine business hotel
Overall just fine, get a room facing the garden if you can, otherwise you're looking at a parking lot. My room the first night didn't have functioning a/c, someone came and looked at it and then never came back and I was too tired after I got back from dinner to complain so had a very uncomfortable night. I got moved to another room the next night and that was much better.
Justin
Business trip
Nice hotel. Decent food.
Ronnie
Great location great service very safe area great food
Verified traveler
Comfortable, shame about the bathroom facilities.
The staff were certainly more friendly and obliging than generally found in this area but some not quite up to International Marriott standard. There seems little scope for anticipating need, requiring the guests to ask questions (where is the breakfast? is it all self service? where is the coffee? etc) Sometimes the answers are not accurate either!
I was particularly disappointed not to be able to have a hot shower. When I reported this on checkout I was not offered an alternative even though the staff asked what time I was leaving for the airport. I am quite capable of operating a shower and I even checked the basin tap to see if it ran hot there but it didn't.
I was particularly disappointed not to be able to have a hot shower. When I reported this on checkout I was not offered an alternative even though the staff asked what time I was leaving for the airport. I am quite capable of operating a shower and I even checked the basin tap to see if it ran hot there but it didn't.
Dr.Springett
Manger and supervisor not helpful
I got to the a place and the temperature was very low .. I told them that the room was very cold and the heat was not working .Also the hot water was not working . The send some one to check and they have to fix the heat from the roof and the hot water need to run for 30 mins first . I was told that they will go to the roof to fix it .after an hour called they Said the worker went home .I spoke to the manage about taking one night amount off the bill he said Expedia have to do it . I got so sick because of the cold room after traveling 23 hours to malawi. The has not even responded to me up to now .
Joshua
Good Hotel close to the city centre
Good experience all in all. The staff are very friendly and helpful
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls
2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, Malawi
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