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Reviews of Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi

NRC, Chitipi Road Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi

#4 of 15 hotels in Lilongwe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely loved the staff!! Such kind, friendly, and attentive staff. Absolutely beautiful grounds with incredible trees and gardens.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The situation in the woodland. You can have breakfast sitting out among the trees watching the birds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few issues with water supply. There was dirt/debris on bedding when we arrived. Should maybe have been checked prior to check in but understandable that it would occur after room had been cleaned

    Great staff. Beautiful surroundings

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Great place in lush forest park environment to stay for short or long-term. Amazing staff & owners!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Just minor things: The bed could use a new matress soon. It's a bit soft in the middle for my liking. The shower could use a curtain, to avoid setting the bathroom under water.

    Great breakfast included, super friendly and helpful staff and owners. The chalet is situated in a diverse, green and lush forest park, with lots of birds around. Nice walking possibilities to the nearby forests. Well equipped bar and restaurant with everything you might want. An unexpected plus was the included tea service everyday in the afternoon.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The old stained bathrooms and showers

    The location and the surrounding and the good food and beers

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at Barefoot for 2 nights in the chalets. Property is beautiful but far away from town, expect at least 30 mins drive. Breakfast was standard. Rooms could be cleaner.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    A comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No pool.

    Convenient location /after crossing the border. Spacious rooms. Nice gardens and leafy surroundings.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was not good and there is only egg and bacon option for breakfast

    It was very quite a d green

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Great value and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquito nets aren't over beds well, so I couldn't use them as they would touch face and pillows As they are single beds, they were cold with small bed duvet and only 1 blanket between two people for the time of year where temperature drops it would be good to have a blanket on each bed

    Great location for our travels Great staff Good food Brilliant value

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    square frames for the mosquito nets would be a great improvement

    Food in general was pretty great at a decent price

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Add fridges and solar to rooms

    South african food,peace and quiet

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    9.0
    The owners are super friendly & helpful, the locals were amazing!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The power is a big problem.

    I loved everything about this place!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    8.0
    Calm and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is located out of town, so if you don’t have own transport - 20min walk to the main road to catch a mini-bus or 10-15eur taxi (40eur from the airport). Frequent power cuts are common in Malawi, but they give you a powerful torch.

    Nice idyllic surroundings with greenery, good water pressure (hot), kettle in the room is handy. I had chicken tikka masala for dinner and somewhat unexpectedly it was very good! I was continuing to Zambia, so was convenient to catch a mini-bus towards the border

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was good - just be careful of ordering filter coffee - they charge R35 a cup - which is usually the price for a full pot of coffee in Malawi ? Otherwise staff are friendly & helpful, it was a great overnight stay.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2022

    9.0
    feels like a true adventure awesome value on your way out of Lilongwe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bugs and distance from the city and airport

    beautiful location and awesome vibe for a traveler hot shower was a nice bonus

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    8.0
    Satisfactory stay.
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv in rooms, wifi being switched off,

    Outdoors looks classic, food exceptional, rooms well spacious, friendly staff members and bosses...

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    7.0
    Satisfactory
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor room keeping, beds not made daily, milk kept uncovered,wifi getting switched off from 9pm please keep it on 24hrs, rooms without tv we need some source of intertainment.

    The outdoor looks exceptional

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2022

    9.0
    Barefoot experience for my family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds might need Abit of upgrade, beddings needs to be changed, might need a mop or shower place should be enclosed, coz after taking a shower, there is water in the entire bathroom., Updating a map on Google and maybe install some kind of communication at the entrance, just for communication, letting the admin know there is someone at the gate, just to be on the safe side.

    The place as a whole, it's got that vibe of being on a farm, only with no farm animals, we loved it, the bartenders were really good, the food wasn't that bad, kudos to the chef's, it was home away from home for those 4 days.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    8.0
    a wonderful time meeting great people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bring your own mosquito net for the dorm

    very friendly staff, and a great family feeling with a good bar and decent food

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2022

    7.0
    Great place with amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water for shower. One had to take a lukewarm shower after being rained on.

    Staff was amazing. From the guys working in the garden to the restaurant staff. They really make the place. The owners were also friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2022

    8.0
    Simple chalets in a beautiful garden outside of Lilongwe. Great restaurant!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful gardens and trees around the chalets. Very friendly efficient staff.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2021

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lodge is a little outside the city. But it's not too expensive to hire a car to town so it's manageable.

    Extremely helpful staff, comfortable room, delicious food, and in a serene environment.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2021

    9.0
    Fantastic first night in Malawi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signage to get there. I arrived in the dark and it was not so easy to find the entrance

    Arrived a day late due to border hassle. Room was kept, I was even upgraded. Superb welcome. Wonderful room and great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    6.0
    Calm, good for a night on arrival or before departure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food is not good at all. Coffee is the worst I’ve had in the country - and the tiny cup for 5000.

    Great large chalet room. Far from town but that’s what I wanted.

    Stayed in March 2024

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