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Mapalo Lodge

3.5 star property
Gardens and luxury pools create an urban oasis at this serene retreat where guests find a perfect balance of relaxation and modern convenience

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Mapalo Lodge blends contemporary comfort with peaceful surroundings. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then relax in the garden or by the pool with a drink from the bar. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and previous visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Lusaka, Mapalo Lodge is in the business district and near the airport. Munali Mall and EastPark Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lusaka National Park and Freedom Statue. Lechwe Trust Art Gallery and Parays Game Ranch are also worth visiting. Visit our Lusaka travel guide
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7th Street, 9707 Chudleigh, Lusaka, Lusaka

What's nearby

  • Munali Mall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lusaka National Museum
    10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lusaka City Market
    12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lusaka National Park
    25 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chicagos Reloaded
    5 min drive
  • Sangalala - A good time
    6 min drive
  • Debonairs East Park Mall
    5 min drive
  • Simply Asia
    5 min drive
  • flame
    4 min drive

About this property

Mapalo Lodge

Hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden and laundry facilities at Mapalo Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, mini fridges and heating

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mapalo Lodge Hotel
Mapalo Lodge Lusaka
Mapalo Lodge Hotel Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Mapalo Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Mapalo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mapalo Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mapalo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mapalo Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Mapalo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mapalo Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Munali Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of EastPark Mall and Nu Metro Arcades Mall. Pakati Sunday Market and Mulungushi Confrence Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Mapalo Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely fantastic and I felt in love with their management
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our family room at the Mapalo Lodge. The staff took care of all our requests promptly, bringing us extra pillows and blankets. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the pork chops for dinner are highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean with fresh linens. Checked in early with no problems. Reliable transport to and from airport. Had to go to restaurant for wifi. Breakfast was addititional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hennie

Average stay, good enough for 1 night

We only stayed for 1 night. We had a large room, big enough for the four of us. Breakfast was included, no vegan options as I did ask for prior to our stay. Dinner was average and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rein

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

Lusaka is a laid back low-rise walkable city.

The property was under construction outside, with new guest rooms being added. Our room was huge and comfortable, but basic in it's features, especially the washroom. The staff were flawless, polite and helpful in every way. The food was simple but served very hot and tasty and everything was spotlessly clean throughout. Loved the thatch-roofed bar out back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Layover stay on a further business trip to South Africa and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of my return trip from South Africa due to business and well received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kalaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and professional staff. Clean place overall. The only problem is the bar goes very late with some noise that might affect one's sleep quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic place to stop over in Lusaka if you don't want a Western Hotel Chain. Clean with working aircon. WiFi sketchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check-in took too long, requested extra bed was not arranged so had to wait around 30 mins. Breakfast was lacking & staff not attentive. A/C worked well and powerful (hot) shower but no soap or other amenities provided. Pool closed for refurb (not mentioned before). Noise from adjoining bar. Reception did find us a good taxi for trip out to Kalima reptile park and back to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023