Name: Top Lodge
Address: Off Glyne Jones Road, Blantyre, Blantyre, Blantyre, 0000, Malawi
Rating: 6

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Currency exchange

Smoke-free property

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Garden

Terrace

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Non-smoking rooms

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Cable TV

Minibar

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Mosquito net

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Accessibility

Ironing

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

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Shoe shine

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Kettle

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Airport transportation

Car rental

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Transfer

Barbecue grill(s)

Picnic area

Barbeque

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

Parking

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Business center

Fax and copy machine

Meeting and presentation facilities

Business

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Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

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Chileka Airport

Top Lodge

Blantyre

child-bed

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treatment

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bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Staying at Top Lodge, which calls itself Top & Class, wasn't any of it but rather flop than top and rather old-fashioned and out-worn than classy. I had booked a room via booking.com which was supposed to have a fridge, a kettle, tea and coffee but upon arrival it had nothing of that. The room did not look like on the photos but dark and simply not cozy. Then I realized that there was no light in the bathroom at all, nor a shower door, so the water went everywhere as the toilet was just in front of the shower. I could clearly see that there have been construction works going on on the ceiling and it wasn't finished but instead of not giving this room to guests until it's finished they kept making money with it. The mosquito net curtain around the bed did not close and the linen wasn't clean and had noticable holes in it. I had the feeling the hadn't even changed the sheets and of course the mosquitos wouldn't let me sleep. Not to forget, when I asked the guy at the reception to take a look at the restaurant menu he brought me one that was incredibly filthy, so I didn't even want to touch it. The next morning it got even worse. When I came for breakfast at 8am (which is served from 6am - 10am) it was basically empty and a complete mess. The staff does not fill things up, not even coffee. All tables had not been cleaned after other guests had left. It was a total disaster and I felt that the staff are incompetent and do not have an understanding what hospitality means. As I said initially, this place is not Top Class at all. Of course I had let them know about the issues that I could spot at the beginning but the only thing they offered me was a $6 discount if I'd cancel my booking om booking.com so they can save their fees and if I wasn't okay with their "kind" offer, I could leave and look for another place. Unfortunately that's a very bad example of hospitality and I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone staying there and for what it is, it's immensely overpriced.

Total rip-off and zero hospitality

Nice spacious rooms and a big swimming pool but no carpeted floors and the decorations in the restaurant is over the top. The hotel is quite empty and not all the sockets work. The staff our very friendly and reasonably helpful. there is a bar but the hotel is very new and is still in the process of building.There is a conference room to use at a cost and a small bar that never has anyone in it. The hotel can arrange taxis   to Blantyre.

A REST CAMP AFTER MULANJI

Good clean rooms well appointed, great showers super poolside bar and Sky Sports to allow us to watch football. We even had the bar to ourseleves and they let us have an honest box ( well leave the number of empty bottles) to add to our bill.

Food was a bit basic and on the one day we have lunch.... very slow to arrive but everything was good when we got it!

Buisness Trip to Blantyre

The last 1km of the way to go to the lodge is awful, with lots of huge potholes (see photo). You have to drive at 10km/h to reduce the risks of a flat tire. There’s nothing in a walking distance from the lodge so having a car is recommended. The room we had was actually two rooms, one with a double bed and other with two single beds. Only the first had air conditioning. Room also had one small fridge. It was in first floor, with some steps (they offered to help with luggage). Continental breakfast is good. Free parking with security. Stayed for two nights and had no wifi at all, despite the effort of the owners to fix it. The couple who run the lodge is committed to keep upgrading the place but so far for USD 125 a night it should be way better. Previous reviews says that booking online costs the double than simply walk in. For USD 125 I would try other places first but for USD 50 I would come back.

For USD 125 a night it should be much better

Rooms are OK. Staff is fine. But good things about this place finishes here. 

Too far away from just everything. There is simply nothing nearby. You need to have your private vehicle with you to access any place from here. 

The price they charge through online bookings is just double the price  you will pay at walk in. 

I am sure there are other better choices in Blantyre.

Stay away

Top Lodge is 4 kilometers from the centre of the City of Blantyre approximately a minute drive. One takes Glyne Jones Road and the directional signs takes one to the Lodge. If one wants a quiet and private environment, then Top Lodge is best choice in Blantyre. It is also ideal for business meetings. Its spacious and secure parking offers guests and option to have own transport. The top floor rooms are very interesting as they all have balconies for outside view.

For absolute private and quiet stay in Blantyre

Absolutely superb. Homely atmosphere with very modern facilities. If you want to avoid crowded, noisy city centre hotels this is the place to be. A true home away from home. I would recommend it for your honeymoon!!

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