Hotels near Jewel of Africa, Lusaka

I had a lovely stay, which exceeded expectations. Terrific service by everyone at the hotel. I will absolutely stay at the Holiday Inn Lusaka again, and will 100% recommend it to anyone I know who is looking for a place to stay in Lusaka! Thank you for your hospitality!

The overall hotel environment is good.

Hotel has been constructed from 88 shipping containers and is fascinating. Unfortunately it was not busy during our visit and this resulted in sparse staffing and shortages at the complimentary breakfast.

The breakfast is very rich, and the location is also good. It is diagonally opposite the east park, so it is very convenient for shopping and travel. Next to the conference center, if there is no traffic jam to the airport, it will take half an hour to forty minutes, probably, it is a relatively long hotel.

The look and feel of the hotel reflects what you see on the internet. Clean, convenient, friendly, caring, value for money, staff are so friendly and caring, vey professional. The food is clean and very good. They play nice local music.

Stayed here for 2 nights while in Lusaka. The location is in the center, it is very convenient to go to Levy Mall, banks, government offices, etc. Great lobby and restaurant (tried the lamb stew). The rooms are on the small side and could use a little more decor, but overall ok. The hallway carpets were stained and needed replacing. The staff were very friendly and helpful in getting around Lusaka.

Like your previous reviewer, we stayed at the Peacock aroiund mid-July. During an expensive and mediocre dinner, I looked up to see a rat running across the dining room floor, Then another and another. My partner then spotted at least two more making a total FIVE RATS!!! We too asked to discuss this with the Manager but nobody was forthcoming.In any other country this place would be shut down immediately - so I can only guess that the Chinese Owners have being bribing the Health Inspector. Robert Hester

During our family visit to Zambia from London, Lilayi Lodge emerged as a destination of choice, prompted by my sister's enthusiastic commendation. True to her endorsement, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The reservation process was seamless, and the rooms, tastefully appointed and generously sized, surpassed expectations. The impeccably designed bathrooms conveyed a sense of cleanliness and spaciousness. The inclusion of amenities such as tea and coffee facilities, mosquito nets, and reliable Wi-Fi further enriched our stay. The beds proved to be remarkably comfortable, contributing to a restful night's sleep. Loved the balcony/verandah/sitout area off the room! Culinary offerings during both dinner and breakfast were characterised by a diverse selection of well-prepared dishes. Regrettably, our brief one-night stay did not afford us the opportunity to partake in the offered activities. Nevertheless, the courteous, professional, and helpful demeanor of the staff left a lasting impression. I would like to suggest the introduction of a traditional Afternoon Tea service, complete with sandwiches and scones, as an enhancement to the overall guest experience. In comparison to numerous international hotels and safari lodges I have frequented, Lilayi Lodge has earned its place within my top 7. I anticipate a return visit to further indulge in the quality offerings of this distinguished establishment.

SIMPLY OUTSTANDING is how I would describe my first-ever incredible experience to the Ciela Resort in Lusaka, Zambia during my visit from 10 Sept – 14 Sept. I can’t say enough about the absolute professionalism and hospitality of every employee we ran into. Their smiles and courteous engagement(s) were first class all the way! The dining & food quality was indeed something to positively remember. I must give special kudos to the superb manager – Mr. Andries Brink. His exceptional performance for making guests feel like they’re family was most impressive. He personally went out of his way to ensure (at minimum) that I and eight other colleagues were taken care of as our luggage was lost by the airlines for the entire time we were visiting. Andries took us to obtain clothing items, sundries, and anything else we needed. Additionally, he stayed actively involved / connected with the various airlines and retrieving our luggage from the airport when it showed up and bringing it back to us. Mr. Brinks (and team) truly deserve the highest hospitality award that can be bestowed on an organization. They singlehandedly ensured that I would remain a loyal Marriott Bonvoy customer and will brag about this sincere experience with many other high-profile leaders I commensurate with. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!