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Baobab Backpackers Lodge

2.0 star property
Hostel in Blantyre with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor dining
Shared Dormitory
Shower, towels
Garden
Shared Dormitory

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Central Avenue, Blantyre, Southern Region
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    13 min walk
  • Mandala House
    4 min drive
  • Gelato Carnival
    3 min drive
  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

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Shower, towels

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Blantyre

At Baobab Backpackers Lodge you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Mandala House. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .With a stay at this Blantyre hostel, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from CCAP Church and 4.8 km (3 mi) from St. Michael and All Angel's Church.
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What's nearby

  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 13 min walk
  • Mandala House - 4 min drive
  • St. Michael and All Angel's Church - 5 min drive
  • Carlsberg Brewery - 6 min drive
  • Museum of Malawi - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostaria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Superior Food Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mikos Milkshake And Desert Parlour - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gelato Carnival - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Baobab Backpackers Lodge

Hostel in Blantyre with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Baobab Backpackers Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Blantyre hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Baobab Backpackers Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in 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
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

Baobab Backpackers Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

Yep, Baobab Backpackers Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Baobab Backpackers Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Baobab Backpackers Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Baobab Backpackers Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

oghogho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away from home
I spent an amazing six nights at Baobab backpackers lodge. It definitely felt like home and I was genuinely sad to leave. Aron (the owner) made sure I had everything I needed, recommended places to go and organised a return private taxi service (at a very reasonable rate) for me to go hiking at Michiru Nature Sanctuary (highly recommend!). His staff Tiyamike and Abdulrahim were very helpful and great people to chat to about Blantyre and advice for getting around on your own, which I often like to do. There are also two lovely dogs at the property, Auber and Peter who are the sweetest pets. I'm a cat person but those dogs are just adorable. There is so much lovely green space on the property and I enjoyed having breakfast and yoga practice outside. I love that you can cook your own meals and the market is just a 30 min walk away. There's also food and drink available for purchase if you don't feel like cooking. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll be staying here when next I return to Blantyre. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay in Blantyre. Good location, friendly staff and a comfortable feel. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jari-Pekka

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to budget traveler
This was really great place to budget traveler. Atmosphere is relaxed. Owner has live in the USA and he then of course speak excellent English. He was ready to help with everything. Also he had airport car service (20$/one way).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Nice place with kind and helpful staff and big green garden. Our ro (double) was clean and spacious enough. Shared bathroom. There is no bar or restaurant on site but they always have soft drinks and beer in the fridge, and you can ask them to cook a simple but nice dinner for you. At the moment we were there there was no wifi. Location a bit out of town. You need a taxi to move around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020