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Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Property entrance
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, 1921
  • Mandala House
    18 min walk
  • CCAP Church
    3 min drive
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    3 min drive
  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers 117 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Blantyre hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls, you'll be within walking distance of Mandala House. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mandala House and a few minutes from St. Michael and All Angel's Church
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Blantyre hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Ryalls Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
21 Grill Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10:00 AM: MWK 21500 for adults and MWK 18500 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Ryalls Restaurant
  • 21 Grill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 buffet breakfast: approximately MWK 21500 for adults and MWK 18500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 per person (one-way)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Hotel
Protea Hotel Ryalls Blantyre
Protea Ryalls
Protea Ryalls Blantyre
Ryalls
Protea Hotel Blantyre
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Blantyre
Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Hotel Blantyre

Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Pyrmont

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takwirira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay!
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Blantyre. Only stayed one night on business but I 100% recommend it. Room service (most delicious Chambo) was quick, WiFi was fast, breakfast was delicious and the staff were attentive. Reception even helped me charge my phone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Repeat Visitor
Enjoyed my 5th stay at the hotel spread over several years (business). Good location. As always the hotel is elegant & clean - of a high standard. Staff always friendly & helpful. A pleasure to stay here. Lovely internal garden is a good detox. New gym equipment add to experience. Large number of foreigners stay here. Only choice in Blantyre from what I have seen Planning my next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tufa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice place with welcoming and caring staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keith, Gillespie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls was amazing! Was greeted with a complimentary glass of cold drink st heck-in. That was a nice gesture especially as it was 32 degrees outside! The reception staff were very welcoming. And, nothing was too much trouble. The room was good - had air-con, fridge & coffee & tea making facilities with daily replenishments. There is adequate parking for guests. The grounds are well maintained with beautiful garden. Partook of my meals in the hotel restaurant. Good selection of dishes at breakfast and well as a varied menu for dinner which included traditional cuisine. The hotel is in town, so one can practically walk to most places around town. All in all, I loved my stay at this hotel and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat customer.
I stay here for a few days every year. Comfortable and clean with excellent customer service. Good quality and plentiful breakfast and dinner buffets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kavwimba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very great place to stay in every respect and the only place I would stay if I ever returned to Blantyre. The staff, on a several occasions, went beyond the call of duty, including walking me to a gallery I wished to visit, rather than just giving me directions. Very close to many grocery stores and fantastic restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Brookline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JERMAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Blantyre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room doors not closing easily, very poor breakfast with little amounts that finishes quickly and no replenishment. TVs not functioning sometimes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Clean, with friendly staff.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benediction

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moutie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

André

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff with good service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021