Baobab Backpackers Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Blantyre hostel

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Baobab Backpackers Lodge

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Outdoor dining
Shared Dormitory
Shower, towels
Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory

Overview of Baobab Backpackers Lodge

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Central Avenue, Blantyre, Southern Region
  • Popular LocationThe Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMandala House4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Malawi7 min drive
  • AirportBlantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)41 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Blantyre

In Blantyre .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Blantyre hostel, you'll find The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and Mandala House. CCAP Church and St. Michael and All Angel's Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • Ryalls Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Mijn Kitchen - 4 min drive

About this property

Baobab Backpackers Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this Blantyre hostel
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, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills 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 safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • 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: approximately USD 5 for adults and 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.

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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