Blantyre

Protea Hotel Ryalls

Name: Protea Hotel Ryalls
Address: Blantyre, Malawi
Price range: From US$210 per person, per night

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Protea Hotel Ryalls

About Protea Hotel Ryalls

An elegant business and stopover hotel in the heart of Blantyre.

A business hotel that's just as suited to a little bit of pleasure on a Blantyre stopover, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls lies in the heart of Blantyre's business district. Combining functionality with modern luxury –all 117 suites feature complimentary WiFi and satellite TV - the hotel is simple, yet elegant, and the distinctive Malawian influences are fun and quirky. With refreshing dips in the sparkling pool, trips to the spa, and read-athons in the hotel's beautiful garden, it's the perfect spot to recharge and get inspired before a safari - and it's only 30 minutes from the international airport.

Blantyre , Malawi

From $190 per person/per night

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120 Rooms

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The property

With two restaurants on the premises, you can enjoy the "dine out" experience without the schlep. The Ryalls Restaurant is perfect for those looking for a little local flavour, but if it's a hearty, flamed-grilled steak or bourbon-coated ribs you're looking for, pop into the 21 Grill on Hannover. After a tasty lunchtime spread, there's nothing better than dangling your feet in the cool depths of the hotel's pool, and soaking up the Malawian sun. Lovely.

The rooms

The 120 rooms are serene, elegant and stylish, and have huge beds, fluffy carpets, and air conditioning. Bathrooms are all en-suite, with both bath and shower, and some of the rooms have a little outside area too. Delve into the in-room movie library and settle down with a DVD, before using the complimentary WiFi for last minute edits to any presentation or holiday blog you might be working on. Night owls and early birds can use the room's coffee and tea making facilities for that extra boost of energy, and it has a minibar to boot!

Activities

An hour's drive from Blantyre's bustling city centre are the Shire Highlands and impressive Zomba Plateau. Adventure seekers will enjoy a hike around the criss-crossing top of the plateau where the contrast of the tumbling waterfalls and the stillness of the lakes is breathtaking. If that's not your cup of tea, drive around the top instead and marvel at the unbeatable views of Lake Chilwa, Mount Mulanje and the Shire River. Take your binos and try your hand at spotting the local wildlife - giant butterflies, baboons, various bird species and even rare leopard can all be found.

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The highlights of southern Malawi

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Blantyre Mulanje & the Highlands Zomba Plateau

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How to book Protea Hotel Ryalls

How do I book Protea Hotel Ryalls?

Protea Hotel Ryalls can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Malawi trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Malawi trips featuring Protea Hotel Ryalls or get advice and suggestions from one of our Malawi specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel Ryalls?

Stays at Protea Hotel Ryalls start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Malawi

Blantyre

Genteel and historical, spend time in Malawi’s second-largest city and you might fall for its charms.