Reviews of Avon Garden Apartments Area 25
Area 25A just after the trading after Chipiku store, Lilongwe, Malawi

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Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSecure and clean
Poor area
Thanks for the comments. The place might look poor, but after the end of road repairs, which will be finished soon, the area will be very good. Otherwise, thank you for choosing to be accommodated by Avon Garden.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff very friendly and helpful
the breakfast packaged for us was not good, They must fix the light in the bathroom
Thank you very much for the reviews they help us improve in our services. We really appreciate that. You have commented on the breakfast, we promise to improve and next time you come you will see a change through we will need to raise the cost a bit. Otherwise, I thank you for choosing Avon Garden Apartment area 25A. I hope we will see you again soon.
Thank you very much for the reviews they help us improve in our services. We really appreciate that. You have commented on the breakfast, we promise to improve and next time you come you will see a change through we will need to raise t… Show more
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe thought the staff at Avon were very friendly and helpful!!
We've travelled a lot in East Africa so understand what the rooms are usually like. Still, the booking info did not reflect the actual situation. The a/c was ineffective The Wifi did not work. The mattress had springs poking into our backs. The shower nozzle in the bathroom was broke. No one told us when we arrived how to have hot water so we had cold showers. (The switch was in a different room.) The breakfast was very basic, one egg, two pieces of toast and a sausage. We ate two breakfasts there and the second day there wasn't even butter for toast. No jam or tomato sauce for the one egg, nothing extra.
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEvery thing
Nothing
Thank you for valuation of our property and recommendations it is our mito to keep our apartments clean
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything
No TV acces although this. Was advertised
Thank you so much for your reviews this makes us to improve day by day we really appreciate on the TV issues next time you will visit us you will find the TV working though they will be a slight change on prices because of higher subscription fees on DSTV. ALL in all thank you for choosing to be accommodated by Avon Garden Apartments Area 25A hope to see you in your next visit to Malawi bon voyage.
Thank you so much for your reviews this makes us to improve day by day we really appreciate on the TV issues next time you will visit us you will find the TV working though they will be a slight change on prices because of higher subscrip… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were very friendly and the owner went out of her way to help.Thanks for the wifi.It would help if the TV was operating. Otherwise pleasant .I will stay here again.
Water presure.Parking is a problem. Some inconsiderate clients that I bed has not reserve parking like I did.
Thank you for your comments. We are happy that these comments help us to improve our apartments. I am assuring you that we will connect the Dstv in our and we are looking into the parking space as well when you come next you will see a change
Thank you for your comments. We are happy that these comments help us to improve our apartments. I am assuring you that we will connect the Dstv in our and we are looking into the parking space as well when you come next you will see a chan… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewQuick response very neat place and good meaner from the owner thank you for that. However I was looking for low budget place as it said on the booking app
The money for the rooms is not the same as what the app gives and when we agreed on the right amount when we got to the venue she increased the amount again and charged per person.
Thank you for your remarks. I am wondering to put remarks as if you slept at our Lodge that is not good coming and making damaging remarks. Honestly, how would you have a feeling of comfort when you didn't sleep, not even a single night? there was no way I would have accommodated 14 people for the booking price of one room. You come in full bus for the price of one room no ways.
Thank you for your remarks. I am wondering to put remarks as if you slept at our Lodge that is not good coming and making damaging remarks. Honestly, how would you have a feeling of comfort when you didn't sleep, not even a single night? … Show more
Reviewed: 20 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewComfortable accommodation very good value Friendly helpful staff Clean and safe
Reviewed: 9 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewSecure parking Large rooms Comfortable beds Hot showers Some rooms with fridge and kettle Staff very helpful
No issues for the money at all
Thank you very much for your comments on what ever is below 10 we will improve and promise that when you come you will find that all the rooms will be refrigerated though some customers in there comments mentioned that the fridge was Making noise for them we promise to put fridges. it is our hope to see you again soon.
Thank you very much for your comments on what ever is below 10 we will improve and promise that when you come you will find that all the rooms will be refrigerated though some customers in there comments mentioned that the fridge was Making… Show more
Reviewed: 27 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewDaniel is such a helpful host! The place felt secure and in a good neighbourhood, good value for money
There was a big disagreement between myself and the owner. I paid for an airport pickup. Due to my luggage being lost by the airline I was offered to stop somewhere on the way so I could buy a tshirt and toothbrush, as the driver had told me there was nothing in the area shop-wise. I expected to pay more for his help, but a price was never set. When I arrived I was asked for an additional 55k! We negotiated what I considered a fair price of 70k total for the airport pick up and driving me to town, but by this point the damage was done and I felt taken advantage of. And not that the owner or driver had any intention of assisting me in times of need. The next day I realised driving me for 2 hours around town was completely unnecessary as there were shops and supermarkets within walking distance of the accommodation. I found every other driver I used in Lilongwe was charging significantly less. I stayed twice and on my second visit the room wasn’t very clean.
Reviewed: 25 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was very welcoming. We could park our car right outside of the room.
The kitchen was clean but not equipped. No cups or utensils.
Reviewed: 4 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewDaniel was an incredibly gracious host, going above and beyond to ensure that our needs were not just met, but exceeded. The water was always hot. We're truly grateful for his hospitality.
Thank you very much for your comments. I hope to host you when you decide to visit Malawi 🇲🇼 again
Reviewed: 18 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming and helping! They speak good English. Both of me and my friend are vegetarians and they also did a vegetarian breakfast for us.
There’s another Avon Garden in Lilongwe and first we went to the wrong one…
Thank you for your comments. We are grateful because this helps us improve were necessary. We are looking forward to your next visit to Avon Garden apartment area 25A.
Reviewed: 10 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewDaniel is an assert, young very helpful man, he did quite extras to find a place for my dinner.,as I was tired to cook and organise cooking for myself.
Very clean and quiet
It is nice to hear your comments about the location we are in the process of putting signs that will direct you to the Avon Garden Apartments in area 25A. I hope you again choose to book with us in your next visit to Malawi 🇲🇼 the warm heart of Africa.
It is nice to hear your comments about the location we are in the process of putting signs that will direct you to the Avon Garden Apartments in area 25A. I hope you again choose to book with us in your next visit to Malawi 🇲🇼 the warm hea… Show more
Reviewed: 5 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReal friendly and welcoming staff. Escorted me to the market to get dinner.
The road to get here is not suitable for a small car. There are alternate routes with better roads so ensure your Map settings are not on shortest route. The pin dropped takes you to a parrallell road so we had to figure that out. Water from shower was brown. Had to run it for a long while to clear. Bread was stale for breakfast.
Reviewed: 8 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewSafe
Too hot