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Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Safari Lodge

★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Check-in 02:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorSafety deposit boxAll 43 facilities +
Review
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Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception assistance, including safety deposit boxes, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 101 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19

Guests consistently praise the warm, professional staff, the serene wildlife-filled setting, spacious clean rooms, and varied breakfast. Drawbacks include a bumpy remote access road, some outdated rooms with inconsistent hot water, weak WiFi, average dinner and limited vegetarian options, and occasional pool crowding from day visitors.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Facilities9.7
Service8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Location8.7
Value8.2
PraisedNature and wildlife · Friendly staff · Serene environment · Good breakfast
ComplaintsMaintenance issues · Noise disturbance · Poor access road · Inconsistent food quality

KEYIdeal for families and nature lovers seeking a bush retreat near Lusaka. Bring a suitable vehicle for the unpaved road, and manage expectations regarding WiFi and room modernity.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the road to the hotel easy to drive?
Based on 101 reviews, the access road is bumpy and remote, so allow extra travel time. The hotel offers shuttle and parking services, but the front desk has limited hours.
diningHow is the breakfast and dinner? Are there vegetarian options?
Guests praise the varied, good-value breakfast served in an open-sided restaurant with lake and bush views. However, dinner quality is average and vegetarian options are limited.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children? What activities are available?
Highly suitable for families. The hotel provides family rooms, game drives, quad bike safaris, and a lion enclosure just 400 meters away. 30 family trips rated it highly.
roomHow are the room facilities? Is the WiFi and hot water reliable?
Rooms are spacious and clean, featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms, fridges, flat-screen TVs, and private patios. Free Wi-Fi is offered, though some guests report weak signals and inconsistent hot water.
serviceHow is the staff service and professionalism?
The service dimension scores 8.9 out of 10, with guests consistently highlighting the warm and attentive staff. Rooms are disinfected between stays following local safety protocols.
facilityIs the pool experience good? Is there noise at night?
The outdoor pool and shaded terrace offer a relaxing retreat, backed by a facilities score of 9.7. Weekends may bring more day visitors, and occasional overnight generator noise has been noted.
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