Title: Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/0c1e7f89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/b6457f65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/64644e00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/b27738fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/a74a980c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in downtown Blantyre, Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls offers a comfortable retreat with two restaurants, a cafe, and a tranquil garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi and an outdoor pool nearby. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Pool - Gym - Room service - Parking included £128 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=484316&PinnedHotelID=484316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/d1c11139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bath and shower Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/484400/484316/69efaecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bath and shower Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlantyre-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Blantyre-Ryalls.h484316.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlantyre-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Blantyre-Ryalls.h484316.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Blantyre, Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls is in the city centre and near the airport. Local points of interest include Mandala House, CCAP Church, and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. [Visit our Blantyre travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blantyre.dx624) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-15.78484%2C35.00442&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wSTfy8WkFY5JK-wkN6ghuxHxx9U=) 2 Hannover Avenue, Blantyre, 1921 ### What's nearby - Mandala House - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - CCAP Church - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Carlsberg Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Kamazu Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles ### Getting around - Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk - ‪Megabite Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Superior Food Market - ‬4 min drive - ‪Elly B's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hostaria - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls Luxury hotel in the city centre A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge) - Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a vegetable garden Room features All 117 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. 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Change of bedsheets (on request) - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Business services - Business centre - Conference centre - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace - Vegetable garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Banquet hall - Comprehensive food waste policy - No plastic coffee stirrers - Rooftop garden - Smoke-free property - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with premium satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Phone - Safe - Water-efficient showers ## 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 at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MWK 21500 for adults and from MWK 18500 for children - Airport shuttle fee: MWK 21000 per person (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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) If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls? > As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls on 31 Oct 2025 start from £128.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blantyre-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Blantyre-Ryalls.h484316.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MWK 21000 per person applies. ### Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Blantyre Ryalls located? > Located in the heart of Blantyre, this luxury hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mandala House, CCAP Church and The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda. St. Michael and All Angel's Church and Carlsberg Brewery are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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