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Our top choices for Lusaka hotels with a river view

1. Holiday Inn Lusaka by IHG

A breakfast buffet with various breads, pastries, and spreads.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 115 reviews)
Price: £109, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec
Review: The staff were so friendly and helpful., by Kenechukwu

2. StayEasy Lusaka

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 239 reviews)
Price: £76, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov
Review: Staff was friendly and the hospitality was a delight. Rooms were clean and close to the malls. Breakfast was good., by Sozi

3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and modern furniture including sofas and armchairs.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 74 reviews)
Price: £135, includes taxes & fees, 27 Nov - 28 Nov
Review: Walking distance to airport and shuttle to airport, by Gladson

4. Ciêla, Lusaka, a Tribute Portfolio Resort and Spa

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple sections in the background.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 64 reviews)
Price: £142, includes taxes & fees, 20 Nov - 21 Nov
Review: Clean and good staff Room well appointed and v good swimming pool. A short but pleasant stay very conveniently sited 15 mins from the airport., by James

5. Cargo88 Hotel

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, industrial-style lighting, and a mural on the wall.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 187 reviews)
Price: £85, includes taxes & fees, 16 Dec - 17 Dec
Review: The breakfast was monotonous. It would be great to explore more breakfast ideas., by Catherine

6. InterContinental Lusaka by IHG

A buffet setup with various food items and a chef in uniform.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 165 reviews)
Price: £193, includes taxes & fees, 5 Dec - 6 Dec
Review: Incredibly professional and helpful staff. Wonderful facilities. My stay was a delight., by Roger

7. Latitude 15 Degrees

A dining table set with various dishes, glasses of wine, and a view of a swimming pool.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 100 reviews)
Price: £179, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov
Review: The staff were wonderful and the place was clean, by Carol

8. Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka

A modern building with a large glass dome and a well-lit entrance area.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 514 reviews)
Price: £181, includes taxes & fees, 11 Dec - 12 Dec
Review: Great location just a short walk from two shopping malls and other hotels, by Scott

9. The Grand Palace Hotel

A traditional Ethiopian meal setup with injera, various stews, and a large black pot.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 63 reviews)
Price: £109, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov
Review: Very friendly and professional staff, by Sisay

10. Best Western Plus Paramount Hotel

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a red-roofed building.

Location: Lusaka
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 329 reviews)
Price: £87, includes taxes & fees, 10 Dec - 11 Dec
Review: Very lovely Hotel. Staff are amazing, rooms and the hotel in general were very clean and not forgetting the food!! The breakfast was amazing with a good variety. Location is excellent with shopping malls and banks just around the corner. This is my go to in Lusaka., by James

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Top Lusaka Hotel Reviews

Wild Dogs Lodge

A thatched-roof bungalow with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Location: Lusaka
Review: Very nice, quiet rooms, set in a large landscaped area, by David, 16 September 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lilayi Lodge

A pool area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof building.

Location: Lusaka
Review: Beautiful place to relax, by Victoria, 20 November 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Latitude 15 Degrees

Address: Leopards Lane, Lusaka, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (100 reviews)
Review: The room was not only clean but had "character". The bathroom was spacious and had both shower and bathtub. And, what really was extraordinary is the restaurant and the lounge / outdoor pool space, both wether you sit there and work or just chill. Last but not least, the staff is as friendly and helpful as it gets. This is the pl where to stay in Lusaka., by Anna, 29 August 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere

An outdoor bar area with a pool, chairs, and tables under a wooden pergola at night.

Location: Lusaka
Review: We stayed here for 4 nights, and this is our second stay at the hotel and this is the only hotel in Lusaka we would stay in. We stayed in the double room with separate kitchen and lounge and is well worth the additional cost. The room is spacious very clean and has everything you need for a stay. The kitchen has the basics to allow you to prepare food, but you do have to ask if you want knives as they are not left in the draws. The kitchen comes with a microwave / oven, fridge freezer, washing..., by Stephen, 11 July 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport

Address: Lot 947/M, Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (74 reviews)
Review: Clean room, by Pamela, 10 November 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

StayEasy Lusaka

Address: Corner of Church & Kabelenga Road, Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (239 reviews)
Review: Great place, by Anil, 10 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Ciêla, Lusaka, a Tribute Portfolio Resort and Spa

Address: Farm 2062 Ngwerere Road, Bonanza Estate, Lusaka, 10101, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (64 reviews)
Review: Clean and good staff Room well appointed and v good swimming pool. A short but pleasant stay very conveniently sited 15 mins from the airport., by James, 5 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Agora Apartments

A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

Location: Lusaka
Review: We've stayed before so knew what to expect. Overall, it's still great though a few small improvements would greatly enhance the client experience : 1 - UPS backup on at least the Internet service. There's frequent load shedding and while main power is restored by Generator within 60 seconds Internet can take up to 30 mins. Having UPS on this at least would mostly negate this. It's a first world problem I appreciate, but it's a premium property so not a unreasonable ask. 2- Do not disturb..., by David, 27 July 2025, rated 8/10 Good

Southern Sun Ridgeway

A buffet with various dishes and a red vase with branches.

Location: Lusaka
Review: Wonderful staff, by Anonymous traveller, 21 February 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka

Address: 19029 Great East Road, Lusaka, 10101, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (514 reviews)
Review: Great location just a short walk from two shopping malls and other hotels, by Scott, 14 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Natwange Backpackers

A patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and lush greenery.

Location: Lusaka
Review: This was quite a nice surprise in a busy African city. The staff made us feel very welcome and we're happy to accommodate any requests we had. The property is tucked away in a residential part of the city away from the usual hustle and bustle but within walking distance of some major shops. Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be staying there again when in Lusaka Also George the dog is a little charmer with lots of love to give. Give him a cuddle and you'll have another..., by Eric, 29 September 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Palmwood Lodge

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

Location: Lusaka
Review: Easy check in and out. Unfortunately, we were allocated a room right next to the conference centre where a conference was going on. We could hear everything the lecturer said and it was like being in the seminar itself. The executive suite was excellent, though. We contacted the lady on the front desk who quickly got us a room in a quieter part of the lodge. She was extremely helpful. The porter carried our luggage when checking in and out. He was rather helpful., by Joze, 28 October 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Cargo88 Hotel

Address: Corner Great East & Thabo Mbeki Road, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZM
Location: Lusaka
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (187 reviews)
Review: Overall its perfect hotel for a short stay, by Mohammadakil, 22 June 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

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