Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe is a popular destination among travelers. Based on user reviews, it offers a mix of experiences, with guests highlighting both positive aspects and areas where improvements could be made.
1/5
Safety index
59 out of 100
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Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel
6.2
(485 ratings)
Lilongwe, Malawi -
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1.5 km Parliament Building
2 km Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
3.5 km Bingu National Stadium
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Location: Conveniently situated, making it easy for guests to explore the surrounding areas.
- Facilities: Boasts a range of amenities, including a swimming pool and fitness center, catering to the leisure needs of its guests.
- Rooms: Guests appreciate the comfortable and well-maintained rooms, adding to the overall positive experience.
- Staff: The hotel staff is noted for being friendly and helpful, adding a personal touch to the stay.
- Food: The on-site restaurants offer a variety of local and international cuisine, receiving praise from diners.
Area for improvement
- Internet Connectivity: Guests have reported issues with the Wi-Fi connectivity, finding it unreliable at times.
- Maintenance: Some areas of the hotel are noted to need better upkeep, pointing to a need for more rigorous maintenance routines.
- Price: The hotel is considered to be on the pricier side, with some guests feeling that the cost does not entirely match the value provided.
- Noise Levels: The hotel's location, while convenient, can result in higher noise levels, affecting guests’ relaxation and sleep quality.
- Service Inconsistencies: While the staff is generally praised, some guests have experienced instances of inconsistent service quality.
Amenities
Tennis court
Extra beds/cribs
Pool
Spa
Gym
Free WiFi
Parking included
Restaurant
6.2RateScore
Total 485 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
6.2
6.6
booking
442 Reviews
6.2 / 10
expedia
43 Reviews
6.6 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 247
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 2
Year Built 2011
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
22Download
32Upload
35Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
80 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
32 out of 100
Unsafe
Lilongwe safety index
59
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
59 out of 100
Women safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
33
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
70
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
59
Political safety
Risky
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
56
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
44
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
92
51
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
51 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
55
Mugging or robbery 52/100
Car theft 52/100
Car break-ins 70/100
Home break-ins 61/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
52
Physical attacks 36/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 18/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
57
Insult or harassment in public 27/100
Corruption or bribery 89/100
Drug problem 25/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.1 - $0.4
Coffee
$1.9 - $2.2
Beer 0.5L
$0.4 - $0.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.5 - $0.5
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.6
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$19.2 - $21.9
Bottle of mid-range wine
$8.2
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.5 - $0.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$2.7
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.4
Mobile phone monthly plan
$6.6
Fitness club, monthly fee
$24.6
Weather In Lilongwe
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Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome