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Hours
Sun
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wed
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thu
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fri
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $15.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegan options
meals, features
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About
Kefi means the spirit of joy, good times and passion for life, and that's the experience we want our guests and diners to enjoy. Nestled in a forested area at the foot of Zomba Plateau, guests can feel relaxed and inspired with the terrace offering unparalleled views of Zomba and as far as Mulanje mountain on a clear day. Combining architectural heritage with contemporary design, Kefi Hotel Café is a modern boutique hotel and cafe in Zomba, Malawi, that reflects the town's remarkable history. Kefi Café, located at Kefi Hotel, combines the very best Malawi produce, with various culinary options, from coffees and teas, drinks, wines, freshly baked-in-house pastries and decadent desserts and high-quality, delicious breakfast and lunch menus a great atmosphere and pleasant and friendly servers.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $15.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style
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4.5
43 reviews
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Very good
6
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Terrible
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Dilo van Commenee
Lilongwe53 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
A few months ago, we stopped for a quick lunch at Kefi when passing through Zomba. We now finally got the chance to spend two nights as well. Their rooms are just as tastefully decorated as the main building and restaurant. It's new, fresh and exactly what Malawi needs. The whole team is incredibly friendly and made us feel at home. The restaurant offers delicious meals and different options that you won't find anywhere else. I highly recommend this place (both the restaurant and the hotel) if you're looking for great value for money at a great location in Zomba. Looking forward to be going back here!
Written December 18, 2023
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rachd2013
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Just back from a two night stay at kefi Hotel- it is stunning! They have put so much thought and detail into everything, from the extra virgin olive oil to the rain shower to the beautiful furniture (they sound like silly little things but take extra effort in dear Malawi). The owners were very thoughtful and pointed us to a great hiking guide. The food is some of the best I've had in malawi and reasonably priced compared to their equivalent in Lilongwe. I would recommend Kefi to everyone, it is worth every kwacha!
Written October 19, 2022
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Kaamilah A
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at Kefi! We pride ourselves on not only providing a great ambiance to our guests but also providing top quality food! We hope you enjoyed your hike and would love to see you again!
Written November 7, 2022
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Upile C
London3 contributions
Feb 2023 • business
This place is great! The rooms are so comfortable, stayed for 2 nights. The mountain views are phenomenal, with great hiking spots. The atmosphere at Kefi is so chill and their service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. Food is very good, Greek classics with some Malawian twists, and for their prices it’s 100% worth it. Highly recommend!
Written March 5, 2023
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Kaamilah Ahmed
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Kefi! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your two-night stay with us and appreciated the stunning mountain views and scenery. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for all our guests, and we are glad to hear that you found our service unmatched.
Your kind words are much appreciated and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Written April 17, 2023
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Rachel N
272 contributions
Jan 2025 • business
I stayed at Kefi for five nights and wow, I was ready to quit my life and move in full time! This place is so incredibly tranquil, with clear attention to detail in everything from the gardening to the truly superb food. The family that runs Kefi is always around, and always ready to help with anything you might need - from lending a charger or nighttime running gear, to helping with printing boarding passes. The rooms are fantastic, extremely comfortable and quiet with dependable hot water and a charger even during power outages. This is truly a five-star experience in the hear of Zomba.
Written January 29, 2025
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GeraldineUK
Malmesbury218 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
What a find! This is a wonderful hotel and cafe in Zomba - lovely rooms and gardens with very friendly staff. Run by third generation Malawian Greek/Portuguese. They were so helpful with booking, food requirements, advice and requests.
Tables inside and outside on the veranda
It’s open to non residents during the day for coffee and meals and it certainly attracts lots of people.
Excellent food with lots of homemade and local produce.
The 2 bedroom cottage was delightful.
Everything here worked very well. It was the best place we stayed in Malawi. I can’t recommend it enough.
Written October 25, 2023
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Tiwonge K
112 contributions
Apr 2023 • business
Absolutely love what was done to the place, modernized while maintaining the theme of the town’s British colonial past. The staff was very welcoming and polite, we stayed in the cottage which was beautiful and their food was exceptional, we enjoyed a wonderful 3-course dinner and a rich and healthy breakfast fit for royalty! There wasn't a single thing I disliked.
Kefi Hotel Café is warm, comfortable, inviting, and calming and I can’t wait to visit it again soon.
Written April 16, 2023
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Kaamilah Ahmed
Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you were able to appreciate the hard work we put into renovating Kefi. It brings us great happiness to know that our efforts do not go unnoticed. We are also delighted to hear that you enjoyed not only our Mediterranean cuisine but also the relaxing and comforting ambiance we strive to provide to all our guests!
Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we cannot wait to have the opportunity to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing Kefi, and we look forward to making your next stay even more enjoyable!
Written April 17, 2023
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Cruiser12226871059
Lilongwe25 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
We arrived at Kefi Hotel Cafe on 3rd April 2023 with my colleagues for a one night stay. The moment we arrived we felt at home with the warm welcome of Tania the owner and manager. The rooms are second to none with clean linen, high roof with aircons, all en suite. We enjoyed the best dinner and breakfast ever and overall, Kefi is the place I would even spend the whole week enjoying the spectacular views of the Shire Highlands and Mulanje Mountains. I can’t wait to come back soon and many thanks to Tania and the husband who took great care of us during our stay
Written April 8, 2023
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Kaamilah Ahmed
Thank you for choosing Kefi for your stay and for taking the time to share your experience with us! At Kefi, we strive to make our guests feel at home, and we are thrilled to hear that we were able to provide you with a warm welcome upon your arrival! Hearing that you enjoyed the food brings us happiness as our aim is to provide our guests with a unique culinary experience. We appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Written April 17, 2023
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Cruiser622277
Torre Maina2 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Very nice place, nice and clean. Very nice and spacious rooms. The staff is friendly and helpful. Good food even if at dinner we could not decide what to eat so we recommend to inquire beforehand. Very good breakfast.
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Written August 14, 2024
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Delilah W
Lund310 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
I can’t go on enough about how much I loved this place! Rented the family cottage half board. The cottage itself was so tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable. It had all amenities one would require. The Staff and service provided was of high quality. The food and drinks were excellent. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway then this is definitely the place to visit. I have been to a lot of different establishments in Malawi but this is truly one of the most memorable and price worthy. Strongly recommended. Kudos to the owners and team!
Written January 3, 2024
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Sawmillbloke
Burgess Hill229 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We stayed a couple of nights here and were impressed with the attention to detail, the friendliness and a sense that anything could be raised with them and dealt with quickly and efficiently. here is a great view from the balcony towards the town. The food and service were excellent and nothing was any bother to the staff or management. The rooms were clean and comfortable. We came during a cold spell so extra heating was needed and promptly supplied. This is highly recommended for its assurance of quality all round.
Written August 28, 2023
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Climber18645042795
18 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
I spent a fantastic week in the cottage in June - my father and me enjoyed the stay so much due to the great service and the beautiful and clean cottage.
We had a glance at the double rooms, too, because I want to come back soon-
they are so nice, too
Sometimes I forgot staying in Malawi, it‘s like an oasis
Loved to have a Roibos tea with a view to Mt. Mulanje on clear days
The food is absolutely amazing, Tania is a great cook
Thank you so much Tania & family
Written August 7, 2022
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Kaamilah A
We love to hear that you had an amazing stay here at Kefi! One of the main unique features of Kefi is that we are located in a beautiful area that helps truly capture the beauty of Malawi. We are happy you were able to appreciate that and hope to see you again!
Written November 7, 2022
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AC2621CF
10 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
We had an amazing 3 night stay at kefi - the building and gardens are beautiful, the rooms are modern and comfortable, and the breakfast must be one of the best in Malawi! Tania and Costas have got the perfect balance of being friendly and helpful whilst also creating a private and peaceful place to stay. We would highly recommend.
Written July 3, 2023
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Kaamilah Ahmed
Thank you so much Alex for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! It makes us so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Kefi and were able to appreciate all Kefi has to offer! Your kind words mean a lot to us and helps us stay motivated! Thank you again and we can’t wait to see you again soon!
Written July 12, 2023
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Ronja Bech
Copenhagen11 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
I have been at Kefi two times and I just love it. The place is so aesthetically beautiful and chill and they make the best food! Sooo delicious and nice. And they also make really good coffee and sell nice coffee beans. The owners and staff is also very nice and welcoming. So only love from here and I wish I could go there again soon (I have to go back to Denmark now but i will definitely come back next time I visit Malawi)!
And also the place has the most beautiful view over the mountains
Written January 18, 2023
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Kaamilah A
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time here at Kefi! Your kind words are greatly appreciated! Kefi is located in one of the most beautiful places in Malawi, Zomba. We chose this location so that our guests not only enjoy our Mediterranean cuisine but are also able to relax and feel a sense of tranquility while taking in the beauty of Zomba! We loved having you and hope to see you again on your next trip to Malawi!
Written March 2, 2023
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philip819
Johannesburg35 contributions
Feb 2024 • business
I had booked in to another guesthouse in Zomba, but it was so bad that I had to look for another option. I came to Kefi for lunch and was so impressed by the place that I booked in for the night. I had an excellent dinner and the room that I stayed in was very comfortable - clean, modern and comfortable. The owners were all very helpful and attentive. I was sad that I had wasted a night at the other place as I would have loved to spend longer here. Well worth the extra money that I paid.
Written March 13, 2024
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Peyvand K
9 contributions
Jul 2024 • business
Beautiful building for colonial nostalgists. The food is OK but none of the passion and charm of Casa Rosa, the go-to place for a Europe fix. Still, I had salad and pretty much everything. And didn’t get ill.
One of our crew was refused a WiFi password because he was not an overnight guest — a petty and rather annoying restriction that one rarely experiences when travelling. The owners would do well do be a bit more compassionate.
I like to think that were there an emergency, at least, they would rethink this rule.
It’s not like we asked to borrow a pillow.
Written August 20, 2024
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Kefi Hotel Cafe
Dear Peyvand,
We clearly recall your group's visit to Kefi for lunch. The request for Wi-Fi was made almost immediately upon arrival and before your group was seated for lunch. It was explained that Wi-Fi is for in-house guests only. Our Wi-Fi policy ensures in-house guests have safe, reliable, uninterrupted internet throughout the duration of their stay. This isn't possible if our network is made public. In addition there was no mention of an emergency by the person in your group who requested the Wi-Fi. If this had been communicated we would have been happy to offer a solution.
Your feedback is appreciated however we're disheartened that your concern regarding Wi-Fi seemed to impact your experience and impression of what we have to offer.
If you'd like to discuss this further feel free to reach out on info@kefihotel.com
Best wishes,
Tania
Written August 22, 2024
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