Protea Hotel Chipata, located on the outskirts of Chipata in Zambia, was officially opened last week by Zambian President, Rupiah Banda. The hotel has been built on the Umodzi Highway, the entrance to Chipata town from Katete, three hours’ drive from South Luangwa National Park, 15km from the Malawi border and 130km from Lilongwe.
President Banda said the government supported the opening of a new hotel because of the socio-economic changes and benefits it would bring to the area. “Apart from the international standards of service to be expected under this highly reputed brand name, the hotel will provide an exemplary lead from which local hoteliers may learn a number of things about operating in the hospitality industry,” he said.
Protea Hotel Chipata offers 40 bedrooms, all with air-conditioning, electronic door locks, electronic safes, satellite TV, tea- and coffee-making facilities, telephone as well as free wireless Internet access. The Mulombe Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an outside terrace area overlooking the swimming pool and spacious gardens. The sports bar, Kumana Lounge, is open from 10h00 until 22h00 daily.
Conference facilities are also available for up to 80 delegates in the two combined conference rooms, Luangwa 1 and Luangwa 2. Other hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, free wireless Internet access throughout the hotel and secure open parking.
