Red Lantern Hotel stands on Plot 22 of the Great East Road in Avondale, on the eastern side of Lusaka. The hotel describes itself as recently refurbished, and it functions as a local bar and entertainment venue as much as an overnight stop.
Best for
Travellers who want to be on the airport road rather than in town, and anyone who does not mind a busy bar downstairs. Not the choice for a quiet night.
Location
Plot 22, Great East Road, Avondale, Lusaka 10101. Avondale lies on the Great East Road corridor between the city centre and the airport, which makes arrivals and departures simple.
Rooms and style at Red Lantern Hotel
Rooms are described by the operator as fully furnished, with self-contained VIP rooms carrying air conditioning. No room count or grade list is published, so confirm what you are booking.
Facilities at Red Lantern Hotel
A restaurant serving a buffet breakfast, a main bar and a separate sports bar, the Dragons Den VIP lounge, TAB betting facilities, free Wi-Fi throughout, free on-site parking, daily cleaning and airport transfers.
Trade-offs and what to know
The bar, sports bar, VIP lounge and betting facilities are the centre of the business. Expect noise.
No published room count and no published grades.
The operator’s site is hosted on a website-builder subdomain rather than an independent domain, and the name is generic enough that unrelated Red Lantern venues appear in searches.
Getting there and getting around
The Great East Road runs from central Lusaka out past the malls and the university to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, so the hotel sits on the city’s main east–west artery. Airport transfers are arranged by the hotel. A taxi or your own vehicle covers the rest.
Explore the area
East Park and Arcades malls are along the same road, the Lusaka National Museum and Kabwata Cultural Village are in the centre, and Munda Wanga Environmental Park lies south of the city. For the wider area see our Lusaka and the Kafue Flats pages.
Before you book
Ask for a room away from the bars. Confirm the room grade and what is included, since neither is published. And arrange the airport transfer in advance rather than on arrival.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Red Lantern Hotel, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.