Accommodation

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ACCOMMODATION

Blantyre accommodation requests should be made on the registration form.

Options… Budget

Accommodation is available at the College of Medicine Dormitories for 4 nights August 12^th to 16^th. This will include linens and towels provided in clean single rooms with small private shared bathrooms, with light breakfast each morning. No other special hotel services will be provided
• College will be out of session during the conference
• This price is USD 100 for 4 night and will be available ONLY for those 4 nights as a package of 4 nights

Accommodation can also be arranged at various guesthouses and hotels in Blantyre.

Those staying at the College of Medicine dormitories needing to stay before or beyond August 12^th, 13^th, 14^th, and 15^th will need to arrange additional accommodation

Options… Guest Houses and hotels

3 star hotel: Protea Hotel Ryalls

Situated close to the centre of Blantyre, Protea Hotel Ryalls is perfectly situated for business travelers and holiday makers alike. This is a 3-star hotel. The rooms are elegant and comfortable; these en suite bedrooms have air conditioning and satellite television. www.proteamalawi.com

Rates: Single USD155

Sharing: USD190 ($95 each)

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Sunbird Mount Soche

Situated in Blantyre central, this traditional hotel boasts 136 rooms. This is a standard hotel by international standards. It has a wonderful garden and pool area. www.sunbirdmalawi.com

Superior rooms:

Rates: Single USD144

Sharing: USD170 ($85each)

Standard rooms:

Rates: Single USD129

Sharing: USD150 ($75 each)

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Victoria Hotel

Situated in Blantyre, this new hotel boasts 49 rooms. This is a standard hotel by international standard. www.hotelvictoriamw.com

Superior rooms:

Rates: Single USD115

Sharing: USD150 ($75each)

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Malawi Sun Hotels

Situated in Blantyre central, this new hotel boasts 47 rooms. This is a standard hotel by international standard. It has an up market food court public complex and wonderful views of Blantyre city hills. www.malawisunhotel.com

Rates: Single USD95

Sharing: USD130 ($65each)

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Mount Pleasant Inn

This is an elegant lodge situated near the College of Medicine

Superior rooms:

Rates: Single USD140

Sharing: USD160 ($80each)

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Chilembwe Lodge

Situated in Blantyre central, this traditional lodge boasts 27 rooms. It is walking distance from Protea Hotel Ryalls.

Standard rooms:

Rates: Single USD50

Sharing: USD80 ($40each)

Deluxe room: USD90

Hotel and Guest House Alternatives: All bed and breakfast and surtax inclusive

Services: Full internet connectivity, TV, lounge/bar, shampoo provided, swimming pool, boiled/bottled water provided on arrival only.

Payment: Full payment for is required to confirm bookings payable to Naledi Events as per the registration fees bank transfers. Please scan and email a copy of your deposit slip to capgan2009event@gmail.com Cancellation after 31^st July will mean only 50% of the payment will be refunded.

The CAPGAN 2009 Event Planner will assist with booking accommodation at both COM dormitories and in town. Contact information: capgan2009event@gmail.com

Johannesburg Accommodation: PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKINGS

For those needing to spend a night in Johannesburg due to plane connections, we suggest you contact the following guesthouses for accommodation including breakfast and airport transportation both ways:

Excludes transport

Dove’s Nest (less than 10 minutes to the airport) accommodation@dovesnest.co.za

Rates: ZAR 240 STANDARD ROOM WITH BREAKFAST

Birchwood hotel (less than 15 minutes to the airport) www.birchwoodhotel.co.za

Rates: ZAR 1060 STANDARD ROOM EXCLUDES BREAKFAST

Protea Hotel Balalaika (in Sandton city, about an hour from airport)

www.proteahotels.com

Rates: ZAR 1645 STANDARD ROOM EXCLUDES BREAKFAST

Contact information: capgan2009event@gmail.com

Questions or comments to

capgan2009@gmail.com

Last modified: August 01, 2009