Corner Great East & Thabo Mbeki Road, Lusaka, Lusaka Province
What's nearby
Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
National Assembly of Zambia - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Parays Game Ranch - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Lusaka City Market - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Prime Joint - 3 min walk
Chicagos Reloaded - 9 min walk
Dacapo - 2 min walk
Scallywags Cafe And Restaurant - 4 min drive
Corner Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Cargo88 Hotel
Luxury hotel near Mulungushi Confrence Centre
Located close to Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre and National Assembly of Zambia, Cargo88 Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
A banquet hall, an elevator, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Art gallery
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Shopping mall
Family friendly
High chair
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (31 inch wide door)
Hardwood flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop-compatible safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Cargo88 Hotel Hotel
Cargo88 Hotel Lusaka
Cargo88 Hotel Hotel Lusaka
Frequently asked questions
Is Cargo88 Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cargo88 Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cargo88 Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Cargo88 Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cargo88 Hotel located?
Situated in the entertainment district, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mulungushi Confrence Centre and Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre. National Assembly of Zambia and Parays Game Ranch are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Cargo88 Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Simply beautiful…
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Cargo 88 is well located in a safe and walkable area. The hotel and staff are very nice. I had an enjoyable stay and I would love to come back again.
Antoine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Incredible location, stuff, food, dozens of restaurants in walkable distance
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Everything looks as perfect as the photos. You would enjoy it here.
Boas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very nice and convenient
hussein
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
I enjoyed my stay. Thank you for a wonderful time . I will be back again once in Lusaka . Keep up the good work !
Jane
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are cozy. The staff are very friendly, helpful and nice. I recommend 👌
Keshika Devi
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Enjoyed staying at Cargo88. Such a unique property! The staff were friendly and service was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Joyce
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
This hotel concept was brilliant. I am definitely staying there again when I am next in Lusaka.
Dennis
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
This is a unique hotel with a very convenient local, great staff and comfortable rooms.
Janice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
I absolutely loved the design and ambiance of this hotel. It was a great place to stay so I booked it on my return trip to Lusaka.
janice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Good for short stays
Berry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Best accommodation of choice in Lusaka.
JOSPHINE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Good customer service.
Maud
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Shopping and dining short walking distance across parking lot.
Karen L
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
It’s a new building with modern facilities. Charging points cater for different chargers and all the staff are simply the warmest as can be.
Santa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10
After decades of travel to Zambia...what a disaster - from housekeeping to room service that takes hours, you wake up thirsty wanting something to drink you are told to come downstairs to use a vending machine, to basics missing at breakfast, to noise in the parking lot as they are in a communal location so prepare to be kept awake and then woken up again by praise and worship services singing and university youngsters rage partying in adjacent lot all night, then there is the loud birthday parties in the lobby, and most disappointingly a totally disinterested management who took no accountability or made no effort to rectify the issues - even after being called by our head office who was concerned about the living conditions that the team were experiencing. The biggest mistake was not paying attention to the other reviews which say the same thing, dirty and noisy and awful standards. Great location for locals to take selfies and LEAVE. A "hotel"? No. Stick to the established brands until this hotel releases that they are in the SERVICE industry. Never again.
Tian
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
2/10
The management need to improve on their guest services
Adebayo
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Best stay and manager Alexandria was always accountable
kapasa
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
The property has a nice ambiance and the lobby is beautifully decorated. We got the superior twin room but found it to be a bit small and missing a few things that would make the stay excellent such as a soap holder in the shower, a sanitary bin in the bathroom and wardrobes that do not make a load sound when closing. I would also advise that they do something about the flies in the dining area as they can be quite annoying and there should be an easy solution to this. Otherwise the staff is super friendly and the front desk staff are particulalrly accommodating and attentive. I really appreciated the jazz music that played in the lobby and dining area and the spa was neat and clean - I had a good foot massage.
Nomsa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
6/10
The hotel has an outstanding location and the staff are incredibly helpful and very friendly. But the hotel seems to be run to look nice rather than function properly. The WIFI is frankly non existent which I would say is an essential when charging such a premium for a hotel. Rooms are on the small size and lack basic things such a shelves in the bathroom for towels and anywhere in the shower to place shampoo etc. The water was rarely hot so cold showers are the norm most days. If they improved a few details, specifically the WiFi I would consider returning but as it is now, I wouldn’t come back.
Richard
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
6/10
The place is nice however the rooms are really small in comparison to the pictures on the website. The bathroom and shower space is so small.
However, breakfast is amazing!
Rosin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Its clean and soooooo classy. Top tier.
Christabel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10
I was very pleased to stay at Cargo88, I loved the Roman how the used the cargo to made them and you don’t feel like you’re in a cargo container
Only when I ordered some meat I said medium rare and it came well done but I have to eat because I was starving hahaha but otherwise I will come back again!!
Ursula
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
This is new property and very well designed. The standard rooms are a bit small. The next step up is good. Hoping they can keep up the maintenance.