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Novotel Lubumbashi

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

1,015 guest reviews analysed

01 Avenue Mpala, Quartier Golf, LUBUMBASHI, 7010, CD · Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

85.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 1,015 guest reviews across Accor, Booking.com, Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Agoda.

Most noted: service.

Best for

  • business
  • golf
  • city breaks
  • families

About Novotel Lubumbashi

Novotel Lubumbashi is a 4-star, 120-room hotel in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Facilities include BRASSERIE KIPOPO serving American and international dishes, two bars (CHAI and XPRESSIONS) and a rooftop pool with a pool bar overlooking Lake Kipopo. The property offers a fitness centre, 24-hour room service and meeting rooms. An on-site golf course is a few minutes’ walk away, and airport shuttle service is available to FBM (Lubumbashi International Airport), 11 km distant.

The hotel is part of the Accor network and presents practical amenities for business and leisure stays, with dining and recreational options on site.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists this property as EMPTYJET for its 4-star status, 120 rooms, on-site golf course and rooftop pool, plus practical services such as airport transfer, meeting rooms and multiple dining outlets including BRASSERIE KIPOPO.

Key facts

Keys
120 rooms
Check-in / out
14:00 / 11:00
Pets
not_allowed
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible — evidence: Wheelchair accessible

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Rooftoop pool and pool bar with a view of Lake Kipopo
  • On-site golf course — just a few minutes walk from the Golf course

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant
  • Bar — XPRESSIONS The rooftop bar is for all to indulge in fantastic cocktails, tasty bites and towards sunset
  • 24-hour room service — evidence: Room service

Services

  • Airport transfer — evidence: Shuttle
  • Meeting rooms — evidence: Meeting rooms

Wellness

  • Fitness centre — evidence: Fitness center

Dining

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Restaurant
BRASSERIE KIPOPO — American/International
Bar
CHAI
Bar
XPRESSIONS

Golf

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Pools
1
Airport transfer
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Democratic Republic of Congo's Leading Hotel2025

Location

-11.6560, 27.4598

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
FBMprimaryLubumbashi International AirportLubumbashi · Large11 km≈ 24 min Fly here
SLISolwesi AirportSolwesi · Small132 km≈ 182 min Fly here
NLASimon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNdola · Large185 km≈ 251 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand17 fields

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