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Our top choices for Lake Malawi hotels

A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Place was very quiet as it was low season when we stayed. Very helpful staff, friendly atmosphere. Food simple but fine. Would stay again. Good value room, breakfast and coffee a bit overpriced"
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is Rp772.240
Rp915.104 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Beautiful, quiet property. The staff were extremely accommodating. The food was delicious (I recommend the spaghetti bolognese!). It is about a 25 minute walk to downtown which wasn’t a problem for us. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is Rp1.483.756
Rp1.758.251 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Ndau Lodge
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.

3. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"A more affordable option in Senga Bay, but still a very nice place in its own right. Much more personable than the more anonymous, bigger hotels. Super friendly staff and owner, great breakfast (with coffee!) and a big room with AC."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is Rp422.115
Rp500.206 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Main Stream Beach Villa
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.

4. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40 reviews)
"Loved this place! "
Norway
Marcus
The price is Rp1.144.873
Rp1.356.675 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mgoza Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

5. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
2.5 star property
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"This is an amazing hidden gem! The name "tents" underdescribes the facilities: these are beautiful cabins that would put some hotels to shame. And the cabins have private showers and bathrooms. The facility also has a very small pool. Sandi, the owner, is caring, the food is very good, and the tours in the Park with the Park rangers are informative and a great experience. I saw a lot of animals, including elefants, monkeys, antilopes and crocodiles, but I understand that I was lucky and it...
United States
Maria
The price is Rp3.205.646
Rp3.798.690 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Rafiki Safari Camp
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

6. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
The price is Rp3.613.220
Rp4.281.666 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sunbird Waterfront
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.

7. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
193 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Beautiful place!!!"
United States
Trudy
The price is Rp2.005.818
Rp2.376.894 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Safari Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
2.5 star property
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"I liked this lodge. I'm a vegetarian but no problem, they cooked two really nice dinners. the staff were excellent and the owner was around in case of need. the room was good, clean and tidy too. "
United Kingdom
richard
The price is Rp439.631
Rp520.962 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

9. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"lugar isolado com todo conforto, bangalós isolados e com privacidade, lugar maravilhoso,serviço impecavel e atendimento 5 estrelas, a comida é feita por um chef ,lugar de descanso e paz, o lago é perfeito para nadar e esportes nauticos oferecidos como caiaque,stand up, esqui aquático, mergulhos."
Brazil
newton
The price is Rp18.623.274
Rp22.068.580 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Kaya Mawa
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

10. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
2.0 star property
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms. "
South Africa
Claude Jerome
The price is Rp618.644
Rp733.093 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Soul Rebel
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

11. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
3.0 star property
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Trevligt med solstolar i poolen. När till liten bar och restaurang. Rent och välskött. Fin utsikt. "
Sweden
Ellinor
The price is Rp5.220.623
Rp6.186.438 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Makokola Retreat
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea.

12. Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
2.5 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"La struttura è bella ma un po’ trascurata in alcune parti. La descrizione delle camere non corrisponde propriamente a quanto indicato online. Internet non prende bene in molte parti della struttura, incluse alcune camere e il ristorante. Lo staff è stato decisamente un valore aggiunto, molto disponibile a risolvere i problemi ed aiutare"
Italy
Federica
The price is Rp1.854.629
Rp2.197.735 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sigelege Beach Resort
A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, a bedside table, and a canopy.

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
5.0 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is Rp303.895
Rp360.116 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Blissful lily lodge
A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved pathway between them.

14. Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village
3.0 star property
264.8 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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United States
lizzie
The price is Rp1.373.848
Rp1.628.009 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mpale Cultural Village
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.

15. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
3.0 star property
109 km from Lake Malawi
2.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"I arrived there and the hotel owner told me that he never received my Expedia reservation and payment and asked me to pay cash. So I did. This means that I paid twice but I am not complaining as the price was so low. The hotel room was super basic with no running water and no sink. Very friendly and helpful owner."
United States
Loukas
The price is Rp206.034
Rp334.466 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A terrace with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.

16. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
4.5 star property
194 km from Lake Malawi
7.2 out of 10, Good, (55 reviews)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is Rp2.914.352
Rp3.453.507 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.

17. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
3.0 star property
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
The price is Rp760.042
Rp904.450 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a glass table, overlooking a parking area and a lake with mountains in the background.

18. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
3.0 star property
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is Rp679.113
Rp808.144 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
Pool

19. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
3.0 star property
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is Rp1.094.511
Rp1.302.468 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches, overlooking the sea.

20. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
The price is Rp1.500.863
Rp1.778.523 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Malawi

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
19 reviews
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A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
5 reviews
View
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
40 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
Rafiki Safari Camp
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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Chikale Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
Nkhata Bay

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed the scenary of the lake, the rhythm and sound of the lake was soothing Inside the chalet we were in needed a bit of maintenence especially the show tap was a bit rusty. All in all everything else was good.
United Kingdom
GRACE
Reviewed August 28, 2023
Njaya Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Lake Malawi?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Malawi, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like the surrounding area for its ecotours and kitesurfing.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Malawi?

Kaya Mawa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Lake Malawi. Other good options around the area include Ulisa Bay Lodge and Sunbird Chintheche Inn.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Malawi, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Malawi.