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Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

Nkhata Bay

Situated in Nkhata Bay, 11 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi, Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar, a private beach area and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and free WiFi. I really enjoyed my time at Soul Rebel! There dorm is very nice and spacious. The restaurant had nice food and good amount of options. Free paddleboards make for a great afternoon activity! This is a great stopover for those heading in or out of Malawi from Tanzania!

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9.3
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Thumbi View Lodge

Cape Maclear

Thumbi View Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation in Cape Maclear. Cape Maclear Scuba Diving Centre is on site. Free private parking is available on site.

The property has a long private beach area with sun loungers . Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, diving, hiking trails, kayaking and sun set cruises. Superb location right on the beach with a nice small pool. Very friendly staff and nice bar with good meals. I really enjoyed my three day stay at Thumbi View. Large comfortable bed with mosquito netting and lots of hot water and big thick towels! The village is quite small with a few lodges and restaurants and shops but everything you need is here. Went out to a local bar with a pool table one night which was full of locals and very friendly with great Malawian music playing. I will definitely be back.

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8.5
Very good
149 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Matema Lake Shore Resort

Matema Beach

Matema Lake Shore Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matema Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Guests at Matema Lake Shore Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matema Beach, like hiking. Breathtaking location, amazing service considering the Covid troubles such a remote lodge has faced, unbelievable food.

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8.1
Very good
22 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Escapes

Cape Maclear

Escapes is located in Cape Maclear. This holiday home features a private pool, barbecue facilities and free private parking. The holiday home also offers facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious holiday home is located on the ground floor and comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
£290
per night

Sunbird Chintheche

Nkhata Bay

Located in Nkhata Bay, 30 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi, Sunbird Chintheche provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The hotel has a terrace and lake views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Evelyn’s experience truly shines, her calm and know how made our stay an absolute breeze, even when things seemed to be going a little slowly at first as they had a large workshop party (that admittedly had an amazing time). Truly appreciative of the time and space we had, the feel is as rustic as it was when I came here 28 years ago. Nathan and the rest of the team were just as great.

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6.4
Review score
9 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Butterfly Space- A Non-Profit Eco-Lodge

Nkhata Bay

Featuring lake views, Butterfly Space- A Non-Profit Eco-Lodge features accommodation with a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities, around 13 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. I had the best time here! Reception was really friendly and helpful. The rooms are beautifully located with direct views on the lake, hidden under a lot of trees. It’s like a little nature reserve with good food and cold drinks. Showers were hot and the outdoor shower is a hidden highlight. And so are their community projects, which are supported through the lodge! It’s been amazing. Thank you

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7.9
Good
26 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Mgoza Lodge

Cape Maclear

With lake views, Mgoza Lodge is situated in Cape Maclear and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. We had a fantastic stay at Mgoza lodge. The room was spacious and clean. The bar/restaurant and garden areas are great places to relax and enjoy the stunning view of lake Malawi, as well as talk to other guests. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious. The local community around the lodge are friendly. There was often electricity cuts (not through the fault of the lodge) so a torch and battery bank was useful to have. We only wished we could have stayed longer!

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7.8
Good
26 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Mphiri Lodge Sanga Nkhatabay

Nkhata Bay

Located just 14 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi, Mphiri Lodge Sanga Nkhatabay provides accommodation in Nkhata Bay with access to a private beach area, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the lake and garden.

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Price from
£30
per night

Capricorn Lake Cottage

Cape Maclear

Capricorn Lake Cottage is a recently renovated holiday home in Cape Maclear, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace.

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Price from
£175
per night

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