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Our top choices for Lake Malawi hotels

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
RM213
RM252 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Njaya Lodge

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
RM307
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Ndau Lodge

3. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
RM656
RM777 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Rafiki Safari Camp

4. Quest Lodges and Safaris

Quest Lodges and Safaris
230.7 km from Lake Malawi
United States
declan
RM140
RM166 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Quest Lodges and Safaris

5. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
Norway
Marcus
RM259
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Mgoza Lodge

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
RM435
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Safari Beach Lodge

7. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
Australia
Morgan
RM168
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

8. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
194 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Andrea
RM676
RM802 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

9. Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
200.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Patrick
RM427
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Blue Waters by Serendib

10. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
RM146
RM173 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Soul Rebel

11. Lakeside Hotel

Lakeside Hotel
196.4 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
JUSTIN
RM311
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Lakeside Hotel

12. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
RM127
RM151 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Main Stream Beach Villa

13. Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Kambiri Beach By Serendib
200.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
LUCY
RM435
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

14. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
Brazil
newton
RM6,074
RM7,198 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Kaya Mawa

15. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
RM1,180
RM1,399 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Makokola Retreat

16. Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
Italy
Federica
RM419
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Sigelege Beach Resort

17. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
RM154
RM183 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

18. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
RM95
RM112 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Blissful lily lodge

19. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
RM247
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

20. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
RM47
RM76 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Malawi

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
View from property
Njaya Lodge
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
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Sun deck
Ndau Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Rafiki Safari Camp
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
Exterior
Quest Lodges and Safaris
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Mgoza Lodge
8.4
Very good
36 reviews
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

Grand Palace Hotel

Grand Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good stay... good staff"
amilton 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Grand Palace Hotel
Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp

10/10 Excellent
"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 depends on the season. The Park is huge and outside of the dry season the animals hide more. Getting there takes some time due to the condition of the main streets. But there is major road construction and within a year it probably should be much faster to get there."
Maria 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Rafiki Safari Camp
Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The wifi was a bit inconvenient -- since it didn't reach the rooms and required getting new codes when you wanted to use it."
Evan 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Safari Beach Lodge
Ilala Crest Lodge

Ilala Crest Lodge

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our 4th visit to Ilala Crest. As always, the staff were very helpful"
Geoff 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ilala Crest Lodge
Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

8/10 Good
"When we arrived, one of the staff could not trace any of our booking. We had to call your office to get assistance which was a very expensive affair. It took the intervention of another staff to check in their records and trace the emails with our bookings. Some of the friends were even initially made to make a second payment thought same same was refunded. "
Mona 1-night trip
Posted 11 months ago
Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo
Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps a little more attention to timely food delivery. We had a delightful stay!"
Timothy 3-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Njaya Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Malawi

Chikale Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Chikale Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Nkhata Bay. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.
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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 Grand Palace Hotel.
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.