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A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
A coastal view with a beach, a gazebo, and a row of houses along the water.
A coastal property with white buildings, clear turquoise water, and rocky terrain.
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the sea.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
RM212
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
A view of a coastal road with a white flower in the foreground and a tree in the background.
A view from a window with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a cloudy sky.
A sunset over a calm sea with boats and rocks.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
RM335
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ndau Lodge
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, and a view of the beach.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of the sea and a distant island.

3. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
Norway
Marcus
RM258
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mgoza Lodge
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A dining area with tables, chairs, and a bar.
A group of people balancing on wooden posts in a waterlogged area with trees and a building in the background.
A bed with a view of a garden and a body of water through large windows.

4. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
RM127
RM151 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Main Stream Beach Villa
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by dense greenery.
A pool area with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocks and greenery, and a building with a thatched roof.

5. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
RM723
RM857 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the sea. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a fruit bowl on a coffee table.
A balcony with a view of a beach and the sea.

6. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
United States
EDWARD
RM815
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sunbird Waterfront
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
A beachside seating area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the sea.
A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and a tree.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a body of water and trees.

7. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
RM434
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Safari Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea.
A thatched-roof building with a pool and a grassy lawn.
A rustic building with a thatched roof, situated by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
Australia
Morgan
RM99
RM118 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a window.
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A rustic wooden room with a wooden bench, a small shelf with a spool of thread, and a window with wooden beams.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
RM145
RM172 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Soul Rebel
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.
A stone-walled bathroom with a stone sink, a towel rack, and a lantern.
A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a lounge chair, and a table with a hat.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the sea.

10. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
Brazil
newton
RM6,063
RM7,184 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Kaya Mawa
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a large window, wicker furniture, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden beams, a canopy, and a large mirror.
A nighttime view of a building with a covered outdoor area, a sign with text, and a water feature.

11. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
RM1,178
RM1,396 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Makokola Retreat
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.
A restaurant named "Pick 'n Pay" with a signboard advertising "Restaurant, Flavour, Food, Friends".
A room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.
A person lying on a blue exercise mat outdoors.

12. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
RM46
RM75 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, a bedside table, and a canopy.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack with a roll of toilet paper, and a shelf with a folded towel labeled "Blissful Lily".
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a pathway.

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
RM95
RM112 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Blissful lily lodge
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.
A room with two wooden beds, a wooden bench, and a wooden door.
A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch with wooden railings, and a stone foundation.
A row of rustic, single-story buildings with wooden railings and a dirt ground.

14. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
RM172
RM204 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
Pool
Bar (on property)
Room
Restaurant

15. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
RM247
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden table and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched roof.
A room with a bed covered in a sheer canopy, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a blue roof.
A long dining table with chairs, a pool table, and a ceiling fan in a room with wooden walls and large windows.

16. Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
200.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Patrick
RM427
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Blue Waters by Serendib
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a glass table, overlooking a parking area and a lake with mountains in the background.
A hallway with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a potted plant, and a door at the end.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light switch.
A residential area with a paved courtyard, parked vehicles, and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.

17. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
RM153
RM182 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
A wooden deck with seating, overlooking a clear blue sea with rocks and a small boat.
A rural pathway leading to a white building with a garden area, surrounded by large trees and rocks.
A room with two wooden beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows. There are wall-mounted lights and a window with a floral curtain.
A coastal scene with clear blue water, two boats, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.

18. Ulisa Bay Lodge

Ulisa Bay Lodge
24.7 km from Lake Malawi
RM143
RM169 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ulisa Bay Lodge
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches, overlooking the sea.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A boat with the word "ANDALAS" on its side, positioned on a sandy beach with the ocean and a setting sun in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
RM305
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
A thatched-roof structure with a view of a calm lake and a distant boat.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.
A wooden bed with a canopy, a nightstand, and a small wooden table.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.

20. Anake Lodge

Anake Lodge
229.5 km from Lake Malawi
RM231
RM274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Anake Lodge
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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
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
View
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
Ndau Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
Mgoza Lodge
8.4
Very good
39 reviews
View
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
8.4
Very good
5 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
Rafiki Safari Camp
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

Sunbird Mzuzu

Sunbird Mzuzu

10/10 Excellent
"very clean. The staff was especially friendly. It was a good location that I could walk to town. Food was great. Gym was so so."
Eneya 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sunbird Mzuzu
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 2 months ago
Rafiki Safari Camp
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 4 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 1 year ago
Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

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 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.