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About this property
Beachfront and Leisure: The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi offers a private beach area, beachfront, swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Guests can enjoy a tennis court, children’s pool, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, lake or garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with a variety of breakfast options including continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Dining options include lunch and dinner in a modern and romantic ambience. Convenient Location: Located 183 km from Chileka International Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Lake Malawi Museum (2 km) and Queen Victoria Clock Tower (3 km). Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the guest experience.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Birgit
Belgium
“Quiet, in a beautiful garden, directly at the lake! Just beautiful. We had a large and comfortable bungalow, fridge, tee maker, all good ! Staff very kind! The restaurant was also great!” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Makakola is a very stylish resort. It is beautifully designed and maintained.” - Martin
Malawi
“Spacious Suite with terrace and access to private pool and bar. Friendly and authentic personel” - Chris
South Africa
“The food was perfect. Big variety, best quality. Rooms are beautiful. Pools are perfect. Everything was 5 star Europian standards. This is on of the best resorts we have been to in Aftica and South Africa.” - Wenza
South Africa
“It is a beautiful place, clean and friendly staff” - Ron
United States
“The food and service were excellent. Also a very beautiful place. Very restful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.

