Reviews of Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

Everyone working there is so friendly and makes the stay very special. The tours offered are good quality and employ local guides. The waterside accomodation is so relaxing - a privilege to waste away days with the view of the water and village life. Food was decent.

No hot water for 3 days in a row despite raising the issue mid-trip. Wish they would invest in some more comfortable seating on the balcony and in lounge area.

Wonderful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Good pricing.

The stairs are a bit challenging, but it's part of being at water's edge.

The first night there were some problems with the room when we arrived but they were accommodating. . The staff is super friendly, helpful (Ronaldo, Leman, German, Patrick... All of them) The food is good and not expensive. Nice terrace and lounge area. Just by the lake with easy access and across the pier so very convenient if you are taking a ferry /boat. The dorm for 4 people is great. We loved it and came back aftee visiting other places up north.

It was not easy to get hot water but they provided a hot water bucket. Be ready to go up and down some stairs.

Beautiful location at the shore of lake Malawi. The 2 cottages built on stilts in the lake are especially beautiful - they seem to float on the water. City Centre and the port with the boats to Likoma Island are in walking distance

The lodge is located right in front of Lake Malawi, offering a stunning view! Really enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves, watching the sunrise in the morning, and the stars at night. It’s also within walking distance to the town, which made it easy to explore the local area.

I stayed there for two nights. I arrived very late, they arranged transport from Mzuzu and were waiting with warm dinner. The place is located on a hill with an outstanding view of Lake Malawi. The staff are super nice and kind.

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This is a wonderful place along the Lake Malawi , the staff is extremely helpful and nice . You meet all kind of people with whom you can share your experience and the wifi works well .

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The restaurant was great, the view was fantastic, the atmosphere was very chilled, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and functional. A very nice place 🤗

Chill place by lake Malawi with really cool staff. Food is really good! Rooms are also cool!

It was a perfect location with a stunning view of the lake at all times. I relaxed while waiting for the sunrise and watching the sunset. The hammock was incredibly comfortable. Also, since it was the off-season, I had the shared dorm all to myself — that was great too! And in the end, they even helped arrange a taxi and bus to Lilongwe. It was an amazing stay!

I don’t really have any complaints, but if I had to mention something — it was a bit hard to get my laundry dry, so it would have been nice to have a spot with more sunlight for drying clothes. But honestly, it was such a great stay that there’s hardly anything to point out!

the best location possible, this place is outstanding! personel is super friendly and the views are breathtaking! I highly recommend renting little house right by the lake 🫶🏼 I'll be back one day as it's one of my favourites places during my journey

Stunning location, with great local restaurants and amenities and food and staff were incredible!

The compost toilet took a bit of getting used to and smelt pretty bad pretty quickly

Excellent location with a stunning view of Lake Malawi. What I loved the most was the unlimited access to stand-up paddles and snorkeling masks, always available for guests to enjoy.

A visit to the Soul Rebel Lodge in Nkhata Bay was an extraordinary experience. Its location directly on Lake Malawi offers spectacular views of both land and water. In addition to providing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna for Europeans, the easy accessibility of the nearby village also allows for exciting interactions with the locals and their culture and joie de vivre. The food at the Soul Rebel Lodge is phenomenally good; Guax, the chef, served us the best guacamole in the world, made from fresh, local ingredients. Occasional power outages, which in principle only made the trip more exciting, are compensated for by the operator thanks to a solar system. The water supply was impeccable, but you shouldn't drink the lake water. However, there is a sufficient selection and availability at the lodge bar. All of the staff, without exception, did a fantastic job and made our stay as enjoyable as possible. Great tours are also offered directly on site, which took us out onto the lake and into the surrounding area. The Soul Rebel Lodge is also an excellent base for longer excursions. We enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back.

We noticed a few shortcomings during our visit: The stairs on the grounds are very steep and difficult for people with walking difficulties. However, if you take a break here and there, you can enjoy the magnificent view or have the opportunity to observe the colorful lizards and birds scurrying among the fruit trees on the grounds. Those who have problems with small animals and insects will be pleased to know that mosquito nets are provided for the night. Occasionally, certain dishes on the menu were unavailable; however, the menu is so extensive that we always found a great alternative. The biggest drawback of our trip, however, was that it ended after such short time.

The staff were very kind and helpful. The location is beautiful just on the lake, you can directly swim from the property. They have very good food.

Best choice in Nkhata Bay. Great views, lakeside and dorm beds are huge and well designed. Close to town for cheap restaurants and supermarkets.

Rounding up of the Booking price, 1% tax added and an unfavourable exchange rate added $1.10usd per night to the cost. Not terrible but makes a difference. If a basic free breakfast (Omelette and Toast and buy your tea and coffee) was added the place would be ideal.