The 4 Best Hotels in Lake Malawi

Based on 186 guest reviews

Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

#1 of 8 Hotels in Lake Malawi

Last review posted: 7 days ago

“Our private room over the water was Idyllic,”
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Ranked 1 out of 8 in the region, as well as being 1 of for hotels in Nkhata Bay.

Ndau Lodge

#2 of 8 Hotels in Lake Malawi

Last review posted: 12 days ago

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“Clean facilities, beautiful waterfront, great staff and good...”
“It is on the lake”

Ranked 2 out of 8 in the region, as well as being 2 of for hotels in Nkhata Bay.

Sunbird Nkopola

#3 of 8 Hotels in Lake Malawi

Last review posted: 8 days ago

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“Basically a work site.”
“Excellent and enjoyable”

Ranked 3 out of 8 in the region, as well as being 3 of for hotels in Chipoka.

Sunbird Chintheche

#5 of 8 Hotels in Lake Malawi

Last review posted: 21 days ago

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“Excellent beach and great swimming pool.”
“Chinteche is always a special place.”

Ranked 5 out of 8 in the region, as well as being 5 of for hotels in Nkhata Bay.

Guests' Choice shows you the best and most reviewed properties on top. This is based on the most important topics to our guests, like the number of recent reviews, the review score and the expertise of the reviewer.

Recent reviews

Quest at Cape Maclear Review score: 5

“The location and the staff”
Ulemwaka Lodge Review score: 10

“Excellent hospitality against the price what I spend! The room is clean, lake view is also nice, staff is very friendly and kind. Breakfast was also showing their nice hospitality, Served in just on time, with best temperatures and taste. Before I depart, my car was also getting clean!”
Butterfly Space- A Non-Profit Eco-Lodge Review score: 7

“The breakfast was ok”
Sunbird Chintheche Review score: 7

“Excellent beach and great swimming pool. New rooms are very nice.”
Ndau Lodge Review score: 6

“The view”
Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers Review score: 9

“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.”
Quest at Cape Maclear Review score: 10

“Sound of lake all the time. Everyday you see people doing their everyday stuff in the lake. You can feel the village vibe. Sunsets are beautiful.”
Sunbird Nkopola Review score: 10

“Very clean, easy to navigate”
Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers Review score: 8

“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.”
Mgoza Lodge Review score: 9

“Loved our stay at Mgoza, the staff were so friendly, attentive and helpful! The food is amazing and the room was clean and comfortable.”

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