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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 thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the sea.
A coastal view with a beach, a gazebo, and a row of houses along the water.
A coastal resort with a view of the sea, a tree-lined pathway, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
₩55,865
₩66,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 sunset over a calm sea with boats and rocks.
A person pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with shelves of bottles in the background.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
₩108,827
₩128,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Ndau Lodge
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A bed with a view of a garden and a body of water through large windows.
A campsite with multiple tents, a central gathering area with tables and chairs, and a stone pathway leading to the tents.
A group of people balancing on wooden posts in a waterlogged area with trees and a building in the background.

3. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveler
₩31,069
₩36,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Main Stream Beach Villa
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of the sea and a distant island.
A beachside area with a wooden bench, a sign reading "LOBBY GUESTS ONLY", and a view of the sea with boats.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

4. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
Norway
Marcus
₩74,817
₩88,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Mgoza Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a fruit bowl on a coffee table.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the sea. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.
A poolside area with a clear view of the pool, a glass of a blue beverage with an orange slice, and a person resting their arms on the poolside.

5. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
United States
EDWARD
₩265,014
₩314,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sunbird Waterfront
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
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.
A beachside seating area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the sea.

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
₩141,072
₩167,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Safari Beach Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by dense greenery.
A room with a bed, a green bedside table, a wicker chair, and a standing fan.
A pool area with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocks and greenery, and a building with a thatched roof.

7. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
₩235,120
₩278,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Rafiki Safari Camp
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A thatched-roof building with a pool and a grassy lawn.
A room with large windows, a wooden chair, a table, and a potted plant.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
richard
₩32,245
₩38,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A coastal view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a calm sea.
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a window.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
₩40,838
₩48,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Soul Rebel
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 nighttime view of a building with a covered outdoor area, a sign with text, and a water feature.
A beachside lounge with thatched-roof structures, wooden chairs, and a central fire pit.

10. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
₩382,910
₩453,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
The Makokola Retreat
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, beach area, and several buildings.
A modern lobby with large windows, multiple sofas, and a central coffee table.
Three people standing on a beach facing the sunset.

11. Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
Italy
Federica
₩136,029
₩161,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Sigelege Beach Resort
A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved pathway between them.
A bar area with wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a podium, and large windows with blinds.
A room with a bed covered by white mosquito netting, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a curtain.

12. Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village
264.8 km from Lake Malawi
United States
lizzie
₩100,766
₩119,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Mpale Cultural Village
A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, a bedside table, and a canopy.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a pathway.
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".

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
₩41,395
₩49,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Blissful lily lodge
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.
A room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.
A restaurant named "Pick 'n Pay" with a signboard advertising "Restaurant, Flavour, Food, Friends".
A person lying on a blue exercise mat outdoors.

14. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
₩15,112
₩24,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A terrace with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A landscaped garden with a circular stone border, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

15. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
194 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Andrea
₩219,446
₩260,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.
A row of rustic, single-story buildings with wooden railings and a dirt ground.
A covered outdoor seating area with a long wooden bar and multiple stools. Tables and chairs are arranged around the bar.
A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch with wooden railings, and a stone foundation.

16. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
₩55,746
₩66,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
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 dining table set with red tablecloths, green placemats, and floral centerpieces.
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
₩47,191
₩56,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
Pool
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

18. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
₩80,277
₩95,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
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 hotel with a multi-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the sea.
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
₩99,085
₩117,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
Meeting facility
A parking area with a car, a bus, and a building with a red awning.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a podium, and a projection screen.
A gated entrance with a paved pathway leading to a building.

20. Oomaallah Luxury Hotel

Oomaallah Luxury Hotel
199.7 km from Lake Malawi
₩104,389
₩123,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Oomaallah Luxury Hotel
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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
8.4
Very good
19 reviews
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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 waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
8.4
Very good
5 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 bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
Sunbird Waterfront
8.4
Very good
17 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 3 weeks 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 3 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

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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. Travelers 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 traveler 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 in 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 as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Lake Malawi.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Malawi?
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