Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear

Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

On private beach
Pool
Bar
24/7 front desk
Room service
Laundry

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

Highlights

Garden

Balcony

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Garden

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony

Garden

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony

Garden

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Lake Malawi National Park, Cape Maclear, 2188

What's nearby

Museum and Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Lake Malawi National Park - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 49 min drive - 39.6 km
Monkey Bay Beach - 52 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cape Mac Froggie's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Banapaya - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear

Hotel near Lake Malawi National Park

Consider a stay at Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, boat tours and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a nature reserve
A 24-hour front desk, beach umbrellas and barbecues

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and streaming services
Private gardens, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Boat and paddles
Boat tours
Canoeing
Children's pool
Ecotours
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Kayaking
Motor boating
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling

Family friendly

Children's pool
Fenced pool
Free cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Private pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre (4,306 square foot of space)
Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Free beach cabanas
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
On a private beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No lift

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV
Netflix
Private pool
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Individual furnishings
Portable fan
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 24 December 2024 to 23 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, July, August, March and April:

One of the dining venues
One of the swimming pools
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Meeting facilities
Parking area

The property will be renovating from 24 December 2024 to 23 December 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

One of the dining venues
One of the swimming pools
Bar/lounge
Business centre
Exterior
Front desk
Hallway
Laundry facilities
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Parking area

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:

Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot springs
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Annies Lodge Cape Maclear

Annies Lodge

Annies Cape Maclear

Annies Lodge Cape Maclear

Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear Hotel

Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear Cape Maclear

Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear Hotel Cape Maclear

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from December 24 2024 until December 23 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape Maclear hotel is in a national park, 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lake Malawi National Park, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Monkey Bay Beach and Nkhudzi Bay Beach.

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Tranquilo Resorts Capemaclear Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10

Fantastic staff, very quiet and confortable place. We visited most of the hotels and Airbnbs in Cape Maclear and Tranquilo was was by far one of the most clean places in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great, quiet place on the water in Cape Maclear. Super friendly and helpful staff and nice rooms. Easy to arrange activities

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

Generally super nice and pleasant place. It does become a bit annoying and unpleasant though when vendors are constantly pursuing you to sell their boat trips and art inside the lodge.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

Staff and lodging is good, ac works. The pool was not filled upon our arrival. Don’t buy anything from the vendors on the beach they will overcharge you by insane amounts. Walk down to the other vendors and shops for better deals.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10

The lake was lovely, however, Annie's Lodge was a disappointment. - The shower was dirty - Large quantities of ants under and on the toilet seat and wash basin - The bath mat was a toilet seat cover! - Our bed was crawling with ants, and had to sleep in the spare bed I could continue...

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020

6/10

Decent, quiet spot on the beach. Breakfast and other food is a bit disappointing. We were almost robbed when someone entered the room in the middle of the night and we woke up just in time to chase them away - but beach-side security is definitely lacking!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10

The facility is along the shore of Lake Malawi - this is the best part of the facility. Along the shore of the lake, there are a series of accommodation, but I think the beach in front of this facility is relatively cleaner than that of eastern part of the village. However, the room was old (hot shower was not available throughout my stay) and its rate is over-priced. Hotel staff are very kind and helpful. So generally I am satisfied with the stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10

I booked the best room of the hotel. It was a big suite with two beds. They gave for us (me and my friend) two basic small room. I have booked our room to other group. I made a reclamation and we got little bit better room which was 55 USD cheeper. They offered one free dinner (18 USD). Be careful :(

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Great location, very friendly staff and the food is very nice, I strongly recommend it , it gives a true Malawi experience and is good value for the money, I will definitely come back if possible

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10

Fantastic location and brilliantly helpful staff. Sadly very run down even by Malawian standards. No hot water at any time and often no water at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10

The beds in family room are of steel frame squeaking whenever you move. It took 1,5h to prepare dinner plus they didn't have any steak even listed in menu. In the bar there was only one coke. On the other hand employees are welcoming and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10

THE PLACE IN MALAWI LAKE IS WONDERFULL BUT THE SERVICE IS SLOWLY AND THE APARTMENTE IS NOT SO GOOD, BUT IS THE BEST IN THE REGION.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

I have stayed before and was a bit underwhelmed, to be honest. But Kelley and the staff have done a great job adding a few touches and upgrades! The food was fantastic and the amenities were very nice. Clean pool, great bar and the staff was splendid. Definitely recommend this quiet getaway! Stay and have dinner after a day or snorkeling or feeding the eagles! Kudos!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

Cape Maclear is the paradise beach of Malawi. So beautiful. Annie's Lodge is a great place to stay if you want some local luxury. Big rooms, big beds, right on the beach, green lawns, good food....everything you need. I love staying there.

6/10

Since arriving in Malawi 6 months ago I had wanted to take my daughter to Cape Maclear and had heard good things about Annie's. Once there however, I was disappointed. Annie's is probably one of the few places in the area in its accommodation range - with luxury places or backpacker hostels as the other choices. Annie's probably has the best view of the lake and a pool. The staff too are a plus -- they were friendly and for the most part helpful. The room was just okay -- the door flimsy, the refrigerator and TV did not work, and the mattress was not the best. Still, my daughter and I slept well. Overall the rooms and facilities need an upgrade to continue to charge their prices.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018