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

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
S$79
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
A view from a window with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a cloudy sky.
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
S$109
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Ndau Lodge
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A campsite with multiple tents, a central gathering area with tables and chairs, and a stone pathway leading to the tents.
A bed with a view of a garden and a body of water through large windows.
A dining area with tables, chairs, and a bar.

3. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
S$42
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Main Stream Beach Villa
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A beachside area with a wooden bench, a sign reading "LOBBY GUESTS ONLY", and a view of the sea with boats.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of the sea and a distant island.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, and a view of the beach.

4. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
Norway
Marcus
S$96
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Mgoza Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A pool area with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocks and greenery, and a building with a thatched roof.
A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by dense greenery.

5. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
S$268
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Rafiki Safari Camp
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
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.
A wooden deck leading to a thatched-roof structure with a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
S$147
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Safari Beach 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 balcony with a view of a beach and the sea.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the sea. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.

7. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
United States
EDWARD
S$293
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Sunbird Waterfront
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
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.
A rustic building with a thatched roof, situated by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
richard
S$37
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A rustic wooden room with a wooden bench, a small shelf with a spool of thread, and a window with wooden beams.
A coastal view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a calm sea.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
S$47
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Soul Rebel
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A beachside lounge with thatched-roof structures, wooden chairs, and a central fire pit.
A nighttime view of a building with a covered outdoor area, a sign with text, and a water feature.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden beams, a canopy, and a large mirror.

10. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
S$430
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 living room with a grey sofa, a small ottoman, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A modern lobby with large windows, multiple sofas, and a central coffee table.

11. Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
Italy
Federica
S$136
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Sigelege Beach Resort
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".

12. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
S$35
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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.

13. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
S$24
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
Pool
Room
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

14. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
S$82
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.
A room with two wooden beds, a wooden bench, and a wooden door.
A covered outdoor seating area with a long wooden bar and multiple stools. Tables and chairs are arranged around the bar.
A row of rustic, single-story buildings with wooden railings and a dirt ground.

15. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
S$58
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 neatly made bed with white linens and a brown headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light switch.
A dining table set with red tablecloths, green placemats, and floral centerpieces.

16. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
S$57
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
A terrace with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.
A landscaped garden with a circular stone border, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a view of the beach, a sofa, a table with a flower arrangement, and a lamp.

17. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
194 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Andrea
S$251
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
A wooden deck with seating, overlooking a clear blue sea with rocks and a small boat.
A historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water in the background.
A coastal scene with clear blue water, two boats, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.
A rural pathway leading to a white building with a garden area, surrounded by large trees and rocks.

18. Ulisa Bay Lodge

Ulisa Bay Lodge
24.7 km from Lake Malawi
S$53
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Ulisa Bay Lodge
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches, overlooking 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.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A boat with the word "ANDALAS" on its side, positioned on a sandy beach with the ocean and a setting sun in the background.

19. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
S$112
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
A thatched-roof structure with a view of a calm lake and a distant boat.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.
A wooden room with a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.

20. Anake Lodge

Anake Lodge
229.5 km from Lake Malawi
S$77
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Anake Lodge
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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
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
View
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
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
Rafiki Safari Camp
10.0
Exceptional
3 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 8 days 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
Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

8/10 Good
"When we arrived, one of the staff could not trace any of our booking. We had to call your office to get assistance which was a very expensive affair. It took the intervention of another staff to check in their records and trace the emails with our bookings. Some of the friends were even initially made to make a second payment thought same same was refunded. "
Mona 1-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Lichinga Hotel by Montebelo

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Chikale Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)
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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. Travellers 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 traveller 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 around 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 if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Malawi.