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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 coastal property with white buildings, clear turquoise water, and rocky terrain.
A coastal view with a beach, a gazebo, and a row of houses along the water.
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the sea.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
€47
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
A person pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with shelves of bottles 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.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
€86
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Ndau Lodge
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A group of people balancing on wooden posts in a waterlogged area with trees and a building in the background.
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.

3. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
€25
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Main Stream Beach Villa
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, and a view of the beach.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A beachside area with a wooden bench, a sign reading "LOBBY GUESTS ONLY", and a view of the sea with boats.

4. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
Norway
Marcus
€60
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Mgoza Lodge
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
A beachside seating area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the sea.
A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and a tree.
A wooden deck leading to a thatched-roof structure with a view of the surrounding landscape.

5. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
€112
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Safari Beach Lodge
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 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.

6. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
richard
€26
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A room with a bed, a green bedside table, a wicker chair, and a standing fan.
A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by dense greenery.
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
€187
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rafiki Safari Camp
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 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.

8. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
194 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Andrea
€174
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
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.
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
€32
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Soul Rebel
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.
A stone-walled bathroom with a stone sink, a towel rack, and a lantern.
A stone house with a swimming pool, open windows, and a thatched roof.
A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a lounge chair, and a table with a hat.

10. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
Brazil
newton
€1,086
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Kaya Mawa
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
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.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a large window, wicker furniture, and a flat-screen TV.

11. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
€304
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Makokola Retreat
A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved pathway between them.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a podium, and large windows with blinds.
A bar area with wooden chairs and a stone wall.
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
€80
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack with a roll of toilet paper, and a shelf with a folded towel labeled "Blissful Lily".
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
€33
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blissful lily lodge
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.
A restaurant named "Pick 'n Pay" with a signboard advertising "Restaurant, Flavour, Food, Friends".
A garden with various plants and a dirt path.
A room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

14. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a glass table, overlooking a parking area and a lake with mountains in the background.
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.
A hallway with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a potted plant, and a door at the end.

15. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
€24
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
Pool
Room
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

16. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
€64
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
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 room with two wooden beds, a wooden bench, and a wooden door.
A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch with wooden railings, and a stone foundation.

17. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
€45
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
A beachside bar with wicker chairs and a view of the ocean.
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a television screen.
A traditional-style building with multiple wooden balconies, stone walls, and lush greenery.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a hill with structures, and a clear sky.

18. Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
267.7 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Rhita
€170
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sunbird Nkopola 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 boat with the word "ANDALAS" on its side, positioned on a sandy beach with the ocean and a setting sun in the background.
A hotel with a multi-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the sea.

19. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
€79
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
Meeting facility
A gated entrance with a paved pathway leading to a building.
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.

20. Oomaallah Luxury Hotel

Oomaallah Luxury Hotel
199.7 km from Lake Malawi
€92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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
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
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
Safari Beach Lodge
8.0
Very good
13 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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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.