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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool

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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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Beach bar
Aerial view
Family Room
Interior
Family Room | Bathroom sink

Overview of Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi Museum30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonkey Bay Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationNkhudzi Bay Beach40 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi National Park43 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Honeymoon Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Club Makokola

Located in Mangochi, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is in the historical district and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Malawi Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Malawi and Nkhudzi Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi Museum - 30 min drive
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 30 min drive
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 40 min drive
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 43 min drive
  • Museum and Aquarium - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zithere Pano Restaurant - 7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, motor boating and fishing. The on-site restaurant, The Beach Side Restaurant, features international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as volleyball and racquetball/squash. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to perks such as safes and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Malindi Bar
  • The Beach Side Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking space
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1971
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nkopola
Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Hotel Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Malawi/Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel Mangochi

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge located?

Located in Mangochi, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Malawi, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Nkhudzi Bay Beach and Monkey Bay Beach. Lake Malawi National Park and Lake Malawi Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rhita, UK

Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room service was slow. one time l waited for over an hour and a half for my dinner to be delivered to my room. was told that breakfast was served from 6.30am but this was not so. aT 6.30 AM the staff would still be busy bringing foof from the kitchen. This was inconviniencing as l had early morning starts. When l checked out on the 12th of February, l asked for my invoice to be sent to me by email. Up to now the invoice has not be sent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Blair

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019