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Situated in Nkhata Bay, 11 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi, Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and free WiFi. The lodge is located right in front of Lake Malawi, offering a stunning view! Really enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves, watching the sunrise in the morning, and the stars at night. It’s also within walking distance to the town, which made it easy to explore the local area.

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9.1
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$14.30
per night

Boasting a sun terrace with a swimming pool, as well as a private beach area, Thumbi View Lodge is situated in Cape Maclear. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. It is one of the best places I've stayed in Malawi and in Africa in general. What a beautiful place with delicious food, nice and helpful personnel. The bed in the dorm is comfy. The most beautiful sunsets in Malawi are here.

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8
Very good
183 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Set in Chembe, Quest at Cape Maclear offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with slippers.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, British and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Sound of lake all the time. Everyday you see people doing their everyday stuff in the lake. You can feel the village vibe. Sunsets are beautiful.

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8.7
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Situated in Somve, 41 km from Lake Malawi Museum, Baobab Beach Villa Mangochi features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. The resort has a terrace and lake views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

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1
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
US$250
per night

Featuring lake views, Mphiri Lodge Sanga Nkhatabay provides accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and a bar, around 14 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

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7
Good
2 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Escapes is located in Cape Maclear. This holiday home features a private pool, barbecue facilities and free private parking. The holiday home also offers facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious holiday home is located on the ground floor and comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

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7.7
Good
3 reviews
Price from
US$550
per night

Situated in Chilumba, 41 km from Stone House Museum, La Rondavelle features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a concierge service, and organising tours for guests.

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9
Superb
1 reviews

Located in Nkhata Bay, 30 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi, Sunbird Chintheche provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The hotel has a terrace and lake views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Excellent beach and great swimming pool. New rooms are very nice.

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7.7
Good
12 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
per night

Featuring lake views, Butterfly Space- A Non-Profit Eco-Lodge features accommodation with a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities, around 13 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Butterfly Space is an amazing place to stay in nkhata bay. You get there and you feel like home. Everyone is super welcoming and the place is just beautiful like heaven on earth. The rooms are well maintained and clean, the food is amazing and the bar and deck are lovely! Can’t recommend staying here enough!

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7.6
Good
43 reviews
Price from
US$14.50
per night

Situated in Chipoka, 25 km from Lake Malawi Museum, Sunbird Nkopola features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. 25 km from Queen Victoria Clock Tower, the resort offers a private beach area and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. LOVED this place. I will visit Sunbrid Nkopola again!! Breakfast is very nice with all the variety. Room, bathroom and resting room is perfect. Table and chair if you need to work. Closet for clothes

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7.9
Good
28 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

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