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Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib

3.5 star property
200.6 km from Lake Malawi
6.8 out of 10, (17)
"Food"
United States
Patrick
Blue Waters by Serendib
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa

3.5 star property
25.9 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"lugar isolado com todo conforto, bangalós isolados e com privacidade, lugar maravilhoso,serviço impecavel e atendimento 5 estrelas, a comida é feita por um chef ,lugar de descanso e paz, o lago é perfeito para nadar e esportes nauticos oferecidos como caiaque,stand up, esqui aquático, mergulhos."
Brazil
newton
The price is P61,186
P71,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Kaya Mawa
Outdoor pool
Lakeside Hotel

Lakeside Hotel

3.0 star property
196.4 km from Lake Malawi
6.2 out of 10, (11)
"Just a one nighter on our journey south. We enjoyed lakeside rooms and a spectacular sunrise. No mosquito nets...? Friendly staff doing their best in difficult conditions."
United Kingdom
JUSTIN
Lakeside Hotel
Front of property
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Kambiri Beach By Serendib

4.5 star property
200.4 km from Lake Malawi
5.8 out of 10, (6)
"Ok but tired. Called a beach resort but rooms are a long way from the lake and you can’t see it. Beach not maintained as other local properties do and no amenities eg seats/loungers. "
United States
LUCY
Kambiri Beach By Serendib
Garden
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

3.0 star property
109 km from Lake Malawi
2.0 out of 10, (2)
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
Outdoor pool
Sunbird Chintheche Inn

Sunbird Chintheche Inn

3.0 star property
38.7 km from Lake Malawi
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"A dated property that requires some attention in the rooms, bathroom needs updating. Outdoor is kept clean and neat gardens Lake Malawi views from the rooms was a bonus! Very friendly staff "
United Kingdom
Anisha
Sunbird Chintheche Inn
On the beach
Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge

3.0 star property
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18)
"As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps a little more attention to timely food delivery. We had a delightful stay!"
United States
Timothy
The price is P2,257
P2,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Njaya Lodge
Front of property
Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge

4.0 star property
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Beautiful, quiet property. The staff were extremely accommodating. The food was delicious (I recommend the spaghetti bolognese!). It is about a 25 minute walk to downtown which wasn’t a problem for us. "
Canada
Crystal
Ndau Lodge
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Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village

3.0 star property
264.8 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1)
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United States
lizzie
Mpale Cultural Village
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge

4.0 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,067
P2,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Blissful lily lodge
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Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

3.0 star property
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P5,491
P6,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
Restaurant
Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel

2.0 star property
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2)
"The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms. "
South Africa
Claude Jerome
Soul Rebel
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Capricorn by Quest

Capricorn by Quest

3.5 star property
231 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P4,063
P6,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Capricorn by Quest
Exterior
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

3.0 star property
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,217
P2,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
Front of property
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

3.0 star property
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,481
P2,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
Terrace/patio
Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp

2.5 star property
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Bestes Essen und tolles Personal"
Germany
Claudia
The price is P10,532
P12,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Rafiki Safari Camp
Beach bar
Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge

3.0 star property
193 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"Beautiful place!!!"
United States
Trudy
The price is P6,106
P7,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Safari Beach Lodge
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
194.1 km from Lake Malawi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (52)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is P9,650
P11,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
Terrace/patio
Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront

3.0 star property
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
Sunbird Waterfront
Front of property
Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa

3.0 star property
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"A more affordable option in Senga Bay, but still a very nice place in its own right. Much more personable than the more anonymous, bigger hotels. Super friendly staff and owner, great breakfast (with coffee!) and a big room with AC."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is P1,710
P2,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Main Stream Beach Villa
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

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. Travelers 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 traveler data, and this lodge offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Lake Malawi. Other good options in 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 as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Lake Malawi.