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Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"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 P62,013
P73,485 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Kaya Mawa

Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Place was very quiet as it was low season when we stayed. Very helpful staff, friendly atmosphere. Food simple but fine. Would stay again. Good value room, breakfast and coffee a bit overpriced"
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is P3,523
P4,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Njaya Lodge

Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"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
The price is P3,618
P4,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Ndau Lodge

Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
2.0 star property
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"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
The price is P2,168
P2,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Soul Rebel

Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
3.5 star property
200.6 km from Lake Malawi
6.8 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"Food"
United States
Patrick
The price is P6,588
P7,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Blue Waters by Serendib

Lakeside Hotel

Lakeside Hotel
3.0 star property
196.4 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"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
The price is P4,575
P5,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Lakeside Hotel

Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Kambiri Beach By Serendib
4.5 star property
200.4 km from Lake Malawi
5.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"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
The price is P6,405
P7,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Joma Adventure Lodge

Joma Adventure Lodge
4.0 star property
189.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P3,660
P4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Joma Adventure Lodge

Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
5.0 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,168
P2,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Blissful lily lodge

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P5,553
P6,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
2.5 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P6,862
P8,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Sigelege Beach Resort

Capricorn by Quest

Capricorn by Quest
3.5 star property
231 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P4,117
P6,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Capricorn by Quest

Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village
3.0 star property
264.8 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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United States
lizzie
Mpale Cultural Village

Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
2.5 star property
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Bestes Essen und tolles Personal"
Germany
Claudia
The price is P9,658
P11,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Rafiki Safari Camp

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
3.0 star property
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,116
P2,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
193 km from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (12 reviews)
"Beautiful place!!!"
United States
Trudy
The price is P6,405
P7,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Safari Beach Lodge

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
194 km from Lake Malawi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is P9,963
P11,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
The price is P9,707
P11,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Sunbird Waterfront

Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"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 P1,318
P1,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Main Stream Beach Villa

Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (36 reviews)
"Very attentive staff. Very nice location!"
United States
Charley
The price is P3,812
P4,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Mgoza 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
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
1 review
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Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
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Sundeck
Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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Restaurant
Soul Rebel
2.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
2 reviews
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Restaurant
Blue Waters by Serendib
3.5 star property
6.8
17 reviews
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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. 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 (25.8 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.