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Our top choices for Lake Malawi hotels

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 P3,602
P4,268 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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 P3,742
P4,434 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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 P2,439
P2,890 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Soul Rebel

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 reviews)
The price is P702
P1,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

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 P7,241
P8,581 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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 P4,678
P5,543 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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 P6,549
P7,760 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Joma Adventure Lodge

Joma Adventure Lodge
4.0 star property
189.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P3,742
P4,434 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Joma Adventure Lodge

Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
5.0 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P2,217
P2,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Blissful lily lodge

Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
2.5 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P7,016
P8,314 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Sigelege Beach Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P5,678
P6,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Anake Lodge

Anake Lodge
3.0 star property
229.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P3,880
P4,598 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Anake Lodge

Capricorn by Quest

Capricorn by Quest
3.5 star property
231 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P4,210
P6,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Capricorn by Quest

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 P9,875
P11,702 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Rafiki Safari Camp

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
3.0 star property
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is P3,726
P4,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Sunbird Nkopola

Sunbird Nkopola
2.0 star property
269.1 km from Lake Malawi
Sunbird Nkopola

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 P6,549
P7,760 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Safari Beach Lodge

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 P1,347
P1,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Main Stream Beach Villa

Quest Lodges and Safaris

Quest Lodges and Safaris
4.0 star property
230.7 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!"
United States
declan
The price is P2,339
P2,771 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
Quest Lodges and Safaris

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 P3,898
P4,619 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
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
View from property
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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Bar (on property)
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
3.0 star property
2.0
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 Njaya Lodge.
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.