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Capricorn Beachfront Cottage is a recently renovated holiday home in Cape Maclear, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace.

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Set in Nkhotakota, Bua River Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

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Price from
US$100
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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7.5
Good
30 reviews
Price from
US$140
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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7.8
Good
44 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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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7.6
Good
13 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
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

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

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

Set in Chipoka, 17 km from Lake Malawi Museum and 17 km from Queen Victoria Clock Tower, Ulemwaka Lodge offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

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9
Superb
3 reviews
Price from
US$45
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

Most booked places to stay in Lake Malawi this month

FAQs about places to stay in Lake Malawi

  • The average price per night for a place to stay in Lake Malawi for this weekend is US$148, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • There are 19 places to stay in Lake Malawi you can book on Booking.com.

  • Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers, Chipatso and Quest at Cape Maclear are some popular places to stay in Lake Malawi.

  • Couples travelling in Lake Malawi loved staying at Chipatso, Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers and Mgoza Lodge.

  • Quest at Cape Maclear, Mgoza Lodge and Ndau Lodge have received great reviews from guests in Lake Malawi regarding the views from these places to stay

  • Most places to stay on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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  • Many families visiting Lake Malawi loved staying at Quest at Cape Maclear, Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers and Ndau Lodge.

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