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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. A visit to the Soul Rebel Lodge in Nkhata Bay was an extraordinary experience. Its location directly on Lake Malawi offers spectacular views of both land and water. In addition to providing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna for Europeans, the easy accessibility of the nearby village also allows for exciting interactions with the locals and their culture and joie de vivre. The food at the Soul Rebel Lodge is phenomenally good; Guax, the chef, served us the best guacamole in the world, made from fresh, local ingredients. Occasional power outages, which in principle only made the trip more exciting, are compensated for by the operator thanks to a solar system. The water supply was impeccable, but you shouldn't drink the lake water. However, there is a sufficient selection and availability at the lodge bar. All of the staff, without exception, did a fantastic job and made our stay as enjoyable as possible. Great tours are also offered directly on site, which took us out onto the lake and into the surrounding area. The Soul Rebel Lodge is also an excellent base for longer excursions. We enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back.

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9.1
Superb
97 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. The location right on the water was amazing. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff were exceptional. Sitting on the verandah and enjoying the sunset makes the place special.

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8.1
Very good
186 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Matema Lake Shore Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matema Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Guests at Matema Lake Shore Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matema Beach, like hiking. The hospitality & views were great. Their pizzas & general menu is amazing.

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8.9
Fabulous
16 reviews
Price from
US$48
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. Great location (on the lake). Amazingly friendly catering staff; went completely off-menu to source and prepare authentic "local" vegetarian food for me; and kept doing it for the whole week. Super helpful operations team were always willing to try to fix problems as they occurred (eg. bad wifi); can't blame them for others' mistakes!

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8.1
Very good
27 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

Boasting lake views, SambroKK Retreat features accommodation with a private beach area, around 23 km from Livingstone Tree Nkhotakota. This beachfront property offers access to table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home.

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8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
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

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

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