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A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the sea.
A coastal property with white buildings, clear turquoise water, and rocky terrain.
A coastal view with a beach, a gazebo, and a row of houses along the water.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
45.5 km from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
A sunset over a calm sea with boats and rocks.
A view from a window with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a cloudy sky.
A view of a coastal road with a white flower in the foreground and a tree in the background.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
45.3 km from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Ndau Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A pool area with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocks and greenery, and a building with a thatched roof.
A room with a bed, a green bedside table, a wicker chair, and a standing fan.

3. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
98.4 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Rafiki Safari Camp
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A dining area with tables, chairs, and a bar.
A group of people balancing on wooden posts in a waterlogged area with trees and a building in the background.
A campsite with multiple tents, a central gathering area with tables and chairs, and a stone pathway leading to the tents.

4. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
199.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
AU$52
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Main Stream Beach Villa
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the sea. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.
A balcony with a view of a beach and the sea.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a fruit bowl on a coffee table.

5. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
United States
EDWARD
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sunbird Waterfront
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and a tree.
A beachside seating area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the sea.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a body of water and trees.

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
193 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Safari Beach Lodge
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A beachside area with a wooden bench, a sign reading "LOBBY GUESTS ONLY", and a view of the sea with boats.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, and a view of the beach.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

7. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
230.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Charley
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mgoza Lodge
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea.
A thatched-roof building with a pool and a grassy lawn.
A room with large windows, a wooden chair, a table, and a potted plant.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
249.8 km from Lake Malawi
Australia
Morgan
AU$59
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A coastal view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a calm sea.
A rustic wooden room with a wooden bench, a small shelf with a spool of thread, and a window with wooden beams.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
47.4 km from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
AU$57
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Soul Rebel
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.
A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a lounge chair, and a table with a hat.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the sea.
A stone-walled bathroom with a stone sink, a towel rack, and a lantern.

10. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
Brazil
newton
AU$2,474
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Kaya Mawa
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a large window, wicker furniture, and a flat-screen TV.
A nighttime view of a building with a covered outdoor area, a sign with text, and a water feature.
A beachside lounge with thatched-roof structures, wooden chairs, and a central fire pit.

11. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
290.2 km from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
AU$460
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Makokola Retreat
A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, a bedside table, and a canopy.
A residential property with a brick wall, a well-maintained lawn, and a modern house with multiple windows and a satellite dish.
A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack with a roll of toilet paper, and a shelf with a folded towel labeled "Blissful Lily".
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a pathway.

12. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
AU$39
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Blissful lily lodge
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a glass table, overlooking a parking area and a lake with mountains in the background.
A hallway with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a potted plant, and a door at the end.
A dining table set with red tablecloths, green placemats, and floral centerpieces.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light switch.

13. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

14. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
280.5 km from Lake Malawi
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden table and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched roof.
A long dining table with chairs, a pool table, and a ceiling fan in a room with wooden walls and large windows.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a blue roof.
A room with a bed covered in a sheer canopy, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

15. Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
200.6 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Patrick
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Blue Waters by Serendib
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.
A garden with various plants and a dirt path.
A person lying on a blue exercise mat outdoors.
A room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

16. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
109 km from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
AU$26
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.
A row of rustic, single-story buildings with wooden railings and a dirt ground.
A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch with wooden railings, and a stone foundation.
A covered outdoor seating area with a long wooden bar and multiple stools. Tables and chairs are arranged around the bar.

17. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
280.4 km from Lake Malawi
AU$67
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
A wooden deck with seating, overlooking a clear blue sea with rocks and a small boat.
A historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water in the background.
A room with two wooden beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows. There are wall-mounted lights and a window with a floral curtain.
A coastal scene with clear blue water, two boats, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.

18. Ulisa Bay Lodge

Ulisa Bay Lodge
24.7 km from Lake Malawi
AU$58
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Ulisa Bay Lodge
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches, overlooking the sea.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A boat with the word "ANDALAS" on its side, positioned on a sandy beach with the ocean and a setting sun in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
A thatched-roof structure with a view of a calm lake and a distant boat.
A wooden room with a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.
A wooden bed with a canopy, a nightstand, and a small wooden table.

20. Anake Lodge

Anake Lodge
229.5 km from Lake Malawi
AU$91
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Anake 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
A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
Njaya Lodge
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
View
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
Ndau Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
Rafiki Safari Camp
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
8.4
Very good
5 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
Sunbird Waterfront
8.4
Very good
17 reviews
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp

10/10 Excellent
"This is an amazing hidden gem! The name "tents" underdescribes the facilities: these are beautiful cabins that would put some hotels to shame. And the cabins have private showers and bathrooms. The facility also has a very small pool. Sandi, the owner, is caring, the food is very good, and the tours in the Park with the Park rangers are informative and a great experience. I saw a lot of animals, including elefants, monkeys, antilopes and crocodiles, but I understand that I was lucky and it depends on the season. The Park is huge and outside of the dry season the animals hide more. Getting there takes some time due to the condition of the main streets. But there is major road construction and within a year it probably should be much faster to get there."
Maria 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Rafiki Safari Camp
Ilala Crest Lodge

Ilala Crest Lodge

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our 4th visit to Ilala Crest. As always, the staff were very helpful"
Geoff 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Ilala Crest Lodge

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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. Travellers 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 traveller 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 around 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 if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Malawi.