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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and golf course

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Snorkelling, waterskiing, beach volleyball, sailing
Minibar, WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Superior)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Shores of Southern Lake Malawi, P.O. Box 59, Mangochi

What's nearby

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 38 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 42 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zithere Pano Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Makokola Retreat

Hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at The Makokola Retreat and take advantage of free full breakfast, a golf course and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the sailing, parasailing and waterskiing at this hotel. Indulge in reflexology, a massage and a body treatment at The Lake Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as motor boating, kayaking and racquetball/squash. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and massage treatment rooms
  • A gift shop and 5 meeting rooms
Room features
All 66 rooms feature comforts such as WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with showers
  • Coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Makokola Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (MWK 5,000 per day)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (MWK 5,000 per stay)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,583 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: MWK 5000 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: MWK 5000 per stay (1-device limit, rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Makokola Retreat Hotel Mangochi
Makokola Retreat Hotel
Makokola Retreat Mangochi
Makokola Retreat
The Makokola Retreat Hotel
The Makokola Retreat Mangochi
The Makokola Retreat Hotel Mangochi

Frequently asked questions

Does The Makokola Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is The Makokola Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Makokola Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Makokola Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Makokola Retreat?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is The Makokola Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this spa hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Nkhudzi Bay Beach, Lake Malawi Museum and Monkey Bay Beach.

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The Makokola Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 star hotel in a 5 star location.

Many small things can be done to make the living quarters better. Eg cockroach prevention, clean sheets, fix the fans. Beautiful location and the staff were lovely but over priced unless you are going as a group and can share the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room, good food and excellent service

3 awesome relaxing nights at Club Mak. The homemade gelado is to die for. Amazing views over Lake Malawi

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Definitely needs air conditioning...

Lovely setting on a lovely stretch of beach. Good food. Front desk service okay, all others really wonderful. The main thing missing here is air conditioning. It is stifling in the rooms, even in the middle of the night. Also, there are major power outages constantly (as is the case throughout the country), but with the cost of a room here I would hope for a generator to run anytime the power is down.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Vienna, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very peaceful retreat!

A quiet and peaceful retreat with open spaces, great food, and quality service by friendly staff. Hotel could provide small face cloth/towel option. Long hand towels - an old English and wasteful tradition - are hard to use (especially with the mini-soap provided); they're also terrible for the environment as they require more water to wash, and more detergent! Cold shower can be uncomfortable especially morning and evening. Should provide warm water option - even if climate is warm. Overall we were greatly impressed by this world-class hotel, and would come again!