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Our top choices for Lake Malawi hotels

Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
25.8 km from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"lugar isolado com todo conforto, bangalós isolados e com privacidade, lugar maravilhoso,serviço impecavel e atendimento 5 estrelas, a comida é feita por um chef ,lugar de descanso e paz, o lago é perfeito para nadar e esportes nauticos oferecidos como caiaque,stand up, esqui aquático, mergulhos."
Brazil
newton
The price is AU$1,693
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Kaya Mawa

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 AU$80
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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
Ndau Lodge

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
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
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
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Joma Adventure Lodge

Joma Adventure Lodge
4.0 star property
189.5 km from Lake Malawi
Joma Adventure Lodge

Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
5.0 star property
199.3 km from Lake Malawi
The price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Blissful lily lodge

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
204.8 km from Lake Malawi
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
2.5 star property
199.2 km from Lake Malawi
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Sigelege Beach Resort

Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village
3.0 star property
264.8 km from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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United States
lizzie
Mpale Cultural Village

Capricorn by Quest

Capricorn by Quest
3.5 star property
231 km from Lake Malawi
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Capricorn by Quest

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
3.0 star property
281.5 km from Lake Malawi
The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

Sunbird Nkopola

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

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 AU$258
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Rafiki Safari Camp

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 AU$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Safari Beach Lodge

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
194 km from Lake Malawi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
197.7 km from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (16 reviews)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
Sunbird Waterfront

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 traveller
The price is AU$37
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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, (2 reviews)
"Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!"
United States
declan
The price is AU$62
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Quest Lodges and Safaris
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Malawi

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Madimba
Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
1 review
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View from property
Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
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Sun deck
Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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Restaurant
Blue Waters by Serendib
3.5 star property
6.8
17 reviews
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Front of property
Lakeside Hotel
3.0 star property
6.0
12 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. 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.