The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Malawi in for 2025

Compare 56 hotels close to Lake Malawi with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Pleasant lakeside cabins; very responsive staff; good prices; fantastic views of the lake. Beach consists of rocks; access road poor; located in a village which can be noisy. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Clean, and would stay again, but not appropriate for a "luxury" lakeside stay."

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

"Very amazing so clean beyond my expectations "

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"The new one looks good easy to use"

AED 147 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

"Great experience. However, it took forever to be served meals! Maybe a suggestion would be to order ahead of time!"

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"Das Safari Camp lässt keine Wünsche offen. Eine komplett durchdachte, sehr saubere, komfortable und schöne Anlage mit schönem Aufenthaltsbereich. Das Frühstück und Essen ist hervorragend. Die Lodge wird hervorragend geführt mit großer Akzeptanz zu den Einheimischen Angestellten. Die von Jonathan, einer der Angestellten, geführte Tour durch sein Dorf werden wir nicht vergessen. Nur Klasse lieber Jonathan. Vielen lieben Dank an die Eigentümer und die top hilfsbereiten Angestellten das wir drei...

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

AED 73 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"The Sunbird waterfront is a very nice modern property with very well appointed rooms. The restaurant is good – breakfast is very good. Staff are friendly and polite. I was disappointed by the lack of a tourist activity program, and very ad hoc approach to this. Some of the prices I was quoted for boat, rides, or other accompanied activities were ridiculous. I think part of this that probably not many international guests stay there. The other annoyance was the noise levels at night. On the...

AED 790 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"I arrived at the hotel from afar. I saw that I could book through Expedia, so I booked 2 rooms. The hotel told me they had no rooms available. The website refuses to refund my money."

AED 657 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"The lake view is nice. The water is very high right now and so there is no beachfront (which is reportedly the case at most properties). Unfortunately, my room had no hot water (though they tried to turn it on??) and the wifi might as well be nonexistent. The Indian menu options at the restaurant are very tasty, however. Expectations should be kept in check."

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"Stayed here for one night , it was hot season and the rooms were very stuffy air con was effective and room was tired with old windows and broken toilet and sink. Staff were extremely helpful and made up for the difference."

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"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."

AED 153 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

"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. "

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"A really lovely lodge in the best location in Cape Mclear, it had the most amazing chef and restaurant and lovely gardens. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. It’s also felt very safe. The room was a little tired and bathroom needed to be a little cleaner, however this is a country that has very limited resources so it was always going to be different to a western and more developed experience. It’s definitely the place to stay in this beautiful corner of Malawi! "

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"bird watching location"

AED 106 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

"Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now."

AED 602 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

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AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

"Although I payed in advance the hotel for. 4 nights for 4 people they insisted that they did not receive the money from Expedia and threatend us with the police if we would leave. We were treated as if we were criminals. They did not open the mails Expedia had sent so when we arrived our accomodation was not ready because they did not expect guests. We were the only guests in the hotel! We asked a few times for the manager but he never turned up. We asked his pnonenumber. At first we received a...

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

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"Very amazing so clean beyond my expectations "

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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. Travelers 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 traveler data, and this lodge offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Lake Malawi. Other good options in 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 as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Lake Malawi.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Malawi?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Malawi, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Compare 56 hotels close to Lake Malawi with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Njaya Lodge

Ndau Lodge

Soul Rebel

Sunbird Chintheche Inn

Rafiki Safari Camp

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Lakeside Hotel

Blue Waters by Serendib

Main Stream Beach Villa

Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Mgoza Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Mpale Cultural Village

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

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