The Makokola Retreat

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Beachfront and Leisure: The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi offers a private beach area, beachfront, swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Guests can enjoy a tennis court, children’s pool, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, lake or garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with a variety of breakfast options including continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Dining options include lunch and dinner in a modern and romantic ambience. Convenient Location: Located 183 km from Chileka International Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Lake Malawi Museum (2 km) and Queen Victoria Clock Tower (3 km). Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Birgit
Belgium Belgium
“Quiet, in a beautiful garden, directly at the lake! Just beautiful. We had a large and comfortable bungalow, fridge, tee maker, all good ! Staff very kind! The restaurant was also great!”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Makakola is a very stylish resort. It is beautifully designed and maintained.”
Martin
Malawi Malawi
“Spacious Suite with terrace and access to private pool and bar. Friendly and authentic personel”
Chris
South Africa South Africa
“The food was perfect. Big variety, best quality. Rooms are beautiful. Pools are perfect. Everything was 5 star Europian standards. This is on of the best resorts we have been to in Aftica and South Africa.”
Wenza
South Africa South Africa
“It is a beautiful place, clean and friendly staff”
Ron
United States United States
“The food and service were excellent. Also a very beautiful place. Very restful.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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