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Hotel The Makokola Retreat

Shores of Southern Lake Malawi Mangochi, Mangochi (show map)

9.2

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Hotel Overview

Situated in Mangochi, 2.4 km from Lake Malawi Museum, The Makokola Retreat features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a private beach area, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a lake view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Each room includes a safety deposit box and certain rooms are equipped with pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The Makokola Retreat offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at the accommodation.
Queen Victoria Clock Tower is 2.5 km from The Makokola Retreat. Chileka International Airport is 183 km from the property.

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Superior Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This suite's special feature is the pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Boasting a terrace with lake views, this suite also provides a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities of The Makokola Retreat

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Diving, Golf course (within 3 km), Snorkelling, Tennis court, Water sport facilities (on site)

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront, Fitness centre, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Private beach area

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Children's playground

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Dressing Room, Electric kettle, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing Facilities, Lake view, Landmark view, Linen, Mosquito net, Patio, Pool view, Private entrance, Private Pool, Safety Deposit Box, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 16 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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9.2

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Martin

“One of or maybe the best hospitality experience in East Africa so far.”

9.0

20 Jun 2024

Spacious Suite with terrace and access to private pool and bar. Friendly and authentic personel

Chris

“Perfect. Exceeded our expectations by far.”

10.0

29 Jan 2024

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.

Azhar Saeed

“The stay was ok and not value for money”

6.0

27 Dec 2023

The stay at the Makokola retreat was satisfactory, the view is beautiful and the design and set up of the place is good.

Wenza Ka Daddy

“Gem”

10.0

25 Sep 2023

It is a beautiful place, clean and friendly staff

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Hotel Overview

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Superior Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

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“One of or maybe the best hospitality experience in East Africa so far.”

“Perfect. Exceeded our expectations by far.”

“The stay was ok and not value for money”

“Gem”

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Captains Villa - where Lake Malawi and Shire River meet, historical hotel at waterfront next to the Lake Museum in Mangochi Town

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Hotel The Makokola Retreat

Shores of Southern Lake Malawi Mangochi, Mangochi (show map)

Hotel Overview

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Rooms List

Superior Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of The Makokola Retreat

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Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“One of or maybe the best hospitality experience in East Africa so far.”

“Perfect. Exceeded our expectations by far.”

“The stay was ok and not value for money”

“Gem”

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