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The Makokola Retreat

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

8.4 guest rating· 4 reviews

About this hotel

Spa Treatments and Recreational Amenities

Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa or enjoy outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a round of golf at the hotel.

All-Inclusive Dining and Bar Services

With all-inclusive rates, savor meals at the onsite restaurant and have a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Event Spaces and Guest Rooms

Featuring a conference center, 5 meeting rooms, and 66 guestrooms with minibars, The Makokola Retreat ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony/patio with beach views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Superior)

Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · 2× Twin bed, King bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>592-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with beach views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Ceiling fan

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with beach views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Sleeps 2 · 70 m² · King bed

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Ceiling fan

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>753-sq-foot room with lake views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room, Beach View

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Balcony or patio
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony/patio with beach views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Conference space
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free full breakfast
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Boat tours on site
  • Conference center
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
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  • Garden
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Motor boating on site
  • Parasailing on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.44 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable beds− Limited parking− Expensive breakfast− No spa services
Cleanliness7.5
Service8.3
Location8.1
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.2
Value for Money6.9

2 star hotel in a 5 star location.

6.0

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.

Verified traveler · 2018-03-10

Nice room, good food and excellent service

10.0

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

Verified traveler · 2017-04-22

Definitely needs air conditioning...

8.0

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.

Verified traveler · 2016-09-17

A very peaceful retreat!

10.0

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!

Jeff · 2015-09-04

Good to know

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›General

Professional property host/manager