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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property

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Family Double Room | Living area
Restaurant
Presidential Penthouse
Presidential Penthouse

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mangochi, Mangochi, Southern Region
  • Place, Monkey Bay Beach
  • Place, Lake Malawi Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nkhudzi Bay Beach
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Penthouse

Presidential Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Makokola Retreat

Hotel in Mangochi with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
This hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
The Makokola Retreat offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Mangochi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
During your stay at The Makokola Retreat , you'll be within walking distance of Lake Malawi Museum. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Malawi Museum and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Lake Malawi
The Makokola Retreat offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Makokola Retreat also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mangochi hotel.

Guests are served free English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Makokola Retreat has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Property is also known as

The Makokola Retreat Hotel
The Makokola Retreat Mangochi
The Makokola Retreat Hotel Mangochi

The Makokola Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellinor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt med solstolar i poolen. När till liten bar och restaurang. Rent och välskött. Fin utsikt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025