Njaya Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront lodge with boat tours

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On the beach
Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | In-room safe, free rollaway beds, bed sheets
Exterior
Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | In-room safe, free rollaway beds, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Chikale Beach, Nkhata Bay
  • Popular LocationChikale Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlala Ferry Port4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMzuzu University52 min drive
  • AirportMzuzu (ZZU)102 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View

  • 398 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Chalet

10/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 50 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nkhata Bay

On the beach.You'll find Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Nkhata Bay lodge. Ilala Ferry Port is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Chikale Beach - 15 min walk
  • Ilala Ferry Port - 4 min drive
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park - 45 min drive
  • Mzuzu University - 52 min drive
  • Kande Beach - 76 min drive

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaya Papaya - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sahara Leisures - Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crest View - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Njaya Lodge

3-star beachfront lodge with boat tours
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Njaya Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nkhata Bay lodge.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 16 buildings
  • Built in 1993
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Njaya Lodge offers 16 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Njaya Lodge Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge
Njaya Nkhata Bay
Njaya
Njaya Lodge Malawi/Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge Lodge
Njaya Lodge Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge Lodge Nkhata Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Njaya Lodge to the airport?

Njaya Lodge is 31.8 mi (103-min drive) away from the Mzuzu (ZZU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Njaya Lodge?

As of Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Njaya Lodge on Jun 8, 2024 start from $51.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Njaya Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Njaya Lodge offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel during limited hours, on request, for a charge of USD 170 per vehicle.

How close is Njaya Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Njaya Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Njaya Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3 and 10 for adults, USD 3 and 8 for children.

Is there a casino at Njaya Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Njaya Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Njaya Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Njaya Lodge have a pool?

Njaya Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Njaya Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Njaya Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Njaya Lodge to downtown Nkhata Bay?

Njaya Lodge is 1.1 mi away from Nkhata Bay.

Njaya Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the scenary of the lake, the rhythm and sound of the lake was soothing Inside the chalet we were in needed a bit of maintenence especially the show tap was a bit rusty. All in all everything else was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Although a bit run down it was impossible to fall in love with the location. Because we were on our honeymoon l had book the luxury lodge unfortunately we were one day late due to border problems then when we did arrive we were told our lodge had been booked out to others. however, the staff were lovely and after offering us numerous bottles of wine as compensation for the oversight.
Lodges overlooking the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cliffside lodge right by the beach
We only planned to stay 2 nights here over Christmas, but the setting, staff and owners were all so nice that we had to extend by two more. Dixon, Gilbert and Kingston are all fantastic characters that really make you feel welcome and add that family vibe. Thanks also to Paul and Collette for making us feel that much more at home. We'll be back for sure.

4/10 Poor

Charl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not impressed.
1. booked and paid on website for most expensive rooms. rooms not as advertised. 2. wifi not working. 3. no cold drinks, little ice, could not make a plan to get more ice. 4. credit card machine badly operated by pulling out card while still in operation and immediately pushed it back. sms on my phone as paid, but machine printed declined. had to pay again, and therfore another sms. paid twice? will see if they will refund me?