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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in Mangochi

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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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Beach bar
Aerial view
Family Room | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets
Interior
Family Room | Bathroom sink

Overview of Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the neighborhood

Map
14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi Museum30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonkey Bay Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi National Park43 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Honeymoon Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Studio

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Club Makokola

On the beach.At this Mangochi hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Malawi and 20 miles (32 km) of Nkhudzi Bay Beach. Lake Malawi Museum and Monkey Bay Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi Museum - 30 min drive
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 30 min drive
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 40 min drive
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 43 min drive
  • Museum and Aquarium - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zithere Pano Restaurant - 7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in Mangochi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Mangochi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1971
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodations have kitchens with coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nkopola
Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola
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Sunbird Nkopola Hotel Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Malawi/Mangochi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to the airport?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is 24.7 mi (39-min drive) away from the Monkey Bay (MYZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to the beach?

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

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offer free breakfast?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a pool?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a restaurant?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is home to The Beach Side Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to downtown Mangochi?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is 0.7 mi away from Nkopola.

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rhita, UK

Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room service was slow. one time l waited for over an hour and a half for my dinner to be delivered to my room. was told that breakfast was served from 6.30am but this was not so. aT 6.30 AM the staff would still be busy bringing foof from the kitchen. This was inconviniencing as l had early morning starts. When l checked out on the 12th of February, l asked for my invoice to be sent to me by email. Up to now the invoice has not be sent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Blair

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019