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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Beach bar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Balcony
Outdoor pool
Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi
  • Monkey Bay Beach
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Lake Malawi National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay (MYZ)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Lake View | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Suite, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Club Makokola

Beachfront retreat .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

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 40 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Upscale beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
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, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star 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 at this 4.5-star hotel 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.

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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 to 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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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
  • Wheelchairs on site

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 provided

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 at the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

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.