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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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Snorkeling, water skiing, beach volleyball, sailing
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Minibar, WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Shores of Southern Lake Malawi, P.O. Box 59, Mangochi
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Lake Malawi National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay (MYZ)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Superior)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 753 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Club Makokola

On lake.Stay at this Mangochi hotel and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Nkhudzi Bay Beach and Lake Malawi Museum. Monkey Bay Beach is 17.4 mi (27.9 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 38 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 42 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 40 min drive

About this property

The Makokola Retreat

3-star golf hotel with free breakfast
Some rates at The Makokola Retreat are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The Makokola Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 2583 square feet (240 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at The Makokola Retreat.

This 3-star Mangochi hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 2583 sq ft of conference space
  • 240 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Makokola Retreat offers 66 accommodations with ceiling fans. This Mangochi hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The Lake Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (MWK 5,000 per day)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (MWK 5,000 per stay)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 in-room wireless internet: MWK 5000 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: MWK 5000 per stay (1-device limit, rates may vary)

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
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Makokola Retreat to the airport?

The Makokola Retreat is 25.1 mi (40-min drive) away from the Monkey Bay (MYZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Makokola Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Makokola Retreat.

How close is The Makokola Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is 16.8 mi (37-min drive) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach and 17.4 mi (32-min drive) from Monkey Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Makokola Retreat offer free breakfast?

The Makokola Retreat offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Makokola Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Makokola Retreat?

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

Is there free parking at The Makokola Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Makokola Retreat have a pool?

The Makokola Retreat features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does The Makokola Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Makokola Retreat have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Lake Spa, where you can enjoy facials, body treatments, and massages.

How close is The Makokola Retreat to downtown Mangochi?

The Makokola Retreat is 0.8 mi away from Nkopola.

The Makokola Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 star hotel in a 5 star location.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room, good food and excellent service

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Definitely needs air conditioning...

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Vienna, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very peaceful retreat!

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!