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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property

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Snorkelling, waterskiing, beach volleyball, sailing
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Minibar, WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Superior)

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Club Makokola

With a stay at The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi, you'll be 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach and 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Lake Malawi Museum. .This golf hotel is 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Monkey Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 38 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 42 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zithere Pano Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ziboliboli - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Makokola Retreat

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course
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.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring minibars. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
At The Makokola Retreat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Mangochi? This hotel has 2583 square feet (240 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Makokola Retreat has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Makokola Retreat are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

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 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,583 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Makokola Retreat Hotel Mangochi
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