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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property

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Relax on the beach under shaded umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and majestic mountains.
Traditional hut surrounded by lush greenery, offering a serene natural setting.
Dine al fresco by the pool, surrounded by serene water views and lush greenery.
Two single beds with matching headboards, a bedside table and lamp, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
Relax by the ocean with a clear view, lounge chairs, and a small pool.

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
  • 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 this property

The Makokola Retreat

3-star Mangochi hotel with golf course
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor pool. Full breakfast is free. Other amenities include a restaurant, a fitness center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Makokola Retreat features a golf course and outdoor tennis courts. The hotel offers a restaurant. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Event facilities measuring 2583 square feet (240 square meters) include a conference center. This Mangochi hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services.

The Makokola Retreat is a smoke-free property.

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).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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 7:00 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

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 center (2,583 square feet 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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!