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Located in Mangochi, 1.5 miles from Lake Malawi Museum, The Makokola Retreat has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar and a tennis court. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel rooms contain air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a lake view. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are equipped with a patio and others also feature pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. The Makokola Retreat has a playground. Queen Victoria Clock Tower is 1.6 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 114 miles from The Makokola Retreat.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
High score for Mangochi
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  • R
    Ron
    United States of America United States of America
    The food and service were excellent. Also a very beautiful place. Very restful.
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    The food was perfect. Big variety, best quality. Rooms are beautiful. Pools are perfect. Everything was 5 star Europian standards. This is on of the best resorts we have been to in Aftica and South Africa.
  • Wenza
    South Africa South Africa
    It is a beautiful place, clean and friendly staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of The Makokola Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    Property practice

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    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Makokola Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about The Makokola Retreat

    • The Makokola Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Playground
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Swimming pool
      • Beach
      • Tennis equipment

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at The Makokola Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • The Makokola Retreat has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at The Makokola Retreat include:

      • Family
      • Double
      • Suite

    • The prices at The Makokola Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Makokola Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Makokola Retreat is 1.6 miles from the center of Mangochi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.