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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool

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Beach bar
Aerial view
Family Room | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets
Interior
Family Room | Bathroom sink
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi Museum30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonkey Bay Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Malawi National Park43 min drive

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8/10 Good

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Jan 2, 2023
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Room options

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Honeymoon Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Club Makokola

Located in Mangochi, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is in the historical district and on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Malawi Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Malawi and Nkhudzi Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi Museum - 30 min drive
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 30 min drive
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 40 min drive
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 43 min drive
  • Museum and Aquarium - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zithere Pano Restaurant - 7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, motor boating, and fishing. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Beach Side Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and racquetball/squash. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like safes and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Malindi Bar
  • The Beach Side Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nkopola
Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Hotel Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Malawi/Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel Mangochi

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sunbird Nkopola Lodge located?

Located in Mangochi, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Malawi, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Nkhudzi Bay Beach and Monkey Bay Beach. Lake Malawi National Park and Lake Malawi Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rhita, UK

Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room service was slow. one time l waited for over an hour and a half for my dinner to be delivered to my room. was told that breakfast was served from 6.30am but this was not so. aT 6.30 AM the staff would still be busy bringing foof from the kitchen. This was inconviniencing as l had early morning starts. When l checked out on the 12th of February, l asked for my invoice to be sent to me by email. Up to now the invoice has not be sent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Blair

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good view by the lake. Condition is old. Not worth paying that price for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Mwaka

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake was pretty. The room was a 2* at best. I expected 3* at least. Very poor shower and at one stage I almost got burnt very badly whilst in the shower. Conference food was good but the hotel breakfast was not great. The cost of wine is exhorbitant - daylight robbery!!! Waiter service was way below standard - they need to spend a lot of time being trained. How is it acceptable that one has to wait 40minutes or more to receive their drinks order?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Chris, Malawi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food
The lunch and dinners this time were not up to the quality expected. No options for diet drinks from Coke Zero to coke light for guests needing sugar free drinks. Pool was closed without notifying us when we made the booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Fo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Esmail, England

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too expensive for the kind of rooms at this place.
Wanted to try out this place again having stayed here more than 10 years ago. Felt accommodations rates were too expensive and not worth the price I had to pay online. The Lodge did not get a confirmation email of my online booking. I had to forward the email I received online to reception for them to believe me that I had paid online!

2/10 Terrible

jo, new zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It needs a complete makeover.
We had a deluxe room. The roof leaked so we needed to move out. Then the next room the toilet flooded then moved again to a room where the shower did not work then a massive rain storm effected the water which came out black. Shower and toilet too. The staff need massive re training in customer care they seemed not bothered and would not even break a smile. The buffet food was average and you did not have a wide range of choice. The deluxe rooms are quite a walk from the main hotel they need a cover along the paths especially when it's the rainy season and also a safe. Twice we wished to exchange money and they had no local currency and the ATM had no money. Service was awful too and the food took ages. We left a day early. We were paying Western Prices and got no value for the cost whatsoever. There was no visual management either.

8/10 Good

Hermes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

A, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position
Unfortunately we were told only rooms available were up several flights difficult outside stairs although we had booked several months on advance. Plugs in impossible places which meant unable to use kettle. However as soon as we asked about this staff immediately bought extension lead. Felt it should have been thought about. tap came off in hand. Staff exceptionally helpful and sorted all problems

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Swansea UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right on the lake shore.
Great hotel with good facilities, well maintained and great gardens. Food was good and service excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Room was good with AC and own bathroom and outside patio area with chairs and table. Nice bar area overlooking the lake.

6/10 Okay

John, London

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nkopola revisited
Returned to Malawi for a holiday 25 years after leaving the country (after working there for 4 years). Spent 2 nights at Nkpola, where my wife and I had last stayed 25 years ago. Arriving just after the Presidential Elections (with the result still to be determined), the hotel was deserted. We were the only guests staying there the first night. But Reception was not very welcoming and initially gave us one of the few chalets without a beach view. We requested a lakeside chalet and one was, eventually, found.

8/10 Good

Hirotsugu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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