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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

4.5 star property
Mangochi beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Beach bar
Balcony
Aerial view
Suite, Lake View
Boating

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
Located by the lake, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers a serene escape with a free breakfast buffet and on-site activities like racquetball/squash. Relax at the beachfront location, enjoy international cuisine at The Beach Side Restaurant, or unwind with motor boating and fishing. With free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff available to assist you.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Room options

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Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

Highlights

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

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Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Highlights

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

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi

What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi Museum - 30 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 43 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Museum and Aquarium - 61 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive
  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 97.8 miles/157.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Zithere Pano Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Mangochi. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Beach Side Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 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 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Motor boating
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1971
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Accessible bath
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Kitchen
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Beach Side Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Malindi Bar – This bar specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and motor-boating. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, The Beach Side Restaurant offers international cuisine.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a microwave and a fridge.

What's the area around Sunbird Nkopola Lodge like?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is located a short 2-minute walk from Lake Malawi.

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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

2/10 Poor

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.
Rhita, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bjarne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Winifred, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Hirotsugu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Blair, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good view by the lake. Condition is old. Not worth paying that price for.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

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?
Mwaka, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Heel mooi

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Fo, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good