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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

4.5 star property
Savor local flavors at an international restaurant on site or take part in exciting water sports. Find your perfect blend of relaxation and adventure by the lake.

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Beach bar
Suite, Lake View
Balcony
Boating
Aerial view

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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
  • 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

Luxury 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 on-site activities, such as 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as safes and free newspapers.
Extra 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 transport

  • Return 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 centre
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

This property does not have any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on 28 Feb 2025 start from NZ$285.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (40 km).

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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 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

2/10 Terrible

Rhita

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

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Hirotsugu

猿が遊びに来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: 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 traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Blair

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: 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

Liked: 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 traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Chris, Malawi

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

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Fo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Esmail, England

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

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

8/10 Good

Hermes

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

8/10 Good

A, UK

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 Excellent

Steve, Swansea UK

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 Okay

John, London

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 Good

Verified traveller