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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
Interior
Family Room | Bathroom sink
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
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

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
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

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)

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

About the area

Club Makokola

At Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Malawi and 27 km (16.7 mi) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, The Beach Side Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Malindi Bar is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Mangochi hotel, you'll be 27 km (16.8 mi) from Lake Malawi Museum and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Monkey Bay Beach.

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

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Mangochi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1971
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. This accommodation has kitchens with coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Microwaves, fridges and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1971
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

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
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yep, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

The closest beach to Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is Nkhudzi Bay Beach (19.9 km).

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a pool?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Sunbird Nkopola Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Reviews

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019