The Makokola Retreat
Location: Shores of Southern Lake Malawi, P.O. Box 59, Mangochi, Mangochi, MW
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Spa Treatments and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa or enjoy outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a round of golf at the hotel.
All-Inclusive Dining and Bar Services
With all-inclusive rates, savor meals at the onsite restaurant and have a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Event Spaces and Guest Rooms
Featuring a conference center, 5 meeting rooms, and 66 guestrooms with minibars, The Makokola Retreat ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Full-service spa
- Fitness facilities
- Boat tours on site
- Parasailing on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference space
- Free breakfast
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Conference center
- Motor boating on site
- Parasailing on site
- Racquetball/squash on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Water skiing on site
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours on site
- Free full breakfast
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
Rooms Available
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View
1 King Bed
Balcony/patio with beach views
Internet - WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Partially open bathroom
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- No housekeeping
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Superior)
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with beach views
Internet - WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Partially open bathroom
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- No housekeeping
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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
323-sq-foot room with beach views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Partially open bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- No housekeeping
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside
1 King Bed
753-sq-foot room with lake views
Internet - WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Partially open bathroom
- No housekeeping
-
Standard Room, Beach View
1 King Bed
Balcony/patio with beach views
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Partially open bathroom
- Balcony or patio
- No housekeeping
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (6/5): 2 star hotel in a 5 star location. - Many small things can be done to make the living quarters better. Eg cockroach prevention, clean sheets, fix the fans. Beautiful location and the staff were lovely but over priced unless you are going as a group and can share the cost.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice room, good food and excellent service - 3 awesome relaxing nights at Club Mak. The homemade gelado is to die for. Amazing views over Lake Malawi
- Verified traveler (8/5): Definitely needs air conditioning... - Lovely setting on a lovely stretch of beach. Good food. Front desk service okay, all others really wonderful. The main thing missing here is air conditioning. It is stifling in the rooms, even in the middle of the night. Also, there are major power outages constantly (as is the case throughout the country), but with the cost of a room here I would hope for a generator to run anytime the power is down.
- Jeff (10/5): A very peaceful retreat! - A quiet and peaceful retreat with open spaces, great food, and quality service by friendly staff. Hotel could provide small face cloth/towel option. Long hand towels - an old English and wasteful tradition - are hard to use (especially with the mini-soap provided); they're also terrible for the environment as they require more water to wash, and more detergent! Cold shower can be uncomfortable especially morning and evening. Should provide warm water option - even if climate is warm. Overall we were greatly impressed by this world-class hotel, and would come again!
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