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The Makokola Retreat

3.0 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mangochi, Mangochi, Southern Region
  • Place, Mangochi Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nkhudzi Bay Beach
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Penthouse

Presidential Penthouse

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mangochi

When you stay at The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi, you'll be within a short 3-minute drive from Mangochi Museum. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Lake Malawi and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Liwonde National Park.

What's nearby

  • Mangochi Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 61 min drive - 57.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kips' Express Mangochi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Riviera - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ChipsPano - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Villa Tafika - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flavours Food Court - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Mangochi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Makokola Retreat has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Property is also known as

The Makokola Retreat Hotel

The Makokola Retreat Mangochi

The Makokola Retreat Hotel Mangochi

The Makokola Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellinor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt med solstolar i poolen. När till liten bar och restaurang. Rent och välskött. Fin utsikt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025