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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Beach bar
Outdoor pool
Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets
Balcony
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on the lakeshore offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. The Beach Side Restaurant serves international cuisine with local touches. Enjoy racquetball, motor boating, and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assist with questions.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tomorrow

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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) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Lake View | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Mangochi, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is in the historical district and on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Malawi Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Malawi and Nkhudzi Bay Beach.
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Map
14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi

What's nearby

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 40 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ziboliboli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪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 onsite activities like racquetball/squash and volleyball. 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like safes and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator (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 center
  • 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
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 elevators
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.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (40 km).

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