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Norman Carr Cottage

3.0 star property
Lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Dining
Executive Suite | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle
Exterior
Lake
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Norman Carr Cottage sits near Lake Malawi National Park with its own beachfront and a golf course next door. Guests can relax on sun loungers, take out a motorboat, paddle a kayak along the shore, or cool off in the outdoor pool after a day of activities.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Fan
Day bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Namakoma Village, Monkey Bay

What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi National Park - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Museum and Aquarium - 29 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Monkey Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mufasa Eco Lodge (The Bar) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bay Breeze - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Norman Carr Cottage

Lodge near Lake Malawi National Park
An adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Norman Carr Cottage. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy onsite activities like water skiing and motor boating. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a garden and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and art supplies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 8 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Boat
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 8 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Norman Carr Cottage Lodge
Norman Carr Cottage Monkey Bay
Norman Carr Cottage Lodge Monkey Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Norman Carr Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Norman Carr Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Norman Carr Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Norman Carr Cottage?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norman Carr Cottage?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Norman Carr Cottage located?

Located in Monkey Bay, this beachfront lodge is next to a golf course, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Lake Malawi National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Monkey Bay Beach and Museum and Aquarium.

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Reviews

Norman Carr Cottage Reviews

6.0

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.0

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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the meals were terrific. The Inexpensive snorkelling worked out to about $1/fish. Terrible. The financial accounting was terrible and unacceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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