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Njaya Lodge

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A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill. - Njaya Lodge (Nkhata Bay)
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A coastal property with a clear view of the sea, a staircase leading to a building with a green roof, and a lush garden area. - Njaya Lodge (Nkhata Bay)
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Located close to Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry Port, Njaya Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A coastal property with white buildings, a clear blue sky, and a rocky shoreline.

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A white building with a stone base, surrounded by white walls and a stone pathway.

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a tiled floor, a view of the sea, a table with chairs, and a door.

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A coastal property with a white building surrounded by large rocks and trees.

Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nkhata Bay, Njaya Lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. Ilala Ferry Port and Mzuzu Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach. Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park and Mzuzu University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing. Visit our Nkhata Bay travel guide
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Chikale Beach, Nkhata Bay

What's nearby

  • A wooden structure on rocks by a clear blue lake.
    Lake Malawi
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chikale Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mkana Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Sahara Leisures - Restaurant & Bar
    4 min drive
  • Kaya Papaya
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours available on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 16 buildings
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle

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 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
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Njaya Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Njaya Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Njaya Lodge?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Does Njaya Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Njaya Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nkhata Bay lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach. Ilala Ferry Port and Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Njaya Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant lakeside cabins; very responsive staff; good prices; fantastic views of the lake. Beach consists of rocks; access road poor; located in a village which can be noisy. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Clean, and would stay again, but not appropriate for a "luxury" lakeside stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the scenary of the lake, the rhythm and sound of the lake was soothing Inside the chalet we were in needed a bit of maintenence especially the show tap was a bit rusty. All in all everything else was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very quiet as it was low season when we stayed. Very helpful staff, friendly atmosphere. Food simple but fine. Would stay again. Good value room, breakfast and coffee a bit overpriced
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps a little more attention to timely food delivery. We had a delightful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Njaya Lodge is a little slice of paradise! We fell in love with this place as soon as we arrived. Nestled on the banks of Lake Malawi, surrounded by beautiful landscape and amazing locals, it’s the most relaxing place we have been to in Africa. The staff here go above and beyond with their service and always so friendly! I hope we make it back one day! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meitsi järkkäs 10 frendii asiakkaiks, ja mulle luvattiin upgrade for free, mut sit alko vääntö huonehinnoista ja mäki jouduin maksaa extraa ja viel jotain veroo laskun päälle. En saanu kuittia. Pyysidkkontaktitietooja
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

In die Jahre gekommene Anlage

Unterkunft war sauber aber stark in die Jahre gekommen. Schöne Lage und schönes Restaurant und Bar. Das Frühstück mittelmäßig das Essen gut. Gutes WLAN aber nur im Restaurantbereich. Sehr guter Service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Although a bit run down it was impossible to fall in love with the location. Because we were on our honeymoon l had book the luxury lodge unfortunately we were one day late due to border problems then when we did arrive we were told our lodge had been booked out to others. however, the staff were lovely and after offering us numerous bottles of wine as compensation for the oversight.
Lodges overlooking the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
オーナー（多分イギリス在住）はきちんとインターネットをチェックしているようで、チェックインはスムーズだった。 　従業員たちが懇切丁寧にもてなしてくれたので満足。ただし料理には期待せぬように。 　場所は眺めが最高。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice view, poor service

Hotel with a lot of potential but unfortunately not much service to go with it. Our room (beach cottage) had a nice view but there was no hot water for our entire stay and we had to deal with plenty of spiders and ants in the room (which can be expected in this part of the world). The internet was down on the first day but it more or less worked afterwards. Obviously, there was no coverage in the room. The food was average at best and they mostly didn't have what was offered on their menu. The price of the food and beverages was ridiculously expensive for the place, so were other services (e.g. laundry). Also, the price of activites offered was more than twice the price of what we paid in another lodge nearby. Plus, the visa machine didn't work so we had to pay in cash. That said, we really enjoyed the beach and our room. The lodge is a bit far from the village and the port (30min walking), but is makes it more like a secret place. Still, the staff were kind...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful cliffside lodge right by the beach

We only planned to stay 2 nights here over Christmas, but the setting, staff and owners were all so nice that we had to extend by two more. Dixon, Gilbert and Kingston are all fantastic characters that really make you feel welcome and add that family vibe. Thanks also to Paul and Collette for making us feel that much more at home. We'll be back for sure.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not impressed.

1. booked and paid on website for most expensive rooms. rooms not as advertised. 2. wifi not working. 3. no cold drinks, little ice, could not make a plan to get more ice. 4. credit card machine badly operated by pulling out card while still in operation and immediately pushed it back. sms on my phone as paid, but machine printed declined. had to pay again, and therfore another sms. paid twice? will see if they will refund me?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place, awesome location,

Would like to keep it a secret, but that wouldn't be fair, a long way north of the airport, but well worth the effort. Highly recommend
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot next to beach

What a pleasure! We had booked for 1 night but came back for a second. Terrific staff made us extremely welcome. Lovely jubly! . It is a great spot overlooking the lake,which was a good place to swim. Would recommend. Like all Malawi,getting a little tired!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020