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Soul Rebel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Bed sheets
Private beach
Restaurant
Soul Rebel sits on the lake, offering travelers a restful experience with breakfast and a welcoming bar. The property provides WiFi in common areas, convenient luggage storage, and daily housekeeping - all elements that previous guests have particularly appreciated.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room | Bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nkhata Bay, Soul Rebel is on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilala Ferry Port. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Nkhata Bay, Nkhata Bay, Northern Region, 106106

What's nearby

  • Ilala Ferry Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chikale Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Museum - 51 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park - 54 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Mzuzu University - 58 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sahara Leisures - Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crest View - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mkana Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaya Papaya - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Soul Rebel

Hostel by the lake
Soul Rebel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4.50 for adults and USD 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

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 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4.50 for adults and USD 4.50 for children

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Soul Rebel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Soul Rebel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Soul Rebel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Soul Rebel?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Soul Rebel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nkhata Bay hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Malawi and Ilala Ferry Port. Chikale Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Soul Rebel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Claude Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new one looks good easy to use
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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