Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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7.0
/10
Pleasant
25 reviews

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Steve

10.0
/ 10
Great hotel with good facilities, well maintained and great gardens. Food was good and service excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Room was good with AC and own bathroom and outside patio area with chairs and table. Nice bar area overlooking the lake.
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14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, TA Mponda, Mangochi, Malawi

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
On the beach
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General


On the beach

Location


When you stay at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi, you'll be on the beach and steps from Lake Malawi. This beach hotel is 16.7 mi (27 km) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach and 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Monkey Bay Beach.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lake Malawi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 27 km / 16.7 mi
Monkey Bay Beach - 27.1 km / 16.9 mi
Mangochi Museum - 27.3 km / 17 mi
Lake Malawi National Park - 39.6 km / 24.6 mi
Liwonde National Park - 49.8 km / 30.9 mi
Museum and Aquarium - 51.9 km / 32.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 40 km / 24.8 mi
Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 234.4 km / 145.7 mi

The preferred airport for Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.).

Facilities


Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


For lunch or dinner, stop by The Beach Side Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. 42-inch LED televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

All facilities in Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Express check-in
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Express check-out
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible path of travel

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Business facilities
  • Conference rooms

Sports and Recreations

  • Volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Motor boat ride

Food and Drinks

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Secure parking

Things to Do

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Nearby Facilities

  • Souvenir shop
  • Hair salon

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Parking

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
55
Number of floors in Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
1
Another facilities in Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
Laundry service, Multilingual staff, Express check-in, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service

Frequently asked question in Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

What are available facilities at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?
There are top facilites at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is a 4.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have?
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge has 1 floors.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 25 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

7.0

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

7.0

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Rhita
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Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 278 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now.
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Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room service was slow. one time l waited for over an hour and a half for my dinner to be delivered to my room. was told that breakfast was served from 6.30am but this was not so. aT 6.30 AM the staff would still be busy bringing foof from the kitchen. This was inconviniencing as l had early morning starts. When l checked out on the 12th of February, l asked for my invoice to be sent to me by email. Up to now the invoice has not be sent
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 339 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good view by the lake. Condition is old. Not worth paying that price for.
Mwaka
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 366 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The view of the lake was pretty. The room was a 2* at best. I expected 3* at least. Very poor shower and at one stage I almost got burnt very badly whilst in the shower. Conference food was good but the hotel breakfast was not great. The cost of wine is exhorbitant - daylight robbery!!! Waiter service was way below standard - they need to spend a lot of time being trained. How is it acceptable that one has to wait 40minutes or more to receive their drinks order?
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Chris
8.0
/10
Reviewed 411 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The lunch and dinners this time were not up to the quality expected. No options for diet drinks from Coke Zero to coke light for guests needing sugar free drinks. Pool was closed without notifying us when we made the booking.
Esmail
4.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wanted to try out this place again having stayed here more than 10 years ago. Felt accommodations rates were too expensive and not worth the price I had to pay online. The Lodge did not get a confirmation email of my online booking. I had to forward the email I received online to reception for them to believe me that I had paid online!
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jo
2.0
/10
Reviewed 591 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a deluxe room. The roof leaked so we needed to move out. Then the next room the toilet flooded then moved again to a room where the shower did not work then a massive rain storm effected the water which came out black. Shower and toilet too. The staff need massive re training in customer care they seemed not bothered and would not even break a smile. The buffet food was average and you did not have a wide range of choice. The deluxe rooms are quite a walk from the main hotel they need a cover along the paths especially when it's the rainy season and also a safe. Twice we wished to exchange money and they had no local currency and the ATM had no money. Service was awful too and the food took ages. We left a day early. We were paying Western Prices and got no value for the cost whatsoever. There was no visual management either.
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A
8.0
/10
Reviewed 601 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Unfortunately we were told only rooms available were up several flights difficult outside stairs although we had booked several months on advance. Plugs in impossible places which meant unable to use kettle. However as soon as we asked about this staff immediately bought extension lead. Felt it should have been thought about. tap came off in hand. Staff exceptionally helpful and sorted all problems
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Steve
10.0
/10
Reviewed 610 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel with good facilities, well maintained and great gardens. Food was good and service excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Room was good with AC and own bathroom and outside patio area with chairs and table. Nice bar area overlooking the lake.
John
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 614 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Returned to Malawi for a holiday 25 years after leaving the country (after working there for 4 years). Spent 2 nights at Nkpola, where my wife and I had last stayed 25 years ago. Arriving just after the Presidential Elections (with the result still to be determined), the hotel was deserted. We were the only guests staying there the first night. But Reception was not very welcoming and initially gave us one of the few chalets without a beach view. We requested a lakeside chalet and one was, eventually, found.
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Hirotsugu
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 212 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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7.0
Pleasant
From 25 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

7.0

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

7.0

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Traveler Reviews Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

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Rhita
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 278 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nkopola is beautiful only we didnt have to stay there. Expedia cancelled our booking the day we were meant to check in. We are very disappointed. Left us stranded. We rmailed to be refunded no reponse up to now.
Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room service was slow. one time l waited for over an hour and a half for my dinner to be delivered to my room. was told that breakfast was served from 6.30am but this was not so. aT 6.30 AM the staff would still be busy bringing foof from the kitchen. This was inconviniencing as l had early morning starts. When l checked out on the 12th of February, l asked for my invoice to be sent to me by email. Up to now the invoice has not be sent
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 339 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall dissapointing considering the cost of this hotel
Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good view by the lake. Condition is old. Not worth paying that price for.
Mwaka
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 366 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The view of the lake was pretty. The room was a 2* at best. I expected 3* at least. Very poor shower and at one stage I almost got burnt very badly whilst in the shower. Conference food was good but the hotel breakfast was not great. The cost of wine is exhorbitant - daylight robbery!!! Waiter service was way below standard - they need to spend a lot of time being trained. How is it acceptable that one has to wait 40minutes or more to receive their drinks order?
Read More
Chris
8.0
/10
Reviewed 411 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The lunch and dinners this time were not up to the quality expected. No options for diet drinks from Coke Zero to coke light for guests needing sugar free drinks. Pool was closed without notifying us when we made the booking.
Esmail
4.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wanted to try out this place again having stayed here more than 10 years ago. Felt accommodations rates were too expensive and not worth the price I had to pay online. The Lodge did not get a confirmation email of my online booking. I had to forward the email I received online to reception for them to believe me that I had paid online!
Read More
jo
2.0
/10
Reviewed 591 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a deluxe room. The roof leaked so we needed to move out. Then the next room the toilet flooded then moved again to a room where the shower did not work then a massive rain storm effected the water which came out black. Shower and toilet too. The staff need massive re training in customer care they seemed not bothered and would not even break a smile. The buffet food was average and you did not have a wide range of choice. The deluxe rooms are quite a walk from the main hotel they need a cover along the paths especially when it's the rainy season and also a safe. Twice we wished to exchange money and they had no local currency and the ATM had no money. Service was awful too and the food took ages. We left a day early. We were paying Western Prices and got no value for the cost whatsoever. There was no visual management either.
Read More
A
8.0
/10
Reviewed 601 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Unfortunately we were told only rooms available were up several flights difficult outside stairs although we had booked several months on advance. Plugs in impossible places which meant unable to use kettle. However as soon as we asked about this staff immediately bought extension lead. Felt it should have been thought about. tap came off in hand. Staff exceptionally helpful and sorted all problems
Read More
Steve
10.0
/10
Reviewed 610 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel with good facilities, well maintained and great gardens. Food was good and service excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Room was good with AC and own bathroom and outside patio area with chairs and table. Nice bar area overlooking the lake.
John
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 614 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Returned to Malawi for a holiday 25 years after leaving the country (after working there for 4 years). Spent 2 nights at Nkpola, where my wife and I had last stayed 25 years ago. Arriving just after the Presidential Elections (with the result still to be determined), the hotel was deserted. We were the only guests staying there the first night. But Reception was not very welcoming and initially gave us one of the few chalets without a beach view. We requested a lakeside chalet and one was, eventually, found.
Read More
Hirotsugu
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 212 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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