Title: 10 Best Lakefront Hotels in Malawi for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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# Lakefront Hotels & Resorts in Malawi

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## Top Cities in Malawi

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#### Lilongwe

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## Our top choices for Malawi hotels on the lake

![Premium bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46100/46074/30cc1871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46100/46074/754df725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46100/46074/9b0e64b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46100/46074/0eb92731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Senga-Hotels-Sunbird-Livingstonia-Beach-Hotel.h46074.Hotel-Information)

Senga

7.4/10

Good

(52)

"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Andrea

CA $225

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Senga-Hotels-Sunbird-Livingstonia-Beach-Hotel.h46074.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, a natural pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8355200/8355191/d2eede9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8355200/8355191/257d48d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8355200/8355191/43d293ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8355200/8355191/9f662499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Blue Zebra Island Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Salima-Hotels-Blue-Zebra-Island-Lodge.h8355191.Hotel-Information)

Salima

9.6/10

Exceptional

(5)

"I had a wonderful 2 nights at blue zebra and wished I could have stayed longer. I was slightly concerned on booking about getting there as there wasn't much info on the website, but as soon as I confirmed my booking with ebookers the hotel was in touch to tel me everything I needed - including details on drivers from Lilongwe and how I could book a boat time to suit my arrival (at an extra cost which was very clear and totally worth it for an extra night). It was easy to find thanks to the very...

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

jessica

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Salima-Hotels-Blue-Zebra-Island-Lodge.h8355191.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15810000/15808400/15808314/04db0c93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15810000/15808400/15808314/e527c2a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15810000/15808400/15808314/w690h511x0y0-1fb1d16b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15810000/15808400/15808314/e9610ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fish Eagle Bay Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nkhotakota-Hotels-Fish-Eagle-Bay-Lodge.h15808314.Hotel-Information)

Nkhotakota

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nkhotakota-Hotels-Fish-Eagle-Bay-Lodge.h15808314.Hotel-Information)

![Madimba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4465100/4465080/1f9d6031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Madimba | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4465100/4465080/b34cfe21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Mbungo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4465100/4465080/7d13490b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Nkhwazi | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4465100/4465080/c6ba364e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kaya Mawa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Likoma-Island-Hotels-Kaya-Mawa.h4465080.Hotel-Information)

Likoma Island

10/10

Exceptional

(1)

"lugar isolado com todo conforto, bangalós isolados e com privacidade, lugar maravilhoso,serviço impecavel e atendimento 5 estrelas, a comida é feita por um chef ,lugar de descanso e paz, o lago é perfeito para nadar e esportes nauticos oferecidos como caiaque,stand up, esqui aquático, mergulhos."

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newton

CA $1,428

CA $1,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 18 - Dec 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Likoma-Island-Hotels-Kaya-Mawa.h4465080.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15110000/15102400/15102355/95df8c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15110000/15102400/15102355/83597458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15110000/15102400/15102355/c281dbc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15110000/15102400/15102355/b087a5a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-Nkhudzi-Beach-Lodge.h15102355.Hotel-Information)

Mangochi

8.0/10

Very good

(7)

"Nkhudzi lodge surpassed all expectations. The location was perfect, the food was delicious, the staff were attentive and friendly and the drinks were always cold. Have never seen a more beautiful setting. Simple, relaxing and homely. We will definitely come back... soon I hope! "

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Morgan

CA $31

CA $37 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 18 - Dec 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-Nkhudzi-Beach-Lodge.h15102355.Hotel-Information)

![Beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34800/34712/91747380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34800/34712/f036c199.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34800/34712/bbe5cc9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34800/34712/2bd5e88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-Sunbird-Nkopola-Lodge.h34712.Hotel-Information)

Mangochi

7.2/10

Good

(26)

"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."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Rhita

CA $234

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-Sunbird-Nkopola-Lodge.h34712.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11479900/11479898/ec69ce37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11479900/11479898/dd8775c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11479900/11479898/234d6d0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11479900/11479898/54a0c8ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Makokola Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-The-Makokola-Retreat.h11479898.Hotel-Information)

Mangochi

8.6/10

Excellent

(4)

"Many small things can be done to make the living quarters better. Eg cockroach prevention, clean sheets, fix the fans. Beautiful location and the staff were lovely but over priced unless you are going as a group and can share the cost. "

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Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangochi-Hotels-The-Makokola-Retreat.h11479898.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Malawi Hotel Reviews

![Quest Lodges and Safaris ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120457800/120457793/0e13fe84_y.jpg)

### Quest Lodges and Safaris 

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Maclear-Hotels-Quest-Lodges-And-Safaris.h120457793.Hotel-Information)

![Eco-House ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101406500/101406451/94a1250c_y.jpg)

### Eco-House 

10/10 Excellent

"Sam was extremely helpful."

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-Eco-House.h101406451.Hotel-Information)

![Sunbird Capital Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17400/17361/47264d9b_y.jpg)

### Sunbird Capital Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and clean room"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-Sunbird-Capital-Hotel.h17361.Hotel-Information)

![Crossroads Hotel Blantyre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30526300/30526254/7ec07ceb_y.jpg)

### Crossroads Hotel Blantyre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very good staff and a decent option in Blantyre"

[](https://expedia.ca/Blantyre-Hotels-Crossroads-Hotel-Blantyre.h30526254.Hotel-Information)

![Burley House - Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3776200/3776150/31d6ca9c_y.jpg)

### Burley House - Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect. Comfortable bed and bedding. The staff could not have been nicer and so accommodating. Food was wonderful and the coffee was perfection! I will definitely return."

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-Burley-House-Guest-House.h3776150.Hotel-Information)

![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10970000/10967900/10967831/52d2a661_y.jpg)

### President Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Gym equipment is mostly broken. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-President-Hotel.h10967831.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16880000/16877200/16877105/fc6afde7_y.jpg)

### Grand Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large rooms, great AC. WiFi was ok, sometimes spotty. Food was good. The staff were very helpful."

[](https://expedia.ca/Mzuzu-Hotels-Grand-Palace-Hotel.h16877105.Hotel-Information)

![Sunbird Lilongwe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46100/46071/46b7f1fa_y.jpg)

### Sunbird Lilongwe

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic service at the reception"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-Sunbird-Lilongwe.h46071.Hotel-Information)

![Bridgeview Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6650000/6646100/6646094/c27de821_y.jpg)

### Bridgeview Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"The staff were very nice and helpful. The property was old and needs some updating. It is a busy area and there was some noise throughout the night. Breakfast was okay - would love some extra choices. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Lilongwe-Hotels-Bridgeview-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h6646094.Hotel-Information)

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