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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Fitness facility
Outdoor pool
Garden
Aerial view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
The current price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi
  • Monkey Bay Beach
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Lake Malawi National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay (MYZ)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Club Makokola

A luxury stay in Mangochi awaits you at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. You'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Malawi and 27 km (16.7 mi) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, The Beach Side Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Malindi Bar is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Mangochi hotel, you'll be 27 km (16.8 mi) from Lake Malawi Museum and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Monkey Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Lake Malawi Museum - 40 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Lake Malawi National Park - 50 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ziboliboli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zithere Pano Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sunbird Nkopola Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Mangochi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1971
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodation at this 4.5-star hotel has kitchens with coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Microwaves, fridges and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Malindi Bar
  • The Beach Side Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nkopola
Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Hotel Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Malawi/Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Hotel Mangochi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on 4 Oct 2025 start from AU$257.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yep, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

The closest beach to Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is Nkhudzi Bay Beach (19.9 km).

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge have a pool?

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Sunbird Nkopola Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge.

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.