Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Mangochi beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room) | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Located by the lake, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offers a serene escape with a free breakfast buffet and on-site activities like racquetball/squash. Relax at the beachfront location, enjoy international cuisine at The Beach Side Restaurant, or unwind with motor boating and fishing. With free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff available to assist you.

Good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Bar
Non-smoking
Free breakfast
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Pool bar
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden

Feel at home (6)

Kitchen
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet (Deluxe Chalet Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

LED TV

Select Comfort bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Studio, Lake View (Lakeview Studio Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

LED TV

Select Comfort bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (Hillside Deluxe Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

LED TV

Select Comfort bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Hillside Superior Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

LED TV

Select Comfort bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchen

LED TV

Select Comfort bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Internet access

About the neighborhood

14 Chilembwe Road, Club Makokola, Mangochi

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
Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 97.8 miles/157.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge

Sunbird Nkopola Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Mangochi. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Beach Side Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 55 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Contactless 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free secured onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

- Airport shuttle*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)

What to do

On the beach
Fitness classes
Racquetball/squash
Volleyball
Motor boating
Fishing

Working away

Business center
Meeting room
Conference space

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1971
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchairs available on site
Hand-held showerheads
Accessible bathtub
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch LED TV
Premium digital channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes

Sleep well

Turndown service
Select Comfort mattress
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels

Stay connected

Free newspapers
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator (on request)
Microwave (on request)
Kitchen
Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Beach Side Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Malindi Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Nkopola

Nkopola Lodge

Sunbird Nkopola

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Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Malawi/Mangochi

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Nkopola Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sunbird Nkopola Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and motor boating. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, racquetball/squash, and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.