Malawi
Set in Edenic gardens crowded with flowers, this tranquil and secluded lodge's five chalets overlook a narrow river gorge, where clothes are washed and…
Must-see hotels in Malawi
Pakachere Backpackers & Creative Centre
Malawi
This locally run hostel is nicely decorated, and has craftwork for sale and a bar-restaurant opening onto a garden with thatched seating areas. The…
Lilongwe
From the outside, these 10 brick chalets – on a 26-hectare plot next to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – look unimpressive, but they're well appointed and have…
Lilongwe
You can almost sense the ghosts of presidents and dignitaries who've walked along the Capital's swank corridors. Set in lush gardens, the 170 rooms offer…
Malawi
This Austrian-owned lodge's name is Chichewa for crocodile – exactly what you might see sunbathing on the sandbanks and rocks below the pool and …
Malawi
At the far northern end of Cape Maclear Beach, this lodge sits in an idyllic spot on a beautiful and very clean, broad stretch of private beach, strewn…
Malawi
Formerly the Grand Beach Hotel, this spearmint-white pile (built back in the 1920s and once a favourite haunt for fancy colonial balls), with its columned…
Malawi
With whitewashed rooms featuring polished stone floors, step-in mozzie nets and blue curtains opening onto balconies overlooking the bay, this dive school…
Malawi
This comfortable hotel has a small African-style lounge with mountain views, a tempting swimming pool and a food court. The 73 rooms are decent, with DSTV…
Malawi
Sometimes known as Nick's Place, Wakwenda, smack bang on a postcard-perfect beach, is utter chill-out material. The bar occupies an outcrop of rocks by…
Malawi
Another spotless addition to the Sunbird portfolio, Mount Soche boasts spick-and-span, international-style rooms – somewhat on the small side – in the…
Malawi
Set in terraced gardens bursting with frangipanis and palms, with manicured lawns tumbling down to the spearmint water, Njaya has a range of accommodation…
Malawi
Enabling visitors on a budget to stay in the reserve and fully immerse themselves in the wildlife-viewing activities, this campground has shady places to…
Malawi
Hidden down a dirt road off Michiru Rd, on the crest of a hill northwest of the city centre, friendly Kabula enjoys peace aplenty and scenic mountain…
Malawi
At the foot of the mountain in lakeside Chitimba, this beach camp is an excellent launch pad for tackling the ascent to Livingstonia. The whitewashed…
Lilongwe
Lilongwe’s liveliest backpacker spot buzzes with a mix of travellers, overlanders and volunteers relaxing by the pool and in the large, shady gardens…
Malawi
Easily the city's plushest digs, this large hotel in imposing grounds has huge rooms with deep-pile carpet, flat-screen DSTV, fridge and views of Mzuzu's…
Malawi
Popular with the aid-work fraternity, these pleasantly decorated rooms with mozzie nets and bright bedspreads are hidden away in a suburban house. Choose…
Malawi
Perfectly situated by the giant boulders that bookend the golden stretch of beach, this campsite is owned by Sunbird Hotels and benefits from its premier…
Lilongwe
Set in 6.5 hectares of lush gardens, Barefoot makes for a quieter alternative to the city centre. There are six nicely finished chalets with private…
Malawi
This flashpacker-style place has well-maintained rooms and six-bed dorms with fans, opening onto a long veranda dotted with wicker chairs, and self…
Malawi
The CCAP (Church of Central Africa Presbyterian) Mission, after the Likhubula gate, has cosy rooms, four- and 12-bed dorms, and one- and two-bedroom self…
Malawi
This German-run lodge offers 10 simple garden rooms, each with mozzie net, fan and private veranda overlooking the lake, and a six-bed dorm next to 200m…
Malawi
On a quiet stretch of beach in well-tended gardens, these high-ceilinged thatch rooms are full of African flair behind their oxblood exterior; each has a…
Malawi
This historical two-bedroom cottage sleeps six and comes with a living room complete with cooking fireplace. There are two single beds and two bunks. It’s…
Lilongwe
This five-star Peermont hotel offers an air-conditioned welcome in its Wild Orchid bar-restaurant and reception decorated with cute model cars. It soars…
Malawi
Part of a non-profit NGO, these simple rooms open onto little terraces with cane chairs bedecked with colourful cushions, overlooking a leafy garden at…
Malawi
This backpacker hit has shaded pitches right on the beach, a spotless ablution block, and a cool cafe-bar with a covered dining area ringed by pot plants…
Malawi
This rustic camp is immersed in the park, with stilted safari tents, dorm and campsite sharing ablutions and a self-catering kitchen. There's a plunge…
Lilongwe
This white, colonial-style building is set in manicured gardens. Rooms are generally high quality, if slightly dated in places, and will be upgraded in…
Malawi
Upmarket Victoria attracts corporate types and aid workers with its pool, marble lobby and air-conditioned restaurant. Eighty rooms enjoy plump pillows,…
Lilongwe
This good-value hotel has numerous rooms of varying standards; the more you pay, the larger and better equipped they get, and you can choose if you want…
Malawi
The brainchild of South African couple Andries and Farzana, Umunthu has coolly decorated, sparsely furnished rooms and a four-bed dorm with adjoining…
Malawi
This faded but lovely old colonial house has lots of character: a homey kitchen, five clean rooms (two with their own bathroom), a veranda, a communal…
Malawi
In a garden gazing at the hills, this Italian-owned guesthouse has friendly staff and an outdoor bistro (mains MK5000) serving pasta dishes, burgers and…
Malawi
Set in a secluded site with vistas of the plateau’s rolling hills, this camp has permanent security, clean toilets, hot showers, endless firewood and…
Malawi
Set back from the main drag, off M’Mbelwa Rd, Mimosa is a little worn at the edges, but it's efficiently run, friendly and dependable. Rooms are spacious,…
Malawi
On the Lichenya Plateau, this basic cottage is a step up from the forestry huts found elsewhere in the mountains, with utensils in the kitchen, plus…
Malawi
As well as a good restaurant, Casa Mia has peaceful rooms opening onto a lawn and dinky pool. Rooms are perfect for a short or long stay, with tiled…
Malawi
This large house in leafy gardens has eight rooms, a bar-restaurant serving Portuguese and other dishes, and a large and soppy dog to keep you company…
