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Njaya Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge for sun and fun

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Premier Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Beach View | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 5 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Chikale Beach, Nkhata Bay

What's nearby

  • Chikale Beach - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ilala Ferry Port - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Museum - 58 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Mzuzu Stadium - 60 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaya Papaya - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sahara Leisures - Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crest View - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Njaya Lodge

Lodge in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Njaya Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 16 buildings
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Njaya Lodge Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge
Njaya Nkhata Bay
Njaya
Njaya Lodge Malawi/Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge Lodge
Njaya Lodge Nkhata Bay
Njaya Lodge Lodge Nkhata Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Njaya Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Njaya Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Njaya Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Njaya Lodge?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Does Njaya Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Njaya Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nkhata Bay lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach. Ilala Ferry Port is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Njaya Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Unterkunft war sauber aber stark in die Jahre gekommen. Schöne Lage und schönes Restaurant und Bar. Das Frühstück mittelmäßig das Essen gut. Gutes WLAN aber nur im Restaurantbereich. Sehr guter Service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Pleasant lakeside cabins; very responsive staff; good prices; fantastic views of the lake. Beach consists of rocks; access road poor; located in a village which can be noisy. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Clean, and would stay again, but not appropriate for a "luxury" lakeside stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We enjoyed the scenary of the lake, the rhythm and sound of the lake was soothing Inside the chalet we were in needed a bit of maintenence especially the show tap was a bit rusty. All in all everything else was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

Although a bit run down it was impossible to fall in love with the location. Because we were on our honeymoon l had book the luxury lodge unfortunately we were one day late due to border problems then when we did arrive we were told our lodge had been booked out to others. however, the staff were lovely and after offering us numerous bottles of wine as compensation for the oversight.
Lodges overlooking the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

オーナー（多分イギリス在住）はきちんとインターネットをチェックしているようで、チェックインはスムーズだった。 　従業員たちが懇切丁寧にもてなしてくれたので満足。ただし料理には期待せぬように。 　場所は眺めが最高。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

Hotel with a lot of potential but unfortunately not much service to go with it. Our room (beach cottage) had a nice view but there was no hot water for our entire stay and we had to deal with plenty of spiders and ants in the room (which can be expected in this part of the world). The internet was down on the first day but it more or less worked afterwards. Obviously, there was no coverage in the room. The food was average at best and they mostly didn't have what was offered on their menu. The price of the food and beverages was ridiculously expensive for the place, so were other services (e.g. laundry). Also, the price of activites offered was more than twice the price of what we paid in another lodge nearby. Plus, the visa machine didn't work so we had to pay in cash. That said, we really enjoyed the beach and our room. The lodge is a bit far from the village and the port (30min walking), but is makes it more like a secret place. Still, the staff were kind...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We only planned to stay 2 nights here over Christmas, but the setting, staff and owners were all so nice that we had to extend by two more. Dixon, Gilbert and Kingston are all fantastic characters that really make you feel welcome and add that family vibe. Thanks also to Paul and Collette for making us feel that much more at home. We'll be back for sure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

1. booked and paid on website for most expensive rooms. rooms not as advertised. 2. wifi not working. 3. no cold drinks, little ice, could not make a plan to get more ice. 4. credit card machine badly operated by pulling out card while still in operation and immediately pushed it back. sms on my phone as paid, but machine printed declined. had to pay again, and therfore another sms. paid twice? will see if they will refund me?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Would like to keep it a secret, but that wouldn't be fair, a long way north of the airport, but well worth the effort. Highly recommend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Place was very quiet as it was low season when we stayed. Very helpful staff, friendly atmosphere. Food simple but fine. Would stay again. Good value room, breakfast and coffee a bit overpriced
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

What a pleasure! We had booked for 1 night but came back for a second. Terrific staff made us extremely welcome. Lovely jubly! . It is a great spot overlooking the lake,which was a good place to swim. Would recommend. Like all Malawi,getting a little tired!