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Njaya Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with restaurant, near Lake Malawi

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Nestled in a rural setting, Njaya Lodge offers tranquility and relaxation with its garden and terrace. Savor the flavors of breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant and enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $58
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

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Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Honeymoon Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Chikale Beach, Nkhata Bay

What's nearby

  • Chikale Beach - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Museum - 58 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Mzuzu Stadium - 60 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Mzuzu (ZZU) - 70 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Crest View - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mkana Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sahara Leisures - Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaya Papaya - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Malawi and Chikale Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 2:00 PM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (during limited hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Boat tours
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 16 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1993
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170 per vehicle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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.

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.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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

Does Njaya Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Njaya 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.

Are pets allowed at Njaya Lodge?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Njaya Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Njaya Lodge?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 170 per vehicle.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 2:00 PM.

What is there to do at Njaya Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes game viewing and safari tours. Njaya Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Njaya Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

Does Njaya Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Njaya Lodge like?

Njaya Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Malawi and 14 minutes' walk from Chikale Beach.

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Reviews

Njaya Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

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.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
GRACE, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

As previous reviews indicate, this is a wonderful setting, rivalling a Greek Island or even the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Beautiful view and accommodations. Very warm and friendly staff. Good food with many choices. Good hot water even with Solar. Would have liked internet access in the room and perhaps a little more attention to timely food delivery. We had a delightful stay!
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Njaya Lodge is a little slice of paradise! We fell in love with this place as soon as we arrived. Nestled on the banks of Lake Malawi, surrounded by beautiful landscape and amazing locals, it’s the most relaxing place we have been to in Africa. The staff here go above and beyond with their service and always so friendly! I hope we make it back one day! ❤️
Genevieve, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

In die Jahre gekommene Anlage

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.
Ralf, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Amazing place

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
Simon, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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。
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Nice view, poor service

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...
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful cliffside lodge right by the beach

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.
Verified

4/10 Fair

not impressed.

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?
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, awesome location,

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great spot next to beach

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!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bernadette, 4-night trip