Nkopola Lodge
Phone: 01-594-444. suited for day visits as well as longer stays, caters mainly to foreigners and wealthier locals from the city. offering a friendly staff, several levels of comfort are available to suit your budget. a relatively new addition to the sunbird hotel chain, renovations have been underway recently to help bring the entire facility more up to par. the family-size bungalows face the gentle rolling waves of the lakeshore; roundavals sit in a second row of buildings behind the bungalows with no view of the lake. of special note is the zoo-like enclosure that offers many varieties of tropical birds. also on the grounds are plenty of monkeys, rock dassies, monitor lizards, baboons, and even donkeys.
Alcon Cottages
within monkey bay phone: +265999951301 single rooms cottage and private bathroom; cottages with private lounge, kitchen, and private bathroom. alcon cottages is a group of gorgeous stone cottage with all modern conveniences, including fans and mosquito nets. this lakeside resort also has a renowned restaurant try the local fish dishes!, a well-stocked bar, a swimming pool, a trampoline, and a pool table. families, couples, locals, and foreigners all feel welcome and comfortable here.
MV Mangunda
cruise ship docked on the shores of monkey bay phone: 0888278473 website: (http://www.cruuisemalawi.com) price: varies. the mv mangunda sleeps up to 8 people in recently renovated cabins with shared bathrooms and showers. the cruise ship is available for hire for daytrips to cape maclear or liwonde national park.
Nkopola Beach Resort
Phone: 01-594-444. a nice destination for overlanders, campers, or day trippers who plan to bring their own food. a short walk from nkopola lodge, the beach resort is snugly nestled at the base of a tree and boulder-packed mountain. you can arrange to sleep in one of the tents permanently set up, or even one of the small houses, or just set up your own place. cold drinks are available from the bar, though if you want food you may have to walk up the beach to the lodge.
Hakuna Matata Backpackers
Near the bus stop, a friendly, south african run place, k 350 single, k 500 double and very simple accommodations from k 150, meals at moderate prices. on the entertainment side, a lively bar with two pool tables, darts and juke box. "the" meeting place for travellers in malawi.