Mgoza Lodge

Property class: 2.5
Cape Maclear lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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When visiting Cape Maclear, Mgoza Lodge is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Mgoza Lodge, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
The current price is $56
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a blanket.

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A pool area with a view of the sea, surrounded by tropical plants and wooden structures.

Family Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View

A rustic house with a thatched roof, a concrete structure in front, and a garden with various plants and a wooden staircase leading to the entrance.

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Lake Malawi National Park, Cape Maclear, Mangochi

What's nearby

  • Lake Malawi National Park - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 49 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 40 min drive
  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 73 miles/117.5 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Mac Froggie's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ZATHU Cape Community Kitchen & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪WB Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boma And Hiccups Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Pepper - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mgoza Lodge

  • When visiting Cape Maclear, Mgoza Lodge is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Mgoza Lodge, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
1:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 16

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Mgoza Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served really tasty and well-priced food. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and friendly place, with excellent location right at the beach. While staying att the lodge you experience the village life nearby. Great place !
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8/10 Very good

Very attentive staff. Very nice location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely lodge with gardens on the lake. Staff are super friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best place to stay on the lakeside

I loved this little place, thought it was the prettiest and most charming along the beach. Having a bar and restaurant onsite was definitely a bonus. The staff are lovely and I would really recommend doing the sunset boat trip with snorkeling and eagle feeding. Overall excellent value, so much so that we thought we were undercharged for all our food and drink!
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8/10 Very good

New years stay

A really lovely lodge in the best location in Cape Mclear, it had the most amazing chef and restaurant and lovely gardens. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. It’s also felt very safe. The room was a little tired and bathroom needed to be a little cleaner, however this is a country that has very limited resources so it was always going to be different to a western and more developed experience. It’s definitely the place to stay in this beautiful corner of Malawi!
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6/10 Good

Very friendly staff and people, unfortunately due to the rise of the lake water there was no beach. There were ants on the premises, and one of the days I woke up with ants on my bed. I used a floss stick that I threw in the garbage bin in the toilets, the next day it was in the garden in front of my lodge door. Not very nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Loved this place!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience and really great value for money - thanks so much Mgoza Lodge
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6/10 Good

Air conditioning needed.
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6/10 Good

Faculties were minimalistic and on for a short stay. Staff were friendly .
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8/10 Very good

Very relaxed place with a beautiful view on lake Malawi. Alan and his staff are great hosts that make you feel at home. They have been very helpful during my stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Calm place

Nice place. Very attentive staff. Good food. Nice scenery.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place - stayed in a thatched hut overlooking the lake. Breeze from the lake meant the room was a good temperature but there was also a fan. Nice seating area in garden with small pool. WiFi available around restaurant. Really tasty well priced food in the restaurant. Great value for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

The place is set in a great location. They gave me an upgrade which was very much appreciated. They also helped me coordinate tours. Food was delicious! Only downside was that it was a bit noisy.
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8/10 Very good

As advertised
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a nice option if you want to stay in the area. Great waterfront location. Friendly staff. Well maintained and looked after. No wifi. Don't expect luxury, and bring a mosquito repellent.. Enjoy the nature and the scenery
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10/10 Exceptional

Very much like the picture. In our case we were upgraded without asking. Simple accomodation but great food and staff.don't judge from the street view
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8/10 Very good

Mgoza

Mgoza has the most beautiful setting with the trees and outdoor relaxation area next to the lake. Sadly my pillows had an odd smell like cat pee but the staff were amazing to change them right away. The staff helped me to organise day/boat trips which was helpful. I tried but did not get the chance to enjoy a hot shower during my stay as only cold water was available. Jeremiah at the front desk is kind and patient. Thank you for answering my questions. The main road is right behind the rooms so the loud music and people walking past is extremely loud. I can see why other reviews mention it. The food was was available and had a menu in which you could choose from.
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8/10 Very good

Sehr einfach eingerichtet. Shampoo nicht vorhanden. Gerichte oft nicht verfügbar aber ansonsten gut. Einfach etwas um im typischen afrikanischen Leben einzutauchen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good

Good time by the lake

Pleasant stay at Lake Malawi. Outside area perfect to relax in hot conditions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice cottage by the lake

Allan was great host. He gave us a better room free of charge. Sometimes problems with electricity, water and wifi, but it is normal in that area.
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8/10 Very good

Zeer mooie en ontspannen plek, goed onderhouden. Schoon zwembad met uitzicht op het meer. Fijne kamers met alles wat je nodig hebt (o.a. grote bedden, warme douche, ventilator etc). Kamer kon echter niet op slot. Wat betreft communicatie van medewerkers valt nog winst te behalen (o.a. onduidelijkheid over beschikbaarheid keuken, onvriendelijke bejegening bij uitchecken).
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10/10 Exceptional

Mgoza lodge is right on the beach, and it has a very nice garden, restaurant and pool. At the same time it is right in the middle of a village; the village life going on around the lodge and on the beach in front of it.
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8/10 Very good

Cape Maclear is a working fishing community on the shores of Lake Malawi that is gaining in tourist traffic. There are a number of small, family run lodges directly on that shore and Mgoza Lodge is one of the good ones as far as I can tell. Rooms are comfortable and spacious and clean, the food is good and the service is attentive and friendly. Electricity and wifi goes in and out, but you are in rural Africa. Alan, the owner, is quite present and does his best to make sure his guests are looked after. All in all, nothing over the top fancy but a friendly, happy place to spend a few days / nights. (Tip: look for Captain Flamingo on the beach to arrange a boat ride to one of the islands and an empty beach with clean, clear, cold water to swim in)