Njaya Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Set in a rural location, Njaya Lodge provides a peaceful escape with its garden and terrace spaces. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, while free WiFi keeps guests connected in public areas. Past visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Highlights

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

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

Economy Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Highlights

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

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

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

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

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

Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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

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

About this property

Njaya Lodge

Lodge near Lake Malawi
Located close to Chikale Beach and Ilala Ferry Port, Njaya Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. 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 tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 for 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Njaya Lodge?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Njaya Lodge on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$79.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 and Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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