Sunset Villa
The Sunset Villa forms part of our Lake Suite section that was completed in August 2018 and is the pride and joy of the Retreat boasting sunrise and sunset views right on your doorstep.
Comprising of two levels; the bedroom is located on the top floor and boasts a large open floorplan with a King Size bed, walk-in closet, large shower, double sinks, and bathtub. Guests can enjoy spectacular lake views from the top floor balcony while floating in one of the egg-nest chairs with a cup of coffee.
The bottom level boasts a big living room area & an outside deck-dining area with your very own private infinity pool that surrounds the room on both sides.
Additional room features include electronic safe, flat screen TV, living room & deck area as well as an in-room bar area, ceiling fan & AC.
Sunset Villa family block booking option available upon request for families with kids aged 5 years & older - kids must be able to sleep on their own in one of the two separate room next to the Sunset Villa. Sunset Villa guests also have exclusive access to the lake suites resident pool and bar area. Private breakfast, lunch, or dinner service on the deck of the Sunset Villa is available upon request.
Lake Suites
The Lake Suite section was a luxury addition to The Makokola Retreat’s room portfolio that opened in August 2018, boasting 21 luxury lake suites & 1 sunset villa, all with beach/lake views.
This section is strictly an adult only area- no bookings with kids under 12 years, that allows for the perfect couples retreat to relax and unwind. Residents have exclusive access to the lake suite infinity pool and El Chiringuito Bar area (non-cash bar; only room charge) for lake suite guests only.
The section also hosts the hotel gym that is accessible to all hotel guests.
Each of these rooms boasts a double bed with en-suite bathrooms. Top rooms have a shower only and bottom rooms have bathtub and a shower. One of these lake suite rooms has twin beds & is located next to Sunset Villa – allowing for the Sunset Villa Family booking option.
Additional room features include electronic safe, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, ceiling fans & AC in all lake suite rooms along with private terrace/balcony area with spectacular views over Lake Malawi.
Superior Beach Rooms
The superior beach rooms are located on the reception side of the hotel next to the lake suite section & is near the hotel main pool & Harry's Bar for guests to enjoy. These rooms were completely redone in 2021 & re-opened in two phases in February & August 2021 boasting an updated look with more modern amenities for guests to enjoy.
All superior rooms have thatch roofs with beach and partial lake views along with a lovely terrace to sit on and enjoy a cup of Malawi coffee or a Malawi Gin & Tonic.
Additional superior room features include flat-screen TV in the main bedroom, ceiling fan, AC, mini-fridge & electronic safe.
There are a total of 4 superior beach family rooms that comprises of two separate bedrooms: one with a double bed & the other with two twin beds. The family rooms have a sharing bathroom with both a shower & bathtub for guests to enjoy.
Then there are an additional 10 superior beach rooms which all have a double bed, en-suite bathroom with double sinks and a shower only. Eight of the superior beach rooms offer a small living room area with a sofa that can be made for toddlers to sleep on (size dependant – usually up to age of 10 years) and the room can also accommodate a baby-cot for kids aged 3 years and below.
