About this property

Beachfront Location: Thumbi View Lodge in Cape Maclear offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden, enjoying stunning lake views. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private entrances, walk-in showers, and wardrobes. Each room includes a patio or balcony, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Indian, American, Italian, Mexican, local, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, outdoor fireplace, and games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing the stay experience. Convenient Location: Located 235 km from Lilongwe International Airport, Thumbi View Lodge provides easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its lakes, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandre
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Really relaxing location, wonderful place to lean back and enjoy the view it offers. Great food, too!
  • Marthie
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything! The extra mile that the owners will do to help in anyway is a big plus!!! The friendly staff , the lovely food ! The stunning view! The scuba And the beautiful fish Eagles 🦅!!! What a beautiful sight!!!
  • Kealeboga
    Botswana Botswana
    I loved the location, views from the main area and the music. Meal portions were also good.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, fantastic shared spaces, nice rooms with mosquito nets.
  • Gramani
    Spain Spain
    Location is good, right in front of the lake, the place is absolutely beautiful. Staff was super nice.
  • Maj
    Finland Finland
    The room (in the back yard, double room with own toilet & shower) was very good for the price. The location is perfect, in a quiet area, and just a short walk to the village. The food was very tasty, with vegetarian options available. The staff...
  • Jenpil78
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked everything. The staff, the bar, the cafe and food, the pool. The rooms could use an update though, but for $25 a night, it was fine. Just.
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views, great food, friendly staff, good value.
  • Leigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, clean, helpful staff that are very accommodating and willing to assist you in any way possible.
  • Jean
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Located just of the shores of the wonderful Lake Malawi, very friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant.

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Company information

Swim with the fabulous Malawi cichlids, snorkel, kayak, scuba dive, island boat trips, sunset cruises, hiking trails and the most amazing sunsets are all on offer. Or relax on a beach lounger, keeping on touch with friends back home on Wi-Fi that covers the whole lodge, or have a drink in the bar whilst watching your favourite team win via satellite televisions

Property information

In Cape Maclear the sparkling lake and the beauty of the surrounding Mountains all combine to make Thumbi view lodge a dream destination. Have an ice cold drink in our pool whilst watching the most amazing sunset, do see it from our catamaran sailing around the island. Kayak rentals, hiking trails, boat cruises, lounging on the beach, just to mention some of the things to do. All our rooms are en-suite, even the dorms!

Neighbourhood information

Come experience life in the small fishing village, also know as Chembe village.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Thumbi View Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Thumbi View Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thumbi View Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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