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Kaya Mawa

3.5 star property

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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Boating
Msekwa
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Makungulu | View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Lake Malawi, Likoma Island
  • Ilala Ferry Landing
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Peter's Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Likoma Island (LIX)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Nkhwazi

Nkhwazi

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Msekwa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mbamba

Mbamba

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ulisa

Ulisa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Yofu

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Makungulu

Makungulu

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mbungo

Mbungo

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Madimba

Madimba

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Khuyu

Khuyu

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mainja

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About this property

Kaya Mawa

Beachfront lodge for sun and fun
At Kaya Mawa, hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling, then dine onsite at the restaurant.
Kaya Mawa offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Kaya Mawa, you're just a quick walk from Lake Malawi. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • The restaurant, beach bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, hiking/biking trails, and water skiing
  • Steps from Lake Malawi and 9 minutes by car from Ilala Ferry Landing
  • Free airport and ferry terminal shuttle service
Kaya Mawa is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Kaya Mawa with activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Guests are served free breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Kaya Mawa has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kaya Mawa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Kaya Mawa offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kaya Mawa
Kaya Mawa Hotel
Kaya Mawa Hotel Likoma Island
Kaya Mawa Likoma Island
Mawa Kaya
Kaya Mawa Malawi/Likoma Island
Kaya Mawa Lodge Likoma Island
Kaya Mawa Lodge
Kaya Mawa Malawi/Likoma Island
Kaya Mawa Lodge
Kaya Mawa Likoma Island
Kaya Mawa Lodge Likoma Island

Kaya Mawa Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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