Captain's Villa: Waterfront Heritage at Lake Malawi - Mangochi

$$$$||View on mapMangochi, MalawiBakili Muluzi Bridge At Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Mangochi, Malawi|
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Captain's Villa: Waterfront Heritage at Lake Malawi - Mangochi
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Overall Score
Needs improvement · 14 reviews
5.0Needs improvement
Highest Rated
Location7.4
Staff7.0
Comfort6.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness5.5
Value for money5.0
Facilities5.0
Who stays here
Solo56%
Couples22%
Families11%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Needs improvement · 14 reviews
5.0Needs improvement
Highest Rated
Location7.4
Staff7.0
Comfort6.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness5.5
Value for money5.0
Facilities5.0
Who stays here
Solo56%
Couples22%
Families11%
Groups11%

3-star historical hotel at the meeting point of Lake Malawi and Shire River in Mangochi

Historic Waterside Setting

Captains Villa - Where Lake Malawi And Shire River Meet is a historical hotel placed at the waterfront where the two bodies of water converge. The property sits 1300 ft from the Lake Malawi Museum, offering guests direct access to the lake and river shoreline. This location provides a starting point for exploring Mangochi Town on foot, with Queen Victoria Clock Tower a 2-minute walk away.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The Captains Villa offers family rooms and interconnected rooms for groups traveling together. Children have access to board games, puzzles, and kids' outdoor play equipment on the property. The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair-accessible rooms across the building.

On-Site Dining and BBQs

Two restaurants at the hotel serve African cuisine, with special diet menus and kids' meals available upon request. Guests can order breakfast in the room, choose from continental or à la carte selections, or use the BBQ facilities in the garden. A coffee house operates on site for drinks throughout the day.

Beachfront Leisure and Entertainment

The hotel's beachfront location includes a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, and an outdoor fireplace for gathering. Indoor recreation includes a billiards table and a shared lounge with TV area. The garden and terrace provide additional spaces for relaxation along the lake and river.

Business and Pet-Friendly Services

A business center and daily housekeeping are available for guests traveling for work. Pets are allowed at Captains Villa, with pet bowls provided and accessible parking offered for vehicles. Room service operates on the property, along with ironing and laundry services.

  • Location: Waterfront at Lake Malawi and Shire River meeting point, 1300 ft from Lake Malawi Museum
  • Rooms: Family rooms, interconnected rooms, wheelchair-accessible rooms
  • Dining: 2 restaurants with African cuisine, BBQ facilities, in-room breakfast
  • Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, puzzles
  • Pets: Allowed on property with pet bowls provided
  • Business: On-site business center, room service, laundry services
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
No internet access available.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 4.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:17
Former name
captain's villa - the waterfront of the historical heart in mangochi town
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Room size:

    140 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
Standard Queen Room
  • Room size:

    185 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Room size:

    325 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Pool tables
  • Fishing

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Captain's Villa: Waterfront Heritage at Lake Malawi

💵 Lowest room price 46 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 17.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Club Makokola International, CMK

Location

Bakili Muluzi Bridge At Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Mangochi, Malawi
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Bakili Muluzi Bridge At Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Mangochi, Malawi
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Bakili Muluzi Bridge At Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Mangochi, Malawi
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Queen Victoria Memorial Tower
100 yd
Restaurant
La Mirage Restaurant
100 yd

Reviews of Captain's Villa: Waterfront Heritage at Lake Malawi

5.0 /10
Needs improvement
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