Sunbird Chintheche Hotel - Nkhata Bay

$$$$||View on mapNkhata Bay, MalawiOff M5 Road Box 32, Nkhata Bay, Malawi|
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Sunbird Chintheche Hotel - Nkhata Bay
Off M5 Road Box 32, Nkhata Bay, Malawi·View on map
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Overall Score
Nice
6.2Nice
Location9.6
Comfort8.9
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.0
Who stays here
Solo50%
Couples25%
Families25%

Overview

Overall Score
Nice
6.2Nice
Location9.6
Comfort8.9
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.0
Who stays here
Solo50%
Couples25%
Families25%

Beachfront hotel on Lake Malawi with outdoor swimming pool and year-round water sports

Amenities & Beachfront

Sunbird Chintheche offers direct beachfront access on Lake Malawi. The property has a year-round outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can use the sun terrace, garden, and outdoor fireplace for relaxation.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at Sunbird Chintheche Hotel include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and balconies. Family rooms and interconnected rooms are available for groups. Each room has a tea and coffee maker and free toiletries.

Dining & Food

The hotel's restaurant serves continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish breakfasts. Vegetarian options and special diet menus can be arranged. A bar with a snack bar and kid-friendly buffet is on site, plus BBQ facilities for outdoor meals.

Activities & Entertainment

Sunbird Chintheche in Nkhata Bay provides bicycle rental, canoeing, diving, and snorkeling at the beach. Evening entertainment and bike tours are organized. Guests can also go horse riding, cycling, or join walking tours and classes about local culture.

Family & Convenience

Children have access to outdoor play equipment and babysitting services at the hotel. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk assist with planning. Shuttle service, free parking, and facilities for disabled guests are available.

  • Location: Beachfront on Lake Malawi, 19 miles from Vizara Rubber Plantations
  • Rooms: Private bathrooms, air conditioning, family rooms and interconnected rooms
  • Dining: Restaurant with full English/Irish breakfasts, kid-friendly buffet, BBQ facilities
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, canoeing, diving, snorkeling, horse riding, walking tours
  • Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting services, family rooms
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, shuttle service, free parking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 10:00-12:00
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 20.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:14
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Rooms and availability

Superior Room
  • Room size:

    130 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
Standard Family King Room
  • Room size:

    155 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
  • Air conditioning
Superior Room
  • Room size:

    130 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Internet
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Sunbird Chintheche Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 85 US$
📏 Distance to center 17.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 50.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mzuzu, ZZU

Location

Off M5 Road Box 32, Nkhata Bay, Malawi
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Reviews of Sunbird Chintheche Hotel

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rated 6+
6.2/ 10
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