Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 1
Bed: 1 bunk bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
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US$14 per night
Price US$43
US$59 per night
Price US$178
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Standard Twin Room with Garden View
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Max adults: 2
Beds: 2 single beds
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US$45 per night
Price US$134

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About this property

Accommodation Features: Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers in Nkhata Bay offers a private beach area, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Italian, Mexican, Argentinian, pizza, seafood, Spanish, local, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Amenities and Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, minimarket, evening entertainment, and live music. Additional facilities include a squash court, outdoor seating, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Located 11 km from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi and 44 km from Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park. Guests enjoy scenic lake and mountain views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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  • Terrace

  • Lake view

  • Garden view

Free private parking available on-site

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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Standard Twin Room with Garden View
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  • 2 single beds
215 feet²
Garden view
Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$45 per night
Price US$134
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$32 per night
Price US$95
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
646 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Terrace
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$43
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
215 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$53
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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Terrace
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$22 per night
Price US$67
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Guests who stayed here loved

Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff and lovely location. Good food and relaxed atmosphere.”
Eline
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful place in Nkhata bay. The staff is really nice and can provide you with all the information you need and there is a boat tour!”
Lars-reimer
Germany Germany
“Super Location very close to city, quite garden with sun and beautiful view and beach to relax Good Restaurant for Veggis Very helpful staff”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everyone working there is so friendly and makes the stay very special. The tours offered are good quality and employ local guides. The waterside accomodation is so relaxing - a privilege to waste away days with the view of the water and village...”
Isabel
Spain Spain
“The first night there were some problems with the room when we arrived but they were accommodating. . The staff is super friendly, helpful (Ronaldo, Leman, German, Patrick... All of them) The food is good and not expensive. Nice terrace and...”
Peter
Germany Germany
“Beautiful location at the shore of lake Malawi. The 2 cottages built on stilts in the lake are especially beautiful - they seem to float on the water. City Centre and the port with the boats to Likoma Island are in walking distance”
Jacek
Poland Poland
“I stayed there for two nights. I arrived very late, they arranged transport from Mzuzu and were waiting with warm dinner. The place is located on a hill with an outstanding view of Lake Malawi. The staff are super nice and kind.”
Alexander
France France
“The restaurant was great, the view was fantastic, the atmosphere was very chilled, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and functional. A very nice place 🤗”
Elisabeth
Germany Germany
“Chill place by lake Malawi with really cool staff. Food is really good! Rooms are also cool!”
勇飛
Japan Japan
“It was a perfect location with a stunning view of the lake at all times. I relaxed while waiting for the sunrise and watching the sunset. The hammock was incredibly comfortable. Also, since it was the off-season, I had the shared dorm all to...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Argentinian • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Spanish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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
Pets are not allowed.
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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.