Chipatso

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Chipatso in Cape Maclear offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits at the on-site restaurant. The inn features a terrace, garden, and bar, alongside yoga classes and film nights. Convenient Facilities: Free bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk enhance the stay. Additional services include a paid shuttle, car hire, and a tour desk. Accessible Location: Located 145 mi from Lilongwe International Airport, Chipatso provides easy access to local attractions.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Mahaut
United States United States
“Staff were very nice and the facilities too! The only comment is the mosquito nets had gaps in them so we were happy to have brought coils☺️”
Nienke
Netherlands Netherlands
“A lovely initiative by a very kind host, who is willing to help you and even show you around. The rooms are really nice, especially for the price you pay. Just a 5-10 minute walk to the lakeside. Highly recommend!”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“Very good food and friendly/helpful staff. A few issues in the rooms such as A/C and roof leaks, but these were not major.”
Twan
Netherlands Netherlands
“The accommodation was really nice! Also the owner is such a inspiring woman! She does amazing things to the community! Really recommend staying here! Two kids showed us the villages and beautiful beach which was amazing too!”
Liam
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is good, with a short walk to the lake front.Rooms new and very clean. Felt very safe as the rooms are inside a gated compound. Staff were very friendly and helpful!”
Heidi
Belgium Belgium
“Een zeer originele, kunstzinnige lodge die in handen is van een gedreven Amerikaanse. De opbrengst gaat naar het draaiend houden van het educational en nutritional program dat ze uit de grond stampte voor de kinderen van het dorp. De kamers zijn...”
Milena
Malawi Malawi
“Man spürt die Liebe zum Detail in der Unterkunft, sehr sauber und sehr nette Inhaberin”
Lucie
France France
“Les lodges sont neufs, propres et super confortables ! Vous pourrez non seulement visiter le cap Maclear et ses environs, mais aussi rencontrer sa communauté et les enfants pris en charge. Ilia est une hôte formidable et une femme dévouée que...”
Valerie
Reunion Reunion
“Les chambres sont gaies, lumineuses et très bien décorées. Très agréables. Bon accueil . En parallèle, une association tres bien geree qui s occupe d orphelin et de mères célibataires en difficulté. Bravo !”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Chipatso
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Chipatso

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Chipatso takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Chipatso of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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