Name: Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers
Address: Nkhata Bay, Nkhata Bay, Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Rating: 9.0

Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

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About this property

Accommodations Features: Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers in Nkhata Bay offers a private beach area, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a family-friendly restaurant, and a bar. Dining Experience: The on-site 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 Activities: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, outdoor fireplace, squash on the squash court, and evening entertainment. Additional facilities include a minimarket, bicycle parking, and live music. Location and Attractions: Located 6.8 mi from Vizara Rubber Plantations Malawi and 27 mi from Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park, the property offers scenic lake and mountain views. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room with Lake View 1 full bed
Standard Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed

Guest reviews

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Brazil

“Staff are super friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to accomodate you and help you find things in town that you may want/need. The 10-bed dorm is huge and pretty comfortable. The restaurant area is nice and has good wifi. The lodge is...”

Shaar

Canada

“I was very comfortable in the cottage over the water. It's a simple building, but simple, clean, and functional. Being on the water is amazing. I loved sitting on the porch and looking out over the lake. Sunrise was beautiful. Watching boats in...”

Timothy

United States

“Wonderful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Good pricing.”

Kei

Japan

“The lodge is located right in front of Lake Malawi, offering a stunning view! Really enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves, watching the sunrise in the morning, and the stars at night. It’s also within walking distance to the town, which made...”

Anne

Belgium

“This is a wonderful place along the Lake Malawi , the staff is extremely helpful and nice . You meet all kind of people with whom you can share your experience and the wifi works well .”

Luke

Australia

“Best choice in Nkhata Bay. Great views, lakeside and dorm beds are huge and well designed. Close to town for cheap restaurants and supermarkets.”

Kymberly

France

“I stayed 3 nights and it’s the perfect place to relax and take a break during backpacking. The lake is beautiful and such a good view from the room. Not much food options in town so you have to eat there but the food options are good. It has a...”

Joe

United Kingdom

“I stayed in the mixed dorm , which was awesome, large private beds , comfortable, with great lockers ( you do need your own pad lock though). The staff were lovely, the views , the lake , the gardens were stunning! It was definitely a slice of...”

Caroline

United States

“Very flexible and allowed me to change my reservation twice even though it was officially not changeable and they could have charged me in full. Food and service was excellent!”

Alexandra

United States

“Great spot with beautiful views of the lake and the port. Central location to town, yet also felt very quiet, chill, and away from it all. Lots of beautiful common spaces by the water, or in the bar/restaurant area to relax or socialize. Staff...”

Area info

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
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Soul Rebel Lodge & Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.