Thumbi View Lodge
Village Road, Cape Maclear, Malawi – Excellent location - show map
Very kind and attentive team in all service areas, beautiful setting right on the lake with pool and spacious lounge areas; very safe place, nice bar with good drinks and always cold beer!! :-) The less expensive accommodations in the backside accross the road also offer everything you need for a basic and comfortable stay including laundry service;
Germany
Thumbi View Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation in Cape Maclear. Cape Maclear Scuba Diving Centre is on site. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar or in the pool . The property also offers packed lunches. The property has a long private beach area with sun loungers . Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, diving, hiking trails, kayaking and sun set cruises.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Property practices
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Maggie
Germany“Very kind and attentive team in all service areas, beautiful setting right on the lake with pool and spacious lounge areas; very safe place, nice bar with good drinks and always cold beer!! :-) The less expensive accommodations in the backside...”
Benjamin
United Kingdom“Arrived and decided to upgrade to a fancier room. Family who run the business very accommodating of this. Was able to have a tab open as I had usd $ so very favourable exchange in the recent deval. Coffee plunger 2 cup was insulated and...”- Baptiste
France“Location is really good and staff is very friendly”
Hosted by Our lovely kitchen team
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Thumbi View LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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
Cash
Thumbi View Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Thumbi View Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
FAQs about Thumbi View Lodge
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Thumbi View Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Cooking class
- Neck massage
- Themed dinner nights
- Private beach area
- Swimming Pool
- Full body massage
- Water sport facilities on site
- Back massage
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Couples massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Walking tours
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The prices at Thumbi View Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Thumbi View Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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Yes, Thumbi View Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Thumbi View Lodge is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Room options at Thumbi View Lodge include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Bed in Dormitory
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Thumbi View Lodge is 1.3 miles from the centre of Cape Maclear. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Thumbi View Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
