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Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Economy Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Lake Malawi. You'll find features such as a restaurant, a beach bar and breakfast (surcharge).

  • The restaurant, beach bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, volleyball and hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Lake Malawi and 8 minutes by car from Ilala Ferry Landing

Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas. Have fun in the sun at Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel with summer activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Likoma Island hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel offers 9 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily.

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Sailboat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water tubing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 3 to 7 for adults and from USD 3 to 7 for children
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 5 per hour (5-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Mango Drift Lodge Hostel
  • Mango Drift Hostel Likoma
  • Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel Likoma Island
  • Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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