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Kaya Mawa

Likoma Island, on Lake Malawi · Lake Malawi · Malawi

A small lakeside lodge on Likoma Island with beach-access rooms, private houses, snorkeling and spa treatments.

Island lodgeBeach and lake retreat
Nollu fit guide

Your stay fit

Nollu Score93out of 100

For Family · Neutral style baseline

Traveller fit 65%100/100
Stay style 35%80/100
Neutral baseline while “Any style” is selected.

A planning score, not a guest-review rating. Fit weights: traveller type 65%, stay style 35%.

The property

What stands out

A small lakeside lodge on Likoma Island with beach-access rooms, private houses, snorkeling and spa treatments.

Published highlights

  1. 01Kaya Mawa is on the white-sand shore of Likoma Island in Lake Malawi.
  2. 02Its rooms and houses use local stone, teak-framed thatch and Swahili-inspired design; some have private pools or decks.
  3. 03Each house and room has snorkeling gear, and several rooms open directly onto the lake from a shaded deck.
  4. 04The property describes massage therapy at its spa and welcomes couples, families and groups.
Room planning

Before you choose a room

The official accommodation page lists Standard Rooms sleeping two, Nkhwazi and Mbamba sleeping three, and Family Houses sleeping four or five. Several named rooms have private pools or direct lake access; check which features apply to the selected room.

Nollu perspective

Who it may suit

This is a remote island lodge rather than a town hotel. Plan the boat or flight connection to Likoma Island with the operator and confirm transfer timings, family-room capacity and activities before travel.

This note reflects Nollu’s reading of the published property information and destination context.

Your next step

Check dates and room options

See current availability and final room details with the booking provider or hotel. Prices and terms are set by the provider.

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