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Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel

2.0 out of 5.0
West side of the Island, Likoma Island, Northern Region 1-844-700-1007
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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Economy Shared Dormitory
8 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

Popular property highlights

On private beach
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

Located in Likoma Island, Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel is a 1-minute drive from Lake Malawi and 8 minutes from Ilala Ferry Landing. This beach hostel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from St. Peter's Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hostel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a communal living room.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel

West side of the Island, Likoma Island, Northern Region

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Enjoy the complimentary cabanas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel with activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing.

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Mango Drift Lodge - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • On private beach
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited WiFi (surcharge) device count 5
  • Water dispenser
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Lockers available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

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

  • Shower only
  • Furnished patio
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a private beach.

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

  • Snorkeling 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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 onsite 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 each 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 sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 7 for adults, and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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