Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Malawi - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lake Malawi Museum - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Nkhudzi Bay Beach - 30 km / 18.6 mi
Monkey Bay Beach - 35.8 km / 22.2 mi
Lake Malawi National Park - 47.7 km / 29.7 mi
Liwonde National Park - 48.6 km / 30.2 mi
Nearest airports
Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 206.3 km / 128.2 mi
Monkey Bay (MYZ) - 48.2 km / 29.9 mi
The preferred airport for Skinny Hippos Lodge is Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.).
About the property
Property policies
Check-in
Check-in: From 02:00 pmCheck-out: Until 10:00 am
Check-in Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Check-in Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Important information
You need to know
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Fees and extras
Optional fees
Airport shuttle fee: USD 290 per vehicle
Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Property description
On the beach
Location
When you stay at Skinny Hippos Lodge in Mangochi, you'll be on the beach and 10 minutes by foot from Lake Malawi. This beach lodge is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Malawi Museum and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Nkhudzi Bay Beach.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.
Business, and other amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.