Posted on Jul 27, 2025
Jason2023
Pros:
Quiet location (no traffic noise)
A short (daytime) walk to a busy part of Blantyre.
Good size room.
Cons:
The safety deposit box was not working - I was told 'it's an old one and so can't be fixed, you can keep things in the reception safe'.
Leaking water in bathroom.
Very expensive drinks at the bar - 14,000 kwacha / $10 + tourism tax for a bottle of Castle beer (imported from SA). The other, local, beers are 6000 kwacha plus tourism tax so also expensive - Malawi has seen some huge inflation but I paid less than 3000 for the same beers at a lodge in Mulanje.
The bill on check out added a 'tourism levy' (tax) to everything I ordered in the restaurant - I was not told about this when ordering and was not charged a tourism levy in any of the other 3 hotels/lodges I stayed in during my time in Malawi. This could have been in the T&Cs however and I just missed it.
Breakfast is not particularly great (a la carte) - i had to return undercooked sausages.
Overall, the lodge itself is in a good location and i would return again. I would skip the restaurant and go to the Crossroads hotel restaurant which has reasonable prices and good quality food (but no alcohol). Casa Mia definitely had the most expensive beers I found in Malawi, although the very friendly and interesting owner was kind enough to buy me a few so I guess it balanced out.
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Price per night from:VND 1,799,575
Posted on Apr 7, 2025
NS.TL
I recently stayed at this hotel and had a generally pleasant experience. The facilities were well-maintained, and the services provided by the staff were excellent. The breakfast was good and satisfying.
However, I did feel a bit uncomfortable with the room decor. The posters of stamps from the British protectorate era, Nyasaland, were a bit unsettling for me. It would be great if the hotel could consider updating the room decor to reflect a more modern and inclusive atmosphere.
Overall, I had a good stay and would recommend this hotel for its excellent facilities, services, and food.
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Price per night from:VND 3,397,038
Posted on Oct 21, 2025
Antoinette Absaloms
I loved Kara O Mula as a location - quiet, serene and awe inspiring with Mount Mulanje as its backdrop. I would certainly love to have spent more time here. The facility has history and carries itself well. I enjoyed a snack on arrival late in the evening. Breakfast was very very basic which was a disappointing, but the ambiance was lovely and would certainly visit again.
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Price per night from:VND 2,242,667
Posted on Jan 9, 2026
Atija
This hotel is beatifully built .
However does not measure up to 5 star level.
The food was not good: plus long service time.Oh the breakfast was excruciating !
Bed mattress not comfortable; curtain in room does not fully cover window so light peeps in.
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Price per night from:VND 3,218,246
Posted on Sep 22, 2025
СандраЛ
Excellent hotel! We lived in the bungalow-room spacious, shower just big. Everything works perfectly! High-level service - guys are very kind, responding quickly to requests, helped us organize a transfer. Breakfasts and what we ordered at the restaurant on the menu - all very delicious! The hotel is located on the very bank of Lake Malawi - especially in the evening at sunset, a stunning view! The hotel organizes various tours on the lake and surroundings. Recommend!!!
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Price per night from:VND 1,325,389
Posted on Aug 7, 2026|Standard Room (Sable)
Guest UserIt's a very good place. It's one of the few places to go from Malawi.
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Price per night from:VND 2,025,007
Posted on Jul 20, 2026|Deluxe Room
Guest UserThe environment is quite good and relatively clean.
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Price per night from:VND 1,500,293