Despite a few negative reviews - we visited this lodge on 20 June 2022. We found it to be in excellent condition. Trevor who manages the lodge is friendly & could not do enough to help us. There are some rumours amoungst the locals that it had closed down? This is defintely not the case. The rooms are immaculate & the location & setting is outstanding. Included in the very reasonable rate you get free use of the kayaks.i would highly recommend visiting this lodge.More
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My husband has been staying here since the beginning of October and the service is horrendous... they pay a fortune for food and then it is provided in the minimum quantities... the current manager is extremely rude and does nothing to resolve guest issues with regards to basic living conditions... they were given a self-catering unit with no fridge, no stove, no cookware, no kettle, they even removed the shutters of the windows... they barely have enough power to charge a phone and then when he complains, he is told he is a child and needs to grow up, (We have the WhatsApp's). How do you manage a place like this and then still expect people to stay there? There is also an additional lodge next door where the party never stops and there is no effort made to control the noise which continues all through the night and morning. The owner cannot be contacted in any manner and the manageress does not care if you complain or not, she will rather tell you to find somewhere else to stay... I won't recommend this place to anyone, not even for a night.
Thank you for your review. Unfortunately I have no choice but to respond since you chose to write your review on a public forum. You yourself have never been to Malawi or Fish Eagle Bay Lodge. Fish Eagle Bay Lodge is an ECO Lodge. We had to close for 12 months during the strict Covid Lockdowns. We are working very hard to get the Lodge back to the standards people are used to, and the accommodation for contractors working in the Nkhotakota District is very welcome. However the amount paid for daily accommodation is so low that we are virtually subsidising your husband's accommodation. Your husband is dissatisfied because his employer only pays for accommodation, not any food or drinks. He was under the impression that all was included and that is the reason why he is complaining about food prices. Furthermore I think your husband does not want to understand that solar power is finite. So should he choose to have all his lights and a fan on all night, the power will definitely not last the whole night. We strive to provide excellent service and have been subsidising his meals, and some meals were given for free. Your husband however is impossible to please and not once has he thanked anyone for anything given to him with the best of intentions. Fish Eagle Bay Lodge offers good quality accommodation and food. We have a beautiful beach and very friendly staff. We hope that your husband will be happy at the next Lodge, and that you will one day actually come and visit Fish Eagle Bay, to see the beauty and tranquility for yourself.
It was a bit hard to find but worth it (on google map look for sani beach) the location and the sandy beach on the lake are amazing! The managers are very knowledgeable and friendly. We hired a canoe (we paid for it) and this was fun. No major activities around just relaxing. The food was good and large portions- as vegetarians/ vegans the option are enough.
TNM is the only available network there.
We got the big villa which was enormous for our needs. The self catering & BBQ outside was big plus so we could have dinner or lunch on the balcony to enjoy great time
All in all highly recommend 🤙😄
Hi guy's,
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again in the future.
Regards
Dalene
Fish Eagle Bay Lodge
We were 4 travellers originally traveling från mbeya tanzania to malawi, we found no other hotel who could help us with transfer except Dalene and Mike. Our trip changed so half The group travelled from mbeya and half flew to malawi. They were absolutely Amazing and fixed us transport both from The north border and from another hotel. They picked us up personally. Dalene and Mike are Amazing people from South africa, they both have big hearts and wants The best for their clients. All The price are fair, nothing is overprice. The lodge is fresh, clean and very Nice. The beach to The lake is very beautiful and The food is exceptional. Mike even cooked us home cooked food, which you miss when you travel long. Their staff was Amazing and bazil thaught us to play bao and he walked up a hill with us.
The scenary is Amazing around this lodge and people are so friendly. No worries to take a morning jog or play football on The beach with The local kids.
IF you ever go to Malawi, it is a Must to stay here and get to know Dalene and Mike. You will be amazed and have a wonderful vaccation.
Thank you so much Dalene and Mike for giving us The best memories, your 4 swedes.
That was amazing meeting you and spending time with you guys. You were absolutely stunning and everybody on the lodge enjoyed your company.
To us all our client's are special and we are here to serve our customers to the best of our ability.
Hope to see you again on your next Africa trip.
Regards
Management
Fish Eagle Bay Lodge
Mike and Dalene and Basil.
Stayed there for the half night early June 2016.
I was alone and took normal rondavel which was spacious, clean, quiet and naturally-ventilated with good mosquito protection. Rondavels are located close to the beach and restaurant at reception area. Lodge has night security post/patrol led my Moses, who is knowledgeable and interesting collocutor. Hi Moses!
I spent 10 days in Malawi and visited almost all areas in central and south part of country but this lodge was the only place where Chambo fish is cooked in great way. Somehow, its taste reminds rather a lobster that lake fish. Very impressive!
Thank you.
So glad that you enjoyed our fresh fish from the Lake. We do our best to offer fresh locally sourced food.
Fish Eagle bay run by a lovely couple, was one of our stops during the Calendar Lake Project 52 day expedition around lake Malawi. We were warmly welcomed by staff and owners who proceeded to ensure that all we required was available to us. Unfortunately we only stayed one night but wished we had more time to spend on their beautiful beaches. They gave a personalized service and ensured that we were well watered and fed. Huge Thank you Dalene who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. From the Calendar Lake Crew.
Thanks guy's it was great having you here. Hope you will come and visit us soon. It was a lovely crew and only a pleasure to entertain you.
Regards to every single person on board and best of luck for your future plans.
Mike and Dalene
Fish Eagle Bay Lodge
