Reviews of Chintheche Inn
Wildlife sightings and reviews
7 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chintheche Inn and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Ms M & Mr G
Scotland
"Chintheche Inn review"
1 night Arrived 13 May 2016
"We had visited Chinteche on a previous journey. location & setting all good. This visit it seemed the place had a new face on it.
Facilities all good, fresh & inviting. Great improvement!" See all these reviews: 7n in Malawi
Facilities all good, fresh & inviting. Great improvement!" See all these reviews: 7n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms M & Mr G
Scotland
"Great location"
2 nights Arrived 23 May 2015
"Fine place & location. Large spacious grounds for camping and outdoor pursuits. Right on the lake beach. Great relaxing spot. Staff welcoming, friendly & helpful.
Bedrooms, bar & lounge to be honest could do with a big dose of TLC & spruce up. Having said that, the tired look did not prevent us enjoying our stay by any means. We understand new management have work in progress.
We took out bikes, had a good cycle which we thoroughly enjoyed, cycling to next town & surrounding villages. Water sport facilities available but we didn't have time to use them.
Food & dining very acceptable." See all these reviews: 6n in Malawi
Bedrooms, bar & lounge to be honest could do with a big dose of TLC & spruce up. Having said that, the tired look did not prevent us enjoying our stay by any means. We understand new management have work in progress.
We took out bikes, had a good cycle which we thoroughly enjoyed, cycling to next town & surrounding villages. Water sport facilities available but we didn't have time to use them.
Food & dining very acceptable." See all these reviews: 6n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs S
Harrogate
"Chintheche Inn review"
1 night Arrived 8 Sep 2010
"Great location and rooms, not sure it was worth the money though. Loved the candlelit dinner on beach.
Lake not great for snorkelling here as quite tidal compared to some of the sheltered bays." See all these reviews: 5n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
Lake not great for snorkelling here as quite tidal compared to some of the sheltered bays." See all these reviews: 5n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Ms O
Brighton
"Friendly Chintheche Inn"
2 nights Arrived 1 Oct 2009
"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Chintheche Inn - the staff were all really friendly and welcoming, gave us great advice on activities, the rooms were lovely, the food was lovely and our whole experience of Wilderness Safaris was of efficiency and attention to detail.
We also visited Mvuu Camp in south Malawi after a last minute trip was arranged for us by WIlderness Safaris and this venue is also exceptional with extremely helpful and friendly staff who showed genuine pleasure in the work they do." See all these reviews: 2n in Malawi
We also visited Mvuu Camp in south Malawi after a last minute trip was arranged for us by WIlderness Safaris and this venue is also exceptional with extremely helpful and friendly staff who showed genuine pleasure in the work they do." See all these reviews: 2n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs S
Cambridgeshire
"Excellent Manager. Venue needs investment"
6 nights Arrived 23 Dec 2008
"Before I make any other comments I have to make special mention of Briony, the manager. She is excellent and went the extra mile to make our stay (contrary to the comments below) very enjoyable. The food and the friendly staff are also a big plus.
If it were not for Briony, her staff and the actual lake and beach I would have rated the 6 days as decidedly average
The inn seems totally at odds with the rest of the Wilderness portfolio. If they want their brand associated with this venue (especially when their are better beach resorts in reasonable proximity) they should invest some of their profits into upgrading the rooms, particularly the bathrooms (and the communal bar area)!
Of their 4 kyaks ony 1 worked properly. A little bit if focus here would also not go amiss.
Finally, you would not spend 6 nights at Chintheche without having access to a car (Expert Africa what were you thinking?)!" See all these reviews: 14n in Malawi; 2n in Kenya
If it were not for Briony, her staff and the actual lake and beach I would have rated the 6 days as decidedly average
The inn seems totally at odds with the rest of the Wilderness portfolio. If they want their brand associated with this venue (especially when their are better beach resorts in reasonable proximity) they should invest some of their profits into upgrading the rooms, particularly the bathrooms (and the communal bar area)!
Of their 4 kyaks ony 1 worked properly. A little bit if focus here would also not go amiss.
Finally, you would not spend 6 nights at Chintheche without having access to a car (Expert Africa what were you thinking?)!" See all these reviews: 14n in Malawi; 2n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Feedback Response
We sent this feedback to the Chintheche team who apologised for the state of the kayaks; they had already been scheduled for repair.
On a general note, we are now advised that Chintheche is to undergo extensive refurbishment in 2009, including a schedule of planned room upgrades.
Chintheche is a beach destination; their activities focus on the lake, even if they do also offer cultural visits and have mountain-bikes. Six nights here is quite normal for people who like beaches – but we’d always advise against a long stay here for travellers who don’t want a beach destination.
On a general note, we are now advised that Chintheche is to undergo extensive refurbishment in 2009, including a schedule of planned room upgrades.
Chintheche is a beach destination; their activities focus on the lake, even if they do also offer cultural visits and have mountain-bikes. Six nights here is quite normal for people who like beaches – but we’d always advise against a long stay here for travellers who don’t want a beach destination.
The Hammerkops
Stoke
"Chintheche Inn review"
4 nights Arrived 21 Mar 2008
"A beautifully scenic and relaxing white sand beach location wherin the main accommodation block could do with some updating to make the best of the place. Food quality and variety is good with evening dining outside in the garden or on the beach being very pleasant. Chintheche is very much a family lounge-about place very popular with expats from Lilongwe for a long weekend. The 4h 45m drive from Lilongwe airport is a bit of a 'hike'- the return journey seemed better.
The operator, Wilderness Safaris, meet/greet/transport/ driver & guide service was excellent & our compliments to Fetswani who looked after us courteously, engagingly and drove very well.
We understand that Wilderness Safaris, who have only operated Chintheche for a short while as franchisee, are indeed planning a major accommodation upgrade very soon. The location warrants and deserves it. We are pleased to have visited Malawi: nice people, scenery and climate and inexpensive (4 day bar & wine bill only $150)" See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
The operator, Wilderness Safaris, meet/greet/transport/ driver & guide service was excellent & our compliments to Fetswani who looked after us courteously, engagingly and drove very well.
We understand that Wilderness Safaris, who have only operated Chintheche for a short while as franchisee, are indeed planning a major accommodation upgrade very soon. The location warrants and deserves it. We are pleased to have visited Malawi: nice people, scenery and climate and inexpensive (4 day bar & wine bill only $150)" See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 4n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr R
Twickenham
"A very pleasant stay at Chinteche"
4 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2007
"The stay at Chinteche was very pleasant. It has a superb location with a welcome absence of other tourists.
The managers (John and Brionnie) were very friendly.
Activities I enjoyed were bird watching, horse riding and visits to local tea and rubber estates, which gave an insight into how the local economy works." See all these reviews: 8n in Malawi
The managers (John and Brionnie) were very friendly.
Activities I enjoyed were bird watching, horse riding and visits to local tea and rubber estates, which gave an insight into how the local economy works." See all these reviews: 8n in Malawi
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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