Kara O Mula Mulanje

Hotels
8.9 (27 reviews)
XGH9+RM5, Mulanje , Mulanje , mw

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Some issues noted with towels and bathroom cleanliness.
Service
9.35
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.35
Ideally located for hiking and great views.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were described as beautiful but with some inconsistencies.
Amenities
8.85
Nice bar, pool table, and good TV channels available.
Value for Money
8.85
Pricing was deemed acceptable for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Food quality was highlighted as being great.
Overall Experience
9.25
A generally enjoyable stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Kara O Mula by Serendib Hotel & Resorts offers elegant rooms with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even boast stunning garden or mountain views, ensuring a comfortable and scenic stay for all guests.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind and enjoy the indoor swimming pool or explore the beautiful garden on the property. For those looking to stay active, the hotel also offers a shared lounge and a restaurant, perfect for socializing and savoring delicious meals.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
With a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi throughout the property, Kara O Mula ensures a hassle-free stay for all visitors. Additionally, the hotel provides car rental services, making it easy for guests to explore the surrounding area at their own pace.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at Kara O Mula? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 27 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Ruth • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • couple • mw
5
Pros:

I liked the views and the activities

Cons:

The food gave me food poisoning, the electricity was off on the first night, the shower was not hot enough and the shower head was horrible

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Luckson • family_with_children • tz
2
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Chikondi • couple • mw
10
2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • mw
10
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Marion • extended_group • fr
8
Très bel endroit idéalement situé
Pros:

La localisation idéalement située pour le départ de la rando
La vue magnifique
Les chambres sont belles

Cons:

La Clim ne fonctionnait pas dans une des chambres
Serviettes de douche pas forcément propres…
Salles de bains peu pratiques et un peu vieilles

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • za
10
Comfortable and beautiful stay at the foot of the Mulanje Mountain
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Kara O’Mula. We only stayed for one night, but wish it could have been longer. The location is great (just ensure you follow the sign on the road and not google maps, which took us on a very bad dirt road). The staff were so friendly, and even allowed us to eat breakfast late when we came back from our hike.
The rooms are comfortable and the air conditioning was a life saver.

The food was great too! Would highly recommend.

2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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gareth • solo_traveller • sg
10
Pros:

Lovely to sit and enjoy the view with a coffee. Lots of channels on the room tv. A nice bar and pool table. Right next to the hiking trail.
Lovely staff… especially Angela, Rebecca and Maureen!
I’m so sorry I left one of your small towels in my bag!!!

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • fr
7
Séjour agréable mais différences très importantes de qualité entre les chambres
Pros:

La chambre était tout à fait agréable, grande avec des équipements corrects. La salle de bains était grande et propre. Le restaurant était de qualité. Le personnel était très attentif et charmant.

Cons:

Nous avons initialement eu une chambre qui ne correspondait pas à notre réservation. Elle était petite, assez triste et la salle de bains était sale, avec des serviettes trouées et seulement de l'eau froide. Il est très étrange d'avoir une telle différence de qualité dans le même hôtel. Par ailleurs, nous avons donné du linge à laver, ce qui a été fait très rapidement. Mais c'était cher et le linge sentait le feu de bois, donc pas très agréable.

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo traveller • km
10
Wonderful mountain-side retreat.
Pros:

The location is amazing. Beautiful views and the mountain right there for hiking. The food at the hotel was wonderful. Room was clean and well-equipped. Staff were friendly and helpful. I did two hiking tours and a trip to Satemwa tea plantation; all were great and worthwhile.

Cons:

Just a bit more information/help from reception staff/guides with the tours. I was late for the plantation tour because the taxi wasn't booked early enough.

2025-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Mussa • young couple • mw
8
Very good
2025-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • review category business travellers • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Friendly staff. Lovely tranquil location. Great food! Loved seeing wildlife in the area (including monkeys!)

Cons:

Nothing

2025-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • young couple • ca
9
This is the place to stay in Mulanje
Pros:

Baboons in the garden, attentive staff, delicious food, comfortable rooms, an incredible view, hiking trails right from the property, a pretty pool and waterfall just a short path away

Cons:

Nothing, though don’t leave your shoes outside your room overnight because of the baboons!

2024-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • young couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

It was well laid out. Very attentive staff. Rooms were well equipped and very clean. Good choice on the food menu .

Cons:

Drinks overpriced and not well presented. No need for a mosquito net in air conditioned room. Net was too short to be effective in any event of it being necessary.

2024-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Grant • young couple • za
7
Good
2024-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • family with young children • gb
8
A very relaxing stay.
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally friendly, efficient and helpful.Lovely setting and good food kj

2024-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • young couple • nl
8
Great food and lovely staff.
Pros:

Very nice hotel in Mulanje. Probably one of the best in the area with a nice view. Definitely high standard for Malawi. We stayed here before climbing the mountain. Staff was kind enough to let us leave our luggage since we'd be climbing the mountain for a couple of days. Especially, the food manager was amazing! He accommodated all our requests and was even kind enough to specially prepare food for us. They didn't have iced tea in stock, so he made it freshly for us. He even cooked an amazing Sri Lankan 4 course meal for us (which wasn't on the menu) because we expressed interest. He made us one of the best curry we've ever had. If you're in Mulanje you should at the very least stop by for the food.

Cons:

It was a bit difficult to find the hotel. Make sure you don't blindly follow google maps because it might send you up an impossible to drive dirt road. There is a paved road up to the hotel.

2024-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Maxim • young couple • be
9
Amazing stay on the flank of Mulanje mountain
Pros:

Friendly and well trained staff
Amazing view
Silence

2024-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nkoloma • young couple
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Nature vibe is exceptional would recommend for all those that want to get in touch with nature. lovely

Cons:

Pool was in bad state. the food could be better and i don't understand why I was being charged for room service?

2023-12-25 • via Nuitee