2/10 Poor
Food
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
Blue Waters by Serendib
Beachfront lodge in Salima with outdoor pool and restaurant
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By the ocean, Blue Waters by Serendib offers a serene escape with a scenic garden and refreshing bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the outdoor pool or relax on the beach with umbrellas. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful multilingual staff.
6.8
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Internet access
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- On a private beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- WiFi in the lobby
- Beach umbrellas
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Meeting room
Feel at home (6)
- Refrigerator
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
$106 nightly
$126 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Deluxe Room
- Garden view
- 233 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Beach Chalet
- Lake view
- 316 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Suite
- Lake view
- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood
373 Mafco Street, Senga Bay, Salima, 373
What's nearby
- Senga Beach - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
Getting around
- Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 115 min drive
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
- Kips' Express - 3 min drive
- Century food court - 5 min walk
- Kapatenga - 10 min drive
About this property
Blue Waters by Serendib
Situated by the ocean, Blue Waters by Serendib is a great choice for a stay in Salima. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
- WiFi in public areas*
- WiFi in rooms*
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
Transfers
- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grills
- Room service (limited hours)
What to do
- On a private beach
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
Working away
- Meeting room
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Beach umbrellas
Facilities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Mosquito nets
- An outdoor pool
- Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Flat-screen television
- Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Slippers
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Towels
Stay connected
- Desk
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Phone
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- WiFi is available in public areas for USD 15.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
- Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Blue Waters Serendib Salima
Blue Waters Serendib
Blue Waters by Serendib Lodge
Blue Waters by Serendib Salima
Blue Waters by Serendib Lodge Salima
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Waters by Serendib offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Waters by Serendib does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Waters by Serendib?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Blue Waters by Serendib and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Waters by Serendib?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Blue Waters by Serendib Reviews
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
Most amazing stuff, they need to work on the bar and menu options and prices. Most of the liquor was more than half the price of the bigger lodge next door
Tendai
Tendai, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
A little dated and old
Stayed here for one night , it was hot season and the rooms were very stuffy air con was effective and room was tired with old windows and broken toilet and sink.
Staff were extremely helpful and made up for the difference.
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
No comment
Fatuma
Fatuma, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Friendly staff, but old buildings and overpriced
Overall, this hotel was overpriced for the quality it provided.
The staff were friendly, but the rooms and buildings were very tired and in need of renovation and my room overlooked a dilapidated courtyard.. The wifi was not strong enough to extend to the bedrooms, but was only in the main building, and there were only 2 TV channels (no news).
The staff also had problems dealing with the pre-paid booking from Hotels.com and asked me to pay again when I checked out - this took almost half an hour to resolve, and almost maid me and my colleagues late for our morning meetings.
Verified traveler
8/10 Very good
Beautiful setting on the beach, but the property is a little hard to get to if you miss the sing on the main road. Best case is that the last 1km is a dirt road- easy in my four wheel drive, but in a sedan you probably have to go very slowly. A few people used the pool and the lake, but time you lake visit carefully around the goats and cattle herded across the beach- friendly staff and this place had a very local crowd when I stayed
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Getaway
Really enjoyed our stay with Blue Water. The beach is privately situated and our kids loved the pool.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Friendly staff but limited menu, very bad internet (then completely off after heavy rain), not too good service in terms of response. Location is good. Activities not as great. Overall, we enjoyed the stay, the rooms were spacious - the mattress was bad (dipped in the middle) and the roof leaked through the lights fixture (and other places) during heavy rains. I definitely do NOT regret going, it was a good experience but would not go back.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Disappointing
The rooms were OK but the maintenance was not good, for example, the lock on the door was installed backwards and the lock hardly connected with the door frame. The door was also not a proper fit with space around the edge of the door and the frame where persons could look in if they wanted.
The inlet on the lake which fronted the property was polluted and there even appeared to be sewage overflow from the next property into the inlet. A health hazard. There were no warning signs present by the water but in fact peddle boats, etc.
The two positive spots were the friendly staff and the good Indian food.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the experience
Friendly people/staff, going an extra- mile to help & make the stay pleasant
Mashegwane Patrick
Mashegwane Patrick, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Over rated
Clearly over rated, is not worth the price.
Amazing landscape. Beautiful amenities. Room is spacious but bad quality construction in general - facilities work sometimes (AC, TV), WiFi is acceptable when it's working.
Bad food in the restaurant. Very nice staff despite the clear lack of preparation.
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Superb ambiance
It was awesome! Enjoyed my stay
SAVESH
SAVESH, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Bring your cash
Staff were wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. Beds were very hard. It felt like we were sleeping on box springs with no mattress. Wifi spotty. Food very good. Beware - credit card machine never works. Be prepared to pay entire cost with cash.
KATHRYN
KATHRYN, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
It was amazing and thr place is clean and welcomi
DANIEL
DANIEL, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Yobu
Yobu, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Verified traveler
3-night trip