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Blue Waters by Serendib

3.5 star property
Lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas
Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Blue Waters by Serendib, located on the ocean, offers a peaceful garden, refreshing bar, in-room WiFi, outdoor pool, and beach umbrellas for relaxation. Guests consistently praise the helpful multilingual staff for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi

Beach Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
373 Mafco Street, Senga Bay, Salima, 373

What's nearby

  • Senga Beach - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kips' Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kapatenga - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Century food court - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Waters by Serendib

Lodge by the ocean
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Blue Waters by Serendib. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 15.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Waters by Serendib pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Waters by Serendib?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Waters by Serendib?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Waters by Serendib?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Blue Waters by Serendib provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Blue Waters by Serendib located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salima lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Senga Beach, Lizard Island, and Lake Malawi.

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Reviews

Blue Waters by Serendib Reviews

7.0

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fatuma

Liked: Staff & service
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was amazing and thr place is clean and welcomi

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

david

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Getaway

Really enjoyed our stay with Blue Water. The beach is privately situated and our kids loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Yobu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mashegwane Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the experience

Friendly people/staff, going an extra- mile to help & make the stay pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

SAVESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb ambiance

It was awesome! Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

KATHRYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

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