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Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront paradise on Lake Malawi where travelers can windsurf in the morning, relax by the pool in the afternoon, and enjoy sunset drinks

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Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel on Lake Malawi offers activity and relaxation. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, water sports, or lounge by the pool. Two restaurants and a poolside bar serve refreshments, with multilingual staff ready to assist.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Senga, Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Malawi and Senga Beach. With kayaking and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Senga travel guide
Map
11 Senga Bay Road, Senga

What's nearby

  • Senga Beach
    10 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Namalenje Restraunt (Livingstonia hotel)
    1 min walk
  • Kambiri lodge
    9 min drive
  • Hippoz bar
    6 min drive
  • Kasupe Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Upscale hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, windsurfing, and sailing. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach umbrellas, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Senga hotel is steps from Lake Malawi and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Senga Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Habramnesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront offera a very neat rooms that are facing direct to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice restaurant with great views of the lake Good service Well maintained gardens Limited menu Rather isolated location Really poor wifi service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Reed

As advertised
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

itai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the hotel from afar. I saw that I could book through Expedia, so I booked 2 rooms. The hotel told me they had no rooms available. The website refuses to refund my money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and food was amazing.Will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was terrible ! Took so long . We requested for the manager . Request was ignored . We got there and were told that our pre booked rooms are not available. We were not given any temporary complementary service while we waited. Rooms were overall well maintained and clean .well decorated with all necessary facilities. Beach front room had a very nice lake view. Good variety at breakfast . Very very disappointing reception and restaurant staff . Overall good stay . Would recommend this for holidays or business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was very dissapointed by the evening restaurant stuff. I ordered and requested that the food be ready in two hours. After two hours I went to the restaurant for dinner. It didnt come out for another 2 hours. Apparently, they had misplaced my order. The carpet in my room was dirty. Check in was fast, room was nice(except carpet), breakfast was great and the beach was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were particularly friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel in a nice location but you need to be aware that this hotel may try to not give you the room that you have paid for. I booked a chalet with sea view for a friend of mine in malawi as a treat but when he arrived the reception tried to give him a standard room even though it clearly stated on his booking that it was a chalet. My friend had to remain at reception for an hour arguing with the staff until they finally gave him the room that I had paid for. It seems that unless you argue your case, this hotel may try to not give the room that you have paid for. Aside from that the stay was very nice but the hotel needs to be told to honour people's correct bookings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the beach and friendliness of staff was really good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Privacy of room was good. Bathroom was clean. Carpet in room was dirty and bar fridge smelt (overwhelming) of fish.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wait staff were very few and often not around. The pool staff housekeeping and front desk were lovely The boat staff were amazing Drinks overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and incredible beautiful beach with good entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was superb, the boat ride was so great the facility is just a perfect holiday destination
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beachfront location Newer rooms seem good but older parts of hotel like dining areas gym reception are rather dated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great!

Breakfast was a buffet but almost inedible. The rooms are old, prone to insect infestations. The bathtubs were dirty and old. The lighting is poor. The supper at the restaurant is okay. Great thing about the place is the customer service. Unfortunate thing is that’s it’s probably your best option in Salima so just have to tolerate it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place to relax

Livingstonia hotel has a wonderful location by the lake. Major renovations are on the way now (and that is needed...) so the place has limited capacity. Food is great and the view is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed as was going to the close by Lake of Stars festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rada

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

Loved our stay here!

Great beach resort on Lake Malawi - very family friendly, great vistas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruqayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Really tranquil and peaceful.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Syed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Value for Money not achieved.

Very good staff. However very old rooms, ACs does not work during city power outages... limited meal choices. Expensive as compare to the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice, but they could be better

Beautiful location, and well maintained hotel despite considerable age. The hotel is in need of updates, and more lake activities such as birding, boating and other water sports.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Relaxing time with family

We spent two nights. Lovely large room. Air conditioning worked most of the time, but our daughters room did not which was a disappointment since they had a baby. Great pool! Food was very good! Second night there was a music festival next door. Didn't appreciate 3 different people knocking and trying to get in the room at 4:30 am. Same for my daughters room. Need more security to make sure people are going to the correct rooms. I didn't feel unsafe, just mad that we were continually woken up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Air conditions not working. With a temperature of over 30 Celsius, this was a torture
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017