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Blue Waters by Serendib

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront lodge with outdoor pool

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Photo gallery for Blue Waters by Serendib

An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden table and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a blue roof.
A wooden structure with a thatched roof and a dock extending into the water, where several blue kayaks are lined up.
Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (surcharge)
A long dining table with chairs, a pool table, and a ceiling fan in a room with wooden walls and large windows.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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373 Mafco Street, Senga Bay, Salima, 373
  • Place, Senga Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a leaf-patterned artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 233 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a wicker sofa, and a small round table with a decorative item.

Beach Chalet

  • Lake view
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (surcharge)

Family Suite

  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Salima

On the beach.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Senga Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Lizard Island. Lake Malawi is 14.9 mi (24 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Senga Beach - 56 min drive - 20.9 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

3.5-star beachfront lodge with outdoor pool
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Blue Waters by Serendib. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Salima lodge.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Blue Waters by Serendib offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Salima lodge provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Blue Waters by Serendib

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Blue Waters by Serendib to the airport?

Blue Waters by Serendib is 55.1 mi (115-min drive) away from the Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Waters by Serendib?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Waters by Serendib on Aug 19, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Waters by Serendib have an airport shuttle?

Blue Waters by Serendib offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Blue Waters by Serendib to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Waters by Serendib offer free breakfast?

Blue Waters by Serendib does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Waters by Serendib?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Waters by Serendib?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Blue Waters by Serendib have a pool?

Blue Waters by Serendib features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Waters by Serendib have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blue Waters by Serendib have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Blue Waters by Serendib to downtown Salima?

Blue Waters by Serendib is 0.7 mi away from Salima.

Blue Waters by Serendib Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fatuma

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

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

2/10 Terrible

Yobu

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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