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Blue Waters by Serendib

3.5 star property
Salima beachfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas
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.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 8 - Sep 9
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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
  • 233 sq ft
  • 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
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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
  • 316 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
373 Mafco Street, Senga Bay, Salima, 373

What's nearby

  • Senga Beach - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Kungoni Art Gallery - 59 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Chamare Museum - 59 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Carving Workshop - 59 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

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

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

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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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

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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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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

Reviews

7.0

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No comment
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.

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was amazing and thr place is clean and welcomi

DANIEL, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip

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, 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, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Yobu, 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.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the experience

Friendly people/staff, going an extra- mile to help & make the stay pleasant
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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb ambiance

It was awesome! Enjoyed my stay
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, 5-night trip