Best hotels in Salima

Explore Salima with 12 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
8.0 (1 reviews)

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

📍 Sengabay, Salima, Salima

"I love the place, very satisfying 😍😍😍 The rooms are beautiful and the service is massive. They have friendly staff😍😍😍"

Blue Waters by Serendib
7.2 (42 reviews)

Blue Waters by Serendib ★★★★

📍 P.O.Box 373, Mafco Street, Senga Bay, Salima

"Good location. On the shore of Lake Malawi. Serene atmosphere with gentle lake breeze Cool rooms with all essentials Value for money compared to surrounding lodges and hotels."

Kambiri Beach Resort
7.8 (32 reviews)

Kambiri Beach Resort ★★★

📍 Senga Bay, Senga, Salima

"Wonderful Stay at Kambiri Beach by Serendib I had the pleasure of staying at Kambiri Beach by Serendib last month, and it was truly a wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the beautiful surroundings, peaceful atmosphere, and warm hospitality. The location is fantastic, with a lovely lake setting and a relaxing atmosphere that makes it an ideal place to unwind. The rooms were comfortable and well maintained, and the food was delicious. What really made my stay special was the friendly and attentive service from the staff. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, and genuinely committed to making my stay enjoyable. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Kambiri Beach by Serendib and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable beach getaway. I look forward to visiting again!"

Safari Beach Lodge
7.6 (12 reviews)

Safari Beach Lodge ★★★

📍 Senga Bay Forest Reserve, Senga Bay Near to the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel At the end of the S122, Salima

"The lake is very full at the moment so there is no beach and the area next to the lake is dirty, but that is not their fault. Better to check lake levels before booking this place else you will have no beach. Nice location next to the lake, set a bit above the lake. Lovely, well-kept gardens. Chalets are comfortable if you don't mind climbing down steep stairs to the upstairs room. Very nice bar and the view from the bar at sunset is is wonderful. Breakfast was very good. There were no internet on the first day, following morning only intermittent internet at reception. The cellphone signal is also very bad."

Sunbird Waterfront
8.9 (42 reviews)

Sunbird Waterfront ★★★★

📍 Senga Bay, Senga, Salima

"A nice place to experience Lake Malawi in comfort with opportunities for a wide swimming zone in Lake or pool"

Lakeside Hotel
5.8 (8 reviews)

Lakeside Hotel ★★★

📍 S122, Plot No 13, Senga Bay, Salima

"I have never written a review like this, but people need to be warned. We booked this hotel largely because of the pool and lakeside location. When we arrived, not only was the pool unusable, but there was no wifi, our room had no air conditioning, there was little to no protection from the insane amount of bugs invading our room, and the shower didn't drain. The rooms are not even close to being worth the price they charge and were clearly neglected after many years of little maintenance. We reported everything immediately. The next morning, the manager responded with excuses and even tried to shift the blame onto us. After a heated argument, they reluctantly agreed to refund our second night so we could leave. However, they claimed to not have any cash and the only option was to wait until Monday morning. We didn't have enough cash to pay for an alternative on Saturday evening, so we had to head back to Lilongwe. The weekend was ruined. The owners live in Lilongwe and clearly don't care enough to invest ANY money back into the hotel. Absolutely zero maintenance or customer service training. The best thing about this hotel is the incredible photographer who took the pictures you can see on Google Maps! By the way, those pictures are like 10 years old. Very misleading. Avoid this place. There are far better options."

Sigelege Beach Resort
6.0 (1 reviews)

Sigelege Beach Resort

📍 Senga bay, Salima

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach
7.5 (16 reviews)

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach ★★

📍 7JJG+PVJ, Salima

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch with live music. Food was good. Staff helpful and pleasant. Nice to sit next to the beach."

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Silver Sands Holiday Resort
"I love the place, very satisfying 😍😍😍 The rooms are beautiful and the service is massive. They have friendly staff😍😍😍"
★★★★★
2025-09-10
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Blue Waters by Serendib ★★★★
""Great resort with beautiful views of Lake Malawi. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-sized. We enjoyed the outdoor swimming pool, which is clean and refreshing. The only minor downside was that service at the restaurant can be a bit slow, but the experience was fantastic."
★★★★★
2026-08-07
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khanyisani m

Couple
Kambiri Beach Resort ★★★
"It is a lovely peaceful getaway. The property is huge with forest trails, a long beach, and the biggest pool I’ve seen on Lake Malawi. Staff were warm and helpful, and our room was clean and spacious. Food was good when we asked for custom meals. Perfect for families and budget travelers who want lake + nature. Will definitely go back."
★★★★★
2026-08-13
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Traveling with friends
Safari Beach Lodge ★★★
"Part of a group of 9. Enjoyed our two night stay, very relaxing and staff all very friendly and helpful. Two minor problems with one chalet resolved quickly and efficiently when mentioned to management. "
★★★★★
2023-10-02
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Other
Sunbird Waterfront ★★★★
"I went to Sunbird Waterfront for the first time not knowing what to expect as a very discerning traveller. I was pleasantly surprised by the relaxing sound of the waves crashing to shore, The bartender was able to make me a vesper, like no other in Malawi most of whom could not even make it. Go here to digitally detox and lounge around letting the sound of the waves relax you. A great book, a cigar and a great bottle of wine."
★★★★★
2026-07-09
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Lakeside Hotel ★★★
"Very nice Place. Good food , try Pizza .Nice pool.When you need somethink ask for Clement.Rooms are standart .No beers mmmm. bring your owen beers no problem.Nice beach for chillouts .every time again.Zikomo kawambiri Clement.wunderbar"
★★★★★
2024-11-17
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Esther M

Family
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach ★★
"The lake was nice.The food was absolutely delicious. The staff was helpful and kind."
★★★★★
2026-08-16

Salima travel info

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230V/Type G

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Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 1731.42 MWK

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Number of reviews

160

Total properties

12

Weekday Avg. Price

$173

Weekend Avg. Price

$169

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