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Sunbird Livingstonia Beach

2.0 of 5
Senga Bay, Salima, Malawi (Formerly Le Meridien Livingstonia Beach)
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Spring Arbor, MI
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is a lovely, gracious, older facility. The grounds are well-maintained and the rooms, though old, are quite comfortable and decently clean. We were able to enjoy only one quiet night here, but with a good book, it would make a lovely longer respite. The staff members are quite friendly, and the breakfast buffet and lunch buffet have quite... More

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stuttgart
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77 reviews 77 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Roll out of your room into the water. Perfect and unexpected. Pool is fine for laps but with beautiful lake Malawi right there why swim in a pool? Food is decent at the restaurant. Try the goat or the especially the local fish. Vendors right outsde the resort will take shoes, glasses, shirts, or anything else in lieu of cash.... More

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Kinshasa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We have just finished a 3 days board meeting here. It is a fantastic place, on the shore of Malawi Lake. The staff is well-trained, professional, kind and courtuous. The hotel is old, but very well maintained. The food is excellent. The environment very peaceful.... It is a heaven of tranquility

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Cork
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed in a place near by The Marina Wheel House but this was our treat as it had a lovely pool and the most amazing Buffett !!! Also the festival was taking place in the beach owned by this hotel so it was a lovely experience

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

On arrival at the hotel, check in was done quickly and efficiently. Staff were extremely helpful during my whole visit. The views over the lake are stunning, my room was just minutes from the beach. I stayed in one of the beach front rooms, it was clean and in good condition. Food was very good, although the buffet was expensive... More

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Oxford, Mississippi
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

So my rating is probably a bit biased because I finally got to go snorkeling with the cichlids but everything here is great. My room is a little circular hut that opens up onto the beach. You really feel like you're getting away. It's the off season so it was relatively quiet but the staff was pretty helpful. I did... More

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Richardson, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

This is a beautiful location with a fantastic view of Lake Malawi. The grounds are well cared for, but our room had seen better days and was in need of serious refurbishing. The bathroom door could not even close properly. We had a good buffet lunch on the patio, the only problem was flies everywhere, one got into my water... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Arrived late evening at Lilongwe International, but still light enough to appreciate the view from the escarpment down to Salima. The wonderful sound of waves on the beach at Senga bay on arrival in the dark at the hotel entrance, was the perfect welcome with lights leading us to on to a quiet dinner on the terrace under the trees.... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Stayed here for three nights in the dry season and had a fabulous time. Located along a beautiful stretch of sandy beach that is flanked on either end by huge boulders and forest. I was given a family room during my stay (RM 205) which was huge and felt more like an apartment. Beds were very comfortable and the water... More

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New Delhi, India
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

This is a great place to unwind and beat the blues in the vicinity of the majestic lake Malawi. Located at a travel distance of around 1.5-2 Hrs from the capital Lilongwe, the Sunbird Livingstonia is a wonderful place to host family and friends for retreats, thematic workshops and healing sessions. The pristine waters of the Lake Malawi would make... More

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Also Known As:
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel Salima
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Salima
Address: Senga Bay, Salima, Malawi (Formerly Le Meridien Livingstonia Beach)
Region: Malawi > Central Region > Salima
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Salima
Price range (per night): RM662 - 949
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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