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Lakeside Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Senga with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Garden
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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S122, Plot No 13, Senga Bay, Senga
  • Lizard Island
  • Lake Malawi National Park
  • Senga Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Senga

Lakeside Hotel places you next to Lake Malawi and within a mile (2 km) of Senga Beach. This 3-star hotel has 13 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Senga Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Namalenje Restraunt (Livingstonia hotel) - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Hotel

Hotel in Senga with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Lakeside Hotel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a conference center and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Electric kettles and free toiletries are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hotel Salima
Lakeside Hotel Senga
Lakeside Hotel Hotel Senga
Lakeside Hotel Hotel
Lakeside Hotel Hotel
Lakeside Hotel Senga
Lakeside Hotel Hotel Senga

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Lakeside Hotel?

Lakeside Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Lakeside Hotel?

This hotel is located in Senga, just steps from Lake Malawi. You'll also find Senga Beach and Lizard Island within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Lakeside Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Lakeside Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Lakeside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lakeside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lakeside Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Does Lakeside Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Lakeside Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Lakeside Hotel serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Lakeside Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lakeside Hotel.

Does Lakeside Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lakeside Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Lakeside Hotel.

Lakeside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The lake view is nice. The water is very high right now and so there is no beachfront (which is reportedly the case at most properties). Unfortunately, my room had no hot water (though they tried to turn it on??) and the wifi might as well be nonexistent. The Indian menu options at the restaurant are very tasty, however. Expectations should be kept in check.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JUSTIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just a one nighter on our journey south. We enjoyed lakeside rooms and a spectacular sunrise. No mosquito nets...? Friendly staff doing their best in difficult conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and management were very friendly and helpful. They helped us catch the ferry to Likoma Island. They use a generator in the evening if the Power is off. There is a tea kettle in the room but if the power is off they will bring you hot water for tea. Breakfast buffet with room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our purpose was to get away and relax for the weekend and this was the perfect place for that. Lakeside Hotel has tables, chairs, and sunbathing chairs all with lake views. The food from the restaurant was very good, especially the chambo and the Indian dishes. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only things that could make it better would be having a bar on site and a better water heater-- the showers were a little cold. Otherwise it's a very good deal for the money and we wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Veronique

Liked: Staff & service
Cher pour ce que tu as. Belle piscine Climatisation fonctionne seulement s’il y a de l’électricité, pas sur la génératrice. Paiement par carte difficile a cause du réseau Bon choix du menu Si tu veux un café style americano, cappuccinos, faut payer au petit déjeuner. Sinon c’est juste du café instant Durant notre séjour, nous avons réalisé que l’alcool n’est pas permi sur le site. Également des personnes faisaient la fête jusqu’à tard le soir et tôt le matin. On a au moins eu une journée relaxe à la piscine, mais si vous voulez relaxer, c’est peut-être pas l’endroit idéal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Salvatore

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Troublesome

I terrazzini avanti all' ingresso della camera non hanno privacy;le camere con lake vew, come la mia,hanno davanti il ristorante con i clienti molto rumorosi, la camera non vale 80€. Al check in non avevono la mia prenotazione; come sempre in africa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Helene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad wi-fi

you can't stay here if you need wi-fi. No wi-fi in the room and wery bad in the garden. Do not stay here for the food at the restaurant and at the breakfast. We had to ask for 2 towels. There was a kettle in the room but no tea or instant coffee The staf was nice and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Overpriced and run down

This hotel was a bad experience. We were looking for a beach hotel and chose this one, not least because of the published photos. Don't let this fool you, the photos are heavily photoshopped. Overall, the hotel leaves a rather run-down impression. Our criticism in detail: Access to the beach was not possible - the water reached directly to the iron fence. The pool was smaller than on the photos and not clean. Our room was also run down. Neither the air conditioning nor the TV worked. There was little water coming out of the shower and it was cold. The Wi-Fi was not available in our room. There is a small restaurant, nothing else. You can't even get a beer there. The breakfast was also not good and there was hardly any choice. It's also interesting that the hotel is listed as a 3-star hotel on hotels.com, but as a 2-star hotel on Google - and we think even that is a bit high. We had booked 3 nights and left early after the first night. Unfortunately we had paid in advance - the hotel refused to refund anything. Therefore our warning: Do not pay in advance here under any circumstances - even better: avoid the hotel. There are nice other hotels in the area that are not overpriced but offer friendly service and a nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Márcio

Liked: Staff & service

Basic Hotel, but OK for 1 night stay.

Quite basic hotel, which was OK for 1 night stay. The shower water was not very hot, but in fact it was enough for the weather which we had. Breakfast was quite basic but also enough for a short stay. Internet was working well, but only between 6 pm and 6 am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018