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Our top choices for Salima hotels

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony
Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
4.0 star property
Salima
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Blissful lily lodge
Restaurant
Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
3.5 star property
Salima
6.8 out of 10, (17)
"Food"
United States
Patrick
Blue Waters by Serendib
Exterior
Quest Lodges and Safaris

Quest Lodges and Safaris

Quest Lodges and Safaris
4.0 star property
Cape Maclear
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!"
United States
declan
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Quest Lodges and Safaris
Front of property
Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
Senga
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"A more affordable option in Senga Bay, but still a very nice place in its own right. Much more personable than the more anonymous, bigger hotels. Super friendly staff and owner, great breakfast (with coffee!) and a big room with AC."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Main Stream Beach Villa
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
Cape Maclear
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (35)
"Very attentive staff. Very nice location!"
United States
Charley
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Mgoza Lodge
Exterior
Joma Adventure Lodge

Joma Adventure Lodge

Joma Adventure Lodge
4.0 star property
Senga
Joma Adventure Lodge
Beach bar
Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
Senga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"Beautiful place!!!"
United States
Trudy
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Safari Beach Lodge
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Senga
7.4 out of 10, Good, (52)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
Exterior
Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
Senga
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
Terrace/patio
Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
Senga
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (16)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
Sunbird Waterfront
Outdoor pool
Lakeside Hotel

Lakeside Hotel

Lakeside Hotel
3.0 star property
Senga
6.2 out of 10, (11)
"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."
United Kingdom
JUSTIN
Lakeside Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Kambiri Beach By Serendib

Kambiri Beach By Serendib
4.5 star property
Senga
5.8 out of 10, (6)
"Ok but tired. Called a beach resort but rooms are a long way from the lake and you can’t see it. Beach not maintained as other local properties do and no amenities eg seats/loungers. "
United States
LUCY
Kambiri Beach By Serendib
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Salima Hotel Reviews

Quest Lodges and Safaris

Quest Lodges and Safaris

10/10 Excellent
"Great location on the beach. Excellent value and very comfortable but not luxury. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!"
declan 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Quest Lodges and Safaris

More cheap accommodation in Salima

Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge

Main Road Cape Maclear Mangochi
The price is NZ$111 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
NZ$111
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Salima?
Based on our traveller data, Blue Waters by Serendib is one of the top choices for your stay. This lodge offers a private beach and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay include Blissful lily lodge and Blue Zebra Island Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Salima.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Salima has to offer?
Capricorn by Quest: This holiday home rental outside of Salima is on the beach and offers free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities such as a full-sized fridge and kitchenware can make your holiday run smoothly. See all vacation rentals in Salima.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Salima, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Salima.
What's it like to stay in Salima?
Visitors can enjoy all that Salima has to offer, including the lake views and restaurants. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its welcoming locals. In Salima, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Salima.
What is there to see in Salima?
A favourite place to visit is Lake Malawi. You'll also find Senga Beach and Lizard Island in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Salima guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Salima?
The hottest months are usually November and October, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 22°C. The rainiest months in Salima are January, February, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 332 mm of rainfall.