Travelers find a peaceful lakeside retreat where well-maintained gardens complement thoughtful amenities including an outdoor pool and responsive service
Lakeside Hotel overlooks the water, offering a peaceful setting with an outdoor pool and garden. The on-site restaurant serves English breakfast, and rooms include free WiFi. The 24-hour front desk staff assist travelers with whatever they need during their stay.
Located in Senga, Lakeside Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Malawi and Senga Beach. Visit our Senga travel guide
S122, Plot No 13, Senga Bay, Senga
What's nearby
Senga Beach
4 min drive - 2.0 km
Restaurants
Hippoz bar
6 min drive
Namalenje Restraunt (Livingstonia hotel)
5 min drive
Kambiri lodge
4 min drive
Kasupe Bar
5 min drive
About this property
Lakeside Hotel
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Lakeside Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden, and a conference center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary 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
We should mention
This property does not have 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
Does Lakeside Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Lakeside Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakeside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Lakeside Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Lakeside Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Malawi and Senga Beach. Lizard Island is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Lakeside Hotel Reviews
6.0
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6.8
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 12 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
Stephanie
2024/5/26
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.
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
JUSTIN
2022/9/23
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.
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.
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.
Helene
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Veronique
2025/3/30
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.
Veronique
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Salvatore
2023/9/8
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Márcio
2018/11/12
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.