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Sunbird Livingstonia Beach

2.0 of 5
Senga Bay, Salima, Malawi (Formerly Le Meridien Livingstonia Beach)
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Sunbird Livingstonia Beach
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3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Over the last 15 years I stayed at the Livingstonia Beach Hotel for a few nights every two or three years. In the 90's under the carefull management of a Dutch couple, and if I remember well under the Le Meridien flag, all was fine: well run, attention to detail, good food. But after the place came under Sunbird management... More

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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Stayed one night in January 2012 and paid Euro 150 for the privilege....had to leave early and was told breakfast could not be served before 7am so had a barely adequate packed breakfast prepared. No hot beverages either available (surely coffee or tea could have been provided in reception for us?) and although our room had a kettle there was... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

Accepting that this is only a 3 star hotel it certainly punches well above its weight. The staff are very attentive and supportive of new visitors to the area. The superior room has a spacious veranda and grassy sun deck with 180 degree lake views. The deluxe rooms look more than adequate and good value. More

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North Haledon, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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Spent a weekend here with a family from Lilongwe. Of course, the hotel is nothing like you would find in the US or Europe, but it had a spectacular location which made up for that! Our room had two twin beds with air conditioning, a private bath, and mosquito nets. The hotel had two great restaurants with excellent food. There... More

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USA
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Spent a very restful weekend on Lake Malawi in October. My hosts brought me to this "resort" location. The location couldn't have been more perfect, right on the bay with clean beaches and a great view of the small island off the coast. It was a bit breezy and the lake waves resembled the ocean but the weather was great... More

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Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
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This property was recommended by World Vision as we visited a sponsor child in Malawi. The location is perfect, right on the lake, the restaurant staff were very nice however..... DO NOT put your valuables in the hotel safe in the office. The hotel duty manager is apparently the only person with the key and when we checked our money... More

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Edinburgh
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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There is no doubt that this hotel has a lovely setting and the staff are most attentive. It is, however, quite tired for the price which is definitely premium range. Our room decor was worn, the mosquito net wasn't in the right place and the whole could have done with some tlc. On the positive side, there is a wonderful... More

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Daventry
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights in one of their top rooms, I think it was room 220 off te top of my head. Our check in was fine, very friendly and they showed us around our beautiful room which was were very pleased with. We were only metres away from the lakeside and uninterupted views of the lake and... More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011

This hotel's number one selling point is the beach location. The sand is pristine, the beach chairs are comfy, and the moon at night is spectacular. The staff greeted us nicely during check-in, and they quickly took our bags off to our room. We stayed in a standard room which was not as nice as I like, but it was... More

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Redcliff
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

enjoyed my stay, the staff was excellent, the food great especially the breakfast. the periphery is amazing. I would not miss an opportunity to go back More

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  • Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Salima
Address: Senga Bay, Salima, Malawi (Formerly Le Meridien Livingstonia Beach)
Price range (per night):* S$186 - 250

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