Sunbird Waterfront Hotel - Salima

3-star lakefront hotel with direct views of Lake Malawi

Accommodation

Sunbird Waterfront Hotel in Salima provides rooms oriented to show the lake directly from the balcony. Each room at Sunbird Waterfront includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries, and a minibar. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guest convenience.

Dining

A full English or Irish breakfast is offered each morning at the Sunbird Waterfront. Guests also have access to room service and a 24-hour front desk for meal requests. The hotel's restaurant serves food that guests describe as delicious and not monotonous, with a different menu each day.

Location

The Sunbird Waterfront towers over the Lake Malawi shoreline, providing what guests call one of the best views of the sunrise. Kuti Game Ranch is 20 miles from the hotel, and Lilongwe International Airport is 65 miles away. The property is located in Salima, Malawi, directly on the lakeshore.

Facilities

Sunbird Waterfront Hotel has a swimming pool and a gym available for guests. The hotel also offers parking, a garden, a terrace, and a car park with solar panels as part of a climate change adaptation approach. Breakfast is included in the rate, and tea and coffee making facilities are available in all rooms.

Housekeeping & Services

The hotel performs a turn-down service to convert the bed from a daytime state to readiness for sleep. Housekeeping tends to the rooms and keeps them clean, though guests note that items like shower caps and floor towels may need to be requested. The hotel's location is used for leisure, business, and events such as team building and end of year parties.

• Lake view: All rooms have balconies with direct lake and sunrise views
• Dining: Full English or Irish breakfast; different menu each day
• Activities: Lake access for swimming; close to Kuti Game Ranch
• Sustainability: Car park with solar panels for climate adaptation
• Access: 65 miles from Lilongwe International Airport; airport shuttle available