You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at Blue Waters by Serendib. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and beach umbrellas
Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Separate baths/showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 15 per 24-hour period)
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 15.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Blue Waters Serendib Salima
Blue Waters Serendib
Blue Waters by Serendib Lodge
Blue Waters by Serendib Salima
Blue Waters by Serendib Lodge Salima
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Waters by Serendib have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Blue Waters by Serendib?
As of 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Waters by Serendib on 2 Mar 2025 start from €149.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Blue Waters by Serendib pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Blue Waters by Serendib?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Blue Waters by Serendib provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.
Where is Blue Waters by Serendib located?
Nestled on the beach, this Salima lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Senga Beach, Lizard Island and Lake Malawi.
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Blue Waters by Serendib Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Nadia
7 Nov 2023
A little dated and old
Stayed here for one night , it was hot season and the rooms were very stuffy air con was effective and room was tired with old windows and broken toilet and sink.
Staff were extremely helpful and made up for the difference.
Nadia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Fatuma
15 Jul 2023
No comment
Fatuma
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
DANIEL
6 Mar 2022
It was amazing and thr place is clean and welcomi
DANIEL
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
31 Dec 2021
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
david
7 Nov 2021
Beautiful setting on the beach, but the property is a little hard to get to if you miss the sing on the main road. Best case is that the last 1km is a dirt road- easy in my four wheel drive, but in a sedan you probably have to go very slowly. A few people used the pool and the lake, but time you lake visit carefully around the goats and cattle herded across the beach- friendly staff and this place had a very local crowd when I stayed
david
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
David
6 Feb 2021
Beautiful Getaway
Really enjoyed our stay with Blue Water. The beach is privately situated and our kids loved the pool.
Friendly staff but limited menu, very bad internet (then completely off after heavy rain), not too good service in terms of response. Location is good. Activities not as great. Overall, we enjoyed the stay, the rooms were spacious - the mattress was bad (dipped in the middle) and the roof leaked through the lights fixture (and other places) during heavy rains. I definitely do NOT regret going, it was a good experience but would not go back.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
26 Apr 2019
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
The rooms were OK but the maintenance was not good, for example, the lock on the door was installed backwards and the lock hardly connected with the door frame. The door was also not a proper fit with space around the edge of the door and the frame where persons could look in if they wanted.
The inlet on the lake which fronted the property was polluted and there even appeared to be sewage overflow from the next property into the inlet. A health hazard. There were no warning signs present by the water but in fact peddle boats, etc.
The two positive spots were the friendly staff and the good Indian food.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mashegwane Patrick
30 Mar 2019
Loved the experience
Friendly people/staff, going an extra- mile to help & make the stay pleasant
Mashegwane Patrick
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Manuel
16 Dec 2018
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Over rated
Clearly over rated, is not worth the price.
Amazing landscape. Beautiful amenities. Room is spacious but bad quality construction in general - facilities work sometimes (AC, TV), WiFi is acceptable when it's working.
Bad food in the restaurant. Very nice staff despite the clear lack of preparation.
Manuel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
SAVESH
15 Nov 2018
Superb ambiance
It was awesome! Enjoyed my stay
SAVESH
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
KATHRYN
30 Jun 2017
Bring your cash
Staff were wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. Beds were very hard. It felt like we were sleeping on box springs with no mattress. Wifi spotty. Food very good. Beware - credit card machine never works. Be prepared to pay entire cost with cash.
KATHRYN
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
Overall, this hotel was overpriced for the quality it provided.
The staff were friendly, but the rooms and buildings were very tired and in need of renovation and my room overlooked a dilapidated courtyard.. The wifi was not strong enough to extend to the bedrooms, but was only in the main building, and there were only 2 TV channels (no news).
The staff also had problems dealing with the pre-paid booking from Hotels.com and asked me to pay again when I checked out - this took almost half an hour to resolve, and almost maid me and my colleagues late for our morning meetings.