Sunbird Livingstonia Beach, LilongweSunbird Livingstonia Beach in Lilongwe, Malawi has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 11 hotels we score in Lilongwe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.8, Agoda 0.5. Rooms from about $174 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sunbird Livingstonia Beach is a lakeside hotel situated in Senga Bay, Salima, on the shores of Lake Malawi. It features 32 air-conditioned rooms and provides direct access to a private beach. The property is suited for families and those interested in water sports. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and two restaurants with an adjacent bar. Guests can access a business centre and meeting rooms for professional use. While the setting is quiet, the Wi-Fi connection can be unreliable. The hotel is located roughly 125 km from Lilongwe.What stands out

Direct private beach access

On-site water sports

Outdoor swimming pool

Two on-site restaurants

Watch out for

Unreliable Wi-Fi

Limited television channels

Better-scored in Lilongwe

Sunbird Waterfront, Lilongwe: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $254 a night. Sunbird Waterfront is a four-star lakeside resort situated in Salima along the shores of Lake Malawi.

Sigelege Beach Resort, Lilongwe: 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $110 a night. Sigelege Beach Resort is located in Senga Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Latitude 13 Degrees, Lilongwe: 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $171 a night. Latitude 13 Degrees is a boutique hotel situated in a suburb of Lilongwe.