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Reviews of Lotus by Serendib 4 stars

Glyn Jones Road, off Namiwawa Avenue, Blantyre, Malawi

#18 of 21 hotels in Blantyre

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Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    7.4

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs an upgrade, especially shower

    Mostly everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    A really good place that could be great with a few changes.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was good. It could have been improved by a few small touches. I had guests stay for breakfast, which was billed for despite not having availed myself of breakfast for three mornings. The bees in my room were guests for the first two days and then retreated. The cost of everything was understood and considered in full.

    The location was quiet and green. It felt safe and was well maintained. The room was comfortable although a little tired. The staff were friendly. The complimentary car wash was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite a noisy stay from people shouting in the hallway (most likely other guests), and the cleanliness off the bathroom that needed abit more attention to detail such as ensuring toiletteres were topped up and shower doors and floor were clean. Other than that, good stay.

    The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food in the restaurant was good, they have a beautiful lobby too.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were not working properly in both rooms we stayed in

    Quietness and location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable experience.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The hospitality was on point.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My breakfast pack was late, the options for hot beverages were not replenished and the shower head needed a bit of a fix

    The room was very clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no elevators. I had to climb the stairs with all my luggage.

    The price was good. The service was good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    water supply very weak, hot water only after water runs for 10-15 minutes

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There a lot of noise on the roof from tree branches, robbing the sleep

    Excellent

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't have hot water in my room and the Internet connection was bad.

    The breakfast was wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was good, fish and prawns at a reasonable price.

    The room did not have hot water, this is second time with Serendib. First time was 2 months ago I slept in another room and have a shower in another room searching warm shower. I booked a pool view room and gjven a back yard view, without any explanation when checking in.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    6.0
    They should always clean with disinfectants to kill the germs and the bacterias in the toilets.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like the fact that the electricity keeps on getting off every now and then. I didn't like the way they clean because they don't use disinfectants especially in the toilets.

    I liked the staff hospitality. I liked the breakfast. I also liked the internet, because it enabled me to complete my work.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quality of food need to improve ,shower tap broken and dirty.

    Staff and location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not thoroughly cleaned, with food from previous guest sitting in drawers left to rot and the bathroom was poorly cleaned.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    1.0
    do not stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there was no hot water in the showers so cold showers in the morning were required. When I told the front desk about this, they just shrugged their shoulders. Additionally , they charged me about twice the amount of the booking.

    there was no hot water in the showers so cold showers were required. when I told them about this, they just shrugged their shoulders. Additionally, they charged me about twice the amount of the booking.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were inefficient. Room did not have towels until I asked. Room had mozzy's with no repellent candles or device available. Water in the shower was a warm trickle. loud music from the party they were hosting until the early hours of the morning. And the icing - although they say breakfast served at 6am, what they actually meant 7. Had butter and jam sandwich for breakfast because breakfast not ready before I needed to leave. One of the reasons I booked is they offered breakfast before I had to leave. I literally book to spend the night ahead of my early flight. All I needed was a good night's rest and a decent breakfast....which they failed failed failed....

    Nothing

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    If you want to stay at a so-called 4 star hotel that actually is a 2 star establishment – this is the place; if you like your internet to drop every few minutes – you have come to the right place. You love cold showers? Here you get it if you are lucky enough to have enough water coming out of the shower head. If you want your water hot – no such luck. Also, better bring your own toilet paper as when you run out you hardly get a new roll. The same goes for towels – they take them out of your room but don’t replace them with new ones. And also, better be no coffee drinker because in 4 days we were never given coffee sachets in the rooms. And so it could go on and on….. The place needs a serious upgrade, proper staff training and a deep, thorough clean. Until that happens, never again!

    Breakfast was good although getting a fresh cup of coffee can easily take 15 minutes.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The WiFi signal drops every 2 or 3 minutes. Our rooms were dirty and filthy and instead of 4 stars the establishment deserves not even 1 star.

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite place to stay in. Loved the pool. Nice Breakfast too.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2022

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