81 Eluthoor Road, 41000 Mannar, Sri Lanka
#2 of 10 hotels in Mannar
Guests' ChoiceBased on 82 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 March 2024
Petr
Czech RepublicThe villa is very nice, the room is big enough, with a mosquito net, towel, no blankets, no toilet paper, no wifi. But it's good value for money. If you have your own transport even the remote location is not such a problem.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Bharat
IndiaNICE
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Zac
JapanClean and quiet place. The owner and his wife helped me with everything I needed, they even booked the bus for me! I had a delicious dinner there. The place to stay in Mannar. Thank you very much again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Stephan
GermanySome holes in the moskito net at the window.
Relaxed backpacker place. All a bit aged but ok. Slept very well. Very friendly owner and nice atmosphere. The owner organised a scooter to rent. You really need one there as neither the beaches nor the town are in walking distance. With a scooter you can explore the island nicely. The long morning walk from the old Dutch lighthouse to Saint Anthony's chapel and the beach beyond the Talaimannar lighthouse were my favourite places.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Vasan
Sri LankaEnjoyed a comfortable peaceful stay. Room and toilet were clean and nice. Vimal was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Antonio
PortugalComfy infrastructure, very kind and welcoming hosts, REALLY GOOD food!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Geoffrey
AustraliaThe mosquitoes coming into my bedroom at night because of a mosquito mesh that was in need of repair and mosquitoes at night on the verandah at night.The iced water dispenser was not dispensing chilled water but there was a fridge available to store drinks and food in the dining area.
The friendly guest house owner and his family and the meals that his wife cooked were delicious and the time he and his family took to make sure I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Rob
NetherlandsNice homestay with a lovely family. Very good home cooking breakfast and dinner. It’s outside Mannat, country side. Eventually you can rent scooter.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Bernhard
Sri LankaNice and quiet Place, little bit outside the town. Very nice Rooms. The Place in front of the house is perfect for some relaxing outside. The family and there kids are very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Matthieu
FranceI had a great time staying at El Shaddai, Vimal was very keen to help and all his family was very welcoming! Food is very good! It's a good location to go exploring the island, and there is a pond at walking distance which is a good place for birdwatching!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Evi
NetherlandsJust what we needed in this little town! The owner was so nice, helped us if we needed anything and gave us some advice on what we could do in Mannar!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Elena
ItalyThe room was very hot and the windows mosquito nets were broken. Only 1 towel and cold water, no top sheet on the bed.
The hosts are the sweetiest people, attentive and caring. The breakfast is good and the bed is hard but very comfortable. Laundry service. Parking inside garden is safe and the position is quiet but central. Good tips from the host for meals and sightseeing. Free refillable water!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Andreea
RomaniaEven if I booked a room for one person I've got the family room for the same money. The host is very friendly and helpful. It was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Gilles
ThailandThe owner and his family were very kind. In their house we relaxed , danced with the youngest daughter and went cycling everywhere in Mannar. You will see there a lot of beautiful birds.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Jessica
GermanyUnfortunately most of the time there was no wifi.
The owners are a really friendly and warmly Family which helped us with planing our day there and we really enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Ranmalie
United KingdomNothing! The stay was perfect.
Vimal and his family welcomed us into their home with so much kindness and generosity. The home-cooked food was exceptional and room large and comfortable. They graciously accommodated our driver too. It was an absolute joy to stay at El Shaddai and share a few days with this loving family. We will be back!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Brilingston
IndiaI stayed for 1night ,very nice place near to city centre,the owner is so helpful and they arranged a tuktuk for thalaimannar (adams bridge) at normal price..and must visit to ram setu starting point (trek) at evening definitely worth the visit
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Slaveyka
BulgariaNothing
Wonderful hosts, found me a rental scooter right away, cooked me dinner, gave me a gift. I highly recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Leonardo
SwitzerlandThe owner is very helpful kind and accomodating. You can rent a scooter which is very useful to visit the area. Rooms are comfy clean and spacious. The fan is on the roof and is very silent. Wifi is good. Definitely reccomended
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Narula
IndiaValue for money
Its a beautiful safe to stay property managed by an amazing and humble family.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Shailendra
IndiaHow was very helpful and polite.Arranged tuk tuk for me and helped me in planning my travel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Avneesh
FijiNothing I can complain about.
Great host. Went out of their way to do things. Food was great. Location was good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Lea
GermanyVimal and Rosemary are amazing hosts with the sweetest family and a lovely home. Especially as a female solo traveller I was very grateful for their support in any situation. I felt comfortable at every point and hope to come back some day. Highly recommended.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Karuppiah
CanadaThis is a coconut Grove house.. I want to come yearly for this stay .
It's like a my own guest house , They are great not a guest just a relative . This atmosphere like a beach resort . They speak and behaviour very kind and obediently also .
Stayed in October 2023
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