Old shower facilities Mediocre breakfast

Location Autentique style

Stayed in March 2024

The plumbing - especially the shower water pressure which was low. A minor issue. We would have preferred to seek out drivers and tour organisers rather than be approached all the time. Having said that, the service we got was good on the tours we chose.

The hotel is right beside the beach and sun loungers, parasols and towels are available. There is a decent pool. The food selection was good - we had half board and there was plenty of variety. We enjoyed the sight of the trains passing as we were eating. The railway line runs through the hotel gardens, but this is not too intrusive - there are not many trains, especially during the night. The staff are great - very friendly and helpful. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. The tours we took from the hotel were very interesting and enjoyable.

Stayed in March 2024

Very quiet evenings for solo travelers.

Very scenic, surrounded by jungle. Nice clean beach and food and drink huts there.

Stayed in February 2024

WiFi was available only near the reception and in general place needs renovation, but still cozy.

Cute little family hotel, Staff is friendly and nice, food in cafe is pretty good. Beach is great, prices are faire enough i think.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was good.

The staff were super attentive. Loved the restaurant and the laid back vibe. Good value for money and the beach was fairly empty of people.

Stayed in January 2024

The best beach in SriLanka

Stayed in November 2023

There was no mattress protector - I did request one but they didn’t have it. The hotel itself was super outdated and needs some money invested into it - the bathroom was very old and hot. The grounds were very run down.

Great location on the beach and a lovely swimming pool! The staff were SO nice especially the guys down at the beach who were always so friendly. The check in and out was seamless. The restaurant had a lovely view.

Stayed in January 2024

Breakfasts were great. Juice, fruit, coffee or tea, omelette, toast. Impressive.

Stayed in January 2024

When we arrived, we were given the 2 worst rooms, suituated on the ground floor overlooking the car park, next to reception and next to the communal toilets, and felt very exposed. They were certainly not "super deluxe" rooms we had booked. The aircon didn't work and they spent ages fixing it for us. Luckily we were able to move to another room on the first floor the next day where, again, the air con didn't work and they fixed it. Our sheets had holes in. The rooms are very basic and need a deep clean. The facilities are the absolute bare minimum. The curtains are filthy (the rooms would benefit from black out curtains). The bathrooms are a bit mouldy and everything needs a good clean (toilet seat badly stained, mould in showers, sink plugs yucky, damp patches on walls). The shower door in our second room was almost impossible to open once closed, so we left it open. There are some outdoor areas which look faded and mouldy (we appreciate the climate is very humid which makes things difficult). The wifi is very unreliable and we gave up trying to use it. It was obvious the price had been bumped up for the time of our stay. Frankly we felt the rooms were vastly over-priced.

Overall first impressions were favourable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach is wonderful and not at all busy (and there's a guard by the train track to check there are no trains coming before you cross). There is a beach bar and sun loungers/towels provided. There is a nice restaurant and the breakfast was good. The plants in the grounds are beautifully tended. There's a nice outdoor covered reading area. The hotel staff made a good effort to make New Year's eve nice, with beach dining, music and fireworks, which we appreciated. Tuk tuks are available for a ride into town.

Stayed in January 2024

Instructions were not well received. False promises on food orders at night considering the timing restrictions

Cleanliness, friendliness of staff, ambience,

Stayed in January 2024

Only issue breakfast. More menu should be added. Buffet no available.

Ambience, cleanliness, property.

Stayed in November 2023

There was a temporary Wi-Fi glitch but this was quickly rectified.

A very homely family hotel well located just 100m to the beach. Great dining room in a 1st floor restaurant surrounded by an ornate timber balustrade and vaulted ceiling. Excellent choice of food and drinks all at reasonable prices served by exceptional staff. Great breakfast. The train line passed between the restaurant and beach which provided an exciting and enjoyable experience each time it occurred.

Stayed in September 2023

PRICE WAS ON HIGHER SIDE

BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD

Stayed in April 2023

WIFI in the room was not working and the train passing by, which is very close to the restaurant is somehow disturbing

Great location and nice property. Rooms are quite large and comfortable. Breakfast is good.

Stayed in February 2022

Hotel is veeeeery old and tired. Pity, the property used to be very beautiful, but not well-maintained anymore. Maybe they just start recovering after covid lockdowns? On the first day we tried to switch on a lamp, but got the sparkles from electricity chain, also one electric socket near the bed was not working. We addressed this to receptionist, but got only “yes-yes” as an answer. Nobody came to fix this. From 2 sinks only one was working.

Beach was lovely, good beach service - they organise sun beds with umbrellas, bring you towels, can bring some drinks. Stuff was mostly friendly.

Stayed in February 2022

Rooms are cozy but a bit old. Some of the plugs didn't work, the wi-fi signal wasn't good in a room.

The beach was nice and the staff was lovely. Overall it's ok, good enough for money paid

Stayed in January 2022

Didn’t have a restaurant/ bar on the beach

lovely building, good location, beautiful beach

Stayed in January 2022

Need little more attention to some maintenance. Probably due to pandemic situation they may have been overlooked.

Excellent location. Excellent white sand beach behind the hotel. Very friendly staff. Good and tasty seafood.

Stayed in January 2022

Nothing....

Location, and helpful staff.

Stayed in January 2022

Fantastic location and beach access. It's a calm resort with pristine location. Don't read much into the railway track around the property. Its not at all bad as some people mention it in comments.

Stayed in December 2021

Gardens and decor looked tired and in need of TLC. Breakfast was basic. That staff kept asking us whether we wanted a tour or boat trip whilst we were eating. Wifi only worked in the reception area. Ripped bedding. The beach facilities, broken sun loungers and parasols with ripped lounger cushions and the towels looked old as they were fraying. There were not enough sun loungers near the swimming pool for everyone to use. Unable to get a drink after 10pm

The size of the room and the fact it had a fan and aircon worked well to keep the room cool. How close it was to the beach. That Amal Villa was next door as they did lovely food and drinks. Dilly the Tuk Tuk driver was very nice and friendly.

Stayed in March 2024

The WiFi connection can be weak and only operates in the hotel lobby or the room balcony.

Excellent location with very attentive, helpful and pleasant staff. Rooms are large and kept clean and the staff do everything they can to help guests and make the stay a happy and memorable experience.

Stayed in March 2024

Could have done with some new bed sheets

It was spacious, the management and staff were all very attentive and friendly. The private beach was fantastic.

Stayed in January 2024

Clean easy access Friendly staff Proverb beach

Stayed in January 2024