Family hotels and homes in Kesbewa

the breakfast was quite outstanding - delicious Sri Lankan fare served beautifully. Staff were lovely (the owner is charming) and the property has so much character - we loved the quirky bathrooms and all the little design touches. Perfect place to stop en route down south.

Parking availability and room arrangements,

For our purposes, the hotel was well located. We could walk safely at night to a couple of good places to eat, including Spoons and Mt Lavinia Hotel which puts on a banquet of the most authentic SL foods we experienced in our albeit limited travels, as well as other cuisines, and high quality live entertainment. For trips into busier parts of Colombo, we had a tuk-tuk station just up the road and kept the same driver for the entirety of our stay. The hotel itself is one of those Tardis spaces, tiny and unprepossessing from the exterior, but opening up into spacious, cool, and attractively designed spaces with a touch of excitement and even romance to the numerous communal and private spaces on three levels. The manager mentioned that the design was based on Bawa Part 1, which confirmed the archetypal Sri Lankan architectural design approach loudly evident in the inner courtyard spaces towering to the open air from ground up, allowing diffused light throughout the interiors, and the smooth grey cement floors. We only regret we couldn't be there during a downpour just to experience the sensory impact of such spaces that blur the distinction between outside and in. The design also carefully rendered the bustle of the built infrastructure surrounding the hotel invisible, offering a feeling of sanctuary, a feeling supported by the careful tending of the staff. Saliya and Silva and another gentleman were available for us at any and all hours of the day and night, ever providing advice and information and taking care of our non-tourist needs, which were many as we were also keeping up our workload during our stay. The staff were the backbone of the hotel and the primary reason for our sense of home away from home and real friendships in Sri Lanka.

Nice and clean

The location was brilliant we were next to the beach and the apartment felt like home from home. The security guys were really friendly really made you feel welcome. The host went above and beyond to met all our needs during our stay from taxis to tour guide information to even giving me a ride to medical centre when poorly. I would total recommend this place to anyone who wants a good nights sleep being close to the beach as well as other great tourist attractions I will certainly be going back.

The room was very comfortable, clean, and well-maintained, providing an excellent stay with all the necessary amenities for a relaxing experience. The wifi was great and the shared areas were very well maintained. Highly recommended place to stay

Nice little boutique style hotel close to beaches and nearby amenities

Clean, with the extra bed that I required. Balcony with clothes drying line was a plus. Host was helpful in connecting the TV. Kitchenette had all the facilities to make a cup of tea.

I highly recommend this place. Staff is very friendly. And the venue is spacious and clean. We got a delicious breakfast. It has all the facilities for a nice stay.

The hospitality was good. Beautiful apartment upstairs. Western/ European decor. I was very comfortable there. The apartment had all facilities that I needed during my stay.