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Review score

Based on 341 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    9.0
    Best stay during my trip to srilanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a beautiful heritage hotel with good amenities. It’s in the middle of the town and yet very peaceful. The beaches, shops, transport, etc are all at accessible distance from the hotel. This undoubtedly is the best stay during my trip to srilanka.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tub had no tub mixer. Hot water not working. Tv was not working. Its good that they can repair door and window locks.

    Loved the tropical landscaping. Staff was good.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    7.0
    good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the aircon didn’t work the rooms didn’t smell very nice

    great pool great location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Pool is lovely size and there is places in the shade and in the sun so you can have best of both. There are wild monkeys who live nearby and they climb around the trees it's very cool.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    small room humidity and bugs

    authenticity beautiful areas lovely breakfast - especially the Sri Lankan option

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    9.0
    Pleasant and satisfying 🙂💓
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool and garden not cleaned it seems like not doing maintains regular but overall place was nice country is going through a economic crisis lately maybe thats the problem and they didn't had much bookings lately

    Beautiful hotel with old architecture. The staff was friendly overall nice experience and pleasant stay.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2022

    8.0
    Located on the main road and walking distance to the beach. Staff is very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the cable tv connection was active

    Property is located on the main road and walking distance to the Unawatuna beach.Property rates were good value for money

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2022

    7.0
    Nice house which is showing its age.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Slow service at breakfast and at the pool. Rooms could be cleaned better - cockroaches in the room.

    Nice pool and garden. Fair prices for food and drinks. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great breakfast, pool and location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 3 star standard at that price should not be asking for additional fees for card payment !! - no Moskito treatment - smell in the rooms - comfort of the bed

    Nice place, deserved directly by busses. Pool and good breakfast. The park and colonial style make it an extraordinary place.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    9.0
    I'd love to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The WiFi was not stable and didn't work in the room (#3) at all.

    I really liked the staff and the place itself. The hotel is gorgeous. It has two swimming pools, very clean and warm. We were served with great breakfast and room cleaning.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    8.0
    nice stay but there are some drawbacks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 1 night

    lack of breakfast buffet - we were not informed what is served, you have to guess, seems choice is dependent how long you stay there and you know the staff. too small portions for breakfast. quite overpriced snacks and lunch. Hotel claims you can pay by card in usd - in fact you cannot, only cash no late check out possible have to pay for beach towels (no deposit, payment required)

    greatly renovated Dutch house. Spectacular garden, lovely swimming pool. Ca 10-15 min on foot to the beach, bus stop right if front of the hotel. Fab room, nice bathroom with shower. could be a bit cleaner (sand). wifi worked fine.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2022

    8.0
    We stayed for nearly 3 weeks and loved the beautiful gardens, old buildings and general location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 10 nights

    There was nothing unattractive about the hotel. Even in difficult times for the island, we were treated with great care. It is a smaller hotel, but has great character!

    The room was very quiet and looked out over the luscious jungle with flowers and the song of birds. The generator would start as soon as there was a power cut. The staff was very friendly and the location, walking distance from the beach in Unawatuna, is very attractive. The food was good and reasonably priced. The large garden with pool is stunning!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room smelled and sheets were a bit dirty.

    beautiful building, nice view from the room. lovely pool and good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2022

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Needs a bit of a clean up. Too many cobwebs around room and restaurant area

    Lovely spacious room. Excellent staff. Great food. Fantastic location.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    8.0
    The value for money is great and the experience of eating in the mansion is completely worth it. Great staff, big pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in was older and to the small side, same for the bathroom. it was well kept and reasonably clean.

    The historic building and the garden is fantastic! it dates back to 1735 and is in itself worth the stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms are a bit dark.

    Comfortable beds very friendly staff and a lovely garden .very nice swimming pool

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an unpleasant smell in the bathroom, however it did not effect our comfort too much.

    Lovely colonial charm, hepful staff and quiet location.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2022

    9.0
    stunning setting away from the hustle and bustle of Unawatuna beach
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning Dutch colonial building and grounds, loved sitting on the balcony watching and listening to the wildlife. had all the meals I ate there in the evening were fabulous. Friendly, helpful staff too

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very cramped and musty. Not very clean. The bathrooms were tiny and had insects..

    Lovely surroundings, environment. Very peaceful. Superb breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location wi if is not bad no power cut at the place

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2022

    9.0
    Fabulous holiday in a fantastic hotel with great character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 21 nights

    Breakfast service was rather slow and food often cold. This could be due to Covid situation and not being able to use buffet service.

    Our Superior room was excellent with amazing views. The pool was great . Staff were friendly and helpful. The location is great- very quiet with fabulous gardens and jungle views- monkeys in trees , monitor lizards and peacocks wandering around. There is so much character in the buildings and hotel grounds. All in all I would definitely recommend this hotel and would return if we holiday in this area again

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting of the hotel was amazing lots of wild life, lovely pool & really friendly staff overall lovely hotel

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love this property and nature. Food was tasty. And value for the money.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2022

    8.0
    definitely recommend this place . would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    loved the pool the history of the place

    Stayed in February 2022

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