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Avani Kalutara Resort

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Ocean View Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Ocean View Pool Suite | Private pool
Ocean View Pool Suite | Beach/ocean view
Ocean View Suite | View from room
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, water skiing

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym

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St. Sebastian's Road, Katukurunda, Kalutara, 12000
  • Kalutara Bodhiya
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Richmond Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kalatura Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Lagoon View Room

  • 407 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Pool Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Ocean View Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Ocean View Room

  • 407 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Lagoon View Room

  • 407 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • 407 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Courtyard View Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Courtyard View Room

  • 348 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room With Lagoon View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room With Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room With Lagoon View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Avani Kalutara Resort

4.5-star Kalutara resort with private balconies
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Avani Kalutara Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Avani Kalutara Resort offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kalutara resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Anantara Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Some rates at Avani Kalutara Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, Avani Kalutara Resort features a waterslide and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2020.

Avani Kalutara Resort has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Mangrove Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Spice Traders - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Karadiya - This beach bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Miridiya - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Avani Kalutara Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 4,000 for adults and LKR 2,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Karadiya
  • Mangrove Restaurant
  • Miridiya
  • Spice Traders

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 45.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 54000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 26800 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 4000 for adults and LKR 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 17000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 17000 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

AVANI Kalutara
AVANI Kalutara Resort
Avani Kalutara Resort Resort
AVANI Resort Kalutara
Kalutara AVANI
Kalutara Resort
AVANI Kalutara Resort Sri Lanka
Avani Kalutara Resort Kalutara
Avani Kalutara Resort Resort Kalutara

Avani Kalutara Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruwan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best coustomer service ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Indi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting Modern rooms, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
We were disappointed on arrival at the hotel insects in room and broken electric socket broken and very limited choice of food. Spoke to the assistant manager who was extremely apologetic and arranged to change us to an upgraded room and for us to eat at their sister hotel next door. Staff in this restaurant were very attentive and the food quality and choice were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avani Delight.

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Can’t fault anything. We were half board and there was an excellent buffet selection including freshly cooked and bbq to suit everyone’s tastes. For me I especially enjoyed the salads and non spicy dishes but the local breakfast I sampled was easy on the palate. Wish I could’ve sampled everything on offer. Loved the way the salads were presented in mini pots as well. We were given breakfast boxes on request to take away our pastries which was excellent. Enjoyed the sunset walks and there’s a shallow sheltered lagoon with soft sand underfoot and that was simply fabulous. Pool was lovely too. Room was serviced very well by Isuru who unfortunately wasn’t there when we left so hope he sees that. Very creative towel sculptures left on the beds everyday and lovely turn down. Thank you Avani! A most enjoyable stay.
Lovely pool
The shallow lagoon sandy soft underfoot. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Halifax. UK.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very smart, and beautifully appointed. Staff were constantly cleaning, and tidying in the grounds, and the restaurant workers and poolboys very attentive.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff need to improve service levels not told about the pool being out of order, even through we could use the next hotels pool not very convenient. Only three rooms occupied on one night so lonely place to be !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best place to stay as a family.. Was clean and a quiet place. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The actual cost to stay and have food/drink is ok, but once the various charges/fees are added, becomes expensive comparison with rest of islands stays etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the resort. The pool area was great and the food was good. It was also nice to have the option to go to the adjourning Anantara resort for additional meal options and spa facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, Chelmsford Essex UK

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our holiday was ruined as the hotel failed to tell us prior to our stay they were double booked with a corporate booking and MID STAY (10 night booking) we were told that the following day we would be moved to a different hotel. I have a young toddler under 2 this was extremely upsetting. The hotel they moved us to was complete opposite of the relaxed open plan setting being a horrible high rise that also gave us food poisoning. The hotel knew of the double booing but failed to inform us prior to our stay. We were there as a group with family staying in Avani the neighboring hotel Anantara as we were there for a family memorial. This split up our group and ultimately ruined our whole holiday and our family groups holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

E

Liked: Staff & service
Good service and good food. But terrible location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
It's a nice hotel with a great location - the river on one side and the sea on the other. But Avani is primarily a family resort with lots of kids and large families as guests! Also they don't have a spa in the premises but guests can use the Anantara spa which is amazing but a little pricey. Even though we had a good time, it just felt that the hotel was a little bland, lacked a certain character..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Resort & Room with Excellent Service

I was staying at the Avani Resort for a friend’s wedding. My friend was getting married at the Anantara Kalutara Resort next door and because rooms there were sold out, she recommended booking at the Avani. I was glad I did, because it was just a 5 minute walk to their hotel next door and everything at the Avani was impeccable. The hospitality we experienced from the moment we arrived was warm and welcoming, and the room and amenities were top-notch. The room and bathroom were very clean and spacious - we also had a view of the ocean. There’s a pool and fitness center, the beach is literally a 30 second walk from the pool, and there are a couple restaurants with many types of food options. The food at the restaurant was good, especially the breakfast which comes with many types of juices, fruits, bread, and Sri Lankan specialties. I would 100% stay here again and I would highly recommend this resort to others coming to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely smaller hotel with everything you need

We had a great stay here with our 2 year old. Great pool and the drinks prices were very affordable. Breakfast buffet was good too. The room service menu was a bit limited and quite expensive compared to some of the other hotels we've stayed at. The complimentary soft drinks were a nice touch and they were very kind about providing warm milk for our little one for all his feeds. There was no shower gel or body lotion, which was a bit of a pain as you expect that at hotel chains. But overall we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

steve, london

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

We arrived early morning and they tried to put us in a room that was directly below building works going on with hammering noticeable, this in peak season We then finished up in a room next to the bar and also cleaning facilities which was also very loud The general quality was not what you would expect from a £280 per night resort, with lack of regular maintenance particularly noticeable Food choice was very limited and expensive Transfer cost of £81 from airport was unacceptable, we got there for £5 using bus and train
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally disppointed

Avani was advertised as a 5 star resort. However we have found that the rooms are more like a 3 star tourist class hotel. Can’t believe that they have patches of rust on the mirror and has a rusty looking IKEA quality bin in the toilet. The rooms are also small. Room amenities are also not good. The swimming pool is tiny and when water Volleyball is played, there is no space to swim. One can only stand in the water. The service of the staff was also poor, particularly those in the restaurants and bar, They are not friendly, not helpful and sometimes almost rude. Food quality in the restaurants are also not good and expensive. Buffet spread is limited and not tasty. The cooked scrambled eggs as if it is a fried egg. Wifi is incredibly unreliable and super slow. It keeps dropping off, making it impossible to surf the net.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel - Service First Class

Stayed 3 nights in total over New Year. Hotel was very clean and comfortable. Service was top rate. We left at 4:30 one morning to go on a day trip (with a third party tour guide) and the hotel packed a little breakfast pack for us to to for the journey. Food at breakfast and lunch very good and very reasonable priced. The New Year Hala which we attend (charge is compulsory for staying over new year) was the best New Years party I’ve every been too. To be honest couldnt knock the hotel or Service in anyway. Only thing to be aware of is not much to do in local area. However lots of tours available via hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

View from balcony was good.

Found some things too expensive and not worth the money. For example bicycle rentals were too expensive and they weren't even in good condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

jane, cheshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good all rounder

A lovely hotel with a stunning location. Great service, and lovely food. It was a relief to return to after a long day of sight seeing.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended

Attentive and responsive staff. Menus could be improved. My mothers 80 birthday dinner was arranged by the staff and it was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, clean and relaxing hotel - perfect!

Could not fault our stay. Welcome and check-in was superb. Room was so clean and well looked after during our stay with some lovely peronal touches. Food was very good - both breakfast and dinner. The pool service and pool itself was perfect. Such a relaxing few days and every single member of staff was friendly, helpful and courteous. Can highly recommend this hotel for peace and relaxation. It was a tuk tuk ride from the main shopping area, but we didn't even want to leave the hotel except for a walk along the beach to the local beach restaurants and a lovely massage!