“The staff, in particular a waiter named Indika, made up for any downfalls. Indika was the friendliest and most helpful employee of any place I stayed during my month long visit to the country. He is a shining star. I can not commend Indika enough. The pool attendant was also very friendly and extremely helpful. The front desk also helped us organize a safari, which looked to be cheaper than any online booking options. But once again, my partner and I keep thinking of Indika as being the highlight of our stay.”

“The staff upgrade out stay and went the extra mile to help us celebrate a special occasion. The property is constructed very well and has an unbelievable setting on the beach front. As many have said, the fittings and minor maintenance upkeep could be better but that said, if Management did do a better job of the upkeep, this hotel would go from a 4 star to a 5 star hotel and they would/could be charging +2x the price. So for what you are paying you get an amazing hotel. The swimming is too notch and the water temperature is lovely and warm. Not sure what the “murky” reference by other guests was, the water was very clean when we were there. We were pleasantly surprised one afternoon to find an elephant and a number of water buffalos joined us for a sunning bathing session .. very surreal!”

“A good place for a one night stay after a safari trip the food was good in the hotel restaurant and the staff were extremely friendly . The room had a very nice view but the bathroom needed some renovation ”

“Good conceptual design and spectacular location make this a amazing property. Staying in the beach facing rooms you could be in a tropical modern dream. However weathering elements have taken their toll and the buildings are falling apart. Still the amazing staff manage to keep things going and the hotel is kept clean as best as they can. The food here is good and prices are at par with any other hotel in Sri Lanka and not really terribly expensive considering the location. We stayed here for one night and for one night everything was acceptable, it may not have been if we had stayed for more. ”

“Fantastic sea facing location. Great vibe. Located right next to Yala National park.”

“Location excellent- right on the water and close to safari. Pool was beautiful and you can walk along the beach. Nice staff too. ”

“Such a nice setting, attentive staff, and about as close as you can get for the safari in Yala. Worth it to stay somewhere nice and close (i think as close as you can get), get there early and enjoy the setting before you have to get up for your safari the next day. Make sure you ask them to pack you a breakfast the night before if you've got an early morning! ”

“Rooms were clean , and the surrounding is so beautiful in the morning hours. Hotel pool is a real treat, it's right in front of the Yala beach , this beach is non like other , it's an untouched beach cuz it's border is a national Forest. Food was also really good. Hotel is well maintained and the vegetables of the buffet were so fresh , seems they grow their own vegetables there. Also a part of the hotel is run by Sri Lanka Forces , so security is not an issue at all 😎”

“Magic, wildlife is the highlight and the staff are so friendly and helpful”

“Beautiful hotel with a great pool. We were upgraded upon arrival and the staff organized our safari and transfers ! Restaurant was great and breakfast was our favorite hotel breakfast in Sri Lanka ”