Oruwa Boutique Villas

"Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing. When we arrived, there was no one at the reception, and we had to call the hotel to begin the check-in process. A few staff members arrived later, but the initial lack of assistance left a poor first impression. The Wi-Fi was extremely poor and barely connected throughout our stay. The restaurant was completely closed, so we had to go outside the property whenever we wanted food. There were also no clear instructions about the hotel's policies or amenities. Because of this, we were unexpectedly charged for water bottles we requested to our room, even though the hotel provides 1 liter of complimentary water per room per day. Better communication would have avoided this confusion. The biggest disappointment was the swimming pool. It was dirty, had a strong unpleasant smell, with visible algae and mosquitoes around it. After getting into the pool, I developed a skin rash, which was very concerning. The property itself has a lot of potential and looks beautiful, but it is clearly not being maintained well. With better maintenance, clearer communication, and improved guest services, it could offer a much better experience."

De Perla Resort

Aprota Villas

"Pretty boutique hotel in east coast. We've stayed 2 nights in the Garden Bungalow with plunge pool, rooms are nice and chill. The hotel situated in a village facing the ocean, where the surroundings are very rural and quite. Feb is not a busy season there, no disturb at all, and get the chance for stargaze in the night. 20min drive to Arugambay Town, as we go for self drive so no probs at all. Food is fairly ok since we only had breakfast. Did our Kumana National Park Safari during our stay. Didn't spend much time for beach though."

Paper Moon Kudils

"During our stay at Paper Moon Kudlis, we encountered a rather disheartening experience as the actual place didn't match the expectations set by the photos on their website. The discrepancy between the portrayal online and the reality was quite noticeable, and it left us feeling totally disappointed. On the very first day, we faced an inconvenience when the toilet soap holder broke, and the sink started a leak which was an unexpected start to our vacation. The apparent beauty depicted in the website images seemed to be a far cry from what we encountered in person, giving us a false impression of the place. Despite these setbacks, I must commend the staff for their exceptional service and efforts to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Their professionalism and attentiveness were noteworthy and helped to alleviate some of our disappointment. However, it is essential for the Management of Paper Moon to update their website with more accurate representations of the actual accommodations to avoid misleading future guests. "

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

"We had an incredible stay at Wild Edge Panama safari lodge. We were very fortunate to have the owner Samitha, a wildlife biologist and filmmaker be our naturalist guide during our two-day safari. The lodge is in a lovely setting just behind the dunes. The rooms are basic and very comfortable, good bathrooms, good bed and very clean. Nice outdoor seating. The food was incredible. We booked full board and had an amazing sit down lunch brought out to the national park for us. Sam, Kanishka, Madhusan, the cooks and the team at Wild Edge took very good care of us. We have such special memories of our time there. Truly an unforgettable stay."

Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

"A peaceful slice of simple luxury just a step away from the bay's famous surf culture. The ocean front villa is beautifully designed and feels very open, quite reminiscent of Geoffrey Bawa' s style. We experienced exceptional hospitality from the Jet Wing Surf Chief Resident Hafiz who visited personally to ensure our brief stay was perfect. Highly recommended!"

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

"The location is great! on the beach with great views of the sunset. The location is also very quiet. It's a great place to be based for visiting local attractions such as the national park in bird sanctuary. I can honestly say that this hotel has the bets coffee of any of the eleven places we stayed in Sri Lanka. The food is also very good."

Blue Waters

"Absolutely stunning, private, peaceful and relaxing. Our whole stay at Blue Water was perfect, the cabanas are cute, clean and spacious for couples. We couldn’t fault anything. We stayed for my 40th birthday and the team decorated our room, what a lovely surprise on entry. Although there is no air conditioning, the fans in the room are sufficient and the cabanas are designed well with openings for a breeze. Rinos is amazing, he was so attentive and looked after all of our needs. He’s really friendly, a pleasure to meet and an excellent chef. Sudha and Dinosan are both phenomenal, they make sure the whole area around the cabanas are pristine, they take so much pride and leave patterns in the sand for guests. There is a good variety of food, the fresh juices are so tasty. We had breakfast and dinner most days and Rinos catered for our tastes. The beach is private and only a few steps away, most days we were the only ones there, it is paradise. At night we fell asleep to the sound of the waves. Thank you Blue Water you made our stay unforgettable."