Hotel in zona Gewal Dahaya Bo Tree Temple, Galle

From booking the villa almost a year ago to finally being able to visit in Dec 2023, our whole experience was amazing. Firstly a big thank you to Christophe and Diane who took their time to arrange everything we requested for both Christmas and New Years and made my Father's 75th birthday super special. Christophe and Diane were so accommodating and even arranged a video call with us ahead of our stay to ensure we were all set to go as it was a group of 8 of us and we had hired the whole villa! Approaching the villa itself is mind-blowing and you just realise that it is just as stunning as the pictures. As soon as we got there we were given a tour by Christophe himself and we got to meet all of the staff at the villa who became like our family over our 10 nights stay. Manju and his whole team are so friendly and couldn't do enough for all of us, we truly miss them all so much. The rooms are all amazing and have unique decor, each with an ensuite. The pool area is so peaceful and we spent a lot of time out here in each day just listening to the peacock which roamed around on the grounds and could also see the monkeys in the surrounding trees. One of my favourite spots had to be in the upstairs games room which has 2 swinging chairs where you could sit with your coffee and just listen to the surrounding nature (just felt so zen). We also made use of the gym which was definitely needed after all the delicious food we were eating each day. Christmas Day which was also the same day as our dad's 75th birthday was arranged so well. Christmas dinner was amazing and the fireworks and cake which were arranged ahead of our stay made the whole evening really special. Getting around from the villa to the nearby beaches and Galle was easy to arrange. We just had to let Manju know and he arranged for 3 Tuk Tuk's to take us around and these were very reasonably priced. He also arranged our day trip to Ella with a comfortable mini van which was a memorable trip for us all. Overall we cannot fault our stay and we would love to come back to the Divine. Our last day was emotional as we felt we were leaving family behind, Manju and team we truly miss you and thank you for everything you did for us and making our stay so special.

I booked a bungalow at Sergeant House for a 2-day stay in July for me and my family during our visit to Sri Lanka. This experience was very different from staying at regular star hotels. Sergeant House is an old mansion that has been renovated to include modern facilities while preserving its original look and feel. The rooms were very spacious. The one I booked had three bedrooms, and the master bedroom featured an outdoor bathroom. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, ensuring that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. One of the highlights of our stay was the food—it's amazing, and hats off to the chef! I ordered lunch off the menu because I wanted to try authentic Sri Lankan food, and the chef arranged it for us. The taste was so satisfying that I ordered it again for the next day’s lunch. If you want to have a massage, you don’t need to go out as it's available on the property in a very relaxing environment. I did enjoy it and highly recommend giving it a try. Additionally, Sergeant House has a private beach, which, although not beachfront, is easily accessible by crossing the road. We spent a good three hours there, although we didn't swim as the sea was rough. The 24-hour pool was another great feature—we had a night swim, and it was a fantastic experience. Overall, Sergeant House is beautiful and provides a unique and wonderful stay. I will surely be back when I return to Sri Lanka. Thank you for taking care of us during our stay!

Very good hotel with nice two swimming pool and beautiful sea view from the main pool. Restaurant and bar are greats. And the best is the staff and the great welcoming and service, thanks again to all the team!! Location of the hotel is good, less than 10mn walk to the main beach. Recommended!

Abbiamo visitato il maggio 2022. Il proprietario era amichevole e utile. Ha aiutato per l'affitto di bicicletta e per il cambio di valuta. Finalmente ha anche aiutato per il trasporto mentre abbiamo viaggiato dal Galles a Ella. Sono dotati di un'abitazione per riempire l'acqua con giochi all'ingresso. La stanza era pulita con Wi-Fi e altre strutture di base.

Family run hotel in a perfect location to explore Galle fort. The hosts were very attentive and gave us recommendations for the area. They helped with printing out documents which was greatly appreciated. Tea, Coffee and filtered water are provided along with a roof terrace. You can also buy gems and jewellery in the reception area. Thank you for hosting us!

A me piaceva questo hotel! È appena finita una tour di scontro di sri Lanka. 9 hotel in 14 giorni, dalle piccole boutique ai grandi complessi, e questo è stato probabilmente il mio preferito del lot! Abbiamo soggiornato nella piscina, che, come il nome suggerisce, ha accesso sia alla piscina che alla spiaggia. Abbondante camera per 2 adolescenti e 2 adulti e molto arredate. Un meraviglioso colazione srilancana (facile il miglior colazione del mio viaggio). Bella zona bar e piscina anche che i bambini godevano. Tuttavia, è il personale che davvero rende questo posto. Amichevole, gioioso, utile. Sono tutto il commercio ospite dovrebbe essere. Questo è un piccolo gemello di un hotel!

La posizione è eccellente!!! La spiaggia dell'hotel è ”non-svømming” ma con una vista chic e una bella spiaggia di tartaruga a due passi (diretta) senza ondate ...). Direttamente nel centro di Hickadouva, tutti nelle vicinanze... caffè, negozi. Amico del personale, su tutte le richieste sono sempre pronti a aiutare e necessariamente con un sorriso))

Kumu is a beautifully appointed guest house, beach front with five star service. Our daughter decided to have her destination wedding at the property, which was amazing. The staff made sure the day was memorable with a dash of Sri Lankan culture, which included traditional Sri Lankan dancers and singers, concluding with a delicious Sri Lankan Feast for all the family. Our Australian family of all ages really enjoyed the property, especially relaxing and swimming in the lovely pool. We had a variety of room types and all were well appointed and luxurious. Breakfast which is included in the tariff was the best we had in Sri Lanka. The massage was awesome and just what we all needed after travelling. Could not fault this property or its staff. The staff organised day trips to amazing Galle Fort which is only a short drive away. We hope to return as it was such a wonderful accommodation. It is awesome for groups and families and also works for couples. Social hour is a fabulous chance to enjoy a GnT with other guests. We enjoyed the company of the other guests that were from all over the world. If you prefer a quiet Social Hour there are plenty of locations on the property that you can enjoy a private drink or two. Walks on the beach are especially romantic as it is very private with hardly any people on it. However, if you are travelling with a group or a large family, and do not wish to rent a villa, this is the perfect location. The staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone has an incredible time.

Che bel hotel per finire il nostro soggiorno in Sri Lanka - il soggiorno è perfetto, accesso diretto alla spiaggia e il personale è gentile e pronto a aiutare in qualsiasi modo possibile. Abbiamo soggiornato in numerosi hotel nelle ultime settimane e questo è lì con il migliore di loro. Il progetto di conservazione della tartaruga è appena vicino alla porta e che è stata una visita e un'esperienza sorprendente di poter liberare tartaruga bambina nel mare. Anche vedere l'impatto della plastica sulle tortughe porta alla vita il problema che tutti sappiamo esiste. Grazie Hotel Shinigawa e grazie Sri Lanka.