Utente ospite
25 febbraio 2025
After over 40 years of traveling, from ultra-luxurious five-star hotels to charming two-star surprises, we embarked on a three-week journey through Sri Lanka, staying at some of the country’s best properties. Wild Coast Tented Lodge? Outstanding. Eraeliya Weligama? Outstanding. Ceylon Tea Trails? Fantastic. Then came UGA Chena Huts—an experience so underwhelming it left us wondering how on earth this place maintains its high rating. This is not a five-star resort. It is, at best, a three-star establishment charging luxury prices while coasting on its location and reputation. The owners have clearly decided that “good enough” is the standard, rather than investing in what could be a truly exceptional experience. THE POSITIVES: ✔️ Spectacular location with breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean. ✔️ Kind and professional staff—they are trying their best despite what they have to work with. ✔️ Food is decent—not exceptional, but not terrible either. ✔️ Nice sundowner setting—a moment of peace before the reality of the resort kicks back in. ✔️ Beautiful beach dinner arrangements—a rare highlight. ✔️ Decent open-air bar area—nothing special, but at least functional AND OPEN … ✔️ Excellent safari rangers—if only the resort matched their level of professionalism. THE NEGATIVES: 1. DATED, DATED, DATED. The entire property screams neglect. This isn’t “rustic luxury” or “understated charm”—it’s just old, tired, and uninspired. 2. The Huts? Large but Utterly Soulless. Yes, they are spacious. But space means nothing when it’s filled with boring, outdated furniture and zero atmosphere. Staying here feels more like being in a forgotten timeshare unit than a luxury retreat. 3. The Plunge Pools? A Complete Joke. I cannot stress this enough—the so-called private plunge pools are an atrocity. Small, cheap plastic tubs, with tiny, worn-down decks that wouldn’t even be acceptable in a low-budget roadside motel. How anyone thought this was an acceptable feature for a luxury resort is beyond comprehension. 4. The Main Pool? An Absolute Misery. Instead of using the stunning ocean views to create an infinity pool masterpiece, they’ve hidden it in the bushes. No atmosphere, no view—just an uninspired, lifeless pool area that feels like an afterthought. 5. No Proper Pool Bar – Just a Slow, Overworked Server on a Bicycle. Want a drink by the pool? Be prepared to wait an eternity. There’s no real bar—just a lone staff member who has to bike over to fetch your order. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a beer or soda. If you want anything more complex—good luck. 6. The Dining Room? A Glass Prison. Whoever designed the main restaurant must have hated nature, because instead of making the most of the setting, they shoved it inside a glass aquarium with AC. You can technically dine outside, but space is ridiculously limited. It’s a total mystery why a resort that markets itself as an “immersive nature retreat” has such an unwelcoming, uninspired dining experience
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