Hotel in zona Genuine Batik, Hikkaduwa

We had a XL upgraded room and were All inclusive booked through Aitken Spence via Mercury Holidays who I thoroughly recommend they gave us a private transfer to and from airport and they have a local Rep who looks after you. The room had bedside tables with an English plug and 2 usb slots. Comfy King size double bed, good shower (cubical a bit worn/grubby around edges) and jacuzzi bath there was a small sitting area, free Safe, tea coffee making facilities, small outside balcony with Excellent 180D sea and pool view. The staff are friendly and helpful. Although 3 star the food is just as good as any of the 4 star hotels we stayed in on our tour. Food is buffet style so something for everyone. Excellent quiet a/c and also ceiling fan above bed. Pool area looks clean and well kept. Service 4/5, Cleanliness 4/5, in some places it is a little tatty around the edges. Our room was bug free, Sometimes there are power cuts electric goes off but then comes straight back on again. There is some road noise at night but otherwise quiet. There was also entertainment on Saturday night in the dinning area 2 men playing acoustic guitars mainly 70s American music and they were surprisingly very good. Safe calm swimming beach right outside of the hotel sandy bottom so no need for swim shoes. Reef comes right up to beach so snorkelling from beach is safe and shallow with lots of large and small coloured fishes. Turtle beach 5 min walk away. There are shops,restaurants, banks etc on the road just outside hotel, no path but we felt safe walking around local area. We found heckling to be minimal. We would stay at Coral Sands again so recommend it.

Un'esperienza inoltrabile a Riff Hikkaduwa durante il fine settimana dal 31 agosto al 01 settembre, celebrato il DS Senanayake Collage 88 Ledgen con 84 compagni di partita. Dalle camere a tutte le capacità del personale erano eccezionali e la bella proprietà ha aggiunto il valore, le camere erano molto pulite e il cibo era eccezionale con una buona diffusione. Tutti i dipendenti erano fino a 2AM con faccia sorridente che ci lasciavano godere al massimo. Abbiamo deciso di visitare questo posto anche con le nostre famiglie. Grazie a tutti per la bella ospitalità. Sajitha D Sumanasekera

Ho avuto la fortuna di soggiornare in questo bellissimo albergo a Giugno, durante prime tre notti di un recente, indimenticabile viaggio in Sri Lanka. La posizione è semplicemente spettacolare: a breve distanza di tuk tuk dal centro di Galle (circa tre km), l’hotel si affaccia su un ampio tratto di mare e dal vasto e curato giardino dotato di due scenografiche piscine, dai ristoranti e dalle camere che si snodano in modo armonico nella proprietà, si godono viste meravigliose. Nell’intera struttura, progettata dal leggendario architetto Geoffrey Bawa, si percepisce la ricerca del connubio fra raffinatezza e natura che permette di vivere tante piccole suggestioni: per esempio consumare un’ottima e varia prima colazione seduti ad un tavolo in prossimità della scogliera sferzata dalle onde, osservando l’indolente camminata di un varano mentre si è a propria volta osservati da un King Fisher, sono esperienze che ti rimangono dentro. La suite in cui alloggiavamo era molto grande e vivibile, arredata con gusto e dotata di idromassaggio in bagno e di una vasca esterna affacciata sul mare; la pulizia è sempre stata impeccabile. Il personale ha dimostrato una calda professionalità, disponibilità e cortesia; un particolare encomio va allo staff del ristorante specializzato in cucina di pesce, dove si sono prodigati per soddisfare ogni richiesta speciale e offrirci due cene squisite (con una menzione speciale per il capo sala Janapriya). Davvero non riuscirei a immaginare un altro hotel, per un prossimo soggiorno a Galle…

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.

We spent three weeks driving around Sri Lanka and, with a few days left before heading to the Maldives, decided to explore the southern province. Despite May not being the ideal season to visit the southwest, our experience at The Charleston at Galle Fort more than compensated for it. From the moment we arrived, we were treated to exceptional hospitality that truly set The Charleston apart. I hold top elite status with several hotel chains and have stayed in numerous premium five-star hotels, but the level of service here was on another level. The staff went above and beyond in every aspect, from the warm welcome at check-in to the personalized attention throughout our stay. The location, just south of Galle Fort, serves as an excellent base for exploring the area.