Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
229 reviews
December 26, 2023
The rest was for everything 💯
The hotel is very nice. The food is wonderful, everything is very tasty, there is a choice of both spicy and non-spicy food, fruits are delicious and ripe (papaya pineapples are the tastiest), cakes in huge quantities for lunch and dinner, delicious pastries for breakfast. For lunch and dinner every day! Seafood! (Grilled shrimp, boiled, with sauce and without, just lick your fingers) squid, crabs (they cook very tasty) also meat and vegetables, generally 5+
The rooms are a little tired, but we only sleep there, we didn't care, while the room cleaning is excellent, the rooms are large. And shampoos and balms and body cream are all there.
In general, the hotel tries very hard for its guests, the staff is friendly. I recommend taking full meals, relaxing and enjoying the ocean.
Sri Lanka is very beautiful, you definitely need to go on a 2-day tour and enjoy the beauty of this country. The wonderful guide Chanaka organized our vacation for 5+. Individual transfer at the price of a group tour from the tour operator. And what beautiful pictures he took of me. I've attached all the photos, and this is the smallest part. He also organized a birthday party for us, flowers, fireworks and dinner. And he took me to the city for cheap fruits. I highly recommend it. I'll leave a phone number to contact him +94 (76) 754 3861. He also has an Instagram cinnamontourslanka, there are a lot of videos and photos.
Also, if you are interested in semi-precious stones (amethyst, topaz, etc.), you can also contact Chanaka. Very beautiful products and can be made to order, we went home in beautiful earrings and necklaces. These stones are mined in Sri Lanka. So the price is great.
In general, I advise everyone, a wonderful hotel, a wonderful guide and wonderful impressions of the country.
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April 3
It's a pretty decent hotel, lots of greenery, squirrels running around the grounds. There is a Russian-speaking guide on the beach, Chanaka, who offers interesting excursions around the island.
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December 5, 2024
It doesn't pull 5 stars. One is a small pool, the other in the deluxe area is even smaller. There are no coffee machines, the waiter pours coffee from the coffee pot. The food is good. The exit to the beach is plastered with beggars who do not leave alone and it is very annoying, it is even worse here than in Egypt. The gym is a micro-room for two with broken exercise equipment. It's very boring in the evening. Activate "get off". In general, it's an average hotel, but I definitely wouldn't want to go back there
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December 16, 2023
Great hotel. A huge plus is the lagoon, protected by a reef from the waves. There are big waves where there is no reef, but here you can swim in any weather.
The hotel has a nice territory, a lot of sun beds under the trees, there are always free ones. Free beach towels. Very friendly and helpful staff, quickly helps with solving all issues.
Adorable chipmunks live on the territory, they are happy to eat seeds right out of their hands.
Delicious food, a very diverse selection of both traditional local and European food.
The beach, like everywhere else on the island, is public, there are no sunbeds right on the beach. Lots of cute shells and crabs.
On the beach near the hotel there is a Russian-speaking guide Ashan (insta ashan.tours), you can go on excursions and shopping in the surrounding area with him. He is very friendly, responsible and always ready to help with trips around the island.
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January 13
We stayed at the hotel from 04.12.24.
Room – The room was clean, cleaned every day, water was brought, there is a kettle and tea/coffee/sugar, safe, everything worked well, there were no problems with water. It is a little inconvenient in terms of the location of the cabinet at the entrance and the lack of shelves in it.
The territory is quite large, there were enough sun beds. When you arrive, the staff comes up and brings a mattress and towel to the sunbed. There is a swimming pool. There are no sun beds on the beach itself, but this did not cause inconvenience because the ocean is just behind the fence and we left our things on the sun beds on the hotel grounds and went swimming. There is no animation as such, we did water aerobics and volleyball, and there was a fire show once during our vacation. The territory is guarded, sellers and other people who are not guests are not allowed. Lots of chipmunks and monitor lizards. There are no shops near the hotel within walking distance, you can get to them by tuk tuk (if you leave the hotel and go to the left there will be a tuk tuk parking lot).
Ocean - A very big advantage of the hotel is the presence of a reef, you can swim safely and comfortably. We recommend taking coral slippers with you if you have them (you can't buy them there, we were looking for them), the sand is coarse and coral is in the debris, the bottom is periodically slimy and large stones come across. You can walk on the reef, but in shoes and carefully because there are a lot of sea urchins in the pits. It's not very easy to swim with a mask, you can't see much and it's murky. On the penultimate day of our vacation, we discovered that if we left the hotel on the beach and went to the left along the concrete path, we could go to another beach. It's very beautiful and very different there. The beach area is very large, the sand is fine, very beautiful. There is no reef like in this hotel. Big waves. We took two surfing lessons on the beach. There are also cafes and beachwear shops. We regretted that we only discovered this place at the end of our vacation.
Food - We had breakfast and dinner. The breakfast was basically good, there were a lot of things. There is a lot of choice for dinner, but many things are not familiar or tasty for us. Fish and rice were taken more often. I have ice cream. For breakfast, you can ask the waiter for tea or coffee. Only water was served for dinner, and the rest of the drinks were paid for. Probably knowing now, they would only take breakfast. We went to local cafes for lunch. If you leave the hotel on the beach and go to the left there are about 4 cafes nearby. The food is delicious, the portions are large. I liked the coral reef green cafe the most. We recommend you try tuna.
Guided tours – The special feature of guided tours is that you need to leave for almost everything at night and drive three hours to the first stop.
We agreed in advance with Cherie, whom we learned from the reviews. Basically, everything is fine, as agreed (dates and routes).
On the beach near the hotel, Chanaka also offers guided tours to my friends who came earlier, he said that Cheri was a liar, but in the end everything was fine with us, I don't know which of them is better, which is worse. Maybe it's just divided up geographically, and Chanaka offers to stay at this hotel (although she has nothing to do with it either), and Cherie at others. In principle, I think you can choose and arrange excursions on the spot.
Since we had a company of seven people, we traveled in a separate minibus, which is very convenient. The minibus is comfortable, especially compared to Anex's minibus.
Cherie's Russian-speaking guide and driver traveled with us. The attitude is good, they will stop where they need to, they were treated to fruits and local food on the way, if they need to go somewhere, they will stop by.
He told the information, the pronunciation was clear, but with difficulty.
We Took Guided Tours
Cherie's:
Halle (recommended) - Departure at 8.00. A trip along the river with mangroves (it was quite atmospheric, we watched monkeys, birds, insects, we held a small crocodile, it was a bit dirty in places) Stop at a beautiful scenic beach with huge rocks. Then we took the bus to the spice garden (not very impressed). We stopped at another beach location and climbed up the rocks. Turtle farm. Swimming in the ocean and feeding turtles. The last point of the route was the Gale Fortress (the scale is very impressive and the views are beautiful). On the way, we stopped to see the Buddha statue, the tsunami monument, take pictures of the sunset, and see an elephant.
Ale (recommended) - Check-out at 4:00. Waterfall. Feeding monkeys. Tea plantations. A train ride with a stop at the nine-arch bridge (beautiful views, open carriage, musical accompaniment). Climbing the little Picadam mountain.
Yala Safari (not recommended) - Check out at 10.30. There are few animals. The jeep driver drove like crazy, overtaking, driving fast. They were all covered in dust.
Anex has
Separately, I would like to mention the guide Hassan from the Anex company. I didn't really talk about anything at the meeting, and there was no presentation of the excursions. I was worried that everyone hadn't taken the printed vouchers and tour flyers. He behaved strangely, to put it mildly. Sightseeing minibuses are not convenient, but it's a long way to go.
Sigiriya (recommended) - Departure at 4.20, we arrived back around 23. The tour seemed to be called "The Pearl of Sri Lanka". A rich and interesting tour. The guide talked a lot, speaks Russian quite well, it was interesting. Elephants. The spice garden. Lion Mountain Sigiriya (very beautiful mountain and territory, interesting history). There are a lot of monkeys in the territory below, you need to be careful, they can take anything out of your hands. Riding buffaloes. Boating on the lake and lunch in imitation of the old village. The Temple of Buddha in the rock.
Whale watching (not recommended) – Check out at 3.45. There were no whales. The tour lasted about 3-4 hours. We only saw dolphins. Maybe we were just unlucky. It is clear that this is not a pool, but it seemed that they were swimming "for luck", some kind of equipment such as echo sounders was not used, I do not know if anyone saw them on other days at all.
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December 13, 2024
A good option for a vacation with a child. Reefs protect from waves, so it is always comfortable to swim in the ocean. There is a children's playroom, a children's pool. There is a very large selection of dishes for breakfast and dinner, they cook delicious. There is a large well-maintained territory near the hotel. Among the disadvantages - the rooms have not been renovated for a long time, it does not look fresh, something is broken. But it is clean and cleaning is done often. The paid Bufe cafe at the hotel does not cook very well and the prices are too high.
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December 17, 2024
Not a bad hotel.
The food is great, for 5
The room is in relatively good condition.
There is little animation / entertainment, there were performances a couple of times in the evening for 13 days, this is the only minus.
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November 25, 2024
The calm ocean is rare for Sri Lanka, you can always swim! Nice quiet hotel, friendly staff, a variety of delicious food.
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November 24, 2023
I rested for two weeks, in November. I really liked the hotel and the service. The room is large enough, comfortable, yes, all rooms have a view of the ocean. The territory is inhabited by many chipmunks, monitor lizards walk) In the evening, live music, sometimes incendiary performances. The audience and the guests are very decent people)
The food is varied, a large selection, high enough quality, everyone was satisfied.
The staff reacts quickly, is well trained, always goes forward. It can be said that it fulfills all your wishes, within reasonable limits)
The ocean is enclosed by a reef, thus forming a calm niche for swimming, completely without waves. If you go a little further, you can swim in the waves or surf.
All excursions and pressing issues (trips to the city; the best shops; discos; a cool surf instructor at a good price; evening gatherings on the beach with lanterns and fireworks, as well as freshly caught fish; and even aloe vera when I was burned) were solved by a very experienced and responsible Russian-speaking local guide Cherry. Thanks to him, I felt comfortable and calm, knowing that he would solve any problem, help, tell and show what an ordinary hotel guide would not even bother with. I recommend and share the contact: +94 76 133 7323 , Cherry.
Summing up, I want to note that I made a good choice in terms of this hotel, I did not choose and read reviews for a very long time for nothing. If you are a supporter of a comfortable stay and high-quality service, you are here.
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October 30, 2023
We have been staying at the hotel since November 23.
By the hotel. The hotel is old, but the territory is well maintained, the staff is attentive and friendly. The territory is large, you can always conveniently locate. A wide coastline, protected from waves by reefs. There are a lot of chipmunks on the territory. You can feed peanuts by hand. Very good and varied cuisine. .
Although the territory is being treated for mosquitoes, they are still there.
From previous reviews, we found a local guide named Cherry. Contacted via Whatsapp, speaks Russian well. We ordered an individual transfer from him. On the way to the hotel, we stopped to eat and went to the shops,. And they still arrived 2 hours earlier than our group. Organized a beautiful birthday celebration on the shore with musicians, cake, kitchen, and fireworks. We were delighted. We ordered an individual excursion to Sigeria from him. The tour is interesting and took a whole day. Maybe someone will need a contact guide +94 76 133 7323 . You can send a voice message to WhatsApp.
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October 18, 2023
We had a rest in October 2023. I liked the hotel, it was cleaned quite often, the territory of the hotel is beautiful and well-groomed, there is a swimming pool, everything is green, tropical squirrels run around the territory. The staff is polite and attentive . We took breakfast and dinner , and we did not lose , otherwise we would have to go somewhere every evening, there are no places nearby where you can have a snack . I was pleased with the availability of seafood and a variety of fruits, live music plays in the evening, if you like to drink, it's better to think in advance, and there is a restaurant where you can make an order. Auchan guide will welcome you on the beach, if you have any questions, he will tell you everything, and on excursions too. Be careful on the beach , there may be stones , you need to choose a place , otherwise you can get hurt . In general, I highly recommend it, we were satisfied.
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December 4, 2023
We are staying at the hotel from 26.11.23. The hotel needs renovation.The territory of the hotel is large, well-groomed, lots of greenery , there are animals.A large swimming pool with a depth of 1.2m is a municipal beach with a wide coastline, a reef protects from waves, you can safely swim and swim with children. The hotel has a good and varied cuisine, you will not stay hungry, + lunch and dinner, ice cream is freely available.Alcohol for money or all inclusive (beer, wine, local spirits)they are poured into glass. The quality of alcohol is for an amateur, but you can drink it. Internet is available throughout the hotel via Wi-Fi, but preferably through a local Internet provider. We used Dialod, and a local guide to Cherry City kindly helped us with the SIM card.A pleasant, polite, cultured, young man who speaks Russian well.Cherry is able to organize everything you want (transfer from a / e, excursions, a good massage, a trip with souvenirs, fruits, alcohol, the purchase of jewelry with sapphires in the PRINCESS GEM store at pleasant prices, with a good discount).Everything is clear on time and contract.No cheating.Maybe someone can use a guide's contact +94 76 133 7323 (Whatsapp responds to text and voice messages). We were satisfied with his services!!!
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April 15
We had a rest in early April
2025.It's a wonderful hotel, but there are nuances and not the most wonderful moments.
What I liked: a wonderful range of cuisine, and even those who don't like spicy cuisine (me) will find plenty of non-spicy dishes. Delicious cocktails and red rum. Large rooms (we lived in Deluxe). The waiters are very polite and fast. Monitor lizards and chipmunks on the territory create a wonderful atmosphere =) Cherry's guided tours - knows Russian very well and shows you great places!! The Fire Restaurant is the only place where you can eat in the cool, while also providing a high level of service and taste. What I didn't like: glasses were stolen from the lounger and a children's game from the lobby (the game was found after 3 days of complaints at the reception, but the glasses were not). It's a strange system - you can't order wine in glasses anywhere except during lunch or dinner at the main restaurant. Drinks cannot be ordered at the bar during lunch and dinner. The Deluxe nosers have a separate pool, which is great - there are few people in it, but no waiters come there, unlike the main pool, which is very strange.
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December 9, 2023
One of the advantages. The hotel itself is very nice. The staff is friendly, we made friends during the vacation, said goodbye with sadness. The food is excellent and varied. The territory is well-groomed, chipmunks run, monitor lizards crawl, flying dogs fly.
Additional facts. Tourists are mostly on tours. Mostly Russians, Indians, a few Germans, even fewer Chinese and Japanese. Russian live music plays in the restaurant on Wednesdays. We were surprised to hear from the Vladimir Central restaurant.
Of the cons. The beach is disgusting. The strip of sand is narrow, the water looks dirty, perhaps because of the streams flowing nearby. Travel agents sell this beach as safe for children, because there is a reef nearby that cuts off the waves. But in fact, swimming here is unpleasant. It is much better to swim on the Bentota nearby.
The town where the hotel is located is almost devoid of infrastructure. You have to go to shops and restaurants in Bentota. It's easier to settle there then.
Recommendations. We chose this hotel because of the relative proximity to the airport, because we were with a child. For the future, for a beach holiday, only Bentota. It's only a 15-minute drive away.
I read in the reviews about Cherry, a local guide who speaks Russian. He himself opposes himself to the so-called beach-fighting guides from the beach. In fact, he is the same beach boy, just from a nearby beach. Prices for excursions are in dollars, he takes a commission equal to the amount he gives to drivers or boaters. It is good for those who do not want to negotiate once again. And you can save half the price. He takes her to a local healer, who offers to buy Ayurvedic ointments for an astronomical price. Apparently in a share. And he also takes "his uncle" to the jewelry store, there is no point in going there. But we must pay tribute, he takes you to the store on a tuktuk for free. In the middle of my vacation, I realized how to go on excursions for half the price and refused his services.
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April 22, 2024
We visited Sri Lanka for the first time and decided to stay at the recommended hotel for the first time.
-The hotel is tired (there was clearly a habit for a cozy suite with a piano, about 15 years ago)), but the situation is saved by high service, responsiveness of the staff (special thanks to Mr. Wasana, an employee by the pool (of course, he is happy to tip and will take your favorite place). It helps everyone not to be left without a sunbed, I am always ready to help, prompt, etc.), and of course the excellent location (1.5 hours from the airport is normal for Sri Lanka, I recommend paying for an individual transfer). Pleasant live music is played in the evening.
-The beach is protected by a natural reef that acts as breakwaters and allows you to swim almost always, for those who like to jump on the waves there is a great beach (to the left) within walking distance, there is also an excellent surf school (20 bucks-1.5 hours), several cafes.
- The food in the hotel is varied, 50% of the dishes are spicy, but there is always a choice. We made do with HB, ate fruit for lunch, or went to the surrounding cafes for soup (Rainbow or Sun Flower cafe on the left along the beach, where you can also eat a huge crab for 600 rubles for our money).
- the territory is green, there are a lot of animals (palm squirrels, monitor lizards, interesting birds. Not aggressive))
- Our vacation coincided with the local New Year, the hotel administration arranged an excellent ethnic show with treats and contests on site. It was fun, informative and great!
- for sure you will meet Mr. Nadeesh with offers of excursions and massages (outside the hotel)- we recommend it, proven 👍
PS: -I recommend to bring adapters, sockets in the rooms of the British type.
- apply for a visa with a migration card online, it will save you a couple of hours of rest.
Thank you Cinnamon Bey for a great vacation and the first acquaintance with the island!
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December 28, 2023
We have been staying at the hotel since December 20th. The hotel was chosen based on reviews, it needed to be calm, without parties and with the opportunity to swim in the ocean in any weather. This hotel has satisfied all our needs. The ocean is fenced off from the shore by a plate, so there are no waves and you can swim in any weather, next to the beach with fine sand and a long sunset, you can catch waves there. The hotel has a well-groomed and beautiful territory, many sun beds located throughout the territory under the trees. We live in a deluxe suite with a cool ocean view, this category has its own pool. The pools are clean and chlorine-free. The service is similar to the Egyptian one, but not so intrusive, or rather not at all intrusive.
Room cleaning, daily replenishment of the bar, clean bed linen. The service in general at the hotel is at a good level. The Swedish food (breakfast and dinner) is varied, there is a spicy local, there is a European, a large selection of fish and seafood and a large selection of confectionery. Expensive alcohol is available on site, it is better to take it from duty or local supermarkets.
Individual excursions were taken from the local guide Cherry (his votsap +94 76 133 7323 ) we chose based on reviews and did not regret it. Speaks Russian well, is responsive, attentive to details.
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February 23, 2024
We had a rest in February 2024.I liked the rooms, spacious large balcony, good air conditioning and plumbing, solid wooden furniture. Maybe the repair was a little tired, but it didn't bother me much. Very friendly staff, room cleaning every day. The food is beyond praise, a wide variety of dishes, seafood. The only disadvantage is the beach, namely its practical absence. We went swimming in Benthic 400rupes is not a problem. There is a real open ocean there with all the delights that follow from it. In general, I recommend it.
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April 1, 2024
A good hotel, the rooms are tired, but for Sri Lanka this is normal, there are Several sun beds on the beach, but almost no one uses them, everyone sunbathes on the hotel Grounds, which by the way is quite large, the sun beds are wooden, with mattresses, comfortable.
Beautiful sunsets open every evening from the beach.
near the hotel on the beach there are always a lot of local guides offering their services, not intrusively, but on the third day it starts to annoy, (each hotel has enough of them) you can use, in principle, the services of local escorts.
Wi-Fi in the room catches poorly, sometimes average, depending on the load.
,In the hotel at the reception, as well as in the restaurant, the Wi-Fi is good, there is practically no Wi-Fi on the Territory on the sun beds.
There is a separate building, like a gym, probably 20 squares, three treadmills, a bench and dumbbells, you can train, Light without much variety in exercises and in the load of weights.
The food in the department is more or less, a lot of spicy, the meat is tough, the sweets are so-so, fish and shrimp are normal. Bananas are cooked deliciously in a frying pan as a dessert.
The room service is strange, then they will forget to put towels, then someone's toothbrush will be left in our room, or vice versa they will put more towels and put more water, in short, norms, before the Lankans, such service is normal, the staff is smiling and friendly, left them 500 rupees (200 rubles) every day for tea.
Next to the hotel, an island with a lighthouse is visible from the beach, many people go there by boat, but according to their reviews it would be better if they did not do this, because you can't swim there because of the rocky beach and because of the garbage that this whole island with a lighthouse is littered with, plus the heat there on the island and the lighthouse is closed they open it for extra money, if offered.
It's cool that squirrels-chipmunks run around the hotel, there are quite a lot of them and they are cool, there are also 3 Monitor Lizards that crawl out in the evening and wander around the territory.
SEPARATELY, I WANT TO WRITE A REVIEW ABOUT CHERIE'S GUIDE, I saw a lot of reviews about him, used his services and here:
Although Cherie does not pull at the definition of "guide" in our understanding, the definition of "agent" is more suitable, who organizes a trip for a reward (and kickbacks from shops, factories).
During the trip (during the so-called excursion), in addition to the offer to visit the shops of precious stones or some other points for pumping money (pharmacies with oils, tea, etc.), I did not hear any other information about Sri Lanka itself, or local customs, a brief history, or interesting facts about the country, from the word absolutely, all the way there are advertisements for shops, and offers to stop somewhere.
By the way, there are 5-7 such "guides" near each hotel, who are ready to take you anywhere for your money, including a store with inflated prices, from which these "guides" receive kickbacks.
By the way, a few days after the tour, we just met our Cherie at one of these hotels, although we initially focused on the reviews and called him by phone from the reviews.
About the trip, everything went fine, everything that was planned, visited everything, drove a Honda jazz with air conditioning, comfortable and convenient, the driver is amazing, a great open and kind guy.
Why I mentioned the driver is because because of the rain one day we didn't have time to see everything we were going to, and we had to postpone part of the trip to the next day, which Cherie didn't even go to, but sent the driver with us, this is by the way that we could also take a taxi, but Cherie I organized this trip, in principle, he was not needed in the car, there was less compulsion to stop at another factory.
By the way, about Cherie's obsession: we went to the garden to watch the herbs grow, but we didn't go to the garden because of the rain, but went directly to the store where these herbs are sold.
We went to look at the elephant, it was also raining, after getting out of the car we were offered to ride it in the rain right away.
At the same time, we did not look at the grass in the rain, in short, everything rests on the monetary interest of the accompanying person (the "guide", but not the interest of tourists).
Cherie's interest wakes up only when you talk about what it is profitable for him to earn, I focus on this, because it left a big imprint on the trip, because he is constantly trying to sell something, you can also understand him, he earns money on it, but it was so intrusive that it was already infuriating.
Result:
The advantages of the Cheri guide : Cheri speaks Russian well, the places declared for the visit were visited, the car is comfortable, the driver is well done, the price is the same as for all local escorts.
Disadvantages of the Cheri guide: there is no information about the country, customs, and other useful information for the tourist, persistent imposition of additional services, no interest in the tourist as a person, interest only as a sponsor.
During the vacation, we also used the services of other escorts, and I want to separately highlight a guy who lives near the hotel and drove us on a tuk tuk, his name is AMI, looks nice and is dressed normally, so you can go with him wherever you want and save a lot, because not far from the hotel (5-10 min. There are: two turtle farms, the Bentota river with crocodiles (swim for $ 10 per person), an elephant to ride, pharmacies with local herbs, paragliders (flight for $ 75 per person) or just roll down to the store with him., he also let's drive a tuk tuk, and we did cool pictures of him with a tuk tuk.
Ami speaks Russian, takes money only for a trip on a tuk tuk (kopecks), I always left it on top of him, for example, we went to the turtle farm for 10 minutes there and 10 minutes back, he also accompanied us there for 15 minutes, and asked for 300 rubles for everything. Translated into our money, at the same time he is an open and kind guy, does not impose anything, he is lucky and lucky, if necessary, he will tell you what, also he can stay with you on an excursion if you need an interpreter, bring you to places where it is better and at a time when there will be fewer other tourists,
in general, I highly recommend this guy(s) both for trips to nearby excursions, and just for trips to the grocery store or fruit to the market or to the alcohol market. In short, he was our driver for all 2 weeks of stay at the hotel.
AMI's phone number on WHATSAPP
+94 77 492 0365
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April 7, 2024
I want to share a review about a wonderful stay at the hotel Sinnamon Bay. We had a rest from March 23 to April 3. I really liked the green area, the clean warm ocean with a gentle approach, 3 swimming pools. Daily room cleaning. The food in the restaurant is for different tastes, European and Lankan. Grilled dishes, lots of fruits and juices to choose from. Children liked ice cream of several types. A huge plus of the hotel is the natural reef, which delays the waves. You can swim at any time, indefinitely. Very interesting excursions! River safari, fishing, turtle farm. A lot of impressions remained from the two-day excursion, where they visited a tea factory, plantations, rode and fed elephants, climbed a tower, walked through beautiful botanical gardens, admired a waterfall and the gorgeous nature of the area. I want to express a special endless thank you from our whole family to Cherie, thanks to him our vacation was intense and bright! He told us a lot of interesting things, took us to the best places on the island, a very responsive and kind guy. I sincerely advise you to contact him upon arrival, he will tell you everything truthfully and help you and give you a ride where you need. Phone number is +94761337323. I found it based on reviews on Yandex and were glad to meet you! There are a lot of impressions left and the kindest and most positive!!! We will definitely come back later....
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December 31, 2024
Everything is cool! I want to go back;) Great food! Great rooms! Walking distance to the ocean! Very polite staff. I liked everything!
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June 13, 2023
We stayed at the hotel in February 2023. We have the best impressions and memories! The territory is small, everything is well-groomed and clean, cute chipmunks jump through the trees) The room is nice, the ocean view is super! The food is excellent, seafood every day, but a lot of spicy dishes, try it first) Fruits are just great, very tasty. The alcohol is local, the beer is pleasant. The beach is gorgeous - and the reef, and the calm current, and the waves, choose what you want!
We were in Sri Lanka for the first time, now forever in our hearts! The people here are very responsive and pleasant, be sure to contact the locals. We contacted a great guy Chanaka from home, organized everything at a height, met us from the airport, took us on excursions to amazing places, told us, showed us, gave gifts, fed us fruits… You can see that he loves his job and gives 100% for you. Chanaka, thank you for everything! We will definitely come back and continue to travel around excellent Sri Lanka.
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September 12, 2024
A great place both by nature and the hotel itself, we rested from 26.08 to 06.09.24 (we were afraid that it was not the season here at this time), but in fact 8 out of 12 days the sun (well, as always burned), 4 days cloudy, short-term rain for half an hour downpour., temperature around +30 water +28. For me, it's better not to have a season in Sri Lanka than a season in Krasnodar resorts, for money a similar hotel is comparable in prices.
The beach at this point of the hotel is divided by a cape in one calm water, on the other waves that are acceptable for swimming, as there is a breakwater dam (50 meters from the shore) protects the beach.
If you want real waves of 2-3 meters, you need to go to a gentle sandy beach 300 meters from the hotel to the left, it's also cool there, it's shallow and the further you go to the waist, the more waves, the sand is absolutely fine.
The hotel has two swimming pools (soak after the salty ocean),
Food: buffet, we took half board (breakfast and dinner) very good format, you won't be hungry! (European, Lankan and Indian cuisine, somewhere around 100 -120 different dishes)
There are many animals on the territory of the hotel, and 3 cats accompany you for dinner (those who go to the hotels feed them, only do not give spicy dishes).
The rooms are spacious, towels, linen are changed, consumables soap \ shampoos \ toothbrushes \ shaving machine are all given at least every day if they forget, write a note and everything will be fine (not greedy, but do not forget to leave 100-300 rupees).
From entertainment, swimming in the ocean, playing tennis, billiards (American), and of course local excursions (we went along rivers and through the countryside to a small waterfall) and to distant plantations and a 9-arch bridge in Ella and Gala went for a walk.
The excursions were organized by beach boy Rami, he has his own tuk-tuk, if necessary, he takes more on business, he speaks Russian very well, well, you can't take away punctuality from him.
Overall, the hotel is decent, we liked to relax here, compared to the Turkish 5-star, there may not be enough gloss, but nature and the staff compensate for everything.
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December 14, 2023
A wonderful place! Excellent very diverse cuisine and a place to eat overlooking the ocean and the pool. An interesting location is the mouth of the Bentota River, 2 km away. The architecture of the hotel is designed in such a way that air conditioning is not needed in the hotel. You only use it in the room. The staff is responsive and competent. It was nice when, upon arrival, for the second time (after half a year), we were recognized😁👍
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November 29, 2023
A wonderful vacation. The storm does not harm bathing. The coral reef protects the beach and the water is like fresh milk. The hotel is comfortable and cozy. An abundance of varied food for every taste. The territory is not huge, but on the contrary cozy. If you are interested in getting to know this paradise, please contact the brothers Chanek and Rus. They will organize an unforgettable individual tour for you. You will not miss a single place along the way where something could interest you, be it beautiful views of nature, architecture and wildlife. Organize a wonderful lunch or dinner, as well as shopping.
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We are currently staying at the Cinnamon Bey Beruwala 5* hotel. The hotel is great, the weather is great, the ocean is wave-free, which is good news. We met a great guy named Cherry on the beach. We went on individual excursions and fishing trips with him. We compared prices with other guides
, Cherry has the most adequate ones. Everything is at the highest level. I highly recommend contacting Cherry for any questions. If you need an individual transfer from/to the airport, Cherry will also arrange it in the best way.
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October 24, 2024
I want to leave a review about the hotel.
We went with a teenager in October 2024
Off-season. The weather was rainy for just a couple of days, and then the sun. Although the forecast for our vacation on the Internet was terrible.
The ocean is not a beautiful color, it is very difficult to swim (waves are everywhere).
The hotel is great! I would especially like to mention good breakfasts
There is a huge bed in the room. The room is spacious. Nice pool, grounds, very good staff.
The hotel has a five!
There are 3 cafes and several small shops around. Everything else is to go by tuk tuk .
We went to a cafe , Sunflower,, (along the beach 10 min)
Delicious food and cozy canopies, there is no wind.
Near the hotel, I didn't like the beach.
The water is an ugly color, the sand is very large. It's prickly. Walking is unpleasant. The waves are extinguished because of the reef, but they are there, and the current is very noticeable. Immediately pulls to the side.
The ocean is evil! Out of season, for sure.
Before the trip, we found Cherry's guide based on reviews. We wrote off in advance, he speaks Russian well. Upon arrival, he met us at the hotel with a bouquet of flowers. We immediately outlined a plan for our vacation. He drove us everywhere! And to the elephant, and to the Buddha, I rode my daughter on a scooter.
He went ashore fishing with us. As a personal guide.
We took an excursion, a safari along the river,,and fishing
I liked it!We caught a mackerel and he cooked it for us for dinner.
I fulfilled any requests: I took them to the supermarket, to the alcohol store. I arrived on time! I didn't let you down.
We are extremely happy with the jewelry where he brought us.
He can be trusted with a vacation!
Here is Cherry's contact +94761337323
Beach fights are being fought near the hotel. Everyone offers their services. Choose a trusted one.
Cherry is a super guy!
According to the hotel, I will also add that there are a lot of squirrels in it. Take the nuts, they eat with their hands. Entertainment!
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June 28, 2024
Excellent hotel, very caring and attentive staff, spacious rooms, a lot of wildlife on site: chipmunks, lizards, birds, monitor lizards. The food is very tasty, there is a show program in the evenings. I recommend.
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September 30, 2024
My review will consist of two parts
Hotel:
The staff is nice, friendly and kind. It was the first time I saw such an all inclusive when everything goes through the bar. Inconvenient.
But the food is very tasty. Every day there are crabs, shrimps and a variety of cuisine.
Guide:
There are several travel options, I liked the tour with Cherie more.
He not only tells interesting stories himself, but he has a great team of people. Who also work like pros.
I didn't like the other guides, they don't speak Russian well and repeat stories 5 times.
He has good Russian and tells an interesting story.
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April 9, 2024
My family and I stayed at this hotel from 03/29/2024 to 04/5/2024, I want to thank all the staff for their well-coordinated work. If we talk about the hotel itself, we took an all-inclusive tour, the hotel rooms are large and spacious, cleaned every day. For food: you won't go hungry, there are plenty to choose from, a lot of fruits, for drinks: all drinks are locally produced, but of normal quality. The beach near the hotel without waves is good to swim with children, if you go to the left and walk along the coastline 300 meters, then there is a beach with white sand and waves, but we also swam on it with children -we even liked it more there! On excursions: we took individual excursions through a guy named Cherry, we were very satisfied with his approach and the quality of the work performed, we are very grateful to him for this, his contacts +94 76 133 7323 He gave us a free tuk-tuk throughout the rest, and also organized a wonderful evening on the ocean with a bonfire and fireworks.
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September 27, 2023
I liked the hotel! Gorgeous green, clean territory. There were always enough sunbeds. The pool is great. Plus the hotel is undoubtedly a beach that is divided into 2 parts on the one hand the waves are raging, you can splash, on the other-a reef that separates the waves and you can safely swim with both children and the elderly. The staff is very friendly, the service is excellent. On food-a lot of fruit. A lot of spicy, but there is always something to choose from European cuisine.
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January 16, 2024
Good afternoon!
We have been staying at the Sinamon Bay Hotel since 10.01, the hotel is good, I definitely recommend it.
Friendly staff, beautiful area with monitor lizards and chipmunks, beautiful beach. Live music every day, one day there was a disco.
I highly recommend taking excursions from Cherry, went with him to the Bentota River, Gala and waterfall, gives good prices and a tuk-tuk trip to the city as a gift. He's a great guy.
Cherry +94 76 133 7323
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April 1, 2024
We have been back from this hotel for 2 days and the overall impression is that it is a perfect holiday and mainly thanks to the hotel. I will recommend the hotel to my friends, I think that even the most picky ones here will not find "something to cling to." I liked everything - well-groomed territory, cleanliness, room cleaning, food in general is a separate song, the beach in front of the hotel without waves and aside if you want with waves, there are always sunbeds and towels, yoga on Mon and Thu. So cool we haven't had a rest for a long time! Of the restaurants nearby, we liked Elephant, right at the exit of the hotel and Maharaja to the left at the end of the beach (a little far). We loved Sri Lanka and this hotel!!! We will definitely return!!!
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September 1, 2023
We rested with our teenage son for 8 days at the Cinnamon Bey Beruwala Hotel. We were very satisfied! The accommodation is convenient, all the Windows of the balconies overlook the ocean, if you have a room on the 1st floor, then exit directly to the lawn with a personal sofa-lounger, it is convenient to walk. The food is excellent, plentiful breakfasts, dinners (we took a tour without lunch), fresh fruits, seafood, delicious fish, shrimp, squid, meat and many other varied foods. And desserts and ice cream are generally a song! The rooms have shower gels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental kits. Towels for bathing in the room, towels for sun beds are provided free of charge by the pool, there is plenty of everything. They are changed and cleaned regularly. Tips are welcome, we gave $ 3, or sometimes a pack of cigarettes, we brought with us. The beach is perfect, the ocean in front of the hotel is calm because of the coral reef, to the left is a beach with waves, my son went surfing, cool! We used the services of a local guide, Chanak, his number is +94 (76) 754 3861. He took us on excursions to the waterfall in Ella, tea plantations, jeep safaris. Everything is clear, everything was in time, the transport is excellent, comfortable movement, very polite, told a lot, knows the history of his country well, knows Russian, German, English. I helped to find inexpensive fruits, tea, and any requests around the city. An unforgettable experience! We will miss you very much, the hotel and the stay were great!
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January 29, 2024
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The territory is well maintained, the food is varied, the staff is friendly. Room cleaning, every day, they will bring to the room what you need (water, towels, gel, shampoo, iron, bathrobe) The beach is good, but it is better if you walk a little towards the cafes, you can surf there. You can eat at the Sasha cafe (it's great there) and the sea view is stunning at sunset
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December 20, 2023
I liked the hotel. They cleaned every day, towels were changed every day. Polite staff . There is a lot of food, quite diverse. We lived on an all-inclusive system, but there was little point in it, since we were not in the hotel half the time. We swam on other beaches because there is a river nearby and everything that flows from it. Please note that the hotel is located quite far from the hangouts, central beaches and sightseeing towns.
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November 20, 2024
A wonderful place!Only good memories!!!And most importantly, a gorgeous entrance to the ocean, which is rare in Sri Lanka
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December 3, 2023
December 2023.
It took a very long time to choose exactly where to fly to Sri Lanka, we stayed at the Cinnamon Bey hotel, and did not regret it.
A large hotel complex with comfortable rooms. Upon check-in, they quietly told us in our ear that they would give us a cool room, and they did not deceive us! We live on the 2nd floor, you come out of our room and have a view of the ocean from the shared terrace. If you don't want to hang out in a restaurant, it's the perfect place for a relaxing family evening.
By location: the hotel itself is located 2 hours away from Colombo airport, probably it was the hardest of the whole trip ((( but the hotel itself is worth it. There is a tuk-tuk parking lot next to the hotel (20 meters from the entrance), for 400 rupees you will be taken to the local supermarket Keller's or wherever you need, the drivers and all the local staff are very friendly, if you know at least a little English, there is a road everywhere)) If not, then many locals speak Russian, even if it is broken.
Food: I've read reviews that there are a lot of spicy things, it's not true. Of course there is spicy food, but not as much as in Thailand, for example. Everything is edible here, a huge sweet table, a choice of various desserts, ice cream, a huge selection of fruits (for papaya lovers here), there are pineapples, watermelons, oranges and many local ones, I haven't even seen mangoes in stores, so don't get your hopes up. The restaurant (mostly) has an incredible selection of seafood: shrimp, crabs, squid, shark meat, numerous types of fish (very tasty), varieties of rice, curry, spaghetti with various additives, favorite potatoes, a lot of meat is cooked (beef, pork, lamb, chicken - with varying degrees of roasting and sharpness) There are a lot of local sauces, if anyone wants it sharper.
Beach: all beaches in Sri Lanka are public (take towels with you), in this hotel the road to the beach takes 3-5 minutes, if you do not plan to surf, you are here - there is a huge reef on the beach that separates the ocean with its waves from the backwaters, it is never wavy, the water is warm, you can swim with little ones children, the approach is smooth, sandy
Territory: compact, but very green, a lot of chipmunks that can be fed (one came to us directly on the balcony - they fed cashew nuts, went with a bang), small lizards walk around the territory, not scary, there are also bats, in the evening they begin to become active if you walk around the territory, be careful
I wish you a great holiday! If you choose this hotel, you will not regret it!
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April 8, 2024
By the standards of Sri Lanka, a very decent accommodation option with a combination of price / quality! The ocean has a part of the beach with waves and a part behind the reef is calm. The staff is helpful, the food is good, there is little entertainment)
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April 4, 2024
The hotel is wonderful, the first line to the ocean, the food is beyond praise!It is varied and very tasty!Lots of fruits and seafood.They cleaned every day, changed towels. I definitely recommend this hotel!Will I come back? Yes!
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February 25, 2023
Great hotel. they were from 09.02 to 02/18/2023.The food is good, seafood for breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruits, desserts. The room stock is a little tired, but everything is clean and cleaned regularly. There are no waves on the beach because of the reef, so we swam constantly in the sea. The staff is helpful and caring. In the evenings, live music is played during dinner, sometimes they sing in Russian.On the beach, next to the hotel, we met with a wonderful man Auchan, who speaks Russian well, he organized all the excursions for us. We drove with him and next to him and rolled 500 km. around the island. Even after such a long tour, we did not feel tired because of the excellent organization. I recommend the hotel. ..
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March 28, 2024
I chose a hotel in Sri Lanka where you can swim in the ocean at any time of the day, without fear of waves and currents. Also, of course, I studied photos and reviews. Hotel. We liked everything. Yes, the rooms are a little tired, but we only came to sleep. It's all clear. Leave tips and even with the BB concept, you will be replenished with water, bring flowers and make cute figures out of towels. The area of the bar and the paid restaurant is decorated with an amphitheater with live vegetation. Live music is always played here in the evenings. All the staff is sooo friendly. Again, tip and you will have made-up sun beds in the best place) If possible, ask for a room away from the restaurant so as not to enjoy the flavors of food in your room. The doors of the nearest rooms overlook the restaurant. There are a huge number of chipmunks on the territory. Bring them unsalted unroasted seeds))) But they will run over your things, sun beds and run up very close. There are also large and small monitor lizards, chameleons, flying foxes /dogs.
Food. We only had breakfast. A large selection of standard dishes. Plus ripe pineapple, papaya, watermelon, passion fruit and other fruits.
Beach. Coarse sand. The waves are crashing on the reef. There is a current, but it is very small. When you go deeper, a strip of fine sand begins. We also went to the beach at the Palms Hotel. We nicknamed this beach "Maldives") But there is a sharp increase in depth and there is a sooo strong current. A little further to the left (if you face the ocean) there is a beach where you can jump on the waves without the risk of being killed by them. But of course you have to understand that you don't need to go deep. The Germans took small surfboards, but not on their feet, and rode there on their stomachs. It looked interesting)
Excursions. 1. We took a 2-day trip from the tour operator. I recommend it!!! I liked absolutely everything! Minibus, a group of 14 people, it was very comfortable and great with everyone. The guide is a Lankan, studied in Russia, spoke Russian quite well. But the most important thing is that he tried very hard and called us all "guys"))) $ 150/person.
There is also a Cherry guide near the Palms Hotel (+94 76 133 7323 ), from which we took small excursions. 2. I really liked the Bentota River tour.$40 for three people. Cherry took us to the pier, the tour was conducted by another Lankan. He looked out for animals very carefully, stopped and showed us everything. There was no such thing on the neighboring boats. 3. Turtle Farm and Hikkaduwa beach. $110 for everyone. There was a wonderful employee at the farm who told us in detail and with love about the work of the farm and the life of the turtles. Hikkaduwa beach with sea turtles that swim to you from the depths of the ocean. But! There are a lot of people on the beach (Sochi nervously smokes on the sidelines) and a lot of local people. The locals will sell you 2 bags of food (algae) for turtles and then you won't know where to put these bags. One is enough above the roof. As a result, we distributed a whole package to the children around. But turtles are certainly incomparable. Just do not bring your hands close to your mouth - they bite until they bleed. 3. Evening Colombo. $150 for everyone. We insisted on an evening trip, because it was hot in the afternoon, I wanted to swim and not strain myself) Keep in mind that going one way by car is about 1.30. In the evening, all the main buildings are illuminated and it is very beautiful.
Life hack. If you buy a local SIM card, then you can just take a taxi to the beach with turtles and the turtle farm by downloading the application. Or call a tuk-tuk. By the way, they stand at the reception during the day. So think for yourself, decide for yourself. Also, when ordering excursions, specify whether there will be a Russian-speaking guide, if this is essential for you. Not all guides/drivers speak Russian to a sufficient extent.
Meals outside the hotel. We liked the Sunflower restaurant the most (7 minutes to the left of Cinnamon, if you face the ocean). If desired, they will arrange tables right on the sand. Fresh fish and seafood are always available. French fries, rice and a portion of salad are brought to her. Very friendly staff. If necessary, there is a menu in Russian.
Sri Lanka has charmed us with its nature and warm ocean. Monkeys walk freely, signs on the roads "Elephants" and "Flying peacocks", white and gray herons, pelicans on poles on the highway, turtles in the ocean and Chip and Dale around you, even at the airport)))
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January 1, 2024
Our stay at the wonderful cinnamon bey beruwala hotel is over! The rooms are nice, white bed linen, white towels, the room was cleaned 2 times a day. Water, tea, coffee in the room for free. We had FB, the kids were always full. The beach is nice without waves, we walked a little to the left, jumped on the waves, surfed. Everyone really liked it! But the most important thing that made our stay amazing was the local guide Cherry +94 76 133 7323 . I also found his contacts based on reviews. Individual excursions are simply amazing! Attentive to the details . We went to the mangroves, I forgot the sunscreen, after 2 minutes it solved the problem. Giving cold coconut to drink on the way or taking it to the village for gifts (free of charge) will always help easily and quickly. We went
fishing by sea and river , rode a boat along the river , fed monkeys , went to feed an elephant , an excursion to a turtle farm .I recommend 100% if you do not wish!
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September 11, 2023
Not a bad hotel by local standards. The beach is protected by a reef and you can not be afraid of waves, and there are no waves in Sri Lanka only 3 months a year. The food is excellent. There is a continental classic cuisine for everyone. For those who like spicy food, there is Lankan cuisine. It's delicious, but quite spicy. A convenient location for traveling around the island.
Local guides can be used to travel around the island. The ones that catch you on the beach at the hotel are quite expensive. To find cheaper options, you need to go further along the beach or write a voice message to Cherry's guide +94 76 133 7323 (leave a message in Russian) . He can arrange many excursions around the island or take you shopping on a tuk-tuk.
The hotel's features include a meager selection of cocktails or beer, but alcohol is not in high esteem in Sri Lanka. The audience at the hotel is more family-friendly, so the evenings will be held without noisy discos, etc.
When traveling around the island, ask the guides to feed you in local roadside tents. They look terrible, but the food, fruits and tea there are gorgeous, and the cost is extremely low.
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April 3, 2024
Sri Lanka was visited not so long ago, in March. The hotel is very nice, the staff is smiling, the cuisine is varied and delicious. The hotel's territory is guarded around the perimeter. Security, waiters, cleaners are great fellows, they work like bees. We were satisfied. Good luck, and more tourists for you
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March 10, 2024
A super hotel. I really liked everything. The food is excellent! Nice pool. Chipmunks and monitor lizards are running around. The beach is very close. The rooms are good. I highly recommend it. Bar, snacks, hookah, everything is very tasty.
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December 24, 2024
Some advantages. The proximity of the ocean and the opportunity to swim in it, excellent staff, good breakfasts and dinners.
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December 10, 2024
A great hotel, a variety of beaches- waves, calm ocean, like in a pool, 200 meters away big waves! The hotel looks better and bigger in person than in the photo!
We went on excursions with Cherry, we are very satisfied! Hotel for 4+
We are happy with the trip!!!
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April 25, 2024
The staff is friendly but very slow. The food is good. We took breakfast and dinner. There is a choice. And the children too. Nice pool, not a big beach. The reef shuts out the waves. The location is not very good. Disconnected from the infrastructure.
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August 4, 2022
A wonderful hotel! Were you resting now
in July with my family in this wonderful hotel! We are absolutely delighted with this incredibly wonderful and very beautiful place! The hotel has a very pleasant atmosphere, cozy, clean, elegantly beautiful! Everything is great in this hotel! You really rest your body and soul here! The territory is always clean and well-groomed, lots of greenery, various cute animals! The pools are perfectly clean, beautiful, with a comfortable depth! The view from the rooms to the Gorgeous Ocean and the Beautiful Garden! Rooms are cleaned daily! Everything is always perfectly clean everywhere! Live music is played every evening! The all-inclusive system is very cool! There is always a variety of food, everything is very tasty and beautifully served, we really liked the master class from the chef, we recommend everyone to take it! this is amazing! The Bar has delicious coffee and a variety of delicious and beautiful cocktails, you can even grab something to eat! The service at this hotel is at the highest level! We admire the work of every person in this hotel! The most important thing in this hotel is the people who work here! We would like to express our gratitude to every employee of this hotel for their excellent and organized work! We thank each person for the warm welcome and hospitality! Thank you for your Care and Attention, for your great Kindness of the Heart - it is very important and valuable! Thank you for creating such a warm and warm atmosphere in this wonderful place! Thanks to you, I want to return to this wonderful hotel! Sri Lanka Is Truly Beautiful! Sincerely, the family from Russia Moscow
We would like to add about the beach, the beach is beautiful due to the coral reef in the ocean, a natural pool is formed and the waves do not reach the shore, it is very comfortable to swim. On the beach, next to the hotel, we met with a wonderful man Auchan , who speaks Russian very well, he organized all the excursions for us, we went to the city with him on his tuk-tuk every day.
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January 4, 2024
Great hotel. All accessories are provided, towels are changed every day.
Safe, Wi-Fi, air conditioning.
There are hedgehogs on the reef, but not on the bottom.
There is a Tukov parking nearby, the trip costs $ 1 round trip. If you call at the reception, they will take you for $ 3 and to certain places where they will peel off three skins from you.
Spacious territory. There is a children's room
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