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Hotel Ranweli Holiday Village(3.5 stars)

Ranweli Holiday Village, Waikkal, Sri Lanka Show map
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  • A beautiful hotel (43)
    "A beautiful hotel" found in 43 reviews
    • " A fantastic vacation in a beautiful hotel ! " 
      5.472222222222222
      October 2011
    • " Very recommendable hotel " 
      4.891666666666667
      April 2012
    • " Very nicely laid out hotel with very friendly staff. For a layman, also as four star hotel peruse. Natural beach and mangrove forest right next to the rooms. If you like, you can even or ... " 
      4.891666666666667
      April 2012
    • " Bungalow had 184 which was freshly renovated and we were the first guests were again and again a great vacation here next year again the ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      October 2011
    • " Very nice hotel , partly getting a bit old. Very friendly staff, no matter wether restaurant, front desk or ... " 
      4.902777777777778
      July 2012
    • " ... worth it. ( standard bungalow). The food is very good. Weather in June except for the wind, which the sea very rough Is, very sunny, hardly any rain despite monsoon. Excursions about Antony and very satisfied . For us, this was a dream holiday. " 
      4.902777777777778
      July 2012
    • " The hotel has a excellent value for money ! Only the special- Fischdinner on Friday for 25 Dollar extra charge to the half board is ... " 
      4.855555555555555
      May 2012
    • " Nice hotel in unique nature situation. The deluxe bungalows hardly wishes open. Top -bathroom! Only point ... " 
      4.833333333333333
      May 2012
    • " ... staff from the front desk, to the room boy to the waiters in the restaurant. Every evening there was an entertainment program. We can recommend the excursions on the beach boy Anthoney, against the hotel has a restaurant , or on the beach on the left side of the hotel is found. The tours are mostly English speaking, ... " 
      5.513888888888889
      November 2011
    • " Wonderful quiet hotel , fantastic. " 
      5.125
      October 2011
    • " ... were nice excursions even if the drive the poor roads is a little difficult. In Anthony, s restaurant, across the street from the hotel, you can get some food typical of the country. We had a great holiday and nothing to complain about. " 
      4.941666666666666
      December 2011
    • " ... a double room Nr. 159 without tv but with a safe( inclusive), Meeresfrüchteessen is very recommendable, our excursions we all Anthony booked. Price was perfect and it has everything great works ( great hotel the night in Kandy and great train trip), the safari was great and not to forget the crazy ... " 
      5.2250000000000005
      May 2012
    • " Excellent hotel complex with absolute peace " 
      5.583333333333333
      August 2012
    • " Very nice hotel in really quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff in all areas. Food with a massive ... " 
      5.583333333333333
      August 2012
    • " We stayed at the end of a round trip this hotel due to its' secluded ' and were in general very satisfied . Only fly in the ointment were in our standard bungalow the beds or the cushions. But our ... " 
      5.125
      April 2012
  • Hotel with very friendly staff (18)
    "Hotel with very friendly staff" found in 18 reviews
    • " Very nicely laid out hotel with very friendly staff . For a layman, also as four star hotel peruse. Natural beach and mangrove forest right next to ... " 
      4.891666666666667
      April 2012
    • " Very nice hotel, partly getting a bit old. Very friendly staff , no matter wether restaurant, front desk or otherwise. Staff. We had only a room booked, after ... " 
      4.902777777777778
      July 2012
    • " Wonderful hotel with great service and food " 
      5.513888888888889
      November 2011
    • " Great location in an idyllic location, nestled between the sea and the river. Food in large variety, international dishes and Curries. Friendly and courteous staff from the front desk, to the room boy to the waiters in the restaurant. Every evening there was ... " 
      5.513888888888889
      November 2011
    • " ... room. The bathroom was large and the shower is under incidence of light, which is very special! The buffet in the evenings left nothing to be desired, it is a very good European and local cooked. The staff is very friendly and it is hard, a to fulfill all wishes. The only downside, at least during our travel time ... " 
      5.833333333333333
      January 2012
    • " ... passing through for 2 nights one of the in the summer 2011 renovated bungalows rented. This had a very good room decor and a spacious bathroom. The hotel complex has a all in all neat impression. The staff were friendly and helpful . The gastronomy can we think that a somewhat limited selection of food was rather good. " 
      4.85
      January 2012
    • " ... stormy, because monsoon was. It rained only once and the a couple of minutes before breakfast, besides that pure sun. Here you can still really unhitch, who wants action, is in the wrong place. The staff were super friendly , the excursions with Anthony were great. We have already for November booked, because we more ... " 
      5.555555555555556
      September 2012
    • " Very nice hotel in really quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff in all areas. Food with a massive selection where something for everyone is. Excursions bay one ... " 
      5.583333333333333
      August 2012
    • " We felt not only in the hotel stopped. Staff are very friendly . Complex is very green and tierriesch. Peanuts from at home and bananas of the buffet for feed ... " 
      5.233333333333333
      April 2012
    • " ... for here. The bungalows, all in more oderweniger close to the beach, are very spacious and well maintained. The guests are on the large area Lund hardly difficulties, also to be alone. The whole staff are very friendly and helpful. Extremely impressive was the level of cleanliness in the restaurant, with buffet ... " 
      6
      December 2011
    • " ... vacation. The water was magnificent, the sea wonderful warm and waves uS did not disturb. The complex is very well maintained, the beach clean and free beach chairs you also got anytime again. The service was very good , always polite and accommodating, whether in the restaurant, at the bars or the ' Zimmermännern ... " 
      4.861111111111112
      April 2012
    • " Nothing for people, the commotion need-a place of rest and relaxation, bungalow directly at the beach, staff are very friendly - all together recommendable hotel Only the many weddings nerves and... ;-) Excursions best ... " 
      4.625
      June 2012
    • " the staff are very friendly , English always works, sometimes also German very well, the massages in the hotel are very good ... " 
      5
      February 2012
    • " the staff were always very friendly and attentive . Some understood even a few words German. There is a hotel's own guide, the very good English, ... " 
      5
      January 2012
    • " At the friendliness of the staff there has been no change. Very accommodating, polite and always with a smile. It is too many ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      January 2012
  • Great food (14)
    "Great food" found in 14 reviews
    • " To the hotel everything was written, said and photographed-super great food I would like once again to highlight. It is similar to an island-only the hotel-more not. As ... " 
      4.633333333333334
      March 2012
    • " ... Staff. We had only a room booked, after inspection, then bungalow Nr.126 taken, since this right next to the sea is the 16€ extra charge per day, in our opinion worth it. ( standard bungalow). The food is very good . Weather in June except for the wind, which the sea very rough Is, very sunny, hardly any rain ... " 
      4.902777777777778
      July 2012
    • " Relaxing hotel and good food , unique location " 
      4.833333333333333
      May 2012
    • " Wonderful well-kept botanical area. The staff was always smiling. The food was varied and with love prepared. Possibilities for excursions with Olli or Antonie cheap. No mass ... " 
      5.125
      October 2011
    • " ... of the way and only with a small ferry reachable. We had a renovated bungalow with nagle new tv, super nice bathroom and perfect beds. The room service was very good, everything was really clean. The food in the hotel -half board was very good, although a lot locals getting used to. For shopping we are with the ... " 
      4.941666666666666
      December 2011
    • " Actually everything was already described. It is a wonderful place for relaxing holidays and the food is great nice and there is something for everyone, be it international or local cuisine, the choice is ... " 
      5.611111111111112
      May 2012
    • " ... also very good German. To the hotel, we had bungalow 130 not renovated yet, but we were satisfied, with complaints one was quite good and were also quickly fixed. No tv even the was all right The food was wonderful the Curry, the fresh fruit simply delicious. Since we all inclusive had and for lunch and ... " 
      5.0249999999999995
      June 2012
    • " ... still absolutely quiet, not much going on at the beach and above all no annoying beach vendors, since no stranger on the island come. It was total relaxation. Everyone was really friendly and so great food , the one also to unscrupulous food, also fruits. None of us had stomach problems. Flat water ... " 
      5.791666666666667
      June 2012
    • " ... 55 Euro. In short: absolute dream vacation in mad great bungalow ( not that expensive, although deluxe and right next to the sea - the extra charge for deluxe is worthwhile in any case!) with very tasty food and everything before dreamlike setting, you couldn't ask for more. " 
      5.791666666666667
      June 2012
    • " ... for a little more comfort was immediately and promptly met and we were given a Extraauflage. The service is really perfect, really friendly and very anxious around the well-being of the guests. The food was good , there was something for every taste. In the hotels during our round trip ( Chaaya -group) it ... " 
      5.125
      April 2012
    • " Very peaceful location, of branch surrounded, good food , beautiful rooms, beach section partly due to the large rocks processed, actual beach of the ... " 
      5.305555555555555
      March 2012
    • " in the hotel there is a restaurant, a lobby bar and a pool bar. the food was very diverse and tasty. It there is something for everyone international kitchen just. Partly the food was ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      February 2012
    • " the food is very Versatile and delicious! For a diet a poor time, as the selection and preparation was tempting ... " 
      6
      November 2011
    • " ... They run several times a day at the hotel ( pool Side) past... Antony has also a small store, as well as a restaurant in front of the hotel. Had with him one evening large prawns eat... Food was very tasty , but not cheap. It will be based on the hotel prices, is unrivalled and therefore for Sri Lanka ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      November 2011
  • Expensive food (1)
    "Expensive food" found in 1 review
    • " ... prices, is unrivalled and therefore for Sri Lanka too expensive. But with 5 persons (our troop) a free boat trip from one and a half hour, just great was. many thanks... and the anger with the expensive food pretty good condition. " 
      5.666666666666667
      November 2011
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Hotel review overview

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  • Hotel in general
    5.3
  • Room
    5.4
  • Service
    5.5
  • Location
    4.8
  • Gastronomy
    5.5
  • Sport
    4.9

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  • Very Good
    54
  • Acceptable
    4
  • Poor
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The most helpful favorable review

4.5
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

If you're looking for peace and relaxation sets, as well as good food loves, the is in this complex just perfect. However, there is little possibilities, outside the complex time something going out, stroll, shops to see or simply time in a nice café to sit. The resort itself was spacious and very well maintained. You can choose between a standard bungalow, a deluxe bungalow or a room. The deluxe bungalow is definitely recommendable, the standard bungalow …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.625
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful

We were three adults and it was cramped. When it rained was the content of my open suitcase wet. The room was worn, the air conditioning loud, the fan also. The food was ok, for breakfast there was always the same and unfortunately only coffee and tea, milk and two juices. Room service was quick and courteous. We felt so comfortable. The standard bungalow was toward the beach. The beach was clean, for swimming not suitable, for small children not at all, …  read more

Rolf
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 61-65
4 Other hotel reviews
4.5
Rated:  
  • 3 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Friendliness: the waiters and the room service was rather superficial. The degree of friendliness seems some directly from the amount of the tips depend. Staff, the generally no tip get (gardeners, chefs, etc.) Are mostly very friendly and accommodating. But the tourist is really your own fault, because he generally just too much tip. Is there 100 rupies (about 60 cents), is the for local conditions, for a tourist, but little. So it is more, so that it does not take itself as scrooge looks. Considering that a worker on the rice paddy 250 rupee per day get, the 100 … read more
Carmen
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.1
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A wonderful hotel for all, the peace and quiet search. There is entertainment no, at least in the evening to eat there are music for example guitar or saxophone have been a 3-köpfige band. We found the very pleasant! The food was very good and with a lot of variation, whereas the prices for the beverages quite high. The bungalows (deluxe) were great! The garden bungalows should not be so good, so worth it, the surcharge! The ferry, the 24 hours runs is' anthoneys' but easy to reach... ;-). We had all booked excursions, as this in the hotel about the duplicate should … read more
Bernd
Austria
  • Friends
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A wonderful hotel with a lot of bungalows in the tropical forest, is only with a raft to reach! Very well maintained clean facilities with friendly staff! Shopping possibilities rather poor, since there nearby not much, if then with the taxi to negombo. Desk not in the hotel book, as expensive, but at the beach! Just at the beach walking, since one is addressed, on german! Still better than antony, the also a restaurant and business in front of the hotel has, us the excursions when sumit and his brother Joseph loved it! Newer vehicles and cheaper it was still! We were both … read more
Iris
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 36-40
3 Other hotel reviews
4.6
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
After a round trip this hotel excellent to relax. You had your absolute peace and quiet here and could just relax. … read more
Pia
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 26-30
6 Other hotel reviews
4.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
As already in the lots of reviews written we also had a taumhafen stay in the hotel. Trip: We have Germany from a 'own rundreiseroute' together. This we Germany from busy (with a local providers), which was retroactive as the place is. Because it was cheaper than all the providers (including antony). We had our own drivers during the trip, which also hotels and all activities organised for us has. (spareche english and german) we had the following itinerary: sigirija, dambulla, waterfalls eya, tea plantation, rafting, safari tour in yale, turtle farm to galle. So a full and varied program. After this tour … read more
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  • What the hotel offers
    Unique Selling Proposition The 3 star, eco-friendly Ranweli Holiday Village is ideal for those longing for simplicity, peacefulness and authenticity. The hotel is blessed with a beautiful location on a 20-acre peninsula beside the sea, surrounded by mangrove forests, winding rivers and gardens. Hotel in General The hotel has a total of 83 rooms. The reception desk is open 24 hours with multilingual staff who are always happy to help. Guests can check in between the hours of 14:00 – 20:30 hours and must check out between 10:00-12 midday (minimum check in age is 18). WI-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel and is free of charge. Pets and service animals are not allowed.
  • Location
    Ranweli Holiday Village is 4 km from Waikkal Railway Station and a 25-minute drive from Negombo Seafood Market. Colombo International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive away. Rooms All bungalows and rooms have been constructed and decorated in typical Sri Lankan style and are built from locally sourced materials in keeping with Ranweli’s eco-friendly aim. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a ceiling fan, a telephone, a safety deposit box, a hair dryer, a television, a terrace, a mini-fridge and tea and coffee facilities. The rooms bathrooms are also equipped with solar panels to heat water. Gastronomy Offering excellent value the All-Inclusive package at the Ranweli Holiday Village features both Sri Lankan and International dishes to suit all tastes. All-Inclusive packages include breakfast, lunch and dinner which are all served in the main restaurant as well as afternoon snacks and midnight snacks in the Paviliion Bar. The all-inclusive package also includes local beer, liquor, soft drinks, a selection of cocktails and juices served in the main restaurant (during meals) and in either the Pavillion or Lobby Bars from 10am until Midnight.
  • Leisure
    Guests can chill out by the pool on a lounger or in the shade of the gardens, or on the beautiful beach. There is also the opportunity for guests to enjoy a game of beach volleyball, billiards or squash. Alternatively, activities such as paddle boating, canoeing and kayaking are available. Ranweli holiday village is also able to organize boat rides, bird watching and butterfly watching tours. For guests looking for ways to relax Ranweli also offers traditional Ayurvedic health treatments using medical herbs overseen by a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor. In addition, the center also offers classes in Yoga and Meditation. Services The hotels offers a range of services including; free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed), a jewelry shop, wake up calls, airport transfers. Payment methods accepted in the hotel include American Express, Visa and Euro/MasterCard . The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. Other Facilities Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Hotel amenities

  • Shops in the hotel
  • Hotel safe

Room amenities

  • Fan
  • Balcony

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar

A choice of sports

  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Massages
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