Villa Ocean View(3 stars)
Samanthara 1 Show mapRene & Denise
For three stars surprisingly good and very relaxing
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- February 2013
A successful vacation overall in a beautiful country. If you don't set importance on luxury in the hotel the is here at reasonable good value for money accommodated. We had booked all inclusive which we could highly recommend, only the constant sign with the drinks annoying. The staff at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating, the gardener for example brought us flowers on our sun lounger. Beach chairs with cushions were always available and if you a couple of days locally was they were from the lifeguards prepared. You should however also not forget, since it is a poor ... country, from time to time the staff a small tip. Just at the beach to be is the country to shame and therefore we have on recommendation our tours all at the beach booked. We can therefore Roy absolutely recommend the us actually almost the entire vacation accompanied. We stayed with him a 4 day trip undertaken, the he great and of course the individual than a fully occupiers coach. Recommendable is definitely a whalewatchingtour what a really impressive experience for us. The prices for the tours are reasonable and cheaper than with the travel agent. Even if you something needed for example. Phone cards for mobile phone (very cheap) got it promptly. Our rooms in the bungalow were tidy but could once again a lick of paint to get. In our room were bugs none. The food in the restaurant we found very good but for us unfortunately not sharp enough which is a matter of taste. The buffet was always good refilled, but the russian guests had nahrungsangst and hauten themselves the plates full and half was junked (sad). Otherwise we were very satisfied and would like to come again. read more
Heidrun
Villa Ocean View
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2012
A hotel for people who their russian refresh want. 10 german tourist, the rest Ukraine. Noisy until early in the morning. The ukrainian hotel guests could alcohol kartonweise with to the hotel create (with the half-board) and hotel management watched. In all-inclusive there was 1 drinks per room per person. Only empty, then there was another drinks. But naturally everything by note with zimmernummerangabe listed and of course had to also sign up (very, very annoying). This hotel is simply german tourist not suitable. The employees this hotel i felt so sorry for him under this hotel management to work. ... Were twice in Sri Lanka, however on this vacation we are so bitter disappointed were. read more
Johanna
Without cockroaches a lovely stay!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2012
The complex is really nice, the staff very friendly and the food very diverse and tasty. At the beginning, we had a problem with our room - cockroaches, 2 time we have the room changed, but then it was really a lovely stay. One should be aware, that you have a three stars hotel booked and the general standard not Austria-level is. In a bungalow you should at check in point 8., that you already renovated room on the 1. floor. Excursions we did with indi, a beach boy made - is very recommendable the yala national park-indi has so ... lots of animals discovered, which we do not see them-its number +94776207042
Prior to we of the seaside holiday a 4-day tour, one should definitely go on, because Sri Lanka so many beautiful squares to discover: was fantastic the view from the löwenfelsen sygiria and very impressive were the cave temple in dambulla! A wonderful vacation! read more
Martina
Relaxing vacation in Sri Lanka
- Recommended hotel
- Singles
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2012
This is my 2. visit to the Hotel Villa Ocean View. The hotel is medium size, with a very spacious and well-kept area. The guests are not so co-it runs well. There were guests of all ages in the hotel, predominantly russian, but i had thereby not a problem. read more
Sabrina
Nice hotel in in need of renovation facilities
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2012
A very nice hotel is a great hotel but unfortunately not well-kept and very in need of renovation. The rooms are suitable however nothing special clean. Unfortunately are in the hotel very lots of russians what you much notice. If that doesn't bother is in good hands here. The beach is right in front of the door and the staff are very friendly. If you have a reasonable wants a vacation and don't have high expectations is in the right place here. The transfer to the airport is about 2 hours for a few days sun in the winter we ... would recommend this hotel read more
Manfred
Proper hotel with private charm
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- November 2012
We were pleasantly surprised of the hotel, the food was very diverse and constantly very good form presented, we everything tried and it has almost everything delicious tasty. Unpleasant only the complicated procedure with the expenditure for beverage, for every drinks a written order signature and unpleasant the performances of the russian guests %blank% in the restaurant, as well as by the pool until late in the night, read more
Manfred
russenburg
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- October 2012
We stiegenn after a 5-day round trip inn this hotel from, unfortunately was this hotel totally from russians crowded.
The food hanging us after two days sick, unfortunately no variation and always rice with curry, chicken and Seafood, the whole was not. The bungalows should be a thorough overhaul.
The staff were in the large young whole very friendly and helpful. The pool area was very dirty, and the current zettelunterschreiben with an order also in all-inclusive was very annoying!
This hotel we could at all not recommend. read more
Petra & Manuela
Stay without large expectations
- Recommended hotel
- Friends
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- October 2012
You have to the country be aware-if you're looking for comfort and nice decorated ambience sets, was no pleasure.
Generous plant with bungalows and main hotel. Nice big pool, as well as a large sunbathing area with palm trees toward the sea.
Reception and restaurant plain. Plant altogether worn, reonnovierungsbedürftig (some bungalows are currently again been set-no renewal visible, only repair work) and facilities altogether very old-partly uncomfortable and broken. According to the locals was the hotel complex 30 years ago built. The kindness and bemühtheit of the staff (from the gardener to the porter), as well as the excellent ... food are definitely positively mentioned should be. With english one comes through very well, some waiters speak good german.
We had all-inclusive-food. Please note: in various public holidays (1-2 per week) there is no meat (not fish) nor alcohol.
The entertainment was' hard ', the majority of the guests come presently from Russia (for our stay mostly young angehehme couples).
Access to the sea (by gates) is slightly sloping, the sea very warm and in the moment 24 hours extreme waves. Along the access to the sea very pleasant and tried traders/salesmen.
Absolute highlight is of the hotel-elephant 'Moni' - daily stay for a few hours on the complex, feed, pet, horse riding (at a charge) possible. read more
Particia
Gladly again
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- September 2012
The hotel complex is to us just perfect been for relaxing. One had no endless ways get from A to B to come and everything was very clearly arranged.
The rooms were also not too big but since we anyway only for sleeping and showers use was it just perfect.
Over the cleanliness one could not complain, every morning there were in all of the corners of staff the complex very well maintained had and in between on the day you saw again and again one or another industrious gardener the hedge trim and so on
We had all-inclusive and ... were very satisfied so that. Only drawback was, that one only starting from point ten in the morning and until point eleven in the evening drinks get could and strange was also, for all drinks which one at the time from 10:00 until: o'clock had constantly sign had. That was somewhat annoying, especially since this note always only 2-all at best 3 - drinks could be ordered. The purpose of this was not clear. Even if you evenings for example to 5. At the table sat and drinks for all get respectively order was only very rarely possible, because every time had after 2 drinks a new note be written. Well, you got used to everything. The food was also good and diverse, but what it always were rice and curry. No wonder, because if one with the locals, you could even learn, that you the morning, lunch and dinner:-)
gästetechnisch were lots of russians and German in this hotel, what I think also seasonal is. read more
Saimy
No service, no beach, no animation, Bad food
- Hotel not recommended
- Families
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- July 2012
No beach available; no animation during the day neither for children yet for adults, bungalow room= absolute Impertinence, Mab could to the bed walk around, service with the drinks in the restaurant= nothing drinks come, if one already with the food is finished -3 weeks long; drinks at the pool bar warm! Reiseleitr FTI only, if you trip will, when concern and complaint only over telephone and very calming, sports room only until 19:00 o'clock open, afterwards Boredom (there is also table tennis and pool), evening entertainment very late and repetitive ( disco, Karaoke, bingo, Filmgucken in English)
The ... food like the whole hotel was after 20 years the worst we'have ever experienced (our 1st complaint ) the food was every day the same at noon and in the evening 3 weeks long, no variety. At the weekend are events with local carried out, included pool use! So just 750 people, the also absolutely preferential treatment. Elefantin Monika is positively mentioned should be, the rides costs however and photos make!, but otherwise great to look at. Outside of the hotel is nothing, not even the train stops here (1 times 7.45 hours)
I recommend you urgently, another hotel to choose! read more
Alfons
Unfortunately is lacking here at some
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- City break
- July 2012
We only stayed one day and one night in this hotel, as this last day a 3 week round trip was.
The good first: you are warmly welcomed and you are basically tried hard to please the guests, because of small English knowledge and training of the staff but you should not expect too much.
The hotel is altogether in a clean state and everything there, which one needs in such a way.
Unfortunately but to lots of things at once noticed, the US for a longer stay already the mood spoiled would:
* you will from the staff ( ... even if it 'only' workers in grey tripe are) cigarettes angeschnorrt, is there a was you right for a 2. asked.
* at the pool bar there was next to the bar staff also some waiter, but not orders effort, you have to get yourself at the bar. Afterwards you have (despite all inclusive) back to the bar, a ROM and for each order a bon quit, even during dinner -> annoying.
* the room was in entering on felt 2 degrees herabgekühlt, a turn off of the airconditioning was because of the old device only by good luck respectively technical Skill to master. The old CRT was quite special Noises of itself, as if he just implode. Picture very poor.
* the furnishing has already gotten very old, in the room everything seemed desolat. On the balcony two wood -loungers, however without cushions and hard, no ashtray, although on other balconies which were.
* with abandon a drink during dinner is a fork on the floor, the waiter ignored this.
* the wake-up call for 4 hours early only about 20 minutes later, at least there was a lunch box on the way.
* the spaces around the pool ( in particular the loungers and cushions) are also very worn and fallen things the trees rather carelessly, side tables not clean, very many ants and other Insects, even an elephant we have on the grounds seen. Against there are certainly Ungeziefersprays or similar
* on the departure day there was no word of greeting by the Empfangsmenschen, simply keys take, finished, finally he way, the guest.
* the drive to the airport for 4 hours early about 3 hours predicted, while the ride only one and a half hour, at least was the driver place on time. Are Charged you had to the in the hotel in advance, unfortunately was only cash card accepted, so we in the evening before only a ATM into town had to drive. read more
Kerstin
Older, but a lovely vacation
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- May 2012
As already so often described, the hotel is a little old. Nevertheless all tried, the guest a pleasant stay to ready. Every morning the large complex clean. The rooms are cleaned daily and bed sheets changed.
The ceiling fan looked not so good and under the lampshade lives already times or other Spider. You should way there marriages be able.
The air conditioning were rather antique. After the spirit then abandoned, we were immediately in another room accommodated.
Breakfast it was a little monotonous, but noon and evening buffet was always rich and delicious. As everyone could find something. It ... was also constantly re-filled. A abgegessenes buffet, we did not even experience!
The beach is wonderful and you can 'eternally far' walk. Through the strong surf it is never boring. We can only recommend sometimes by train and the bus to drive. It is a real experience and mockery cheap.
Also a trip to Sigiriya is a must. We have a 2 day trip booked, since it was somewhat further away is.
We enjoyed it here very much. It is reasonable value for money.
The constant moaning we find something high. At least here only stars. Whoever wanted more, must evenly somewhat more deeply into the bag! read more
Joachim & Monika
Comfort-Oasis in the island-action
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- April 2012
Very pleasant climate on the complex. No loud activities at night. Own Security at the entrance and from the beach ago day and night.
Hotelberieb to HACCP certified, which means high standards. Much staff in kitchen, service, maintenance and yard maintenance; pleasant, unobtrusive animation and entertainment.
Many possibilities for excursions can be ordered.
Good experiences with the tour operator Roy-Tours (individually, good language skills, has much idea about religion, animals, country information.
Less for young audience, the 'action' programmed are suitable. read more
Jutta
Once and never again!
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- April 2012
We had despite some bad reviews on our vacation looking forward to it. But unfortunately we made very bad and bitter experiences. The hotel is very good laid out, the beach is steep and bathing is not completely safe. Our bungalow should urgently be renovated. The food was repeated almost daily; you could after a few days not see more. The worst was however, that one US on the day of departure robbed has. There the safe at the front desk was, we had to on the day of departure the few whatsoever jewelry to the airport transfer in the ... room store. It was in a locked trolley, of the completed large suitcase was. Nevertheless it was stolen. This is in the hotel probably already often happened; information by the hotel or travel guide the high risk of theft was however never done. With the notification of the theft we were treated very rude; they did so, as if we theft invented could have been. The hotel wanted us in Germany call; on this call or even an apology we wait today in vain. Sri Lanka sees us because of the events never again. read more
Bogdan & Maria
Three star?
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- April 2012
The complex is great. But unfortunately only the complex.
food tasted good, but the selection is very limited. For example breakfast -1 variety cheese and eggs (no sausage or ham or tomatoes and so on). Lunch and evenings - rice and pasta + 1 times fish + 1 times chicken and from time to time Knochenfettiges meat.
Cleanliness - we have no problem. At the beginning we have molded bungalows but after 2 hours we moved and was OK.
Animation - Real Zero. The guys have great job, the beep nothing at all.
Excursions! We all have excursions with INDI ... made. Trinkomale (super as Maldives), Yala national park live panthers and wild elephant family seen, river cruise and turtles farm and Wassrfall. INDI is a great guy speaks good German. You need a phone card, spices or do you problem go to INDI. On this body INDI stay keep it up. Super! read more
Ramona
Immediately again!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- March 2012
The first time was with us not for the last time. We were totally amazed from the very friendly people's wonderful nature and of the versatile possibilities for excursions.
As instruction: excursions in INDI at the beach book! You just have to say what you want and INDI makes it possible. Warm thanks. It was simply wonderful and especially individually.
We drive next year in any case again. read more
Ella
Great vacation, wonderful staff.
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- March 2012
Old hotel. Room-it is. But bathroom, alleszu renovate. Excursion possibilities -only when SANTHA. Private tours, simply a one-off See photo of Santha. Food was very good, something for everyone. read more
Michael
Not again
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- March 2012
Sri Lanka is very nice, came after a week round trip to this hotel. It has its best years behind it. On arrival it smelled mold, but after strong air was better. In the rooms does not depend on a still picture there are any part not chipped or damaged. The staff tried with few resources they have to cleanliness. The food is tasty and there is something for everyone. For each drinks you have to sign, because some with AI not their comrades can leave with half board/ overnight stay with breakfast. With catering. 75% Russians. At the pool ... bar there is only limited places to sit, the tables are with a greasy Manner, as they do not wiped off. Chairs on the beach partly broken, by the pool there was only the the guests anschleppten. Sun screens does not exist. The staff are friendly, with tips läuft's. Unfortunately with beckets, initially night's, later overt day hunts on the innocent dogs made to' vaccinate! ', it disappeared a puppy and several large on Nimmerwiedersehen. Welfare looks differently. The thus confronted manager of the hotel responded only with shrug! read more
Benno
Not again
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- March 2012
On the whole a lovely area. Also the beach is good and you always had a place in the shade if you want it. And with a dollar (or 100 rupees) on the day you got your beach chair at desired place reserved. The cleanliness on the rooms could be better. You shouldn't look into the corners. But our beds were always fresh and clean. The largest problem for us were the Russians. In the first week our vacation it went still. But from the second some which have no behavior at the table had. One came with bare to ... the waist to eat, the other with a beer bottle in his hand. The table by a young couples looked after dinner from, as if the pigs have eaten.
Some did not consider it necessary in the row and drängelten themselves before. The plates were full as there was no tomorrow. Also the tables were fully with food provided, there was everything on it. Soup, salad, main course and also dessert. After the Russians with the salad buffet were ready to leave refilled and cleaned. There was but also what the behavior could. And the Hundehasser. The animals can do anything about it so that you are there. The only their natural instinct to. If you want a little consider the white why the animals the native bark. Rather than apply and to beat help maybe a Parr TLC and reassuring words. It is a shame for the lovely area. But as it currently is, we would not again heartbeat. read more
Dana
Great holiday, poor accommodation
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- March 2012
After the round trip in Sri Lanka, which really great was, we moved in a run down hotel. The rooms are urgently in need of renovation. We inhabited initially a room on the ground floor ( bungalow). In the bathroom it smelled musty, which also the towels this odor recordings. Furthermore was also already the mold from. After we this situation at the front desk come and get a room on the top floor asked, we could then no longer a problem change.
The staff are very friendly and always caution, the stay of the guests as pleasant as possible ... designed.
The food and the variety of the dishes was commendable. There were for all meal times lots of different Kinds of meat, vegetables, fruit, Rice, salad. Especially great the desserts arranged. The sight was always a feast for the eyes.
The complex even has from the staff very clean held. With a few downsides, what the live there in the hotel concerned, was the vacation very nice. read more
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