Hotel Palm Bay(3.5 stars)
Thalawila Wella, Thoduwawa, Marawila 61210, Sri Lanka Show mapStephan
Good hotel, nice atmosphere!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- March 2013
The hotel has about 190 double room, the in the form of
1-2 story bungalows or apartments on the extensive klubanlage are spread out! The bungalows are located in a very well maintained garden area, the whole of the lagoon surrounded by! The complex is older, but all in a good well maintained condition! We had booked all inclusive and were with the offered services really pleased! Guest structure: 70% russian, 10% english, 5% germans,
Otherwise french and italians! read more
Conny
Ok but clean and tidy bring along a tip.
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- February 2013
Plant is situated in beautiful nature. Unfortunately we had bad luck with the russians, who didn't behave. When they left, it was quiet. Before we had hardly any possibilities at the beach beach chairs under an umbrella to get. The russians erkauften sch everything with money and made us very clear who say. Beach boys had fear the russians. 14 umbrellas for 200 tourists at the beach are too few. Unfortunately, it is a public beach, and the government allowed the hotel not, more umbrellas set up.
We spent a lot of tips for berth must give. I do not ... see, that beach chairs and towels all-inclusive, if you paid for. In the restaurant tables were with reserved signs. For tips were the people particularly russians flattered. Not much given, or no additional wine to eat bought had to see where they still free tables could get and often the tables new. But there was also nice waiters, the much effort and which we also gladly tips gave. We complained with our really good guide and a discussion with the restaurant manager had, which had as a consequence, that this us for the rest of the time completely ignored.
Rooms were really very big and it was cleaned regularly and fresh towels given. The guys have a lot of effort. Corners and under the cabinets you could however not to see. But Sri Lanka you could also not with our standards rate. In all we had a very nice vacation. The beaches were clean and we could see miles walk. The natives are very friendly and you quickly take them to the heart.
Excursions we did with s. Fernando made. Very well organized and cheaper than with the tour operator. We can really recommend. It is in front of the hotel and speaks super german. read more
Hans Peter
Holiday of the worse way
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- February 2013
Hotel with sauberkeitsproblemen
Many russischn guests, where some are positive.
From children to older travellers everything available. read more
Lothar & Bärbel
Hotel was quite disappointing
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- February 2013
We have the vacation in july 2012 booked. There had the hotel still 100%! A hotel can in 7 months not so worn, or? Our opinion, a lot in and at the hotel to be done. What really 'disgusting' was, were the overlays on the sunbeds by the pool. Also fit on the seats of the chairs in the dining room almost no stain more to it and the arms of the wicker furniture in the bar you were literally stuck on. Who the beach than 'nice' is, was certainly not elsewhere! What positive emphasized should be, the bungalows. Our ... bungalow was fairly new and very spacious and nice. The staff was always friendly and accommodating. Also about the food one could not 'complain'. read more
Alfred
Fully into the fettnäpfchen kicked!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- January 2013
Size = good
Condition and cleanliness = good
Inclusive services = it became us then fruit juices and not syrup in the all inclusive allowed which in the own hotelausschreibung the guests also already promised would be. The wise guy sell of course fruit juices against an extra charge, like lots of other also. Juhui money money rupee rupee juhui juhui.
Guest structure = a few young otherwise 40 + (ch, germany and russia)
Picture wasserpyramiede looks nice, but in reality a little bummed.
Complaints with the management: one ear purely in the other out. In other words: you will ... deliberately lied to. read more
Marion
Great relaxing vacation!
- Recommended hotel
- Friends
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- January 2013
For fish- and seafoodfreunde an absolutely great hotel. Big room, massive pool and friendly staff. Completely relaxing vacation! read more
Sandra
The worst hotel, which we ever had!
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- January 2013
When we evenings at 21:30 hours arrived, it came us spanish before, that one out of the hotel had to to the beach to arrive, we thought but, that this was not the hotel's own beach could be, wrong, but more about that later.
The way to our room was very bumpy and on closer look at we knew why. The cobbles were so loose and crooked, that you get hurt very easily could, if you are not careful. The room itself looked on the first glance clean, on the 2. unfortunately not more. In the bathroom there was ... to the toilet around a papierband, at what stage, that the toilet cleaned and disinfected. Unfortunately not! It were not only traces of urine on the toilet seat, but also on the wall and on the floor around the toilet. On the wall to the sink were likewise schmutzspritzer. Visibly was the wall already long not been cleaned. The curtains were so dirty, that this probably already from alone confessed would be, if you taken. The padded furniture was moldy, the closet unusable (inside yellow and müffelnd ). The wall was completely smudgy, the air conditioning full with dust.
After we at the front desk had complained, they gave us a different room, this was but also dirty, so they asked us a further room to, which unfortunately either clean was, we in this then but but remained, because we thought, that another room exactly dirty would be, as the other both. With the request for full cleaning of the room, which one us several times for the next day insured had, remained we then and went dinner. The room was also on the next day not cleaned, on the contrary, we even had 2 huge cockroaches as roommates!
During dinner there were unfortunately not wide choice, the quality was mediocre, no decoration, carelessly, the armchairs were full stains. On the ceiling was each 2. lamp does not, or was not at all available. For breakfast on the next day it was unfortunately so on, little choice, no juices. This changed however in the next couple of days with rising number of guests. Suddenly you had for breakfast the choice of 2 juices, the tables, on which the food was mounted, were decorated and there was considerable more choice. We find it however sad, so you the service from the number of guests conditional.
The same was true with the entertainment, at first there were not any, after a couple of days there was at least pool gymnastics, where we during the next theme. The pool was very big, you could really good swimming, it was but also the only positive. Everywhere were tiles cracked, partly missing fliesenstücke, the plastikstreben of the overflow were broken or in part not at all available. The beach chair mattresses by a private employees brought. It was however disgusting, in this mood to put, as it stains only so covered in. The hand towels were reasonable. Further work on the most public toilets the conditioner not. The public showers were extremely dirty, soap there was only rarely, although soap dispenser were available! The pool bar was not at all open, thus you had to always front bar walking, around to get something to drink to get. Also here everything was extremely dirty and run-down. The counter abgeschunden up to goes any longer, the armchair were worn, had holes and were only dirt!
The hotel complex itself was very big, but fully run-down, obviously, since the construction of the hotel nothing for the maintenance done. Almost all lamps had holes in the glass, lanterns were crooked, ashtray (or whatever it was) were broken, the path, as i have already mentioned, were extremely rough.
The information, that it only 100 meters to the beach would be correct, but nowhere written, that one out of the hotel and a street had to cross, to this is. This was not on the photos in the catalog from maps. The beach was thus public and therefore also for locals usable. Loungers there was no, although that was described. Unfortunately was the beach unusable, since this completely dirty (cans, waste, dead rats, broken shoes, along the beach barracks, where people used to have). The waves are extremely high, the water was therefore nothing special clean, stray dogs there was in crowds. There was a possibility, something to drink, which we did not use however, since this 'beach bar' (if you can even call it that, more like a shack) extremely run down was. Directly next to the 'beach bar' there was just so a dredger, what is also very unappealing was. Generally the beach more like a field, on the around tilled was (dredger- and tire tracks in the sand).
If we on the final day our 'vacation' not at the front desk asked if, when we will pick you up (our flight went at 2:55 o'clock in the morning), this would probably not happen. Also in the rückflugmappe was no information. The last information in this book was the 06,01. 2013, we flew but only on 15 january 2013! After a short waiting time and some telephone calls we were told, that we at 22:30 o'clock from the hotel fetched and that we at 16 o'clock from our room outside and at this time our all inclusive-package ends (one has us really shortly after 16 o'clock the all inclusive -band truncated!). One us would therefore 16-22:30 o'clock, they are believe it or not 6,5 hours without food and without room there jilted! This is the largest insolence at all! Thank god we did from the disguise a few water bottles collected, the daily again in the room has been made available. At a charge naturally we would have liked everything, also the dinner we would have pay have to. The reason the receptionist was so, as we on arrival with the dinner have started, ends the package therefore with the lunch. (?) Which is for a reason? Never is such a thing in a vacation happen, never has someone the band just so truncated. Normally ends the all inclusive-package then, if you from the hotel out and in the taxi enters, which to the airport takes! The crowning conclusion of this 'vacation' was however an other. We asked a german couples, us a drink to order, since we were otherwise for pay need. Everything not a problem, the beverages arrived and when we adopted and on the way to the taxi made, ran us the waiter and said, we must drinks pay, what back i an almost hysterical fit got, since we these beverages not had ordered. All explanations helped nothing, except, that we insulted were. We paid the beverages in the final outcome not, but the fact, that everything in this hotel so bad was and we even scold to, brought the last straw. With such a termination, be the guests in future from stay! read more
Christine
Room super / hotel with drawbacks
- Hotel not recommended
- Families
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- January 2013
It was our first time in Sri Lanka. Near arrival at the hotel us first noticed, that you hardly any people looks, although the hotel a big hotel is. The front desk me at the start a little shocked, because it was different than i expected. (completely, very simple and old). The staff are friendly and because of the small occupancy there were many service staff around us and served very quickly. The food was varied and very good seasoned. You have always found something. The rooms (bungalow) are newly renovated and very big. So big room we have never ... had. The bathroom is very nice newly made and on request in our opinion we have within 10 minutes for our daughter an extra bed received. The outside area often for hochzeitsaufnahmen used and the garden is very nice. However the hotel has gotten old. By the pool are the tiles partially out broken and for dangerous corners especially for the price children to the doom will be. The pool as such is actually very nice laid out. The public toilets the nightmare. There is urgently a renovation necessary! (conditioners only now and then, seat remember at a train station toilets). The beach was, as mentioned in previous reviews described, a catastrophe, but you could make something of it.
All together we would this hotel not any longer visit, as it is located in the west and after conversations with other vacations it should in the south more beautiful beaches and better weather give. If you have a little money invested, as with the bungalows yes success, could the hotel to new gloss shine. read more
Yvonne
Was unfortunately a big disappointment
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- October 2012
At the entrance to the hotel we have misgivings. Unfortunately it has also been confirmed. Our 1. Room had a bath tub and toilet the cards rims of dirt only so covered in. The FTI Carers us a different room organized and the bathroom was clean and modern. The food is lukewarm. Mostly was a wide selection, then and when very little. Cola Light is not included in the all inclusive included. We were only pointed out, when we was time trying to order. We were the two cans but not taken into account. The beautiful Lagoons by the hotel ... complex winds. From the room from nice to look at, but if you along runs. A stench without same and mold. Luckily we had not our room. The pool was reasonable. Nice large, but in the afternoon came more and more dirt. The crow are already annoying. The later, ever more. Thus springs in the pool to find. The beach is the trip not worth it. We were with the feet in it. Always, the red flag. The waves were enormously high. In my opinion the hotel is not for a beach vacation recommendable. Otherwise is nowhere written, that a street to cross, to to the beach to come. We'have never been to a country visit, where on tip waited respectively called for. So it was also other guests, not only on this hotel intentioned. At the moment there is renovated. The entrance hall get a new Innendach. The old bungalows torn down and it should probably new to be built. The dredger was by the pool good to hear. Our summary. The hotel we have posted by 100% recommendation. But what we didn't understand where the came from. For us it is the most important the cleanliness. The was not given. A positive can I then nevertheless still say. Our departure was around midnight and we could until 18:30 o'clock in the room stay. read more
David
The hotel is nice, but no 100% impression
- Hotel not recommended
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- September 2012
The hotel we have booked, because it amongst others a 100% rate of further recommendation has. This was it however not fair.
The food is great and the staff ( no matter wether pool boy, waiter and barman) fulfilled almost every wish. However the nordasiatischen tourist with excessive tips the prices broken.
The rooms are pretty huge, however partially outdated and handling mold in the joints on.
The pool is also nicely arranged, but crow occupied, the entire environment and the loungers along with the cushions vollsch ** * en. This will also the pool contaminated, while obviously too few ... done is. In the Border area of the pool are rock broken and very sharp, as well as some tiles in the pool.
The land itself is worth a trip and one can confidently on Fernando ( in front of the Hotel Palm Bay) and its' small trains' tours go back. Even if the tour operator a given, because he, finally, the big business to make wants.
The beach and the sea are unfortunately also miserable. It always blows the red flag and you have your trouble again on land. The beach is black and not so light like in the catalog. Furthermore disturb the many stray dogs.
Recommendation:
Sri Lanka = yes
Food and cooking in the hotel = yes
Hotel Palm Bay altogether = no read more
Mandy
Nice hotel for a short break
- Recommended hotel
- Families
- Translated
- Other stay
- September 2012
Because of a overbooking our main hotels we are for one day in the palm Bay have been accommodated.
It is a nice hotel with bungalows (each 4 room) the rooms, as well as the bathroom were new and modern. There is a big pool, however swimming here very often many crows. This is definitely not so nice. To the beach you have to the hotel leaving. The beach section is small and not a gem. The restaurant is open design and offers enough space. There was delicious dishes. In comparison to other hotels the selection was limited. To our ... time was this hotel however also not fully booked. In the evening there were live music, the entertainment contributed. The staff were continuous very friendly except for the bell boy, the tips not fine. The communication took place too many in English. For excursions wait on the way to the beach locals, of course also speak German. Because of our one day long stay I can only a begrentze assessment when you leave. read more
Jennifer
Pure relaxation in a quiet location!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- August 2012
Club palm Bay is a bungalow complex, directly at a wonderful lagoon and the beach located.
The area is wonderful laid out, as we our vacation there spent, was low season and it was very quiet, the food is every day very delicious and diverse, the Bungalowa are newly built and very big, however there are here and there small points of complaint.
- the pool had partly broken tiles and defective lamps (from which the cable hang out),
These two complaints we have hotel management reported, they should as quickly as possible fixed are
- the overlays on the ... sunbeds by the pool are a couple of days older and you can see that you because of many different stains also at (at least you get every day a pool-towel provided)
Reason but are amongst others a swarm of crows, the pool every day several times to your refreshment use.
The rooms are for singhalesische standards very clean, but you discovered already here and there small dirt stains, the from the staff just overlooked are.
So if you on the floor. Points can overlook, then I can club palm Bay only recommend! read more
Michael
Gladly again!
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- August 2012
Good hotel with well maintained complex and friendly staff.
Excellent food, pub and international cuisine, a tremendous amount of variety. Special requests are taken into account.
Very large room.
From the beach was rather not advised. read more
Bianca
Sri Lanka is worth a trip!
- Recommended hotel
- Families
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- August 2012
Room - perfect!
Meals-perfect!
Cleanliness - 2
Employee - perfect!
Beach - failed in all categories!
Complex - in need of renovation read more
Andreas & Marita
Very nice
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Other stay
- July 2012
We wanted to have our peace and the we got also, very friendly staff, always polite and nice. The beach is unfortunately hardly to the use of a beautiful pool. You can go shopping by Tuk-Tuk, which are in front of the hotel. read more
Arne
Beautiful accommodation with great pool
- Recommended hotel
- Families
- Translated
- Proof of booking
- Beach holiday
- July 2012
The hotel was very clean, the pool very big and well divided. The pool was approximately 45 meters long.
Otherwise there were beach chair mattresses and towels. The water was very clean.
The food was very, very good, especially also the choice of European food and local food, Dia also well seasoned. read more
Fredi & Monique
Light and shadows
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- January 2012
Light and shadows
all in all we have a beautiful relaxed vacation stayed at a hotel that is in a remote location.
the hotel has 3.5 star in our opinion.
the bungalows are very large but simply furnished, safe, fridge, kettle, air conditioning and 2 bottles of water a day are available. The plastic curtain in the bath tub for showering mold at. Apart from that was every day our room well cleaned and our bed very nice with flowers decorated.
You required an adapter for electricity.
to the sea we are only once because the beach is very ... dirty and the water or sand polluted by oil is our opinion, furthermore you have to leave the hotel area to the sea to reach. There is also no possibility spontaneous to get there. The beach chairs and a boy drinks on request to the beach this gives but also immediately again way. The pool is all in all reasonable but there is a very large Danger, because the missing or broken overflow grid. Many beach chairs were partly old and the cushions by the staff to be very dirty. You get the drinks brought to your beach chair and pool area. About the food you can say you always found something a tasted. There are some very spicy dishes prepared to be. ( delicious) in the breakfast will always eggs freshly roasted unfortunately, there was only one sort cheese or sausage. We have twice a gala dinner by the pool tried the first time we had shrimp eaten it was also very good inclusive service in the second time we write it eaten the offer was not our cup of tea the service. The cutlery, dishes and glasses were also not always completely clean, as well as the seat bolster the very were dirty.
tips
Peanuts take the Chipmunk come up on the chair and eat out of your hands. In the lagoon just look there are water snakes and lizards. Excursions to the Elefantenhaus and spice garden is well worth it. We have the foreign language competence of Fernando the outside before the hotel is booked, the trips he German and to a fair price offer.
Finally, I would like to mention the we never again with tjaereborg vacation there again. Because the offered the hotel's Bay. We were a week before beginning a new hotel to choose.
and nevertheless when we arrived, the tour operator on site we were told that the hotel was overbooked and our hotel room for a night feel. If we didn't on the alternatives Proposals sought to address, they offered us the the departure can stand. read more
Angelika
Very well
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2011
we were looking for a quiet hotel and it met, all staff members were very nice and helpful, when we complained, immediate execution, will definitely be going back again, excursions for example to Kandy you should only book with the tour operators, otherwise it can at the beach boys, the travel, more expensive. read more
Saskia
class hotel with great location on the sea
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- December 2011
We spent the Beginning December 10 days in this hotel and we were thrilled. The room was great clean and renovated. Every evening we got flowers on our bed. The food is very diverse and every day there was new to choose from. There is a massive buffet and next door is served every evening freshly cooked, where you can watch. The pool is reasonable, in some places were a bit in need of renovation. When we were on site but were some renovation Work (pool bar was replenished, etc.). Furthermore there was really lots of offers at trips! ... Really great! All together, we could only recommend this hotel recommend! It was a great stay and a great hotel with really very, very friendly staff! read more
Karl
A great holiday
- Recommended hotel
- Couples
- Translated
- Beach holiday
- October 2011
Good hotel but you can tell him the years. For those seeking peace suitable as the surrounding area really nothing going on, in the hotel occasional in the after dinner music. The food in the hotel is very good. read more
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