Beach, pool and villas combined with great staff gave us the best experience

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing I didn’t like.

Absolutely perfect, right on beach and tucked away. Our villa was very clean and the food exceptional.

Stayed in March 2025

Couldn’t have been better

Everything

Stayed in March 2025

I think the prices of the food was expensive. They do have a 3 course set menu but for some reason were very reluctant to discuss it. Even so it was $30. So I stuck to the A La Carte. There is no “Reception” as such so difficult to get hold of “reception” staff at times. I did not like dog(s) being fed in the dining room by guests whilst I was eating. I think this causes problems for dogs who then think it’s ok to come begging at tables. I’m not sure but I think the dogs lived at the hotel so didn’t need feeding by guests.

The setting is right on a beautiful beach. The pool, grounds, and especially my room were excellent. It was very quiet . Beautiful room with comfy bed, lovely bathroom and a small garden where I could sit out. Tea/coffee facilities and a fridge. It had everything I needed. The breakfasts were excellent and the evening meals were of the same excellent standard.

Stayed in February 2025

Leading up to our stay, we had trouble communicating with the property. They sent us some very weird messages about the reservation, looking to charge us more, despite the details having been covered ($) and outlined on our reservation. Then they stopped answering, so we had to get Booking.com support involved.

We had an amazing stay. The facilities are gorgeous and we enjoyed every minute. The food was mostly quite good and the staff were the most well trained and organized we had encountered during our time in Sri Lanka. Absolutely loved the two dogs who live on the property. Would not hesitate to return.

Stayed in February 2025

The pool was small but clean

The beach was excellent.

Stayed in February 2025

It was our little quiet paradise with soft sand and gentle waves. No crowds, only fishermen and squirrels and monkeys passing by every morning.

Stayed in February 2025

The food at the restaurant can be a bit pricey but this is a resort away from other restaurants and shops so keep this in mind.

The villas are designed in a very unique and private way. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, offering a peaceful retreat. The location is secluded, away from the hustle and bustle, providing a sense of tranquility. Each villa comes with its own private garden, adding to the exclusivity. The nearby beach is stunning and feels almost private, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind. During my stay, I enjoyed an exceptional massage from a skilled male masseuse, which was the perfect way to enhance the overall experience. This place is truly a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful location, super calm environment. If you want to relax and you want a holiday close to the beach & nature, this is your hotel. I would recommend it for couples who don't want to do any activities at all. There is not much to do except to sit and relax and the pool/sea.

Stayed in January 2025

The initial welcome was lacklustre. Every other hotel we stayed at offered a warm cloth and a drink. This place we had to work out that a restaurant booking was needed for the first night. It was disconcerting but once we had adjusted we loved it and most of the staff were lovely. Late check out was really fantastic too. Food delicious, but very expensive.

Brilliant breakfast, gobsmacking room (we stayed in the suite above the restaurant, with sea views), and wonderful beach with sea that you can swim in safely — quite unusual for Sri Lanka

Stayed in January 2025

Seats and a table on the rooms rooftop terrace would have been a good extra touch. The wifi didnt reach back to my bedroom at the very back of the hotel but worked fine everywhere else

The whole hotel is gorgeous. The beach is perfect for swimming, very clean with gorgeous views and is so private (not packed with hundreds of other tourists). You can walk to the rocks on the corner for great snorkeling and to explore the huge other beach on the other side. In the evening (5pm) all the local fishermen turn up to take their boats out as the sun sets and its like a free show every day as the boats are beautiful and the locals are all very friendly. The rooms are all huge with private garden seating areas with overhead fans and your own coffee machine. The food and drinks were all very reasonably priced and often enjoyed having a beer brought to me on the beach as the sun set. The staff were all so lovely and friendly and attentive, even showing me monkeys that had come to visit the hotel one day. Loads of wildlife to see at the hotel to keep you entertained and the food was all delicious. Took a tuk tuk from the hotel one day down to Hikkaduwa Turtle Beach to go Scuba Diving (about 20-30 mins drive with great views along the way). The busy beach there made me grateful to return to the hotels quiet one. A private piece of paradise

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing to complain about, the only pity was that our vacation was coming to an end.

Beautiful small complex in the middle of a tropical garden. The 10 small villas are modern and tastefully furnished, a small garden with a cozy seating area completes the room, nice and useful also the outdoor shower when you come back from swimming. Very nice that the garden also provided a habitat for many animals, we enjoyed the bird concerts, We were delighted to see mongooses, geckos, monkeys, monitor lizards and a sea eagle, which often made its rounds over the site. The villa is cleaned every day and the bed is lovingly decorated with flowers and plants. A large pool, with fresh water without chemicals, is pleasant when the sea is too stormy and the lifeguard puts up the red flag. Yes, the small resort has a lifeguard who made us feel safe at all times with his friendly manner. Very nice restaurant, where we were spoiled with a delicious breakfast in the morning, small snacks and drinks were served during the day. Huge praise to the chef! Every meal was excellent and beautifully prepared. A big compliment also to the waiters, who were extraordinarily friendly and professional, and who fulfilled our every wish. The recommendations regarding the preparation of the freshly caught fish we ordered were great! The two dogs, Tommy and Max, were also very cute and we took them to our hearts. (However, they were also kept away from people who don't like dogs or are anxious) As we were here at the end of a round trip, we just wanted to relax and didn't make use of the spa, yoga and meditation facilities or the excursions.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything about the Calamansi Cove Villas was great. It was clean, stylish, located on a quiet beachfront, just a few steps from golden sands and calm blue waves. During our stay, we enjoyed the tranquility of the place, beautiful green sceneries in the gardens and local atmosphere at the beach. The staff at the resort was attentive, polite and friendly. Even though we arrived very early in the morning (due to some travel issues) the manager (Mr. Samitha) helped us with no delay with a room. The kitchen here is great and we had to try almost everything on the menu, including the local specialities. Our thanks go also to all the nice people at the reception, restaurant, lifeguard and housekeeping (Janith, Omesh, Hasitha, Sadiqi and Niro 🙏). If you are looking for a quiet and secluded place to calm down and relax, with excellent services - this is the place to go.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing I didn’t like as it was perfect

What a beautiful Garden Villa we had for 4 night stay. The room was cleaned everyday which was great.

Stayed in February 2024

It takes some time to reach other places.

The hotel is situated in a quiet area among private houses. This means that there are no shops and restaurants nearby. The village at the main road is not touristic, only local people. It is very nice place with pool and beach which begins on the hotel territory. The beach is quiet, only one more hotel is situated here. As I understand all villas are the same, but some of them are near the pool, others aren’t. Each villa has a room with bathroom and a terrace. Rooms are clean and have a modern interior. Restaurant is a-la cart (breakfast too).

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing really, all good.

I really loved that it wasn’t a bland big resort, it was small, boutique with great Sri Lankan service with a smile. I really felt like I was away from it all, very relaxed with

Stayed in January 2024

We could not have landed up at a better place, this is a true gem, hidden away with great food and the most amazing beach - we decided to stay there at the last minute because we had originally booked a big hotel, but we were just dying for some peace and quiet after traveling around the country. We could not have been more delighted when we arrived at sunset to a beautiful beachfront and pool direct from our villa. Definitely coming back. Great staff and a real hideaway - a very special place. Thank you.

Stayed in December 2023

Accessing the hotel is a bit tricky. You wouldn't think there is a hotel in the road that leads to it.

Everything about this small hotel is fantastic. The staff was wonderful, the life guard and the receptionist were very friendly and supportive. Food was really good and it is such a calm and quiet place to wind down for a family or a couple.

Stayed in August 2023

Very quiet which was perfect for us but might not suit others. Felt expensive compared to other places we have stayed on our trip but we had a great time so it was worth it:

Pool and beach amazing. It felt like we had the beach and pool basically to ourselves with our toddler. Brilliantly family friendly and kind staff. Good food and lovely breakfast. Arranged great boat safari for us picked up straight from beach in front of hotel. Calm sea which was great for swimming, even with our toddler! very comfy bed too and beautiful cot provided. Also v quick to sort out our change in dates due to flight delay and price confusion too which was really appreciated.

Stayed in January 2023

Sometimes the air conditioner rattled and cracked during operation. Too much of noisy russians who quarrel all the time

Very nice staff working in this lovely hotel. We spent a great week at this branch of paradise. The breakfast is delicious as well as the dinner. Our villa is well equipped, the bed is large and comfortable. Thank you for the great choice of pillows in the room. The shower room has a great view of the jungle. It was also nice to find a luxury set of cosmetics for the shower and dental care. There is enough space near the pool, comfortable wide sunbeds, silence and relaxation. Many thanks to the lovely man on the beach who keeping us in safe during the swimming in the ocean. He was always very helpful and smiling.

Stayed in February 2022

Great stay, with some feedback: a few more coffee options should be provided, and / or a coffee machine in the room. Also, the staff should be more vigilant about replenishing toiletries. Pros: very close to the beach, great pool, rooms were awesome, and the service great. Cons: lack of coffee options, toiletries, and minibar stocking.

Stayed in April 2025

For dinner you can get much tastier food at several of the local restaurants in Balapitiya and for a fraction of the cost.

Spacious villas, good pool, nice breakfasts.

Stayed in March 2025

Staff quite unhelpful, intrusive (continuously knocking on bedroom door to ask about dinner plans, waking you up while sleeping on the beach to ask if you want to order anything), and the receptionist was sharing different rates (almost 150% higher) than the ones available on booking. Additionally, the bedrooms smelled like mould and the bedsheets were not clean. Definitely Not worth the price / value ratio!

It has a pretty beach, the food was okay (club sandwich was one of the best meals on the menu) and the rooms were spacious.

Stayed in January 2025

Location too secluded, no access to tuk tuk, no places to eat nearby. Property is in poor condition. All the rooms had a damp mouldy smell and we were eaten alive by bed bugs at night. We had booked for three days but left after first night

Poorly maintained

Stayed in December 2024