It was a little noisy at night from dogs barking in the street and sometimes smoky in the room from people burning trash outside. None of that was the fault of the guest house!

The location is perfect and the amenities were just what we needed, good value and totally comfortable. The staff were very nice and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

sometimes the lights went off

nice place, good stuff, we didn’t have access to but the fan was enough there is also a nice area downstairs to chill wifi was good

Stayed in November 2024

We started off in a standard room where the wifi was really patchy (we then moved to a deluxe room upstairs closer to the router and the wifi worked perfectly). It was also quite a pricey room considering breakfast's not included.

Location is amazing, just up the road from Coconuts surf break. It's a very laidback guesthouse with a nice vibe, we extended our stay by four nights. The owner was very helpful with local info about money exchange and surf breaks and even let my husband use his personal surfboard during our stay (for a fee). The staff are also very smiley. The rooms were huge and the whole place felt quite cool for Sri Lanka (design of the building/fans).

Stayed in February 2024

Lovely people. Great Sri Lanka food. Beautiful garden.

Stayed in January 2023

Had an amazing one-night stay! The location is a surfer's dream—just a short walk to Coconuts, one of the best surf spots in Sri Lanka, and close to Weligama and Ahangama. Perfect for catching waves and then relaxing. The guesthouse itself was cozy, and the breakfast was a real treat—fresh, delicious, and the perfect start to the day. If you're looking to surf and enjoy a chilled vibe, this spot is unbeatable. Wish I could’ve stayed longer! Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience the local surf scene

Stayed in March 2025

Dirty bathroom. Lock to the room is broken. When door locked I couldn’t open it. We asked the staff, and one person went in through the bathroom window via scaffolding which was already there implying that this wasn’t the first time. Curtains on the windows are pointless as they leave a gap allowing the sunrise to wake you up regardless if you want it or not. WiFi is terrible. The telescope on the pictures looks attractive, but in reality this is a damaged telescope (what a surprise, if every gear has access to it). Nevertheless staff asked us not to keep it in room during rains (better to discard it already).

Large rooftop terrace.

Stayed in February 2025

Leaving

Dorian is a family-run guest house, and it shows in the warmth, kindness, good humour and friendliness of all the staff. They are all keen to help and service always come with a real smile My room was large, with a great 4-poster bed & ample mosquito nets, comfortable chairs, excellent shower and balcony, shaded by mango and rose-apple trees. The dining/social area is comfortable & airy, with a multi-lingual library to avail of, and water refills (lkr1400 for a litre). A large, peaceful garden lies within the building, which is a lovely surprise. Food-wise, I didn't have lunch/dinner, but everyone dining seemed very happy. Breakfast was delicious, I particularly loved the fruit salad with curd & honey and the smoothie bowl, tea was invariably perfect, in china cups & teapot - love it! Special mention for the quality of the laundry service, fantastic, my clothes haven't been so clean in months, and really good value, too! Manju's tuktuk service is nearly always available, and he's prompt, good humoured and a mine of local information. I arrived as a stranger & left - reluctantly - as a friend, with hugs, kisses & smiles all round. Dorian is outstanding - enjoy!

Stayed in February 2025

Unfriendly staff Wifi not working most of the time All the electrical switches don’t work Bed bugs No hot water

Close to coconuts beach

Stayed in February 2025

Our trip took an unexpected turn when my husband was taken into hospital. The staff at Dorian have behaved like friends to us. They are all so understanding and caring. The place itself is lovely and I can genuinely say this is one of the best places we have stayed in Sri Lanka. Thank you Dorian crew for all you’ve done for us.

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent location rooms and food

Stayed in January 2025

Non

We absolutely loved everything, The place looks great, very clean, lots of air and light, the rooms are very spacious, the staff is extremely nice and the manager and his wife went above and beyond to help in any way possible. The restaurant is very good, very fresh and tasty, ate there at least twice a day, same as the cocktails. We will be back for sure

Stayed in January 2025

"All was just perfect, even though I only stayed for one night. Sorry I couldn’t stay longer, especially after that amazing breakfast and hearing about the famous tuna steak! I’ll definitely be back to try it out next time!"

Stayed in January 2025

We stayed in a deluxe room, which felt like some of the basic rooms we’ve stayed in near by. The. Balcony was small with no real view because of the trees. The shower had bad drainage so was constantly wet, when we asked for an extra towel, it seemed like too much to ask and were told ‘You’re leaving tomorrow’ The manager wasn’t friendly, and didn’t make us feel welcome.

The location is great

Stayed in January 2025

Mold in bathroom, wierd staff,no AC

Stayed in April 2024

It is not like in the pictures ! No AC room

Near to the beach

Stayed in December 2023

great location, cozy restoration, extremely friendly staff, backyard

Stayed in February 2023

Not valued for money. Pictures on booking.com don't fit reality. On booking.com it seems there is only one or two rooms. We had to change the room. With friends we had opportunity to stay in 3 rooms in total. In every rooms something was not working - fan, AC, balcony doors not possible to close and lock etc. When we paid we were asked for 50 USD more than price on booking. Laundry took one extra day than we were told. Recommendation: check the room first if it suits you, go for deluxe room, no big price difference, pay attention to the price when you pay.

Located near to beach, very good breakfast, some rooms are very spacy

Stayed in February 2023

Dorians is a great place to stay. It’s super clean and they really keep on top of the place. The rooms are a good size and there was very little in the way of mosquitoes, thankfully. There are many people who work there that can help out with anything you need. You can rent bikes and surfboards directly from them at a good price. It’s a great location directly near the beach. They seemed to be constantly reviewing and trying to improve the menu, also…you must try Ravi’s home made lemonade, it’s to die for.

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in December 2022