Hotels near Koggala airport

Pros: This is a gem. I have travelled a lot but never have I had such exceptional hospitality. The property is very clean and beautiful, the staff are exceptional and there were unexpected inclusions such as a local tour in a beautiful open vintage car and transport to and from other beaches. I had a VIP room and thoroughly enjoyed the balcony of an evening. This is a lovely area to visit and if you stay anywhere else here you will be missing out.

Cons: Nothing. Everything was excellent.

Pros: Everything was great. Staff and owner were amazing; so helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommend this to others. Trips included in the price were a bonus.

Pros: True example of excellence on how a hotel should be run. The hotel is a piece of art! The owner couldn’t have been more friendly and genuine , along with his whole staff. They always had a smile on their face. Special shout out to Douglas, who manned the gates. The owner gave free “tuk tuk”rides to different beaches. He also planned a wonderful tour for us, at his own expense, in one of his antique land rovers, that he meticulously restored. You have to stay at this hotel, they make you feel very special. Truly wonderful!

Cons: That we couldn’t stay longer.

Pros: From the first minute and until the last we felt like a queen and a king. All employees always met all guests with a very honest smile and lovely service. When we came back to the hotel in the afternoon we was served a fresh fruit drink. We was also served a small breakfast and a lovely coffee before we left, although it still was early morning. Thank you all 🙏we hope to see you again

Pros: Very nice breaksfast and cooked food made to order.

Pros: Second time on Sri Lanka and second stay on Ridee Villa. And again we are fully satisfied. Best quality of service, great staff, very tasty breakfasts, every day room`s cleaning, free taxi service to nearest touristic places and of course amazing unawatuna beach and nature. Sumith (owner/manager of hotel) is very helpful and do the best for visitors. If you need excursions, special food menu, doctor`s appointment, anything - just tell and he take care. Many thanks to him and hotel`s staff Enjoy!

Pros: This is a wonderful experience! Make sure you stay here when in Unawatuna. Sumith and his staff are amazing. Nothing is a problem. They brought us to Galle in Sumiths beautiful vintage Wolsley. Also to jungle beach and Wijayai beach. Villa is beautiful and sculptures in photos on site all made by Sumith himself!. Incredible !

Cons: Nothing.. it was fabulous

Pros: We spent fantastic holidays at Rockside Cabanas. Luxman and his wife are really great hosts and really care about their guests. They organized even some events like live music, movie nights and more. So we felt totally comfortable and very welcome. The beach is very nice, like a natural pool - which is great especially for small kids. The staff is very friendly and the garden with sunbeds and hammocks a perfect place to relax and chill.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Best location!

Pros: Location was good as it was away from the main busy areas and is situated right on the beach.The hotel is just a nice size where you felt most of the staff got to know you and were very attentive to your needs. Antony in particular went out his way to help with whatever you needed. The restaurant served up some really good food which we found the prices were competitive with some of the others nearby. Also they had a couple of happy hours for the drinks.

Cons: Only that you are near to the railway track and the trains sound their horns going past, but you get used to it.

Pros: Loveley place right by the beach. The staff was amazing and treated us well. Especially Uchira, great guy with excellent service. The facilites looked better than the pictures. Definetly worth the money! Regards, Henrik & Annelie

Pros: Resort has great location just out from the centre, on the beach with a child safe lagoon to swim in which makes up for not having a pool.Gardens well kept and great views.Staff especially Anthony the front of house are excellent ,food very good and reasonably priced and having a couple of happy hours a day really helps if on a budget.Rooms are clean and to a good standard.Hotel runs a nice professional dive outfit .Would all 3 couples come back again? 100%.

Cons: Nothing we as a group of 3 couples disliked about this resort .

Pros: Balcony overlooking the ocean, and the staff are super friendly and attentive.

Cons: Could hear traffic and occasional train behind the property at night. Bathroom in our room needed updating.

Pros: An absolute gem, located on the quiet 'turn' of the beach - so away from the more crowded section favoured by families. We had a beachside cabana - a very worthwhile investment. The views are just stunning. The cabana was a lot larger than it looks in the pictures, with some excellent features to add to comfort such as really effective aircon and good quality reading lights (so hard to find in holiday accommodation - I love to read on holiday!). The food cooked on-site is excellent - freshly made and delicious. Great breakfasts! The staff are exceptional and the owner is always busy about the place making sure that everything is in the best condition. A very well-run, friendly and kind environment in a truly gorgeous location. The Simple Life, in the best possible way!

Cons: The property met or exceeded our expectations in every way. Only thing to point out is that it's a good distance away from Unawatuna Beach and from Galle Fort - but tuk-tuks are plentiful and cheap (as well as good fun). Better to be away from the main tourist areas and visit when you want to.

Pros: Very good location - just in the opposite of the bus station in unawatuna. 1 min walking distance to the beach. Lots of restaurants and bars around! Big nice clean rooms. Good shower, AC and WiFi! Hosts aber super friendly and welcoming and speak good English! We even stayed a night longer and would’ve stayed even longer if it was possible :) Great accommodation!

Cons: Only thing was that there was no mosquito net and we got attacked by a mosquito in the night ... other than that everything was just perfect!

Pros: This was our second to last stay of our 3 week trip in Sri Lanka and was our favourite so far! The room was spacious, has great air-conditioning, balcony and the best shower we've had in Sri Lanka! Location is perfect, bus stop outside and less than 5 minutes walk to beach. The family were so welcoming and spoke fantastic English, really lovely people. They couldn't do enough for us. The breakfast was delicious offering both traditional Sri Lankan food and Western options with great Coffee. When we left we were given a parting gift which was the icing on the cake. Couldn't recommended staying here enough.

Cons: Nothing! It was fantastic!

Pros: Simply excellent place to stay in Unawatuna. 100 meters until beach. Bus stop just in front of the hotel. Shops are around, restaurants not far away. Good shower. Spacious terrace.

Pros: Great location near the beach and bus stop. Both Sri Lankan and Continental breakfasts were good. Sam and his family were wonderful hosts with some really nice extra touches such as providing beachtowels.

Cons: It is a little noisy by the road, but quietens down after 10

Pros: The place is centrally located, the beach is near.

Cons: The main road is closed and it is noisy.

Pros: Great breakfast and super friendly staff!

Cons: Right on the main road so can be noisy.

Pros: The staff was super nice! They helped me a lot with any kind of information, they also can call a tuk tuk if you need. The breakfast was amazing! A lot of food and a really good omelet! Thank you for everything!

Pros: Very friendly staff, such a nice people. They gave us small gifts in the end, very smiley and kind. Clean rooms, continental breakfast was fantastic.

Cons: It’s noisy because it is on the road.

Pros: Great place and a great host!! Walkable distance from the beautiful Unawatuna beach! Loved their Srilankan breakfast which was delicious

Pros: the family, the room, the property

Cons: too far from my friends and the beach and shops

Pros: beautifully designed and peaceful place to retreat and relax. Very friendly staff. Good food...Can highly recommend it.

Pros: We had the most amazing experience staying at Kahanda Kanda boutique hotel. The landscape is breathtaking, with the forest in the background and the tea plantation in front. We enjoyed sights of peacocks, squirrels, weasels and monkeys from afar and some friendly cats and dogs. Dev - the hotel manager - made our stay so memorable: we got upgraded to a villa with a pool, tasted some gems from Sri Lanka cuisine (even had a surprised candle light dinner) and felt 100% safe with all the COVID-19 protocols taken by the hotel. This won’t be our last stay at Kahanda Kanda, we definitely look forward to coming back.

Cons: -

Pros: the breakfast was delicious and provided pretty much everything - my favourite was the eggs benedict. The setting for the breakfast was also perfect, very relaxing and tranquil.

Cons: My villa was great (Hellaconia) but I found the outdoor bathroom a bit challenging in the evening when all the bugs come out to play (however, it didn't take from the overall experience).

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

Pros: This is the most beautiful and relaxing home from home hotel. I cannot praise it highly enough and you should definitely book. The staff are charming and delighted to help, the owner gently oversees that everything is of the highest standard and his eye for design and detail is everywhere in evidence.

Cons: I cannot think of anything that could be improved. Super comfortable beds, glorious surroundings, great location, brilliant facilities and wonderful cooking. Breakfast was healthy yet hearty, evening meal excellent every time. This hotel is to be congratulated.

Pros: The property is lush and stunning. I loved our villa - we had two huge open bathrooms, everything was eco friendly and there was literally no plastic in sight. The bed was super comfortable, the living space tastefully done and we even had a mini library in our room. Every morning we were woken up by singing & dancing peacocks. The staff were very friendly, efficient and extremely courteous. The food was fantastic -lots of local produce. Totally enjoyed not have TV in the room - we spent evenings in the lobby area playing scrabble/ chess and drinking prosecco. Everything was perfect!

Cons: Mosquitoes and insects. But then its expected as the property is amidst a jungle and tea plantations.

Pros: quite private place, kind staff, clean area, delicious food

Cons: far

Pros: Such a Amazing living place with it’s quiet and charm character of real Sri Lankan hospitality. Old trees that remains from generation you’ll see hear blend with tropical plants makes alive your day. Staff is very friendly and helps everything. Special thanks to mr.Ajantha manger of the place and he’s works for the place is brilliant. Thank you for the good times and will be back soon. Highly recommended who loves the peaceful nature.

Pros: Beautiful villa in a quiet location. Breathtaking grounds and pool. Excellent service. Comfortable room.

Cons: The hotel closes up shop around 9pm, leaving little to do in the evening.

Pros: You feel like you are in the middle of the jungle. Bird sounds fill the air from dawn to dusk. The property and rooms are unique - best to take the rooms that are in the main house - there are only 4 of them so it’s very exclusive. The relaxing areas are decorated and furnished to perfection. The views from the terrace, where you eat, out over the grounds are unforgettable. The beds are extremely comfortable. The food is above average in quality and not ridiculously priced. It’s not easy to go out so very pleased they are not taking advantage. The lemongrass and ginger soup is an absolute knockout. The staff are very attentive and friendly. It was the last 3 days of an 18 day tour and the perfect place to wind down, chill out and try and prepare for return the UK.

Cons: Swimming pool floor and edge surfaces a little grimy. It is a beautiful pool in an lovely setting so this is a minor criticism but it does need attention. Our bathroom in the Lotus Suite was a little “tired”; the tiles in particular past their best.

Pros: This is a gorgeous house set In lush gardens. It’s the most relaxing place to stay

Cons: Nothing! I would move in if they’d let me!

Pros: Exelaint nature and peaceful time.

Cons: Nothing, everything was perfect.

Pros: -We loved the surrounding jungle and gardens. -The staff were amazing and attentive, they made sure our honeymoon stay was special. -The food was delicious -great facilities. We loved the pool and the ability to rent bikes/scooters is a lifesaver

Cons: The only issue is that it's far from the beaches. But you can rent e-bikes or scooters... The latter will get you to the beach in about 15 mins. Also, the wildlife might jump on your roof and wake you up at night... But that's part of the charm.

Pros: The hotel is so beautiful surrounded by nature, the staff who is running the place are so friendly and accommodating the food was excellent, it was a wonderful experience

Cons: There was nothing to complain everything was perfect

Pros: Well managed resort with great staff, great service and strong customer orientation. Good food and reasonably priced menu.

Cons: Due to circumstances beyond hotel control menu was limited.

Pros: Food, Room and Beach

Cons: None

Pros: all OK but not worth the money spent. Meals are over priced.

Cons: Reception was poor and unfriendly welcome

Pros: Size, view, pool and very friendly staff. Easy to get tuk Tuks to local places.

Cons: Evening ambience could be improved. A lot if staff around.

Pros: Location and view

Cons: Pricing

Pros: A unique hotel, an oasis of peace, a friendly staff. Wonderful view, amazing pool. Delicious food.

Pros: This was a really lovely place. The location on the beach is fantastic. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Food was very good. Staff were all very friendly and attentive. A very civilised place to stay.

Cons: Owt

Pros: Great place to finish up the Sri Lanka trip(or start for that matter). - great breakfast, especially compared to other 4/5 star places we stayed in SL. - friendly staff, really helpful. - close to unawatuna / galle

Cons: Just as gentle tips; - A bit more choices regarding food and drinks would be nice. - one night, before 10pm there was no staff te be found so not able to get a drink before going to bed - pool could be cleaned more,

Pros: Fantastic staff!

Pros: Beautiful property great staff had a really good stay.

Cons: The only negative is that the stretch of sea at the property is not swimable.

Pros: The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly at all times. No matter where you are on the property you always have a fantastic view!

Pros: Everything about this hotel was amazing! Honestly the best place I’ve stayed. Rooms were massive, beautiful and super clean. Staff were very helpful and location is fantastic. Felt like we had a beautiful hotel to ourselves. Will definitely be returning

Pros: The place is amazing, great chill vibe.

Cons: They dont serve real bacon (pork) and we were in shock! Pity cos we didnt eat any meals there after that disappointment

Pros: The hotel looks beautiful and has a very nice pool in lovely gardens. We were welcomed with cooling flannel and a cocktail on arrival :). The breakfast buffet was very varied and tasty and the waiting staff were helpful and friendly. It was a 10 minute walk to the beach and there was a good selection of restaurants, cafes and shops in the area.

Cons: Our first room had a broken bath and no seperate shower so upon request we were moved to a better room, which had very dusty gritty surfaces and floors, as if it hadn't been used for some time. But once it was cleaned it was very comfortable. The wifi was only available for all guests in reception and it was slow and temperamental. The reception staff were brief and not very engaging, their english was limited

Pros: Excellent location. Cabanas were great. Very clean. Beds very comfortable. Staff were really lovely. Hotel very restful yet within a busy holiday resort. Very close to beaches and restaurants.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Clean, fantastic staff, great very well presented food.

Cons: Our booking made 7 months previously for 6 adults, 2 children was changed on the morning of our arrival so could not book into our rooms, had to be accommodated in another property of there's for the evening. Not a great start. Was looked after very much for our inconvenience for the next 10 days so the inconvenience at the start was all forgotten about.

Pros: The location was good for us. Bed comfortable, pretty pool and attractive communial areas. The second room was bright and airy.

Cons: Could have said sorry when the melted my top that a clear do not iron picture and replied to my complaint not just ignored the issue and charged me. I don't know why we couldn't have the room that we booked, but it seems that people wanting to extend their stay have preferential treatment

Pros: Food. Breakfast buffet. Poolside menu and evening menu all very good. Friendly staff and owner. Swimming pools.

Cons: Room very dark and smelt damp. Bathrooms in first rooms we were given were inadequate, not fit to use due to baths with huge splits in them. Overall we didn’t feel as if we got good value for money. Expensive for what you get.

Pros: Yes

Cons: The were mosquitoes in the balcony

Pros: Not beachfront.

Cons: Staff

Pros: Location and big rooms

Cons: None

Pros: Friendly staff,good breakfast

Cons: Cleanliness would like better

Pros: Lovely place, couldn't be closer to the beach. Clean, comfortable bed, hot shower, lovely balcony. Really near Black and White bar and restaurant. Staff were really helpful and fun to be with. Breakfast was good and freshly made; be lovely if they could offer more then eggs and sausages, we did ask for a fruit plate and they were happy to oblige. Really happy with our stay.

Pros: One of the guys that worked there gave me a private tour around Galle for a great price. I had a great time

Cons: They didn’t clean the room during the 4 nights I stayed. Only after I had asked several times they cleaned it.

Pros: Wonderful 3 night stay. Staff are friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.

Pros: Amazing location. One minutes walk to beach. Great hosts who were hugely helpful. Private parking off road. Plunge pool a huge bonus. Comfy beds. Delicious breakfast.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The breakfast was lovely... All staff are really friendly and helpful.... The location is perfect... 10 minutes down the beach to the restaurants and bars.... But on a quieter bit of beach... There's 2 good restaurants next door aswell.... Black and white... and Peacocks!!

Cons: No water pressure in the shower and no hot water

Pros: Very nice and peaceful atmosphere Great swimming pool Good food Very friendly and helpful staff (they prepared us take-away breakfast for a 5am excursion)

Cons: A bit disappointing breakfast Food and drinks overpriced for the country

Pros: Beautiful buildings and layout of the whole hotel! So peaceful and quiet as well! Loved sitting on the lawn watching the waves and sea turtles in the sea!

Pros: Beautiful and big rooms and bathroom. Amazing location and beautiful pool

Cons: Few bugs, and spiders in the room, but it’s part of the experience :) The beach in front is not good for swimming because of the waves and rocks.

Pros: The entire hotel has 7 rooms so its pretty quiet and u get excellent personalized service from all the hotel staff. Food is amazing, rooms are so comfortable and has modern minimalistic style

Cons: Price

Pros: The hotel is set in spacious grounds with great beach access. Rooms are a good size. Staff all very friendly

Cons: Some traffic noise from the road can be heard.Overall service needs to be slicker as you would expect from a hotel like this, and in line with what is being charged.

Pros: The staff were lovely and very kind and helpful. The Frangipani Tree is a charming boutique hotel in a fabulous location which is tranquil and peaceful. It has the potential to be an extremely successful holiday destination except it’s over priced in comparison to comparable hotels in Sri Lanka and in the region so hard to recommend.

Cons: Far too expensive for what it actually is. The staff did their absolute best for us but the hotel is in dire need of investment, maintenance and updating to modern day standards of luxury considering the ‘luxury’ prices they charge.

Pros: We stayed for a week and from the moment we arrived to the second we left, the service was outstanding, the facilities were impeccable. We wanted to see as much of the area as possible and they provided us with the perfect daily agenda. The rooms were beautiful and spacious, the grounds were immaculate and the food was spectacular.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The place is amazing beyond words Oshi the beautiful young lady who greeted us looked after us so well. She was always there to say a lovely good morning & help is with our plans. The staff were amazing & the resident dog hill Girl was added company. Amazing place please do visit.

Pros: Very good location in Galle on Unawatuna Beach. Large clean rooms, amazing staff and delicious food.

Pros: Staff, location, cleanliness

Cons: Restaurant food

Pros: The room was big, the pool was clean and well maintained. The breakfasts were ok. The location was also good.

Cons: The food was sub standard, particularly dinners. There was no range, even the lankan food was of poor quality and didn't change. The access to the rooms was difficult due to the road splitting the property in two. We are repeat customers but wouldn't come back again.

Pros: Great location Comfortable hotel

Pros: Great location, great bar and restaurant on the stunning beach. Breakfast was fab. Relaxed atmosphere and good free daily yoga class.

Cons: The red pool 😂 a little bit strange!

Pros: The Calamander hotel has a really nice location at the wonderful Unawatuna beach. The staff is very nice and service minded. However I think this hotel needs a shape up. Rooms and facilities are quite well-worn as well as towels, bed linen, beach chairs etc. The restaurant doesn’t either meet the standard you would expect from the price level. But I think this place have great potential so if they do some shape up it would be great. Now it doesn’t really meet up with the price level and ratings from my point of view.

Pros: Nothing I don’t recommend to anyone & really over priced

Cons: Staff non cooperative rude

Pros: Rooms were clean. We got the best view from our room. House keeping did a really good job and provided a good service.

Cons: What I've noticed is that the kitchen staff at the breakfast using a dirty and old rusty pan to make eggs and they are doing it in front of the guests. In my eggs there were some parts of the pan too. If this is how the kitchen department is behaving in front of guests imagine how it's going in the kitchen. And the TV display was partially broken in our room.

Pros: Great location if you prefer a quiet location we basically had the beach to ourselves staff were friendly

Cons: Unfortunately the rooms are dated and not realistically priced at $60 a night your basically paying for the secluded location shame as the staff were great and the spot is perfect on the beach!

Pros: A delightful quiet location from which other tourist sites were readily accessible. Loved the giant prawns on the menu. Always wanted to go back for meals. Breakfast was great. Turtles were visible from the shore as they came up for air.

Cons: You

Pros: great staff not the most eficinetbut very kind people

Pros: Peaceful, relaxing, friendly staff. Good big breakfast. 👍

Cons: Regular power cuts in the area, and we found it difficult to gain access after en evening out, great that they keep the place secure, but need to have a bell or some way of gaining access as the knocker can’t be heard.

Pros: Staff were very helpful and dealt mostly with our concerns. Food was fine, with a reasonable selection. View and nearness of beach is excellent, though not the best for swimming for children due to Rocky outcrops. Quiet in the evening. Beer is cold.

Cons: Bathroom lacked basic amenities, no shelves, hooks, drying rack. When we arrived, the batteries were out in the safe, as well in the TV remotes. There was a definite "funk" smell in the room which I suspect is due to dampness in the room. We departed early in the morning and were told we would have a packed breakfast, but there was none. When we booked the room, we thought we'd have the 2nd floor as it stated a balcony, but were given the ground floor.

Pros: Quiet place with friendly personnel.

Pros: The beautiful beach. Small private area. Staff was friendly and helpful. A nice beach to relax

Cons: The room was old. Bed was making that creeking sound. Wardrobe was old and too small. The shower door was stuck. The shower space was even too small for a small size person. Very runned down

Pros: Clean, beach front and nice staff during day time

Cons: There is no one there at night only the security guard

Pros: Staff very friendly

Cons: Not good enough for a three star hotel. Need more glamour and furmiture insife room shpuldnt be out side furniture

Pros: Room is comfortable. Pool and Beach are nice.

Cons: Food is not tasty.

Pros: The pool area was lovely and breakfast was a buffet with wide variety

Cons: I was very upset when we arrived and when we were shown our room. The place is in desperate need of renovation and everything looks dated. The basics are clean but there is a lot of dirt when you look at places that are harder to clean. The bedside lights were coated in thick dust, the windows were so dirty it was hard to see out, the bathroom has these strange doors with runners that collect dirt. We were supposed to stay 2 nights but decided we could not stay 2 nights. We found much better places nearer town. The front office manager was rude when I said we wanted to leave, he told me I had to pay 2 nights and was lying about the dirt... I have photos though! Finally we managed to not have to pay the unused night but the hostility was there. It was a shame but they really ought to make sure the pictures are current so you know what you are getting, plus a deep clean occasionally would help.

Pros: Nice room and pool area. Very friendly and helpfull staff!

Pros: Restaurant STAFF was friendly and accommodating. Pool was lovely, massage at spa well done. Room was large.

Cons: For the price the amenities were lacking- the private beach was small, without a single chair and trash strewn. Room wise, we had to hunt down shampoo, the coffee boiler didn’t work (but the restaurant staff replaced). Two working electrical,outlets, one pulled out of the wall. Room cleaning consisted of simply making the bed . Restaurant was pretty good for,breakfast , barely passable for dinner. After I booked the room I,received an email saying the room had no view. Not sure what I was supposed to do with that as the booking was non-refundable. Upgrade perhaps?

Pros: Nothing.

Cons: The room that we booked was different in pictures and we were given a different room. Without sea view. Wasn't clean, bathroom was very dirty.

Pros: Location

Cons: The balcony was shared and as I was in the end room, it was difficult with space. The window was difficult to open and close and could not lock at night. Needs refurbishing but clean.

Pros: On a nice beach, alive, Bars, Restaurants etc.

Cons: Not so quite in the night.

Pros: The room looked just like the pictures and the service was fantastic. A special mention to Kalinga and team for all they did to make our stay so special. It was my Grandpa’s birthday and Valentine’s Day with my wife and the team went above and beyond to help me organise a special surprise for them. The restaurant was great and again the service was fantastic. Manjun and the team always checked if we were ok or needed anything and also advised us when it will rain and where is best to sit. Thank you again for all you did!

Cons: N/A

Pros: The location was great. Breakfast is good and staff are friendly. Would stay again

Cons: Toilets were quite grim and in real need of a renovation or a the least a good clean.

Pros: The mosquito net it very handy.

Cons: No A/C

Pros: Location. 30 seconds from room to beach

Cons: Poor Wifi

Pros: Sea horse divers scuba diving shop was absolutely amazing. We both did a course with them that was really good value for money and the instructor were clearly experts in the area! Best dive centre I have been too.

Cons: The man with the monkey and snake.