Howard Gipps Review of Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa
Probably the best overall in Southern Sri Lanka. S...
Probably the best overall in Southern Sri Lanka. Spent 6 nights here in November 2019. Accommodation is excellent, new, clean, stylish, huge rooms. But the best rooms are very expensive by Sri Lankan standards especially in high season. They are worth it.
Only 14 rooms in total I think, and only 4 or 5 have the spectacular beach/pool view from upstairs, so try an get one of those if you can afford it.
Service is very good, friendly, as close to 5 star as you will get in Sri Lanka. Food is good but not brilliant, we had 1 brilliant meal, 1 poor meal, and the rest were pretty good by Sri Lankan and Western standards. Breakfasts are fantastic and included.
But the problem with staying at a resort for 6 nights is you get too lazy to go outside to look for variation. There are 14 other restaurants within tuktuk range and some are not good!
This place is expensive, but worth it. The saltwater pool is 6 star, and the beach is excellent for walking. Some surfing here on most days. Not much else to do which was fine by us as we came for a wedding nearby.
Our extras bill was $600 Australian for 6 days for food alcohol and spa. Food is very well priced. Wine and spirits are very expensive everywhere in Sri Lanka due to taxes.
Don't forget to leave a big tip at reception, they need it and they deserve it.
This is a must stay location.
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