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Sankarest Villa

3.0 star property
Kosgoda guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

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Lounge Room | 4 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Lounge Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Pillowtop bed
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Room | 4 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Master Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Pillowtop bed
  • 269.0 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room | Room amenity

Junior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Pillowtop bed
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is $85
includes taxes & fees
$72 per night
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
Paratharakaya, Nape, Kosgoda, 80570

What's nearby

  • Kosgoda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galbokka Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ahungalla Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bentota Beach - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 106 min drive
  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chaplon Tea Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Beach Restaurant & Watersport Ahungalla - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cave Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sankarest Villa

When visiting Kosgoda, Sankarest Villa is a great choice to consider. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20.0
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 5.0 (from 11 to 14 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20.0
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 5.0 (from 11 to 14 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 85.00 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Air conditioning is available for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, April, and May.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Sankarest Villa Guesthouse Kosgoda
Sankarest Villa Guesthouse
Sankarest Villa Kosgoda
Sankarest Villa Kosgoda
Sankarest Villa Guesthouse
Sankarest Villa Guesthouse Kosgoda

Frequently asked questions

Is Sankarest Villa currently open?
The property is closed during January, February, March, April, and May.
Does Sankarest Villa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sankarest Villa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sankarest Villa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sankarest Villa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sankarest Villa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sankarest Villa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 85.00 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sankarest Villa?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Sankarest Villa and nearby?
Sankarest Villa has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sankarest Villa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Sankarest Villa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sankarest Villa like?
Sankarest Villa is located a short 2-minute walk from Kosgoda Beach.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jewel in the crown so far as I’m concerned!
A stunning family-run guesthouse with beautiful pool set in lush gardens. The food is exceptional, authentically Sri Lankan and the best I have eaten in Sri Lanka. Several languages are spoken and the owners so helpful in arranging any help needed ; communications and guidance are very good. I did not want to leave this oasis of relaxation and hope to return.
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We’ll be back
We chose our stay at Sankarest Villa with the idea of a complete rest in mind after several days traveling around the island. We were not disappointed. From the minute we arrived we were warmly greeted by the family that run the Villa. Over the next four days were able to spend time relaxing by the great pool in the very lovely garden as well as take local trips organised by the family in their own Tuk Tuk. We chose to eat at the Villa everyday enjoying the more than delicious food cooked by Sunita and her team who accommodated our dietary requirements perfectly. Sanka, the house manager, was constantly attentive to any enquiries or needs. He was informative about local places of interest including arranging the best massage that we experienced in Sri Lanka. We spent enjoyable and entertaining times chatting with Kohnie who also ensured that we had everything that we wanted. The location was perfect for us situated yards away from a beautiful solitary beach but also near transport. The Villa was very well priced for our spotless accommodation. There was a warm family atmosphere but we also enjoyed the privacy that the accommodation afforded in terms of size and space. Sankarest has many returning visitors. We hope to be amongst them in the future. Thank you also to Thamale, Buba, Hailey and Selena.
John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent time,good food,family so helpful.
Markl, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal hospitality and unbelievably good food. Comfortable quiet room, secluded and tranquil, lovely views over the lagoon and great bird watching. Beautiful pool and easy tuk-tuk ride to a very good beach and turtle conservation facility.
Jeffrey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small, quaint villa only a few minutes walk to a very quiet beach. Beautiful landscaping around the very well kept pool. Rooms very clean and home cooked food is delicious.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt im Sankarest!
Wunderbares Guesthouse nahe dem Strand Kosgoda (2 Min. zu Fuß), noch tollere Gastfreundschaft, Sanka und das Team machen alles möglich. Das landestypische Essen ist außerordentlich schmackhaft und authentisch, und wir sind immerhin schon insgesamt 6 Monate in Sri Lanka! Rice and curry ist eben nicht immer Rice and Curry, sondern da gibt es offensichtlich noch eine Steigerung wie hier im Sanka Rest. Auch die Meeresfrüchte sind hervorragend zubereitet, und bitte das Fish Sandwich nicht vergessen! Unser Zimmer war sehr gemütlich und vor allem gab es keine Moskitos darin! We come back! Wir hatten 2 Abende versucht, auf eigene Faust am Strand in der Nacht Schildkröten zu finden, was gar nicht einfach ist. In der 3. Nacht hat uns Sanka der Eigentümer eine Nachricht gegeben, dass direkt 2 Minuten vom Guesthouse entfernt eine gelandet ist und wir konnten so die Eiablage hautnah erleben. Ein toller Service, danke Sanka!
Ingrid, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Haven
Amazing family run haven with exceptional friendly service; minutes from a stunningly wild beach. Lovely swimming pool set in exquisite gardens. Add to this the best Sri Lankan food we've had in our month long trip and you have unbeatable place to stay. Cannot recommend Sankarest highly enough. Many, many thanks to Sunita, Sanka, Surangi, Thamale and Koni fot making our stay so memorable.
John, 10-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Sri Lanka
We had an absolutely fantastic 5 days at Sanka Rest. The place is wonderful and the food is definitely the best we tasted in the whole of Sri Lanka. Everyone, Koni, Sunita, Sanka Thamali, Surangi and Sameen were so kind and helpful it felt like they were family! The rooms are huge and nicely decorated with lovely seating areas outside. The pool is spotless and refreshing set in a lovely garden. The property is really well situated one minutes walk from a great beach and you can be in town in less than five minutes by tuk tuk or bus. The tuk tuk is on site and driven by Sanka or Sameen. We originally booked for 3 days and ended up staying for 5 days and it would have been more but it was at the end of our month away. Everything about this place is brilliant,the food is yummy, the setting wonderful and the really friendly hosts - thank you again.
Marcus, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location Wonderful people with nice breakfast Would recommend
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sankarest is the perfect guesthouse with the best food on the island. Rooms are stylish, immaculately clean and arranged to ensure guests have privacy on the spacious upper and lower verandas. The pool is as clean as the guesthouse and surrounded by beautiful plants. The beach is just down the lane. The hosts are fluent in English and German. They are there to assist and they take the time to answer questions.They have a tuktuk for local trips or for a day trip to Galle. We took a taxi directly from the airport and used this guesthouse to recover from jetlag...and then stayed four days. If you are not looking for a spot to relax, I would still recommend having dinner there (call in advance).
Rita, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet Gem on the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
My wife and I stayed at Sanka Rest for four nights. It is a family owned and operated B&B with beautiful terraces and a nice pool. The staff is very attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. They are happy and able to help with local or longer distance travel as will as shopping and sightseeing. They are always happy to help, but we never felt pressured. The location is about a three to five minute walk away from a long stretch of undeveloped beach line which is famous for its sea turtle nesting. The beach is wonderful to walk along and enjoy, but is not suitable for swimming due to the high amount of rock at the shoreline. Swimmable beaches are, however, just a short tuk tuk drive away. The B&B also operates a restaurant for which you must book for the evening prior to 3pm the day you wish to dine. This is so they may go to the market to purchase everything fresh and make it to order. Had we had the opportunity, my wife and I would have eaten there every night. The menu is broad enough, and the food is that good!
Bryan , 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wundervolles Guesthouse direkt am nördlichen Ortseingang von Kosgoda. Sehr freundliche Familie, fantastisches Essen zu fairen Preisen. Sanka, der Chef, bietet auch Touren an. Bahnhof und Bushaltestelle fußläufig zu erreichen. Schöner Strand wenige Minuten zu Fuß entfernt.
Frank, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wir waren für 3 Nächte in der Unterkunft und werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Wir haben nichts zu beanstanden, das Zimmer war sauber und schön, die Terrasse war riesig und lädt abends zum verweilen ein, der Pool ist sehr sauber, genauso wie die ganze Anlage, die liebevoll gepflegt wird. Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen und alle Angestellten, sowie der Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und geben einen das Gefühl willkommen zu sein.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had an absolutely fantastic time at Sankarest Villa. Right from the start i felt right at home at their lovely place. Sanka and his family did a stellar job to make this holiday a very special one for me, one i will think fondly about for many years to come. The food Sankas mom and their staff prepared for me almost every night was nothing short of incredible. With every meal there was something new and tasty, something i had never seen eaten before. I highly recommend eating there. Almost everything they prepare is locally sourced and always super fresh. They always had great tips what do do or where to visit, and quickly organized the stuff i needed some assistance with. There is plenty to do and see in the area, but Kosgoda itself is a very quiet village with an absolutely amazing tropical beach with golden sand you have entirely for yourself. Overall i highly recommend staying at Sannkarest Villa. I absolutely loved it there and hope I'm lucky enough to return one day. Thank you all for your exceptional hospitality!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Karin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Es handelt sich um eine schöne Villa in der es 3 Gästezimmer gibt und der Rest von Sankas Familie bewohnt wird. Es herrscht eine sehr familiäre und freundliche Atmosphäre. Das Essen und die Gastfreundschaft von Sanka, Tamari, Conni und dem Rest der Familie und des Teams waren erstklassig, die Zimmer sauber, großzügig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und gut klimatisiert. Am sauberen Pool konnte man auf den Liegen unter Palmen oder Sonnenschirmen wunderbar chillen. Sanka bietet verschiedene interessante Ausflüge an, ist dabei aber nicht aufdringlich. Der Ort Kosgoda bietet kaum etwas, was aber nicht problematisch ist, da alle 1-2 Minuten der Bus Richtung Colombo oder Galle fährt. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis von Hotel und Abendessen ist sehr gut. Vielen Dank für die schönen Tage Anja und Jörg
Jörg, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Underbart, familjärt boende med otrolig mat
Jag och min familj (sambo, 2 barn, 1 och 4 år) tillbringade fem nätter på Sankarest Villa under vår 7 veckors långa resa på Sri Lanka. Sankarest Villa var det bästa boendet under vår resa! Vi åt de flesta måltiderna där eftersom maten är otrolig! Så smakrik, varierande och generösa portioner. Frukosten som ingick var fantastisk, stor och varierande, enbart maten skulle räcka för att rekommendera detta boende och ge det fem stjärnor. Dessutom har det en superfin pool och mysig trädgård med vackra blommor. Familjen som driver stället är hjälpsamma och väldigt trevliga, vi kände oss hemma direkt och hade gärna stannat längre. De hjälpte till med allt och mannen äger en tuktuk och tog med oss på utflykt. Rummen var stora, fräscha och städades varje dag. Vi hade en rymlig och härlig terrass att koppla av på. Lugnt och avskilt område nära till stranden. Rekommenderar detta varmt.
Fredrik, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sanka und seine Familie waren sehr nette Gastgeber. Unser Zimmer in der Sankarest Villa war groß, schön eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Außerdem verfügt die Villa über einen sehr schönen Pool und Garten, in dem man gut relaxen kann. Wir waren 6 Nächte hier und haben jeden Morgen ein etwas anderes und leckeres Frühstück erhalten. Wenn man möchte, kann man auch zu Abend essen, das Wunschgericht wird dann frisch für einen zubereitet. Die nächstgrößere Stadt mit vielen Restaurants ist ca. 20 Minuten entfernt, Sanka hat auch angeboten uns mit dem Tuktuk dorthin zu fahren. Der Strand ist nur 3 Minuten zu Fuß entfernt und sehr ruhig mit genügend Stellen zum Baden. Insgesamt hat es uns in der Sankarest Villa sehr gut gefallen und wir können die Unterkunft nur empfehlen, wenn man entspannte Tage verbringen möchte.
Moritz, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely perfect! We enjoyed our stay here so much that we came back and spend the first and the last days of our vacation at Sankarest. The proximity to CMB airport makes this place great to start and end your vacation (2h from the airport). Sanka and his family are amazing people and did everything they could to make us happy. Sanka drove us around with his TukTuk, showed and explained, answered all sorts of questions and showed us a sea turtle laying eggs at night. His mother Sunita cooked the best food we could find in 5 weeks Sri Lanka. She even took us to the market, found exactly the kind of fish we asked for our little daughter and showed us how to cook her wonderful curries. She went out of her way to make our little picky eater daughter happy, preparing her special dishes most of the time. The beds are comfy, rooms nicely furnished, they do basic cleaning every day. We especially loved the great and clean pool and beautiful relaxing garden. The place is very close to the beach (4 min walk). It is beautiful but not very good for swimming but there are plenty more beaches you can quickly reach by TukTuk. Kosgoda is a quiet area which was exactly why we chose to stay here. You can easily reach the touristic areas by TukTuk or bus in 15 min. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area. You can hear the street and the train however, if you close the door and windows at night it wont keep you from sleeping. We will definitely come back here on our next visit!
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sankarest villa
We spent 5 great days in the pension. Despite the initial embarrassment, this is not a classic beach holiday, we appreciated the excellent food and service including the comfort and tranquility of the pool and the lovely garden.
Ludek, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Anna, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Прекрасно
Останавливались вдвоем на две недели в феврале 2019.Все очень хорошо.Отель содержит семья.Все очень стараются чтобы обеспечить достойный отдых постояльцам.Много живности вокруг: обезьяны, попугаи,бурундуки,черепахи выходят откладывать яйца по ночам на пляж.Из минусов-отдаленность от цивилизации, пляж из за волнения океана не всегда пригоден для плавания, но хозяева обеспечивают собственным транспортом ,за дополнительную плату, для поездок в Бентоту на пляж и шопинг.Очень дорогой алкоголь.Запасайтесь для кого есть в этом необходимость.Питание достойное , но достаточно дорого.
ILDAR, 14-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing People and Place !!!
Wonderful people and nice place full of friendship and smiles from morning to evening. Food in a restaurant is a poetry of flavors. Certainly we will come back :)
Tomasz, 10-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Idyllisch & familiär
Das Team um Koni, Sunita, Sanka und Surangi ist herzlich, offen und macht alles damit man sich wohl fühlt. Das Essen ist vorzüglich. Der kleine Pool ist sauber und traumhaft im Garten gelegen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer im oberen Stock und somit einen tollen Sitzplatz mit schönen antiken Möbeln nur für uns. Wer eher ein ruhiges Hotel in familiärer Führung sucht ist hier genau richtig. Wir können nichts aussetzen und werden auf unserer nächsten Sri Lanka Reise bestimmt wieder hier buchen! Können das Hotel nur weiter empfehlen - es lohnt sich auf jeden Fall!
Carmen, 3-night romance trip
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