Agalawatta Vacations from ￥112,949

We loved our experience from beginning to end. A tranquil and beautiful place, with so many places to rest and explore within the walls. Loved the room, the pools, the food was excellent, the store for crafts and the wildlife surrounding us was the perfect way to recalibrate after a long flight and shake off any residual stress. We would love to return.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice location in Negombo by the water. Lovely garden.

Overall this villa is fine for an overnight stay, but it isn’t suited particularly well to my taste and needs. I think I allowed myself to have false expectations when I read extremely positive reviews on other web sites. I guess everything is relative. If you are young and low budget it may suit you. There’s a pleasant pool and the rooms and complex are clean. The brutalist style concrete rooms, however, are not appealing to me. They feel dingy. The bed is wide, but short and consists of a cheap mattress on a concrete slab. It’s not likely to air well with hot, sweaty bodies in a humid environment. There’s a top sheet, but no light blanket to help couples who sleep at different temperatures. The rooms are basic with no cabinets or hanging hooks. Everything goes on the floor or a small, low concrete ledge. There is a steep set of steps that are a bit short for mid-size feet to get to the rooms. Breakfast was ok. Location is quiet. About a 10 minute walk through back lanes to the main street and beach. I can see why some people really like this place, but if you are a bit older you may not have the same enthusiasm.