Club Villa

Nice garden and pool, food is good

The rooms are quite compact and urgently need refurbishment. For a property that positions itself as an upscale resort, the overall condition felt outdated and below expectations.What was most disappointing was the refusal to provide drinking water on the day of check-out. Basic amenities like this should never be withheld, especially at a premium hotel. When I raised the issue and mentioned my previous positive experiences in the country, the manager responded by asking how much I paid for the room — an unprofessional and unnecessary remark.A resort at this level should prioritise consistent service and guest comfort. It’s about maintaining the standards expected from a high-end property.

Everything went well beyond my expectation. Staff were immensely helpful. I was mesmerized with the architecture, cleanliness and the comfort. Breakfast was delicious, healthy and neatly spread. Lunch and dinner were also wonderfully served. Ice creams were so nice! It was a wonderful experience .

Nothing could have been better than what we received here.

Everything was wonderfull! The staff members, The Garden, The food!It was a lovly stay! Thank you!

Beautiful property. Very quiet and nice atmosphere. Staff were all very friendly and helpful

The doors have a window above them so the corridor light lit up the room all night

Lovely peaceful environment. Friendly staff. Relaxing pool. Good food.

Staff warm attentive Great menu Fab pool Very close to the beach

The stylish architecture, the peaceful atmosphere and the proximity to the amazing beach.

Excellent location , direct access to Beach (across railway line) and very nice pool and grounds to enjoy onsite.

this was a last minute booking, and we loved it so much !!! the place was superb, so peaceful, comfortable and loved the design aesthetic. It was a real treat to stay in a Bawa designed property. The garden and pool area was lovely and the restaurant and all the staff did a wonderful job.

I can't think of anything.WIshed we had stayed longer.

It really felt like going back in time; beautifully decorated by Geoffrey Bawa giving the typical tropical movement vibe. Very tranquil place, the garden is stunning, breakfast delicious and you have the luxury of the swimming pool and just a 5 minute walk away also the quiet beach. The train running through the garden only every once in a while makes it extra special. The noise never bothered me while I am a light sleeper (as of midnight until +/- 05:00 the train doesn't pas by anymore anyway). There are many guests who have been coming back for years. That already says enough. The staff is incredibly friendly. Absolutely loved it here, thank you for this special experience and truly hope to come back in the future!

The temperature of the swimming pool is quite warm. But can imagine it is difficult to cool properly with the high temperatures during summer.

Really nice Property. Nice rooms and great food. Staff go out their way to help you out. Amazing train that passes every 20 minutes when you’re having a swim

LocationVery peaceful Great pool and gardensGreat access to the beachGreat staff

Next door hotel had a wedding and music played until 3.00am on final night

The hotel is charming with a tropical, colonial feel. The rooms were spacious and offered a comfortable bed and an outside balcony. We enjoyed lounging around by the pool area and walked across to the beach daily. The hotel has only a small number of rooms, making it an ideal place for rest and relaxation. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the restaurant served authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Location, price and facilities were all very good.

Staff were excellent. Pool and garden exceptional. Location next to beach very good

Seating area undercover was dark and uninviting and deserted. Outside seating area was nice during day but not set up for evening with mosquitoes. Food and menu were average considering the villa price. Bathroom very small

We took all our meals at Club Villa during our 3 day stay which were delicious and beautifully served by the ever attentive staff in a peaceful and elegant dining area adjacent to the stunning garden. The immaculate pool is in the garden where towels were provided, also available if you want to go to the beach a few minutes walk beyond the garden and railway track. Our room was beautifully furnished in the Dutch colonial style, with a fabulous view of the garden. Indeed we loved being immersed in the fabulous architecture and design of the hotel by Geoffrey Bawa, really a special place to relish with delightful surprises to see around every corner.

Nothing, as Club Villa exceeded our expectations in every way - our only regret was having to leave.

Exceptional grounds and garden setting. The Bawa architecture sets it apart from other villas.Easy access to one of the best beaches that we visited in Sri Lanka.

The choice of half board arrangements would have been helpful.

We had an exceptional stay at Club Villa. It is the most beautiful historical property, set in lush green gardens, with a beautiful pool to laze your day away. Our room had so much character and the terrace overlooking the garden was perfect. Both breakfast and supper were especially good. It was a couple of minute stroll down to a white, fine sand beach. All in all perfect.

That we only stayed one night.

Rooms were lovely. Garden was fabulous, and loved the walk crossing the railway line to the beach. Food was exceptional.

Whilst the lighting in the rooms is no doubt designed for a gentle relaxing mood, the bedside lights were too dim to read comfortably by, which was disappointing

This is one of my all time favourite hotels and I’ve stayed here a few times. This time I enjoyed a 5 night stay. It’s a beautiful laid back Geoffrey Bawa designed property and I love the decor and ambience. The gardens are beautiful and the immaculately cared for 25m pool is perfect for both lap swimming and lounging - kudos to the pool man who is always there and clearly loves his pool. The long beach is a short walk across the train tracks (the train never disturbed me and I barely noticed it after the first day or so). Housekeeping is excellent and I always enjoyed the delicious breakfasts. I look forward to returning!

Not much - the dinners could have been better but were reasonably priced.

Superb, a wonderful experience from the minute you walk in the door. Wonderful staff, excellent food beautiful grounds and architecture.