Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa - Thema Collection

Excellent

the beach

Because there were not enough guests the dinning did not have the buffet during our stay. This was extremely disappointing because the one reason we chose Malu Malu was for the buffet.

Very nice and quite beach and surroundings. We landed in Sri Lanka right after the floods that happened in December, and the staff did everything to ensure we were comfortable despite everything not being 100%. They went above and beyond for us, made us feel really happy and extremely flexible with us. Really appreciate the quality of the people they have working in Maalu Maalu, definitely will come back

Not many alternatives for having dinner out of the hotel area, very underdeveloped community from that POV.

We really enjoyed our family trip to Maalu Maalu which is ideally situated in the middle of Passikudah Bay. We stayed in the Panoramic Ocean Suite, which was spacious, comfortable and included a shared kitchen, seating area, and pool. While we couldn't see the ocean from inside the room, we loved relaxing on the balcony and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The food was very delicious. The breakfast and dinner buffets had a large variety of Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan dishes, so there was something for everyone. The kids especially enjoyed the evening activities, thanks to Ruchira, the activities coordinator (animator), who did a fantastic job of engaging them. The beach was beautiful, with golden sand and warm, calm waters. A special thanks to Thanseem and the staff at Ayur Vie Spa (Dr. Hansani, Dilukshi, and Akash) for making our trip so memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the many relaxing treatments and consultation we had at the spa.

Location is fantastic Staff are helpful and caring

A lot of lizards around the room and some times inside make us unpleasant Far away from city No activities in-site except gym

We stayed at Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa for 8 nights and were 100% satisfied. The food was excellent, with plenty of variety - spicy local dishes, continental options, lots of seafood, fruits, and yummy desserts. It was easy to find kid-friendly meals, and the restaurant staff were top-notch.Our cottage was spacious, quiet, and very comfortable, with great soundproofing from top neighbors. Housekeeping was fast and flawless special thanks to Thasitha and Viraj for keeping everything spotless.The resort was peaceful and not too crowded. The pool was clean and well-designed for both kids and adults, with a nice bar nearby. The beach was beautiful and perfect for swimming in June.We also loved the kids’ animation. Richie, the animator, kept kids entertained with fun activities, giving parents time to relax. He was friendly, creative, and great to chat with.This was one of the best hotels we’ve stayed in - clean, cozy, family-friendly, and well-managed. Highly recommended!

Staff friendly, rooms very clean. Right on ocean and beach calm. One best hotels I've ever stayed at. Very kids oriented too. Yoga & massages.

The staff were great. The minute we walked in, we were greeted with a heartwarming welcome. They were always very attentive and helpful throughout the entire stay. The pool is amazing and the beach and ocean are just relaxing and marvelous. The food is also good as it has different varieties - some Sri Lankan food, some International Cuisine as well. I would like to also peraobally thank Thasneem. He was such a great member of the hotel staff, as the rest of them are as well! Highly recommend Maalu Maalu!

Exceptional stay in paradise!We had an unforgettable experience at Maalu Maalu Resort. The staff were incredibly kind and hospitable, always going the extra mile to make us feel welcome. The infinity pool and beach were absolutely stunning—perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature.Our room was a luxurious two-story cottage with a private pool, jacuzzi, and even a sauna. The spa treatments were top-notch; we enjoyed some of the best massages we’ve ever had. The food was delicious every day, with a great variety.One of the highlights of our stay was playing beach volleyball with other guests—it really added a fun, social touch. A special thanks to Ruchi, who truly made this trip magical. He treated our daughter like a princess, played with her, and made us feel like the hotel was our own home. He’s a rare gem who brought warmth and joy to our entire experience.Highly recommended for families and anyone looking to unwind in a tropical paradise.

Everything the ambience,friendly staff delicious food

You clearly pay for the beach here, which for my was absolutely worth it. Beautiful, clean beach. The water was calm and perfect for swimming. The pool area is very nice. Staff was friendly and attentive. The rooms are dark and a bit dated. It it’s very hot in the bathroom, so hot that one of my face creams got bad. Breakfast was nice, dinner was okay. The Sri Lankan options are so much better than the western ones. The cooks should really focus on the local dishes.

Excellent service, cosy rooms, noce bathroom, good breakfast, location by the sea.

Too far from town.

We were totally excited buring our stay! Very kinde stuff, besutifull rooms with luxury view. Rooms are spacious and huge bathroom. Outside is a big swimmingpool with view to the ocean. What a amazing experience

Had a good atmosphere and lots of character.The staff were great, friendly and always smiling and would go out of their way. Especially Ruchi, a general all rounder to ensure all the guests are happy with their stay and are having a good time and organising transportation for visits around Sri Lanka.

The food and drinks were little limited. Seafood restaurant menu was the same as the pool menu and bar menu. On a week’s stay this became a little repetitive and we knew the menu by day 2 of our stay. Would have been nice to seen some more cocktails on the drinks list.

The welcome drink. The friendliness of the staff. The relaxing and healthy massage by professionals with Doctor's guidance and advice. Tasty and newly good Srilankan food. The space within the room and the quietness during night. The live music during dinner.

None to complain.

The hotel welcomes all new guests with flower necklaces and cool fruit drinks. The breakfast buffet options are numerous. We ordered a la carte lunch & dinner, and the food was always exceptional. (Note, the first night we wanted something that they didn’t have but they ordered it for the second night.) The room was ok, but all rooms come with a comfortable balcony to make up for what the room lacks. Also, the bathroom is about the same size as the room.The beach and the ocean are by far the main reason to come here. The warm ocean water is unparalleled and the hotel staff do a wonderful job keeping their section of the beach clean. The pool area is also nice, but we came for the beach and spent most of our time there. The kid space is lacking, but that’s ok as long as you aren’t there when it rains.Lastly, all the staff we encountered were professional. They helped arrange our departure taxi which actually was rather reasonably priced; meaning same price everyone seems to charge tourists 200 rupees per kilometer (rather than what locals pay which is like 120-150).Overall, I highly recommend staying here.

Great location on the beach. We had a beach suite with plunge pool which was lovely. The staff couldn’t do enough to help you with any request. The food was outstanding. Janaka the manager arranged a special dinner for us on the beach boats as it was our anniversary - a lovely touch. The spa was great and good value too for treatments. Kavitha was professional and great to have in the spa. It was great to hear about the coral conservation work from Bharathi - she was so knowledgable and friendly. This hotel had a 5 star feeling about it. A gem on the beach. Go there!

The lighting in the room could have been brighter but this was such a minor issue - it didn’t detract from our stay at all

Beautiful beach and clean rooms with great view, lovely pool

Everything ❤️i travel a lot but this hotel was amazing from the food to rooms beach front All the staff couldn’t do enough for you Ruchira was the most funniest helpful and smiley person I met he made our stay the best

Great hotel, beautiful views and good food. We really enjoyed our stay here. The beach is also very clean and nice. Highly recommend the spa and especially Kavitha Asanga who helped me regenerate with her amazing massage and service. Robinson, Pinimal and Ruben all took care of us very well and made our stay special!

The only problem in this hotel is that there was a wild dog which kept coming up on the beach. The reason for this is that guests constantly gave them food.