Roman Beach Hotel

Location is a 10/10, specially for families, a little tucked away from the hassle of main Hikkaduwa beach.But we need to highlight the team. The level of committed service was incredible.The team had unmatchable attention to detail making our children feel safe and welcome.As an example, we spent two nights during Christmas season and the team prepared a special dinner along with many treats and small gifts for our children. As they realized we had a little girl that loved her time in the pool, they went out to buy a nice flamingo-shaped buoy for her.Rooms have good areas and are furnished in a minimal beach-style done with good taste.

The property is located right near the best beach with stunning views. The pool is amazing and the garden around it is kept so well by Mr. Shujat. The staff were super attentive to every need including recommendations on places to visit. The food was spectacular!

Location, pool, staff, great food at reasonable prices

Nothing really, I totally enjoyed everything.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Roman Beach Hotel. It's location right by the beach with the pool, the beautifully designed rooms overlooking the beach, the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, and the tasty breakfast spread were all exceptional. We were able to go on a nice walk along the beach during sunset. The hotel is also close to a number of good restaurants and shops. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at Roman Beach Hotel. The service was exceptional and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was another highlight — delicious, with large portions that really exceeded expectations.The hotel wasn’t crowded, which made the atmosphere very relaxing. Our room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. It does show a bit of age, but nothing that affects comfort. We also had a jacuzzi in the room, which was a nice touch.The Wi-Fi worked perfectly — we were able to stream Netflix and YouTube without any lag. There was no TV in the room, possibly removed for repairs. Also, since we were on the top floor, the water pressure was a bit low.The location is right on the beachfront, but the beach itself is almost non-existent as the sea comes very close to the property. However, Narigama Beach is just a short 30-meter walk away and is much better for a beach experience.Overall, it was a really enjoyable and comfortable stay. Exceptional value for money. Would definitely recommend!

Roman Beach is a small hotel but with a high staff ratio so the service is exceptional and is clearly a focus of the staff. Breakfast is feast and is individually prepared - not a buffet. The menu for lunch and dinner provides a wide selection of Sri Lanka and western food. The chef will quite often come out and talk to you about special dishes he can prepare.We stayed in a large room which was very comfortable. The bathroom was also large with a good array of toiletries. The AC worked well and there is also a ceiling fan.The property has a great pool and also has direct access to the beach. It has all the ingredients for a very relaxing holiday.

One minor improvement would be a wider selection of wine.

Nice clean comfortable room

Right from entering this hotel till the time we checked out all we experienced is endless warm hospitality. The staff here is so warm throughout the day. They will never say No to any of your requests. The next best thing is the view from the hotel and the location. The beach is directly connected to this hotel and if walk in the beach you will find many beach shacks and restaurants near by. The WiFi connection was far better than other stays that I had in Sri Lanka. Also, the food here was good. The chef here also served customized out of the menu items. We just have to tell him what we like and what we are looking for and also he has his suggestions. Over and all it was a very good experience.

All staff were fantastic. Chef made sure we were happy with our meals. Manager was very helpful as well. Hotel is in a great position too.

Fairly expensive stay in Sri Lanka.

The best thing about the property is all the staff! They can’t do enough for you. Thanks to Kolani, Varna, Suppon, Ashit, & Sugath and the others that I didn’t get their names. Suppon made a lovely meal for me on my last night, thank you again.Breakfast is a feast & plentiful, it’s Al la Carte which I like but I couldn’t have all 3 courses! The pool is really well kept and looks into the beach. The location is ideal if you don’t want be central as it’s an easy walk along the beach.

Any issues were resolved promptly. The staff really can’t do enough for you

The staff - amazing, attentive & went the extra mile for anything. Stood without a chair? They bring you one. Need a table for a drink? It’s already on its way. The welcome was super warm. The chef & food - I don’t believe there is anything they would not find for you if you fancied it. The chef came out while we ordered which was of so much value to us as he gave recommendations, they did not disappoint!! It makes such a difference to be able to give compliments to the chef face to face. The room - clean, spacious, gorgeous views, bathrooms lovely & the body wash smelt delicious. The welcome flowers on the bed were gorgeous.

Everything was great - underrated spot

the pool was amazingthe food was very googthe staff super nice and helpfulthe view beautiful.

the bedsheets were stained it was disgusting.the bathtub is only for decoration, it never gets full.

The room and the balcony were spacious, with a view over the pool to the sea.

* The sheets the first night were splattered with dried blood; we found what may have been a dead bed bug. * When the chef came to see us before we left, his white jacket was covered in stains and dark with grubby dirt - what was his kitchen like?* Breakfasts would have been comical if they and the coffee were not so bad. Whether we wanted it or not, they finished with 'dessert', typically several rock-hard waffles piled on top of one another. * No alcohol available - though if we asked for a bottle of beer, a waiter would get on his bike to go to find one elsewhere.* No steps to the beach, just a difficult path down to the sand. * Very poor value for money. Many top hotels in Colombo charge a lot less. So did a brilliant small hotel further along the coast we stayed at for our first week.

The location is perfect. You can enjoy the peace and quiet but still can reach restaurants and bars through a walk on the beach. Whenever you are on your balcony, in the pool, or in the restaurant, you can still enjoy the beautiful view of the sea. In addition to the wonderful staff, we can say that it was a great place to stay.

Beautiful pool area and the pool man and gardener were amazing.

In a very quiet area. Receptionists were lovely and polite. Some communication issues with waiters getting things right. Overall I think this hotel is quite expensive for what you get.

Hotel in paradise. Absolutely loved our stay at the Roman Beach hotel. Perfect location just out of the hustle and bustle but walking distance to Hikkaduwa town and Turtle beach. Hotel staff so friendly and welcoming. Mr Supun the chef and assistant manager was exceptional. His culinary skills amazing taking the time to suggest and prepare bespoke dishes some of the best we had throughout our holiday across Sri Lanka. Sugarth made sure everything was perfect for a day round the pool a lovely funny gentleman. Warna the manger took time to chat and ensure everything was to our satisfaction. Truly a great team would definitely recommend and would love to return. Only 6 rooms which makes it a friendly home from home. Don’t hesitate to book Thank you

Nothing everything perfect

Beautiful hotel amazing friendly staff beautiful swimming pool in a great location

private atmosphere, quiet environment, fantastic view from our balcony…and a excellent staff.Dinner was the daily highlight. The cook - Mr. Supun - is a master in cooking: the variety and preparation of the food was special. We didn’t have to look for restaurants. And the staff serving the food was at the same level. Just extraordinary!

The first two days water wasn’t hot.

Small hotel with a fantastic pool and next to the sea. Room was big and had a fantastic sea view. Beach in front is nice for a swim, no rocks. Acces directly from the hotel.Staff was really nice, breakfast and dinner were great. Last night the chef prepared a special dinner for us next to the sea with fresh fish and seafood.Wonderful experience. Totally recommended!

The hotel is small and cozy located right on the beach. The size of the room is generous and they were cleaned well. We had some amazing food at the restaurant: banana pancakes, fruits, curd, lobster with seafood, kottu. The attention and services the staff gives is unparalleled in all my travels - they will give you flowers when you make photos, escort you to car at 4am, run to give you umbrella or help with moving sun beds. Thanks to all people that made our stay so joyful and memorable and sorry that I forgot your names so I can mention you.

The reception is often left unattended and seemed only one person can operate the POS terminal so that we can pay for the room, however all issues we had were sorted out.Some of the food in restaurant was not great - extremely dry white fish, shrimps that looked and tasted old and hard to chew. Most of the staff's English is sufficient but I had the feeling they do not understand all that I say.The hotel is 4* but do not expect same standard as in US/EU: sheets are clean but have stains, there is mold on the wall next to A/C, cracks on the sink, no sunbeds on the beach - only single umbrella.Wifi is OK but seemed to have a firewall that was preventing me to connect to company's VPN, so I couldn't work from the hotel.