Ekho Surf 4*– Reviews

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Rating 7.010
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29 reviews
№5 in the hotel rating Bentota
7.0 Rooms
6.9 Service
7.7 Cleanliness
7.1 Food
6.3 Amenities
Surf Hotel is located in Pitaramba, a few steps from Bentota Beach. Built in 1970, it was re-opened after a complete restoration in October 2012. Suitable for a relaxing family holiday.More →
аватар iesenia3112
 •  traveled 2 years ago
Rating 5.0
We arrived at 6 in the morning, and check-in from 14. At first they wanted to demand $ 80 from us for an earlier check-in, and then they said it was free. The rooms are all with ocean view. 2 swimming pools with sunbeds. The beach is in front of your eyes and nearby, you just need to get out. The hotel is more like a 3, but not a 4. … More ▾ We arrived at 6 in the morning, and check-in from 14. At first they wanted to demand $ 80 from us for an earlier check-in, and then they said it was free.
The rooms are all with ocean view. 2 swimming pools with sunbeds. The beach is in front of your eyes and nearby, you just need to get out.
The hotel is more like a 3, but not a 4. The last few days there is always no water in the shower. HORRIBLE WiFi that barely works. Meals: mostly spicy food, for breakfast there is coffee, tea and 2 fresh juices to choose from, vegetables, cereals, toast, scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs. For dinner, tea, coffee, the rest for a fee from drinks. From food vegetables, several types of rice, potatoes, meat, fish. There is a choice, but not very diverse and repetitive. From fruits they give: pineapple, papaya, guava, watermelon, sometimes passion fruit. Conversion at the hotel is not profitable if you pay for a room or PCR, it is better in rupees (196 rupees - $ 1, and in banks 203 rupees - $ 1, in the city 220-240 rupees - $ 1).
Room: old and clean, a lot of cracks, old furniture shabby, old balcony with broken railings.
Huge plus view from the room to the ocean and the location of the beach. There are 2 swimming pools, sun loungers are only near them. Towels and water don't always bring the 3 of us right and very often brought 2 even though they gave a tip.
Балкон. Балкон. Номер. Номер. Номер. Номер. Номер. Пляж, бассейн и шезлонги.
аватар Tatjana304596
 •  traveled 5 years ago
Rating 8.0
We chose this hotel because we wanted the room to have an ocean view, we wanted to relax in this area. The move in went great. Flocks of ants that crawled from one corner of the room to another were not new to us, as we read reviews about it. We had breakfasts and dinners - everything was good, tasty, varied. … More ▾ We chose this hotel because we wanted the room to have an ocean view, we wanted to relax in this area. The move in went great. Flocks of ants that crawled from one corner of the room to another were not new to us, as we read reviews about it. We had breakfasts and dinners - everything was good, tasty, varied. The downside is that the ants were also on the tables in the restaurant on the open terrace. There were none in the closed restaurant. . it pleased. The hotel is beautiful, overlooking the ocean. The territory was right on the coast, very very large, cleaned, everything is cool. There was a very large beach. Everything in the hotel is civilized, clean, cool, beautiful, but there is no civilization outside the territory. Shops and restaurants were very far away. These restaurants resembled a roadside cafe, the waiter looks at you, evaluates, and then says the price of the dish. In the so-called restaurants - elastic chairs, tables, banana leaves, moldy walls, everything is dirty, terrible unsanitary conditions. There was a guide Grigory in the hotel, not a pleasant man, he arrived and was about to leave in a minute. When asked where you can find a pharmacy, he says that he doesn’t know, I’m just a guide. When asked where to rent a moped, he answered the same way. . Tours offered for $ 100, which cost no more than 20. Guide - did not like, and not only to us. Minus the hotel - ants, otherwise - great, cool!
аватар Guryeva3
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 8.0
The hotel is good, value for money. Of course, not Tatj and not Centara. So the stardom is different, the price, respectively, is one and a half times lower. The ocean is 100 meters away. The disadvantage is the railway (so it is next to the Taj, only the price is completely different). The rating of the hotel is a solid four. … More ▾ The hotel is good, value for money. Of course, not Tatj and not Centara. So the stardom is different, the price, respectively, is one and a half times lower. The ocean is 100 meters away.
The disadvantage is the railway (so it is next to the Taj, only the price is completely different).
The rating of the hotel is a solid four.
аватар umnitza
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 4.0
I want to share a little about this hotel. It doesn’t pull on 4 or 5. The maximum is a stretched 3. The air conditioner in the room has 3 modes of cold and it is so cold that you have to turn it off. Condensation is dripping from the ceiling. The humidity in the room is like on the street, the bed is damp and cold, constantly. … More ▾ I want to share a little about this hotel. It doesn’t pull on 4 or 5. The maximum is a stretched 3.
The air conditioner in the room has 3 modes of cold and it is so cold that you have to turn it off. Condensation is dripping from the ceiling. The humidity in the room is like on the street, the bed is damp and cold, constantly. Taking a blanket to hide, a huge dried cockroach fell out. After that, I did not want to use this blanket more closely. The windows cannot be opened as insects fly in flocks. There was no hot water in the room for 4 days.
The food is normal, European. But don't take lunch! Before we paid for lunches and dinners (lunch $12, dinner $14) we were not warned that dinners were exclusively for locals. It is impossible to eat their food, it is not very tasty. The money paid for dinners (paid on the spot, upon arrival) was not returned to us.
You can't bring fruits into the hotel, not even coconuts!
Now the dress code. If you want to walk around in heels and floor length dresses, then this hotel is for you. they have a strict dress code, as they said. Although the first 2 days of our stay at the hotel, no one said anything to me for wearing shorts for breakfast. But as soon as the Germans moved in, a dress code immediately formed. My husband was asked to change into jeans every night.
When asked for what reason, the answer was a strict dress code. And before the Germans settled there was no dress code. In general, discrimination against Russians is in full bloom.
Wi-Fi only in the hallway or at the reception. There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Next, look and ask for a copy of every check you receive. On the last day of our stay at the hotel we were given an invoice for payment. After checking each account, we found 2 counterfeit accounts worth Rs 1.000 ($9). It was not very pleasant. We saw that there were a lot of bills to pay and decided to rip off 9 bad dollars from tourists. They did not make a scandal, they concluded. I never write reviews about hotels where I stay, but this hotel exceeded all expectations.
Absolutely did not like the service and the hotel. I do not recommend.
аватар udovik
 •  traveled 10 years ago
Rating 8.0
We rested from 01/01/14 to 01/11/14. The hotel was very good, everything was as described. Loved the ocean, swam in it every day. Who will rest in Sri Lanka - please note that it takes only an hour and a half to fly from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, it's a sin not to fly : ) We flew for 2 days, bought the tickets ourselves via the Internet, booked the hotel through Booking. … More ▾ We rested from 01/01/14 to 01/11/14. The hotel was very good, everything was as described. Loved the ocean, swam in it every day. Who will rest in Sri Lanka - please note that it takes only an hour and a half to fly from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, it's a sin not to fly : )
We flew for 2 days, bought the tickets ourselves via the Internet, booked the hotel through Booking. Round-trip flight for 2 people - costs about $500. Hotels - for different wallets : )
We traveled around the city by tuk-tuk with Izuru - this is a local driver, guide, taxi driver - a very good person, we didn’t understand how we agreed to his services : ), we just remember that he said that he had a trip to anywhere city ​ ​ and back - just one dollar. He is so calm, good-natured, with a pleasant energy. Unlike other drivers, he seems to be on the client's side, i. e. us, constantly haggling with the locals for the price, taking us to the bank with the best exchange rate, constantly picking up purchases and taking them to tuk tuk and recommending which places to buy and which not.
If anyone needs it, here is his phone number - 0786226360.
In general, the rest is super, I really did not want to leave.
We went to Galle, to a turtle farm, to the Buddha Temple and ride an elephant.
The guide was never seen at the hotel, she did not come at the appointed time, then she wrote a note in which she asked us to come the next day, but even then we did not find her.
In general, we recommend this hotel, if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer.
аватар india_blue_mail.ru
 •  traveled 11 years ago
Rating 10.0
We spent our honeymoon in this hotel! arrived later than expected (flight was delayed by an hour) upon arrival we were greeted with a smile, wet towels (very handy after 4 hours of transfer) and welcome drinks (fresh, thirst quenching, wonderful drink) we were late for breakfast, but we were kindly fed while the rooms were being prepared for check-in: 2 tuna sandwiches, fries, fresh salad, juice and coffee (we didn’t dream of more) sitting by the ocean in close proximity, pale-faced and tired, the ocean breathed new strength into us, we were not even going to take a nap for a couple of hours after the flight, as if the countdown had begun anew)) the country is fabulous: unlike our rude and lazy people, greedy for easy money, the Sri Lankans are hardworking, hospitable, clean people (yes-yes-yes! ) we were on the BB, so we had lunch and dinner "on the side" Vasanta turned out to be our lucky chance (+9. … More ▾ We spent our honeymoon in this hotel!
arrived later than expected (flight was delayed by an hour)
upon arrival we were greeted with a smile, wet towels (very handy after 4 hours of transfer) and welcome drinks (fresh, thirst quenching, wonderful drink)
we were late for breakfast, but we were kindly fed while the rooms were being prepared for check-in: 2 tuna sandwiches, fries, fresh salad, juice and coffee (we didn’t dream of more)
sitting by the ocean in close proximity, pale-faced and tired, the ocean breathed new strength into us, we were not even going to take a nap for a couple of hours after the flight, as if the countdown had begun anew))
the country is fabulous: unlike our rude and lazy people, greedy for easy money, the Sri Lankans are hardworking, hospitable, clean people (yes-yes-yes! )
we were on the BB, so we had lunch and dinner "on the side"
Vasanta turned out to be our lucky chance (+9.777 0.02 01 - organizer of leisure for tourists, part-time tuk-tuk driver, responds to the name Titanic).
his family organizes a full range of all kinds of entertainment: the older brother runs a restaurant and cooks to order with delivery to the hotel, the middle brother takes him on excursions, and Vasanta rides around the city and its environs, helps with shopping, and we also with a wedding photo shoot (cost at 130 USD).
ready to share more details, write/call.
The hotel is immaculate, although we did not spend much time in it. My husband and I decided to go there once a year for cooking) Let's go to visit a new friend.
в чудесном ювелирном магазине, отрекомендованном нам Васантой около номера наш ужин от Васанты на пикнике мангровая роща BBQ от Васанты BBQ от Васанты речное сафари
аватар makeenko1
 •  traveled 11 years ago
Rating 10.0
We chose this hotel because of the close line of the beach and did not miss it! ! The beaches are wide, empty and beautiful! Met at the hotel very well, immediately gave the room as requested on the 2nd floor. I really liked the room. The room is spacious, everything is there, the balcony is very large. But after a couple of days, a pipe burst on the ceiling near the door and we were poured with boiling water. … More ▾ We chose this hotel because of the close line of the beach and did not miss it! ! The beaches are wide, empty and beautiful! Met at the hotel very well, immediately gave the room as requested on the 2nd floor. I really liked the room. The room is spacious, everything is there, the balcony is very large. But after a couple of days, a pipe burst on the ceiling near the door and we were poured with boiling water. We were given another room, but we were not upset)
The hotel has a guide Svetlana. Why she is there is unknown. We decided all the questions at the reception ourselves, because she was not there at that moment. The day before departure, we found her and asked about the time of departure, dinner and dry rations. The next day we didn’t find her anymore and at the reception we found out all the details ourselves.
Internet works, cleaned 2 times a day, no comments. Only in the room one could see small ants, so it is better not to leave food open. We took breakfast and dinner at the hotel and were happy with it. The food is delicious, there is a choice and there is always something new at dinner. Before you eat, make sure you have a glass of water. There are dishes with red hot peppers. There are 2 cafes on site. Menu selection is small and prices are high. We ordered 300 grams of large shrimp there and gave 2000 rupees, then we went to the market with Aesh and with his help we bought 500 grams of large and 500 small ones and also gave 2000. )) the same with beer. for 2 bottles in a cafe 950 and in the store Aesh bought us for 160 per bottle. He helped us a lot there. He speaks good Russian and helps with any request. He bought us red rum for 1400. When we came ourselves, we didn’t want to throw off below 3000 in any way.
Excursions are very interesting and if you are in Sri Lanka, you should definitely visit them and see all this beauty! Aesh took us on a minibus and even far to Kandy we went without straining with air conditioning and comfort. He told us everything well, took pictures of two people constantly and stopped where they asked. He says prices for everything at once, both for entrance and for all other expenses, which is very convenient. We have fun and he quietly pays someone there) so we swam down the river in a boat, they swam up to us with a monkey, let us take a picture, and with a crocodile . . so many impressions and emotions that we couldn’t even think about money then, but just enjoy. His prices are lower than the guide's for sure. The more people, the cheaper. As a person and as a guide, we really liked him!
You have to be careful with the locals. They love to cheat. They say that they work at the hotel, offer excursions, and then it turns out that they are not even allowed into the territory) The prices are also the same, then others say. They pester very much on the street to help... tourists for them are a bag of money. When we saw all this, we immediately contacted Aesh and he took us everywhere.
The tour agency told us that the weather is always good there. But in fact, we are in the rainy season. The sky was almost always covered with clouds and only 2-3 days the sky was blue without clouds. It all affects the photographs) It rained every day. Most of the time at night or early in the morning. Sometimes during the day, but not for long. The weather didn't bother us at all. We had a very good rest! It gets dark early there. at 7 pm it is already dark. I can’t imagine how to go outside the hotel to have dinner in such darkness)) so one more plus is to include dinner at the hotel. especially for the price, the same will happen.
Sri Lanka is an amazing and very beautiful island. The people there are all smiling and friendly. We will definitely want to go back there again. Maybe even in this hotel! ! I will answer all questions, preferably by e-mail - byka97_76@mail. ru
аватар tatiana111
 •  traveled 11 years ago
Rating 4.0
We were told that this is a 5 star hotel. but upon arrival, we realized that it’s not just 5 stars, but it’s hard to give 3 stars with a little extra. the service is mediocre: the staff is intrusive, when it’s out of place at all (they try to run into a compliment in Russian, asking “everything is good? Tasty? ”, you start telling what’s not good, but they don’t understand you, because they don’t know Russian at all) )) but when it is necessary - the staff immediately freezes)) in general, the service is 50/50: either they clean the room, or they don’t clean it until you call. … More ▾ We were told that this is a 5 star hotel. but upon arrival, we realized that it’s not just 5 stars, but it’s hard to give 3 stars with a little extra. the service is mediocre: the staff is intrusive, when it’s out of place at all (they try to run into a compliment in Russian, asking “everything is good? Tasty? ”, you start telling what’s not good, but they don’t understand you, because they don’t know Russian at all) )) but when it is necessary - the staff immediately freezes)) in general, the service is 50/50: either they clean the room, or they don’t clean it until you call. either served or not served. You can wait 40 minutes for an order in a cafe. consumable shower materials (soap, etc. ) - until you ask, they will not put anything.
The only positive is that all the rooms face the ocean. and there is wi-fi.
this is where all the positives end. and the negatives continue.
Bathrobes are not and are not expected.
there is no drain in the shower. so you wash yourself in the shower in a puddle (((((
the food is the same every day. no variety. besides, it doesn't taste good at all. miss their normal food.
few people on the beach. although there are visitors at the hotel, there are many Arabs in veils and dark ones, but they don’t need to sunbathe, so the beaches and sun loungers are empty and there are enough Russians and Ukrainians for those who wish 10 people. but towels, oddly enough, may not be enough ((((
the waiters are real hucksters. noticed that some bring the bill, written by hand, or even in words. then looked at the menu, and there are other prices. they began to ask for an electronic invoice, so after that some began to freeze and not bring the order, or they carried it for a very long time, and some asked for even a smaller calculation, but only without an invoice (that is, they take it in their pocket). like this. so if you don't want to overpay, at least look at the menu and ask for the bill anyway.
near the hotel - the railway. a trifle, but not pleasant. you can’t go anywhere in the city, because. The roadway is very narrow and there are no transition zones. and there is nowhere to go. only shacks.
because of the narrow roads, all cars travel at a speed of 25-40 km/h. think again if the tour is 100 km. 4-6 hours on the road along the serpentine - you get bored. we went to one and calmed down.
The hotel has 2 simple rectangular pools.
the sea is always stormy. no one bathes in it, because it's just not possible.
In general, it is better to go to another place for sure.
write. I will answer your questions.
аватар Fikyss
 •  traveled 11 years ago
Rating 10.0
Super hotel … More ▾ Super hotel
аватар Mariya3
 •  traveled 11 years ago
Rating 10.0
A great place to stay! We went together, but the company picked up quickly and such as it should be! The hotel is super, from all sides, a good modern renovation, even for the most capricious! there is everything and even more! but the most incredible thing is the view from the room -25 meters and the ocean! … More ▾ A great place to stay! We went together, but the company picked up quickly and such as it should be! The hotel is super, from all sides, a good modern renovation, even for the most capricious! there is everything and even more! but the most incredible thing is the view from the room -25 meters and the ocean! You fall asleep and wake up and the ocean! Paradise beach! And let no one bother, it's very romantic! The service is excellent, the food quality is high, helpful staff! Everyone is smiling! We also found a wonderful Russian and English-speaking person in advance! his name is Aish! there are 7 stars for him to rest !! ! He will tell everything, any whim! Lobsters - please, shrimp - yes to your health! Local rum - how much do you want? Take it! , Galle , Kandy , Safari, everything is clear! Well done guy is spinning! He can organize everything, even a wedding ceremony, and a lot of exotic things! Contact them, you will not regret it! I will answer all questions there are a lot of photos! Definitely recommend to everyone!
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avatar anutamazurova
Can you please tell me how is the evening entertainment in this hotel?? Are there cafes/restaurants outside the hotel nearby? discos? )))
10 years ago  •  4 subscribers 4 answers
avatar Sparta1
Hello, we will be in this hotel on 19.09.2013! We want to get acquainted with OUR ))) for trips on excursions!!
11 years ago  •  1 subscriber 2 answers
avatar anjyta_kyiv
Can you tell me what to expect from the weather in September? immediately after the wedding, we fly on a trip to Bentota from 11.09 to 20.09. I'm very afraid that there will be incessant showers (thanks in advance!
11 years ago  •  6 subscribers 8 answers
avatar alena19apr
in October 2013 we are going to Sri Lanka with a guy, we want to get married .. I liked this hotel, but I didn’t see any information about weddings .. maybe someone knows
11 years ago  •  6 subscribers 7 answers
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Отель Surf находится в Питарамба, в нескольких шагах от пляжа Бентота. Построен в 1970 году, был повторно открыт после полной реставрации в октябре 2012 года. Подходит для спокойного семейного отдыха.

Location Международный аэропорт Бандаранаике расположен в 85 км.
Beach
  • 1st line
  • city ​​beach
  • sand beach
In a hotel

Работает круглосуточная стойка регистрации. За услуги прачечной взимается плата.

  • restaurant
  • A la carte restaurant
  • cafe/bar
  • open pool
  • conference hall/banquet hall
  • parking  FREE 
  • safe
  • free wi-fi
  • laundry
  • doctor
  • non-smoking rooms
  • currency exchange
  • payment by payment cards
For kids Отделение для детей в бассейне для взрослых, детская анимация.
  • children's swimming pool
  • children's menu in the restaurant
  • children's chairs in the restaurant
  • cot  FREE 
Entertainment and sports В числе прочих услуг гостям предлагается: аэробика, аквааэробика, дискотека, анимация, футбольное поле, мини-футбол, мини-гольф, дартс, бочча, пляжный футбол, пляжный волейбол, кинозал, читальный зал. За дополнительную плату гостям предоставляются услуги массажа.
  • golf
  • volleyball  FREE 
  • gym
  • aerobics
  • disco club
  • animation
  • organization of excursions
Description of rooms

В отеле 93 номера.

In the rooms

В номере есть кондиционер, бесплатный Wi-Fi, телевизор, телефон, мини-бар, набор для кофе и чая, сейф, балкон или терраса. Ванная комната с феном и туалетно-косметическими принадлежностями.

  • bath / shower
  • hair dryer
  • (not in all rooms)
  • safe (not in all rooms)
  • air conditioner
  • cable/satellite TV (not in all rooms)
  • plasma tv (not in all rooms)
  • phone
  • internet wi-fi (not in all rooms)
  • cable internet (not in all rooms)
  • tea/coffee maker (not in all rooms)
  • fridge (not in all rooms)
  • balcony/terrace (not in all rooms)
  • fan (not in all rooms)
The address № 40 Beach Road, Pitaramba, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Phones: +94 34 2275126
Website: Ekho Surf
FAQ
Какой пляж у отеля?
Отель располагается на 1-й пляжной линии. Рядом с отелем находится городской песчаный пляж.
Какие развлечения есть в отеле?
Вы можете прекрасно провести время за игрой в гольф (платно). Для поддержания хорошей физической формы отель предлагает посетить тренажерный зал, аэробикой. Танцы-шманцы до утра или как позволит администрация отеля, вот что Вас ждет в Диско-клубе. О том чтобы Вы ни минуты не скучали позаботится анимация. В отеле присутствует организация экскурсий, упрощает выбор и дает советы специалист по туризму.
Какие возможности для детей есть в отеле?
Отель располагает детским бассейном с небольшой глубиной. В ресторане есть отдельное детское меню или зона с детским питанием. Детские стульчики для кормления Ваших малышей всегда под рукой.