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Rooms:
9.0
Service:
8.0
Cleanliness:
9.0
Food:
7.0
Amenities:
8.0
We drove to the hotel in a state of horror caused by the number and quality of negative reviews about this hotel. It so happened that the hotel was changed to Kosgoda at the last minute, otherwise we would hardly have gone here.
In short, during this period only 4 companies lived in the hotel, with whom we communicated and rested. All of them had air conditioners working, none of them saw rats. Hot water was indeed not always available, but talking about it as a disadvantage at 6 degrees north latitude is madness. Yes, indeed, lizards, small cute animals, run along the walls of the room, but for the life of me I can’t understand how and to whom they could interfere. Other representatives of the fauna of Sri Lanka did not enter the room, Yulia the monkey, a detachment of cute chipmunks, monitor lizards and lizards run around the territory, after 9 pm on the beach opposite the hotel you can find turtles, there are not so many of them, but our record is a turtle weighing about 300 kg .
About personnel, infrastructure and nutrition. There really is no animation, although the hotel has a ping-pong table, a kind of billiard table, volleyball and tennis nets, but the tennis field looks sad, and a couple of simulators do not work. According to rumors, sessions of water aerobics are held, but since we were during the New Year holidays and the full moon, we did not find classes. There are problems with communication with the hotel staff, tk. their English is difficult to perceive, but the staff tries to solve all the problems with the slowness and some laziness characteristic of the Lancians. All Lancians are very smiling and positive guys, they always try to help you, find out how you are doing and chat. The non-working safe was repaired for us within 20 minutes, having gathered eight of us, the passport was given during check-out in 5 minutes, no money was extorted. The breakfasts were ok, but somewhat repetitive.
If you compare the Sri Lankan service and infrastructure with Turkey and Egypt, then naturally you will be disappointed, but it’s simply not right to compare these things, but no one knows Russian there, but there is no Allinclusive, they are just starting to work with Russian tourists, but if you can to bring only sand and memories, then the impressions of the beautiful Sri Lankan nature, the riot of colors, the warm Indian Ocean, delicious fruits, the picturesque fauna make even the very attempt of such a comparison blasphemous. Tranquility, loneliness and relaxation - that's what awaits you in Kosgod. Drinking cool pineapple juice on a sun lounger under palm trees, listening to the lulling sound of the Indian Ocean, you can not see anyone from the rest at this time of the year for the whole day, but to be honest, for 11 days of rest in this paradise, we never got bored of occupation of sun loungers by the pool at 7 am, drunken cries of Russian tourists, crowds of people near the lobby bar and everything else that is considered to be a civilized holiday.
Excursions and beachboys. Excursions from beachboys are really 1.5-2 times cheaper, they try to save money at every step, they don’t know any interesting historical facts, and 90 km by tuk-tuk one way captivates with its novelty only the first 2 hours. You should definitely go to Kandy, but with your own tour operator it is a comfortable car with air conditioning, guides who studied in Ukraine, a sea of interesting facts about the history of Sri Lanka, about Buddhism, about nature, about culture and sights. Naturally, be prepared for the fact that you will be taken to the most expensive souvenir and gem stores, so we advise you to simply cross these things out of the entertainment program, the easiest way to buy souvenirs is in Bentota, Ambulangoda or even DutyFree upon departure. Those. excursions must be organized either by yourself, if your knowledge of English allows you and you like to wander on trains and look from the inside at the life of the country in which you are relaxing or take them from a tour operator. Example: the tour operator offers fishing in the open ocean for $ 125 per person, beachboys are ready to take you for 100 per person (I believe that they will also take you for 80), but we agreed in Ambulangoda at the boat station for $ 80 per boat, there were four of us, t . e. in the end it's 20 dollars. We do not recommend going to Galle Fort, there is nothing to see there, the rainforest of Sinharaja (we went with beachboys) was also not particularly impressed. But as the guide explained to us later, the rainforest is very large, there are many entrances and the prices for entry and the level (duration) of excursions may differ. We went for $ 100 per person, the tour operator offered 180 each. Why are beachboys useful - let them tear and bring you coconuts with a straw, take you to Bentota for shopping for $ 8 on a tuk-tuk in both directions (but here you can save money by going by bus and paying 20 cents per person), you can also have lunch and dinner in their small family restaurants around the hotel, the size of the dishes and their cost compare favorably with what the hotel restaurant offers.
Outcome. Do not believe this tub of slops that the English-speaking and Russian-speaking Internet splashed out on this hotel, the conclusion is unequivocal - you need to go. We have not seen such beauty anywhere, Sri Lanka is a very poor country, the cities are dirty, but there are very few such jungles, such an ocean on the planet. This is exotic, so we advise you not to pay attention to minor flaws, but just enjoy, go on excursions, smile in response to passers-by, relax and rest. Both in the country and in this hotel there is everything you need for this.
In short, during this period only 4 companies lived in the hotel, with whom we communicated and rested. All of them had air conditioners working, none of them saw rats. Hot water was indeed not always available, but talking about it as a disadvantage at 6 degrees north latitude is madness. Yes, indeed, lizards, small cute animals, run along the walls of the room, but for the life of me I can’t understand how and to whom they could interfere. Other representatives of the fauna of Sri Lanka did not enter the room, Yulia the monkey, a detachment of cute chipmunks, monitor lizards and lizards run around the territory, after 9 pm on the beach opposite the hotel you can find turtles, there are not so many of them, but our record is a turtle weighing about 300 kg .
About personnel, infrastructure and nutrition. There really is no animation, although the hotel has a ping-pong table, a kind of billiard table, volleyball and tennis nets, but the tennis field looks sad, and a couple of simulators do not work. According to rumors, sessions of water aerobics are held, but since we were during the New Year holidays and the full moon, we did not find classes. There are problems with communication with the hotel staff, tk. their English is difficult to perceive, but the staff tries to solve all the problems with the slowness and some laziness characteristic of the Lancians. All Lancians are very smiling and positive guys, they always try to help you, find out how you are doing and chat. The non-working safe was repaired for us within 20 minutes, having gathered eight of us, the passport was given during check-out in 5 minutes, no money was extorted. The breakfasts were ok, but somewhat repetitive.
If you compare the Sri Lankan service and infrastructure with Turkey and Egypt, then naturally you will be disappointed, but it’s simply not right to compare these things, but no one knows Russian there, but there is no Allinclusive, they are just starting to work with Russian tourists, but if you can to bring only sand and memories, then the impressions of the beautiful Sri Lankan nature, the riot of colors, the warm Indian Ocean, delicious fruits, the picturesque fauna make even the very attempt of such a comparison blasphemous. Tranquility, loneliness and relaxation - that's what awaits you in Kosgod. Drinking cool pineapple juice on a sun lounger under palm trees, listening to the lulling sound of the Indian Ocean, you can not see anyone from the rest at this time of the year for the whole day, but to be honest, for 11 days of rest in this paradise, we never got bored of occupation of sun loungers by the pool at 7 am, drunken cries of Russian tourists, crowds of people near the lobby bar and everything else that is considered to be a civilized holiday.
Excursions and beachboys. Excursions from beachboys are really 1.5-2 times cheaper, they try to save money at every step, they don’t know any interesting historical facts, and 90 km by tuk-tuk one way captivates with its novelty only the first 2 hours. You should definitely go to Kandy, but with your own tour operator it is a comfortable car with air conditioning, guides who studied in Ukraine, a sea of interesting facts about the history of Sri Lanka, about Buddhism, about nature, about culture and sights. Naturally, be prepared for the fact that you will be taken to the most expensive souvenir and gem stores, so we advise you to simply cross these things out of the entertainment program, the easiest way to buy souvenirs is in Bentota, Ambulangoda or even DutyFree upon departure. Those. excursions must be organized either by yourself, if your knowledge of English allows you and you like to wander on trains and look from the inside at the life of the country in which you are relaxing or take them from a tour operator. Example: the tour operator offers fishing in the open ocean for $ 125 per person, beachboys are ready to take you for 100 per person (I believe that they will also take you for 80), but we agreed in Ambulangoda at the boat station for $ 80 per boat, there were four of us, t . e. in the end it's 20 dollars. We do not recommend going to Galle Fort, there is nothing to see there, the rainforest of Sinharaja (we went with beachboys) was also not particularly impressed. But as the guide explained to us later, the rainforest is very large, there are many entrances and the prices for entry and the level (duration) of excursions may differ. We went for $ 100 per person, the tour operator offered 180 each. Why are beachboys useful - let them tear and bring you coconuts with a straw, take you to Bentota for shopping for $ 8 on a tuk-tuk in both directions (but here you can save money by going by bus and paying 20 cents per person), you can also have lunch and dinner in their small family restaurants around the hotel, the size of the dishes and their cost compare favorably with what the hotel restaurant offers.
Outcome. Do not believe this tub of slops that the English-speaking and Russian-speaking Internet splashed out on this hotel, the conclusion is unequivocal - you need to go. We have not seen such beauty anywhere, Sri Lanka is a very poor country, the cities are dirty, but there are very few such jungles, such an ocean on the planet. This is exotic, so we advise you not to pay attention to minor flaws, but just enjoy, go on excursions, smile in response to passers-by, relax and rest. Both in the country and in this hotel there is everything you need for this.
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