We stayed in eight high-end boutique properties across Sri Lanka during our spectacular 11-day trip (and visited another ten properties along the way). Rock Villa was the clear winner in all categories. The service and hospitality were unparalleled, the room impeccable, the location out-of-this-world, the gardens immaculate, the private beach area, including mangroves, deserted, and spectacularly well maintained, the food (dinner and breakfast) exceptional.

There are no suggestions, improvements, or complaints. Perhaps only that we couldn't stay longer. We have every intention of returning in the not-too-distant future...

I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional hospitality I experienced during my 6-day stay at your hotel. The combination of your prime location, top-notch service, delectable food, and friendly staff truly made my stay memorable and enjoyable. Your dedication to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment did not go unnoticed, and I appreciate the effort put forth by each member of your team. From the warm greetings at check-in to the prompt room service and genuine care displayed by your staff, every interaction left a positive impression on me. I am grateful for the lasting memories created during my time at your hotel, and I look forward to returning in the future. Thank you once again for exceeding my expectations and for making my stay truly exceptional.

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What a great place. Staff were excellent, The grounds are so well kept. The private beach is amazing and you have your own attendant. Very colonial by design and a real boutique experience. Food was also amazing, really varied and top quality at reasonable prices . Nice touches in the room with Nespresso maker and the wonderful anti mosquito lotion. The outside seating area they give you a bell to ring if you need anything. The one special treat is the 4 o'clock afternoon tea that is included. Very British

My room (2) was very comfortable but very dark with very little natuaral light

We loved our stay here. Everything is arranged for in detail. The location is beautiful, super spacious and calm. Relaxing at the pool was amazing and it is super close to the beach (a quiet part), where there are also some beach chairs, towels and drinking water. We had a little porch attached to our room which we also loved. The food was really good as well.

The warm water supply (shower) seemed to be limited.

The location was perfect, a short walk across the railway track to the long sandy beach. The small boutique hotel was very homey, comfortable and stylish.

Our 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool wasn’t very private as staff kept walking through. A little too attentive… however, the pool and villa was very nice 😊

This is without doubt the best hotel we have ever stayed in. The bed was so comfy and the manager upgraded us free of charge to a superb suite which was immaculate. Everything was high quality even the complimentary shampoo and conditioner was wonderful! The staff were so attentive but discreet and little touches like homemade popsicles were on offer at the beachfront when we finished our 2 hour walk along the beach. All the food was utterly delicious and the settling after dark was almost more beautiful than by day that we had to pinch ourselves that it was real!! It was my birthday during our stay and they made a delicious birthday cake free of charge which was such a lovely touch. We loved the settling and although you have to cross over the railway line and walk through immaculate mangroves to get to the beach it was rather pleasant to do so and hearing the train go past occasionally was not unpleasant nor was the call to prayer from the temple nearby. Neither woke us up during our sleep. Even when we were leaving and I had left a charger in the room they were right there ensuring I had it before driving off. We will definitely return to this little bit of heaven and thank Anjana the manager so much for giving me a birthday I will never forget.

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The place is fantastic. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and big, the only issue was that it was a bit tricky to keep the window open since there was no mosquito net. Regarding the food, we had the most amazing Sri Lankan breakfast at Rock Villa.

Beautiful setting and decor. All the staff very attentive and kind.The food was divine.

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everything, every detail was considered from the moment you arrived the staff couldn’t have made you feel more at home and it couldn’t be any clear or pristine. Highly recommend this diamond of a place

Lovely grounds, good food.

We went to bed early and were woken up at 11:30 by fireworks and loud music from the next door property. The night manager promised the music would end by midnight, but it continued until 1:20am. It turned out that the next door property is an event venue, hosting multiple weddings each month. Staff were well aware of the issue, but failed to give us any prior warning. The hotel advertises itself as an oasis of peace and tranquility, but that was far from our experience. Staff were apologetic after the fact, but are powerless to prevent the noise at night. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.