Reviews of Abode By The Beach

The views from both the room and even from the bathroom was breathtaking 😍

Breakfast items should have been more(of course they told me about that before at that time of booking that their restaurant would be closed)

A little expensive for what it offers, location a little far rest the view and staff were top notch!

The location

The property and location are truly incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning ocean views that stretched as far as the eye could see. The highlight for us was the almost private beach right next to the property, offering a peaceful and serene spot to relax, swim, or just soak up the beauty of the surroundings.

This was by far the most expensive place we stayed in Sri Lanka, and unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing. After so many incredible experiences in Sri Lanka, where we were warmly welcomed into local homes and hotels, this stay fell short. The biggest letdown was the lack of staff presence. We didn’t feel looked after at all—there was very little interaction, and when we did need assistance, it felt like the staff was hardly around. For a place that promotes its hospitality so much, it was a real disappointment. The breakfast, which was a highlight for us at other places, was also underwhelming. Considering how much the place emphasises its food on social media, we expected much more. It didn’t live up to the expectations, especially given the price we paid. While the location and the property were beautiful, the lack of care and attention from the staff left us feeling less than satisfied. We had hoped for a more memorable experience, but unfortunately, this one didn’t match up to the incredible hospitality we experienced elsewhere in Sri Lanka.

The location was really good, being right on the beach. It felt personal with only 2 rooms at the facility, and the staff were great. (Being a smaller operations, don't expect 24/7 services, which was ok for us).

It was a bit warmer in the room than I would have like (even with AC and fan on overnight). Due to the time of year, some of the food and drink options were not available that we had been looking forward to.

Location is close to main Ahangama strip of restaurants/bars, positioned right by the beach, walking distance to sea

We stayed in the Beach Suite for three nights - calling it a “hotel” is a generous overstatement. What we experienced was closer to an under-managed guesthouse which lacked basic hotel services such as a concierge or housekeeping, and riddled with issues such as poor hygiene and completely unacceptable safety hazards. The most alarming part of our stay was the electric socket from the kettle overheating on its own and catching alight — a potentially life-threatening situation, had we not been in the room to catch it in time - photos attached. We immediately unplugged it and informed the staff. Shockingly, there was no apology, no urgency, and absolutely no concern from the staff member, who casually said he would replace the kettle. We followed up three times, only to be met with vague responses like “give us some time.” The replacement kettle never came. Even worse, no one from management ever addressed the incident or offered any kind of apology or explanation. The room itself was in poor condition from the start. There was no daily house-keeping service offered which we were surprised by — no cleaning, no bed-making, nothing. The towels and duvet were stained and had visible rips when we checked-in. The exterior doors did not close properly, allowing lizards, ants, and cockroaches to get into the room regularly. The “service” is practically non-existent. The hotel appears to be run by a small team of three staff members who unfortunately seemed unable to handle even the most basic guest requests — including booking a taxi. On the morning of our checkout, we asked one staff member to book us a taxi and ended up waiting 45 minutes before giving up and booking one ourselves. That level of incompetence is genuinely astonishing and the response to each of our request was a shrug - as if it was outside of their parameter. Breakfast is disappointing and requires you to pre-select your meal the night before and I still had food poisoning after eating here.

Property was located right on the beach and was extremely pretty

But cleanliness was an issue

Location

Overall cleanliness and experience

The location is just AMAZING!!! Great peaceful and private spot in Ahangama. The views from the bath and bedroom are stunning! 🤩 the rock suite was spacious with lots of light and a huge deck to relax! All of the staff were super warm and helpful. ❤️

Amazing food and view

The side room balconies can be seen from the road. Not very private

1. Location and setting: The location is unbeatable, with beautiful beach views and an island you can actually swim to. It adds something special to the whole experience. 2. Room comfort: We stayed in the Rock Suite with a sea view. The room was really spacious, the bed was super comfortable, and the bathroom view was one of the best I’ve seen. 3. Friendly staff: The staff were genuinely warm and attentive, making us feel welcome from start to finish. A big thank you to Aslam, Jenson, and the team for going above and beyond. 4. Breakfast quality: Breakfast was a highlight, even in the off-season when the menu was a bit shorter. Every dish was well-prepared and delicious. 5. Thoughtful extras: The hotel really thinks of everything. They offered great activity recommendations, arranged transport when needed, and provided yoga mats, beach towels, and other extras on request.

1. Room maintenance: Overall, the property is well-kept, but we noticed a few minor things, like some mold and corrosion in the bathroom and a bit of dust on the outdoor sunbeds. Small details, but they could use a touch-up. 2. Lunch and dinner quality: While breakfast was fantastic, some of the other meals (especially supper and desserts) tasted a bit stale. We shared this feedback, and the team was very open to it—hopefully, it’ll be improved soon. 3. Wi-Fi stability: The Wi-Fi was spotty at times, which might not matter for everyone, but we were working remotely and needed a steady connection. Aslam was quick to help when we mentioned it, though.

Breakfast was simply brilliant and it was the best we received. Dinner we ordered was quite mediocre. Expected a bigger portion size for the amount paid.

Facility had issues with the electricity. The generator which was there at premises was not operational which made staying inside the room a bit uncomfortable with no electricity.

The property (Rock Suite) has a great view and overlooks a pristine beach. The bathrooms are beautiful and the food is great! The staff is friendly and helpful.

No privacy in the bathrooms. They are built so beautifully but you can’t use it without the blinds (Rock Suite). The Beach Suite is too close to the main road and is not at all peaceful, you can constantly hear the sound of traffic. The tub on the balcony of the Beach Suite is an absolute farce because there’s no way anyone can use it without the whole world watching you. While parts of the room are beautiful there are some parts which could definitely have been curated better. About 60% of the room has been done up to feel luxe but the other 40% feels quite basic in terms of aesthetics.

Nice

AC was broken & WiFi didn’t work. In the middle of summer in Sri Lanka and for people travelling with limited data, this was very problematic. Food also wasn’t good and the staff needs better training. Manager was nice and responsive but in general this place needs more fine tuning before it can be worth the price.