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Reviews of Abode By The Beach

Galle Road, 80650 Ahangama, Sri Lanka

#75 of 90 B&Bs and inns in Ahangama

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Review Score

Based on 25 B&B reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    Great view and solitude
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location

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

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    7.0
    Nice and private hotel, right on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    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).

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    But cleanliness was an issue

    Property was located right on the beach and was extremely pretty

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    9.0
    Magical getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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. ❤️

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Amazing food and view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    8.0
    It was a very pleasant stay at the facility. and thumbs up for a great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    It was nice but I wouldn’t stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    5.0
    Disappointing Experience for the Price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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 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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    1.0
    More of a “guesthouse” than a “hotel”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Gorgeous room, food & settings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gorgeous room in beautiful surroundings. Staff were very lovely & the food was amazing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall cleanliness and experience

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    9.0
    Superb! Can’t ask more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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)

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

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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