beautiful beach, obliging and friendly staff

Stayed in May 2024

Fantastic location, very nice staff (beyond their strict duties), nice breakfast, spacious room & bathroom

Stayed in February 2024

The distance to Bentota meant we could not walk there which would have been our preference

Having both a swimming pool and easy access to the beach meant we had the best of both worlds

Stayed in January 2024

Very friendly staff, the size of the rooms (we had 2) was awesome with a clear view to the beach and the pool along with a balcony, access to the beach was very comfortable. Breakfast was good and the spread was appropriate. The staff takes the cake, just everyone made it so good!

Stayed in January 2024

Mosquitos.

Very good location, the staff was also very good and polite, the room was neat and clean, the view was good, the food was nice, and the staff prepared good Vegetarian food for us. enjoyed the stay very much. the only problem was weak Wi-Fi.

Stayed in December 2023

Great stay definitely recommend

Stayed in March 2023

Ist a very nice and cosy hotel at the beach.

Stayed in March 2023

Very poor breakfast, quite far away from Bentota, good shops and calm ocean appropriate to swim. Overpriced place and restaurants around in comparison with south of Sri Lanka.

Very early check-in (we came at 7.30 am and checked in immediately without additional charge), lovely area with coconut palms, private balcony with outstanding ocean view, good and clean swimming pool, perfect location for lazy holidays, picturesque rocks and wide sandy beach 5 km long, no crowds of tourists at all.

Stayed in February 2023

Poor choice for breakfast, food left uncovered with flies every where. The waiters don't understand basic requests,just laugh between themselves. The owner only interested in you if you book tours with him, rest of the time he ignores you. Non residents take over the sun loungers, leaving residents struggling to find one.

Good location on a great beach. Nice pool. Good shower with hot water. The waitress is the only one who could speak and understand english,she was very helpful.

Stayed in January 2023

Rockside Beach Resort near Bentota is more than just a beautiful place to stay – it’s a heartfelt experience. With its long stretch of golden sand, unique rocky coastline, and breathtaking sunsets, the scenery alone is unforgettable. But what truly makes this place special is its warmth and soul. Run by a lovely team, the resort has a genuine family atmosphere. You feel welcome from the very first moment – like you’re visiting old friends rather than staying at a hotel. One of the sweetest touches? A little beach dog who has truly become part of the Rockside family. He’s lovingly cared for, always around to greet guests with wagging tail and warm eyes, and adds so much joy and character to the whole experience. The rooms are bright, clean, and just steps from the ocean. The food is homemade, fresh, and full of local flavor. And the sunsets – truly magical. If you’re looking for a quiet, beautiful getaway that feels personal, peaceful, and full of charm.

Stayed in July 2025

The rooms were not clean, there was some kind of sticky substance on the floor. We were initially shown a room ( which is next to the beach). However this was so small that we felt suffocated. We were planning to check out (even though we paid for whole 2 days), however the staff accommodated us in a different room ( we appreciate this gesture). We decide to stay in the room as room was big enough with balcony overlooking the beach. I would say if properly maintained the property would have been nice. As mentioned above the room was not cool even though AC was running. Clearly a bigger tonnage was needed for the room. The bed blankets were old. The breakfast was pathetic. There were flies around the breakfast area and even on some of the food. The staff barely speaks English and was not able to understand us( however staff was courteous). We checked out after 1 night ( even though we had 2 nights). Someone who looks like the manager asked us the reason for early check out and we mentioned that rooms are not up to the mark. However there was zero response from this person. He just mentioned “ok”. Anyways - as mentioned earlier, if properly maintained, the properly is worth it. Also the pricing is bit on higher side for a properly like that

The location of the property is good. However the property as such needs a lot of improvement. The rooms are big, however the air conditioning in the room is not commensurate with the size of the room. The only positive which I noted for the place was its location and proximity to the beach.

Stayed in December 2024

Mouldy bread at breakfast Reluctance of staff to provide water beyond a 500 ml bottle

Good location

Stayed in November 2024

Breakfast was below average

Stayed in March 2024

Dusty

Beside sea

Stayed in February 2024

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It’s was not 4 star as advertised Facilities were minimal WiFi signal was weak Cable TV was not good Breakfast quality was poor Most staff did not speak good English

The location was ok

Stayed in February 2024

The breakfast was awful, nothing covered, and flies everywhere. The hotel is to far from anywhere, nothing much within walking distance . The pool was unusable at times during our stay due to building work to the hotel we were not notified b4 our trip. There was only 4 loungers by the oil for a medium hotel. The menu for food and drinks was very expensive, double the price of other places we stayed in sri lanka.

The hotel was located on a beautiful beach. Spacious rooms and balcony with pool and sea view

Stayed in February 2024

cleanliness, food, AC didn’t work

location

Stayed in May 2023

Very cozy hotel with a private beach. We felt very welcome. The breakfast and dinner was great. The staff are very accommodating, they tried their best to make our stay amazing. Even the owner was helping us with our enquirers. The rooms are fairly comfortable with a stunning view of the ocean. Everything was just awesome!

Stayed in April 2023

- Breakfast has a room for improvement, it lacks variety and some meals did not meet our expectations - There is only one cleaning guy, sometimes you need to specifically ask him to clean your room - Bathroom fixtures are old and should be replaced. Everything works though

- Spacious room with air conditioning, fridge and a big nice bed - Every room has a balcony with the ocean view - Every day cleaning and free water bottles - An incredible scenic beach just 50m away from the pool. There were like 5 people on this beach at all times. - There are sunbeds at the pool and at the beach. Towels are provided by the hotel. - The pool is nice, our kid enjoyed it very much - Location is very quiet, there are mostly villas nearby, no big hotels. You can eat at the hotel, the food is ok. There are also some restaurants at the beach and a 5-star hotel restaurant nearby. If you need a supermarket or shops, there are always a couple tuk-tuks near the hotel, the ride to Bentota is like 5-7 minutes

Stayed in February 2023

Owner and reception staff.

Awful

Stayed in February 2023

The location and sand beach is THE BEST in Sri Lanka, the hotel staff is very friendly and speak English, Russian and German. Hotel owner is a great guy, he organized a tour for hotel guests free of charge. Hotel also organized an awesome romantic dinner for us on the beach. I can't say enough about how great this hotel is, you have to visit to see. Recommend all 100%

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was perfect!

We spent here a wonderful time! This is a very nice property, very clean and well kept. It is right on a nice beach and the hotel itself has a lovely pool (every day cleaning). The rooms are large with nice big balconies, sea-facing. The breakfast is very good. The staff are lovely and polite.

Stayed in December 2022

I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. I had a very large bed. The staff was incredibly friendly and always willing to help. The location is perfect, right in front of the beach. The check-in and check-out process was smooth and efficient. Everything was well organized and professionally managed. Thank you!

Stayed in July 2025