Reviews of Rock View Rest Hatton
No 40, Vanaraja, Adam's Peak Road, Dickoya, 22000 Hatton, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff,good service,beautiful location, tasty food 😋
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI came to Hatton with not much of a plan except to climb Adam’s Peak. The owner Ravi picked me up from the station and when I arrived his wife had made me the most incredible curry for dinner which was all included as part of my stay. Ravi told me all the things to do in Hatton and he designed a tour just for me. He has great knowledge of the area so could show me hidden waterfalls and take me see things off the beaten track. I went in the off season which worked out well. I was able to complete Adam’s peak in 4hrs because there were no crowds so I had lots of time to enjoy the rest of the day swimming in waterfalls, exploring the tea plantations and everything Hatton has to offer. If you’re like me and are terrible at making plans I highly recommend staying here to make the most out of your trip!!! I sadly had only one night to stay here, so I also recommend to stay more than one night so you can see everything.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA great place to stay with a very kind and friendly host, who also works as a tuk-tuk driver and tour guide. Breakfast is included, and dinner can be provided upon request for an additional cost. We also had barbecue there in the night. I would definitely recommend this place
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Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery close to Adam’s Peak, nice restaurant area for food and drinks. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Ayubowan Arjan, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location close to Adam’s Peak, the restaurant area and the hospitality of our family. It’s always wonderful to know that our guests feel well taken care of. We would be delighted to welcome you again anytime! Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Arjan, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location close to Adam’s Peak, the restaurant area and the hospitality of our family. It’s always wonderful to know that our guests feel… Show more
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRock View Rest ist exactly what the name promises, a beautiful accommodation located right above a river that you can see from the room’s balcony. It is a serene location surrounded by gigantic bamboo trees. Also, we were warmly welcomed with a cup of tea.
Ayubowan Laura, thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location by the river, the view from your balcony and the welcome with a cup of tea. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the atmosphere surrounded by the beautiful bamboo trees. We would be delighted to welcome you again anytime! Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Laura, thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location by the river, the view from your balcony and the welcome with a cup of tea. It’s wonderful to know that you apprecia… Show more
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNothing.
False advertising. Listed at $95 US. Reduced to $25. Not worth $15. Very basic room and facility. No soap, toilet paper, no aircon, no hot water, no wifi working, no sheet on bed. Dirty musty room. Host had very aggressive argument with neighbors only 10m from our room for 1 and a half hours and then loud talking near our room for another 3 hours until 1230 am. We were afraid and locked ourselves in the bedroom and got a tuk tuk arranged for daybreak to leave this horrible experience.
Ayubowan Joanne, thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations, and we are deeply saddened that you left feeling uncomfortable. It’s unfortunate that absolutely nothing was good for you. As a family-run guesthouse, we hold ourselves to very high standards of hospitality, warmth, and service. All of our rooms are fully equipped with the necessary amenities, such as toiletries, fresh linens, hot water, and Wi-Fi. These standards are in place to ensure that every guest feels comfortable and well taken care of. To hear that these basic amenities were missing in your room is surprising, as this is certainly not our usual practice. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and would have appreciated the opportunity to address the issue directly during your stay, because every guest is part of the family, and this is the way we treat them! We strive to create a peaceful atmosphere for our guests, and we are actively reviewing this incident to ensure it does not happen again in the future, because this is a safe place where everybody can feel relaxed and calm! We always encourage our guests to communicate any concerns directly with us during their stay. This allows us to resolve issues in real-time and ensures that everyone leaves with a positive experience. Unfortunately, when concerns are raised only after departure, we are unable to address them promptly. We take your feedback seriously and are committed to making improvements based on your experience. We would like to talk with you again over this case, so please reach out to us so we can discuss this and find a solution that suits you! Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Joanne, thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations, and we are deeply saddened that you left feeling uncomf… Show more
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely family, so friendly and interesting in sharing with us. Great breakfast. We’re really helping in arranging a large taxi down to the south coast the next day.
We had a smaller room downstairs, which could have need a bit cleaner, the shower heater wasn’t working, nor did the Wi-Fi. We saw inside a guest room upstairs which looked much brighter and more spacious
Ayubowan Russel, thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the warm hospitality of our family, the delicious breakfast and that we could assist in organizing your taxi to the south coast. We also appreciate your comments regarding the room. We regret that the ground-floor room did not meet your expectations. We take cleanliness and comfort seriously, and we will make sure to review the maintenance of the shower and Wi-Fi to improve our guests experience. We are glad that you were able to see the upstairs room and we will make sure to offer this option to future guests who may prefer more light and space. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will continue working to make improvements for our future guests. Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Russel, thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the warm hospitality of our family, the delicious breakfast and that we could assist in organizing your taxi to the south coast. We also appr… Show more
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe environment is very beautiful.
The dinner was prepared by a local woman, it is worth fixing the price,
Ayubowan Agnes, thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and that the dinner prepared by our local Vasanthi was a highlight of your stay. We agree — it’s always worth trying the delicious local meals, and we’re happy to offer them to our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon and share more of what our area has to offer! Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Agnes, thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and that the dinner prepared by our local Vasanthi was a highlight of your stay. We agree — it’s always worth tryi… Show more
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe family that take care of the accommodation is really nice and help us with everything. The accommodation is in the middle of the jungle and next to the river where you can swim. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious. Also de local food prepared there was delicious! 100% recommendable!!
Ayubowan Francisco Javier, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, the local food and the peaceful surroundings by the river. It was a pleasure having you here, and we’re so happy you felt at home! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Francisco Javier, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, the local food and the peaceful surroundings by the river. It was a pleasure having you here, and we’re so happy you felt at hom… Show more
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA stunning location next to a stream just outside Hatton with easy access to anywhere you want to go thanks to the helpful hosts that will take you anywhere
Ayubowan Joanne, thank you so much! We’re so happy you enjoyed the food, the river and your time with us. We hope to see you again someday - you were a great guest! Warm hugs, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewFood was really delicious. Excellent hot water in bathroom shower. Helpful hosts. When one room was discovered to be damp, the hosts happily moved us to a less damp one.
The billing was confusing and not consistent with that listed on booking.com, cost a lot more.Air conditioning that was listed on booking.com was also not evident though we did not need it.
Ayubowan Raewyn, thank you for your lovely words and your honest feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the food, the hot shower and the help from our family. We’re truly sorry for the confusion about the bill and the AC – this is not our standard and we will review it carefully in our team. If there is any specific refund you require, please send us a DM! Hope to welcome you again! Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Raewyn, thank you for your lovely words and your honest feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the food, the hot shower and the help from our family. We’re truly sorry for the confusion about the bill and the AC – this is not our s… Show more
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing experience with Ravi (the owner) and his family. We put together a number of activities with him and agreed on a fair fixed price. This meant we were able to explore a lot in Hatton and the surrounding area and experienced some great things. Rafting, waterfalls, Adams Peak at sunrise. We had breakfast and dinner every day. We were taken to the laundry. The whole family gave us a very warm welcome. Thank you for the great time.
Because of the location, it was a bit damp in the room and everything was a bit gloomy. But we could live with that. Unfortunately, there is so much rubbish from the city in the river that we didn't want to go into the water.
Ayubowan Daniel, thank you so much for your kind words! We loved planning those adventures with you and are happy you enjoyed rafting, the waterfalls and Adam’s Peak sunrise. I’m sorry the room felt damp and a bit dark—we’re restructuring our spaces now, adding better ventilation and brighter lighting. We’re also in touch with local groups about the river cleanup and will guide you to cleaner swimming spots next time. Hope to welcome you back soon - you were a great guest! Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Daniel, thank you so much for your kind words! We loved planning those adventures with you and are happy you enjoyed rafting, the waterfalls and Adam’s Peak sunrise. I’m sorry the room felt damp and a bit dark—we’re restructuring o… Show more
Reviewed: 24 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLocation was good, clean spacious rooms, friendly owner and his family who gave lot of tips of good locations to travel, flexible payment processes. Value for money.
Part of the hotel was not fully constructed, so outer appearance was a bit unsatisfactory. Food was average.
Ayubowan Kahawevithana, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed our location, the clean spacious rooms, tips, and flexible payments. I’m sorry about the unfinished exterior and the average meals—this isn’t our standard. We’re working on the building completion and enhancing our menu. Hope to welcome you back under better circumstances! Maybe you can come visit the new building! :-) Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Kahawevithana, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed our location, the clean spacious rooms, tips, and flexible payments. I’m sorry about the unfinished exterior and the average meals—this isn’t our standard. We’re wo… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe owner of the place was the most adorable person we ever met. We have bin with Ravi for 2 whole days and he showed us around Hatton. If you want luxery go some where else , if you want sri lanka take this couple with there guesthouse. We will remember Ravi and his family for their efforts to make our stay a unforgettable stay.
Ayubowan Edwin, thank you so much for your heartfelt words! We’re honored to have shown you the real Sri Lanka and spent those days together exploring Hatton. Luxury seekers might choose elsewhere, but for an authentic experience, our home is yours. We’ll cherish the memories and hope to welcome you back soon! Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Edwin, thank you so much for your heartfelt words! We’re honored to have shown you the real Sri Lanka and spent those days together exploring Hatton. Luxury seekers might choose elsewhere, but for an authentic experience, our home … Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Ayubowan Stenov-Hansen, thank you so much to you and your girlfriend! We’re happy you had a great stay and felt at home with our family. Ravi was happy to help you whenever you needed and show you around. We hope to welcome you both back soon! Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Stenov-Hansen, thank you so much to you and your girlfriend! We’re happy you had a great stay and felt at home with our family. Ravi was happy to help you whenever you needed and show you around. We hope to welcome you both back so… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewFantastic Host 🫶🏽
The stairs are a bit vertical. It may be challenging for those with limited knee mobility.
Ayubowan Meyer, thank you so much for your lovely words! Our homestay does sit on a hillside beside the waterfall, so the stairs can be a bit steep—I appreciate your understanding. We’ll look into ways to make it easier for guests. Happy you still had a great time with us! Hope to welcome you back soon - you were a great guest :-)! Warm wishes, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Meyer, thank you so much for your lovely words! Our homestay does sit on a hillside beside the waterfall, so the stairs can be a bit steep—I appreciate your understanding. We’ll look into ways to make it easier for guests. Happy yo… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewAmazing location with a beautiful view of the nature and stream right from the bedroom window and terras. The hosts are very lovely and helpful and make a delicious western or sri lankan breakfast for you. Thank you for the nice stay!
The hygiene in the room and bedroom could be better.
Ayubowan Michelle, thank you so much for your lovely feedback and the great rating! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location with a view of nature and the stream right from your bedroom window. It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated our Sri Lankan or Western breakfast and our warm hospitality. Thank you as well for your note regarding cleanliness in the room. We take such comments seriously and are continuously working to improve our hygiene standards in all areas to meet western standards. Your feedback truly helps us to do better! We would be delighted to welcome you again anytime. Warm regards, Family Ravichandran 🌸
Ayubowan Michelle, thank you so much for your lovely feedback and the great rating! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location with a view of nature and the stream right from your bedroom window. It’s also wonderfu… Show more