Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Zian
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“No woman and poor cleaning”
+The place is beautiful, breath taking and well designed. It was my husbands birthday and they provided a beautiful cake and decorated our bed. Loved the accomodation, food, Henna artist and the massues.
−Firstly, there are no women that work in the main hotel. It was really strange. One women on reception that never crossed into the actual hotel, and the woman in the spa, right next to the reception. Not one women in the resturant, bar, pool or the cleaners. It felt very strange and this would stop me visiting again. Secondly, the cleaners do not take away any cooklery or glasses etc. from the rooms. We spoke with other guests who had the same problem. After three days they did take them out of the tent and place the now large selection of glasses on our veranda table. We then woke up around 4am to loud knocking and squarking that got louder as the morning progressed. By breakfast time we opened the curtains to find a murder of crows on the veranda who had smashed glasses. We told our Butler who was obviously annoyed at the cleaners and promised it would be sorted. The cleaners came after breakfast and we left them to it. But they still didnt take them! Not even cleaning away the broken glass. We complained again before they were moved. Also, no hot water for the bathtubs.
Jasvinder
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“Paradise”
+Beautiful paradise location, great staff and best Food on the trip.
−Leisure equipment/ kayak and bikes need to be serviced… but the rest was amazing!
Katia
Israel · Solo · September 2026
+An incredible boutique hotel in a perfect location! The attention to detail is exceptional,from the warm, personal service and amazing food to the beautiful pool area. Truly one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. We can't wait to come back!
−There is no gym or facilities/activities for staying active/working out. Other than that, everything was absolutely perfect!
Muzaffer Eralp
Netherlands · Couple · September 2026
“Simply excellent”
+Karpaha Sands was the best hotel we have ever stayed. We picked this hotel for our honeymoon and could not ask more. Every detail from the moment we stepped in until the moment we left was well thought and wonderful. Spacious beach, infinity pool, delicious foods, comfortable and very clean rooms, we loved every part of it. Special thanks to Umberto, the hotel manager, greeting us very warmly, and making sure our stay was exactly like we hoped it would be. Thank you Nisanthan, our butler, making feel us home in every second we stay in Karpaha Sands, taking care of our every needs attentively. Thank you Pethum, serving our breakfasts and dinners with his continuous smile on his face.
−Nothing
Jennifer
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
“A perfect place to relax and unwind.”
+It was a beautiful and incredibly relaxing place with excellent staff, delicious food and a pristine beach. Nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend a stay here. It was good value given the very high standards of the hotel.
Susan
New Zealand · Group of friends · September 2026
“Absolute highlight, don’t hesitate to book!”
+The highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka! Stunning property. The setting is magical, and the beach pristine. The food was incredible and plentiful. Accomodation was lovely; very private and comfortable. Great pool area. Staff were fantastic, Umberto & your team - congratulations on such a spectacular place.
−We didn’t stay long enough!
elaine
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
“An Absolute Tropical Paradise - We’ll Never Forget Our Stay”
+Karpah Sands is quite simply somewhere very special. We have travelled to some beautiful places, but we have never stayed anywhere quite like this. It is a true tropical paradise and peaceful hideaway, and the memories we’ve made here will stay with us forever. We stayed in a Beach Villa, which absolutely blew our minds. It was spacious, beautifully designed and air-conditioned, with a safari-tent feel but all the comfort you could wish for. The bathroom was gorgeous, but the highlight had to be the incredible outdoor tropical waterfall shower - powerful, natural and completely magical. Every morning we opened the drapes to the sight of the clean golden sand and the warm Indian Ocean, and watched some of the most breathtaking sunrises we’ve ever seen. What really stood out, though, was the service. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel incredibly welcome. Umberto, the manager, greeted us personally and was an exceptional host throughout our stay. Our fantastic butler Dulip deserves a special mention too - nothing was ever too much trouble and he was always around with a smile whenever we needed anything. Sarajit, our waiter, was also wonderful and contributed to the genu
−Absolutely nothing!
Fiona
Australia · Couple · September 2026
“Wish we had stayed longer!”
+A secluded piece of paradise. One of the best beach side stays we have ever experienced!
−Nothing. The whole stay was amazing!
jean-philippe
Australia · Group of friends · September 2026
“An incredible boutique resort in a corner of paradise.”
+Beautifully appointed hotel with exceptional staff. Attention to detail at every turn. Truely an exceptional experience. Thank you.
−Nothing
Jamie
United Arab Emirates · Couple · September 2026
“Highly recommend!”
+The attention to detail from Umberto (general manager) and the whole Karpaha team is second to none. The stay was very personalised with a dedicated member of staff to look after us (Nisanthan was amazing and very accommodating) with many other small touches that really make the difference. The rooms are private, comfortable and they leave no stone unturned. The whole place is very relaxing with a stunning pool/beach, lovely lighting/vibe in the evenings, fantastic food and great music throughout the day. Thank you for an amazing stay. We will be back!