Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 185 reviews.
Godfrey
Sri Lanka · Couple · April 2026
“Cute little compact stay”
+Property was good with the bohemian style and cute and compact for a couple stay.
−Felt like a bit more maintenance will make the property look even better.
Vivianne
Netherlands · Solo · March 2026
“Nice stay, Prices bit overrated for what you get.”
+The staff was very friendly, and also the location was very close to the main street. The breakfast was very tasteful and good prices! Also good coffee.
−The bed was bit small, and also in the bathroom there were a lot of ants crawling... Airconditioning made a lot of noise during the night.
Gerda-Anette
Estonia · Solo · March 2026
“Good budget-accommodation”
+Good price, great mattress and a nice design in common areas
−Would have expected a bit more premium experience from the dorm room. The mattress is great, as well as air conditioning. But based on the contemporary design I would have expected more from the dorm - basic bunk bed with a very uncomfortable ladder to get up, no windows in the room, nowhere to sit except your bed. The location is 1km away from the active centre area, a bit of daily walking by road in the heat. There was no water on my last morning.
Nina
Austria · Couple · March 2026
“Very professional and reliable service, amazing price quality ratio, great food, great room, great people”
+The staff of Smaba was so friendly we loved the whole accommodation the room was very clean. We had a balcony, a beautiful bathroom and room, and it also included a breakfast which was delicious. You could always choose among eight different variations. The room service was great - every time we entered the room it was smelling amazing and also the owner and manager of Samba was so professional. It was also possible to pay with card which not often is the case in Sri Lanka and he was also super helpful when it came to other services such as printing documents or doing our laundry overall we can highly recommend and would always choose to come back.
−Nothing
Odelle
United Kingdom · Solo · March 2026
“Private Paradise in Ahangama”
+Avi was a great host and communicated clearly throughout the stay. They room was even better than the pictures and was comfortable and clean. This is a great location in Ahangama and I would definitely come back! Would recommend!
−Everything was perfect
Tegwen
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
+We stayed in the private room 1 night and the dorm 3 nights. Both rooms were spotless, comfortable and the bathrooms were amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly!
Russell
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
“Helpful, friendly & super clean rooms”
+So welcoming
−We stayed previously so had to return!
Jones
United Kingdom · Solo · January 2026
“Troubled but enjoyable”
+Enjoyed the breakfast, bacon, sausage and egg. The location is spectacular, you exit the premises walk across the road and the beach is right there.
−Dinner was a disappointment due to not having what I requested. Instead I was offered what I believe to be frozen chicken strips deep fried with a sauce that came from a bottle. The towel in the bathroom was dirty, it looked like a woman used it to remove her makeup without washing first. I only found out after I showered, so had no choice but to use the 'clean' side to quickly dry off. The power went off twice, leaving me without AC
Sheima
France · Couple · March 2026
“Séjour exceptionnel dans un cadre cosy et reposant, je recommande vivement”
+Séjour exceptionnel ! L’hôtel est hyper cosy, chaleureux et convivial, on s’y sent vraiment bien dès l’arrivée. Le mobilier est simple et de bon goût, et surtout la literie était très confortable et impeccable. L’ambiance générale est apaisante, parfaite pour se détendre quelques jours. Le personnel est également très agréable et accueillant, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus mémorable.
−Seul petit point négatif : la présence de cafards dans la salle de bain, ce qui peut être dérangeant. Cela reste toutefois un détail comparé à la qualité globale du séjour.