I never write reviews like this, but this trip made me do it. Since the cost is rather big, you had to be sure that you choose exactly what you like. Therefore, before the trip, my wife and I shoveled a lot of hotels and reviews about them. We settled on J Ambalangoda. And we did not regret our choice. The general appearance of the hotel is good both outside and inside.
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I never write reviews like this, but this trip made me do it. Since the cost is rather big, you had to be sure that you choose exactly what you like. Therefore, before the trip, my wife and I shoveled a lot of hotels and reviews about them. We settled on J Ambalangoda. And we did not regret our choice. The general appearance of the hotel is good both outside and inside. The staff is polite and ready to help in case of any problems. We were placed on the 2nd floor overlooking the ocean. All that bothered me a little in the room was insects (ants), which appeared on the wall near the air conditioner from nowhere. But we dealt with this problem on the very first day by buying a fumigator in a supermarket. I advise you to buy it and forget about annoying insects.
Our compatriots, who were settled on the 1st floor, faced a completely different problem (this floor is like -1).
There, the insects were larger and much more unpleasant - COCKROACHES (he himself saw two of these creatures in the evening). And they were huge. But the guys were then moved to another room without any problems. We really liked the beach near the hotel, as there are few people, and the water is clean. There was something to compare with, as we went to the beach in Galle, Hikkaduwa and Unnawatuna. I'm sure there are still a lot of good places, but I write about those that I saw with my own eyes.
Now I want to write about where you can go and with whom.
We had little time and many places we wanted to visit. We limited ourselves to trips up to 40 km in the district (an excursion along the river, went to turtles, elephants, to a waterfall where monkeys were fed. We went by train to Galle, to the beach in Unnawatuna. To Hikkaduwa to the coral reef). On the first day we were lucky, and we met a nice guy (tuk-tuker) Chan, who then drove us all the time on excursions and around the city. He usually sits in front of the hotel entrance (red tuk tuk).
Now about where we ate. At the hotel, we had breakfast included, and for lunch and dinner we went to a cafe near the ocean. Once we decided to try lunch at the hotel, but did not like it. Small portion and a little expensive for the money. And there were cafes: "Denis's" and "John's". It was a mistake to go to Chill Pill, where the reviews and the interior itself are just great, but the service and food leave much to be desired. Denis's is not bad, and even very tasty shrimp, but most of all we liked John's. Large portions, deliciously prepared. I liked the soup most of all, and rice with shrimp, squid, fish. John is a hospitable, polite and cheerful person. If you go by tuk-tuk, then be sure to say “to John, a cafe on the beach”, as there is most likely some other place in the city with the same name.
We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come again.
Our compatriots, who were settled on the 1st floor, faced a completely different problem (this floor is like -1).
There, the insects were larger and much more unpleasant - COCKROACHES (he himself saw two of these creatures in the evening). And they were huge. But the guys were then moved to another room without any problems. We really liked the beach near the hotel, as there are few people, and the water is clean. There was something to compare with, as we went to the beach in Galle, Hikkaduwa and Unnawatuna. I'm sure there are still a lot of good places, but I write about those that I saw with my own eyes.
Now I want to write about where you can go and with whom.
We had little time and many places we wanted to visit. We limited ourselves to trips up to 40 km in the district (an excursion along the river, went to turtles, elephants, to a waterfall where monkeys were fed. We went by train to Galle, to the beach in Unnawatuna. To Hikkaduwa to the coral reef). On the first day we were lucky, and we met a nice guy (tuk-tuker) Chan, who then drove us all the time on excursions and around the city. He usually sits in front of the hotel entrance (red tuk tuk).
Now about where we ate. At the hotel, we had breakfast included, and for lunch and dinner we went to a cafe near the ocean. Once we decided to try lunch at the hotel, but did not like it. Small portion and a little expensive for the money. And there were cafes: "Denis's" and "John's". It was a mistake to go to Chill Pill, where the reviews and the interior itself are just great, but the service and food leave much to be desired. Denis's is not bad, and even very tasty shrimp, but most of all we liked John's. Large portions, deliciously prepared. I liked the soup most of all, and rice with shrimp, squid, fish. John is a hospitable, polite and cheerful person. If you go by tuk-tuk, then be sure to say “to John, a cafe on the beach”, as there is most likely some other place in the city with the same name.
We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come again.
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• traveled 6 years ago
We were in Sri Lanka in mid-October, there were still a few people, the hotel was not full, so they settled immediately before 14.00 without any problems. Ordered to eat as breakfast was already missed. Then they took only the prescribed breakfasts and dinners, cooked to order, everything was fresh, but the choice of dishes was not very large.
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We were in Sri Lanka in mid-October, there were still a few people, the hotel was not full, so they settled immediately before 14.00 without any problems. Ordered to eat as breakfast was already missed. Then they took only the prescribed breakfasts and dinners, cooked to order, everything was fresh, but the choice of dishes was not very large. Therefore, for lunch we often went to a cafe next door to the hotel, to Dinesh (shrimp, fish, etc. )
The staff is very friendly, the rooms were cleaned every other day, towels were changed, but toiletries were put only on the day of arrival. The room did not have a hair dryer, glasses, but they brought it on demand. The furniture in the rooms is already a little "tired", but the bedding is new, which is nice.
The territory is small, but well-groomed, beach towels are issued.
The staff is very friendly, the rooms were cleaned every other day, towels were changed, but toiletries were put only on the day of arrival. The room did not have a hair dryer, glasses, but they brought it on demand. The furniture in the rooms is already a little "tired", but the bedding is new, which is nice.
The territory is small, but well-groomed, beach towels are issued.
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The hotel has a great location and good living conditions. Inexpensive. Nice, understanding staff, well-groomed compact territory. We arrived fairly quickly, a transfer was waiting for the hotel. We were warmly greeted and told in detail about the hotel and service. The hotel makes a fairly good impression, clean and with a good though not new renovation.
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The hotel has a great location and good living conditions. Inexpensive. Nice, understanding staff, well-groomed compact territory. We arrived fairly quickly, a transfer was waiting for the hotel. We were warmly greeted and told in detail about the hotel and service. The hotel makes a fairly good impression, clean and with a good though not new renovation. The room was with an ocean view, absolutely fully corresponded to the description (standard furniture, bathroom, towels. . ), cleaning is of high quality, regular, but immediately ask for a maid's cloak or at the reception. The room looks quite expensive. The hotel has a swimming pool and plenty of comfortable sunbeds. The hotel is laid out just on the ocean, there is a gorgeous beach, which is not very crowded, because the ocean is not calm. But, but for those who want solitude and romance - here! And so, sunbathing is not bad, but swimming is problematic, the waves just knock you off your feet, calculate your strength. There are no complaints about the staff, both the maids and the waiters performed their work with sufficient quality, we did not have any misunderstandings with anyone. Everyone is smiling and courteous. We are satisfied with the food, especially that we took both breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. In the mornings there were scrambled eggs or scrambled eggs, yoghurts, cereals, vegetables, fruits, drinks. Lunches and dinners are good, balanced and satisfying. Be sure to soup, the second (garnish, fish, meat), salads, desserts. Made with quality ingredients, always fresh. You can eat at a restaurant near the hotel. Everything was wonderful. we managed to change the noisy city atmosphere to the peace and quiet of this place, with its nature and the ocean. Great service, great hotel.
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In winter, we decided to go to Sri Lanka. In a travel agency, we selected a tour and after reviewing a lot of options, we decided to stay at Hotel J Ambalangoda (Ex Juce Hotel). This hotel is worth staying at least once. It is located right on the ocean and this makes it even more beautiful. We had a room with access to the beach and the ocean, falling asleep and waking up with the windows open was bliss.
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In winter, we decided to go to Sri Lanka. In a travel agency, we selected a tour and after reviewing a lot of options, we decided to stay at Hotel J Ambalangoda (Ex Juce Hotel). This hotel is worth staying at least once. It is located right on the ocean and this makes it even more beautiful. We had a room with access to the beach and the ocean, falling asleep and waking up with the windows open was bliss. A room with a modest renovation, but with an interesting feature, a hanging hammock. All furniture in the room is in good condition. The bathroom is good. They come to clean every day without reminders. The tour operator advised to take only breakfasts at the hotel, or breakfast and dinner in order to try the local cuisine in local cafes. We listened to the advice and advise everyone to do the same. The breakfasts at the hotel are delicious, although they do not shine with variety. In local cafes we tried a lot of exotic local cuisine, we liked everything. The beach is right next to the hotel, there is a bar / restaurant on the beach, we went there to eat, delicious. The ocean is raging, but we found something like a bay and calmly swam there all the time. May I recommend this hotel? Of course yes, just don't forget this is Asia and everything here is completely different from the advertised resorts.
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Arrived at the hotel at 9 am, check in at 14.00, decided not to sit still and immediately went swimming in the ocean. The receptionist approached and offered to stay in a room with an ocean view, although we paid for a regular room, we spent 3 nights in this room. In general, the hotel is great. And most importantly, on the first day we met the local tuk tuk driver and started with him.
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Arrived at the hotel at 9 am, check in at 14.00, decided not to sit still and immediately went swimming in the ocean. The receptionist approached and offered to stay in a room with an ocean view, although we paid for a regular room, we spent 3 nights in this room. In general, the hotel is great. And most importantly, on the first day we met the local tuk tuk driver and started with him. He drove us to cheap cafes, shops and places of interest, mostly local. Then he took us on an excursion to Mary, took from us only money for vodka and spent the whole day with us. After work, take us fishing with you and then return to the hotel. I can't even imagine what a vacation it would be without this wonderful guy)))
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1. ASK A HOTEL REPRESENTATIVE TO TAKE YOU A PHOTO FROM HIS PHONE OF THE HOTEL, BEACH AND ROOM. AND LET IT BE SENT TO YOU BY MAIL. YOU WILL BE AWESOME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!! 2. THE NUMBERS ARE DIRTY AND shabby, PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING, THERE IS NO TERRITORY THEY HAVE PRACTICALLY, THE PEOPLE LIKE IN A dormitory, YOU WON'T BE HUNGRY IF YOU DON'T OVERSPELL.
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1. ASK A HOTEL REPRESENTATIVE TO TAKE YOU A PHOTO FROM HIS PHONE OF THE HOTEL, BEACH AND ROOM. AND LET IT BE SENT TO YOU BY MAIL. YOU WILL BE AWESOME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!
2. THE NUMBERS ARE DIRTY AND shabby, PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING, THERE IS NO TERRITORY THEY HAVE PRACTICALLY, THE PEOPLE LIKE IN A dormitory, YOU WON'T BE HUNGRY IF YOU DON'T OVERSPELL.
3. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! AND NOW THE MAIN DIVORCE. NUMBERS!!!!!!!!! ! EVERYONE WHO ARRIVALS IS SEATED IMMEDIATELY IN THE ROOM WHERE THE BEDS ARE DOUBLE!!! ! LIKE A HOSTEL!!!!!!!!! ! THAT YOU DO NOT BOOK, THEY WILL SAY THERE AND THEY WILL SAY THAT THERE IS NO OTHER FREE ROOM AND YOU NEED TO WAIT A COUPLE OF DAYS, OR PAY 25 BACKS PER NIGHT AND WE WILL DO SOMETHING. THIS IS THEIR MECHANISM!!!!!!! . I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY HOLIDAYERS THAT EVERYONE WHO COMES LIKE THIS IS GOING THROUGH THIS. OR PAY 200 BACKS EXTRA OR LIVE IN A ROOM WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE BEDS AND EVERY DAY YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE.
Ooooooooooooooochen a lot of negative !!!!!!!!! ! I DIDN'T COMPLAINT, I DIDN'T RUN, I DID JUST REST AND TRAVEL, BUT WATCHING THE PHOTO ON THE INTERNET AND IN REAL, THE DIFFERENCE IS CARDINALLY DIFFERENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . EVERYONE IS SMILING AND NO ONE DOES ANYTHING, THE HOTEL IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY AND IT CAN'T EVEN BE CONSIDERED A HOTEL WHEN THERE ARE A LOT OF ROOMS WITH SUCH BEDS. EVEN NOW IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION AND RESERVATION, YOU WILL SEE YOURSELF OR TELL YOU IN THE TOUR COMPANY THAT THE ROOMS ARE SMALL WITH TWO-STOREY BEDS AND YOU WILL NOT SLEEP YOURSELF)))))))))).
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!!!!!!!!!!!! ! DO NOT CHOOSE THIS MIRACLE)))). TAKE A GUESTHOUSE BETTER BUT LIVE IN THE ROOM YOURSELF AND DON'T WORRY.
SO BOILED ONLY ON ARRIVAL))). I DO NOT TAKE A PHOTO AND I DO NOT DISCHARGE - WHY WOULD I DO AND REMOVE THIS DIRT AND HORROR))). WHEN GOING TO THEIR ADDRESS ASK TO LET THEY GIVE YOU A PHOTO IN REAL, THEY WON'T GIVE!!!!!! ! AND IF THEY SEND YOU THEN BOLDLY MAKE A LOUD BUILD AND SHOW WHAT YOU HAVE DISAPPEARED. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! ! HOTEL SUCK!!!!!!!! !
2. THE NUMBERS ARE DIRTY AND shabby, PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING, THERE IS NO TERRITORY THEY HAVE PRACTICALLY, THE PEOPLE LIKE IN A dormitory, YOU WON'T BE HUNGRY IF YOU DON'T OVERSPELL.
3. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! AND NOW THE MAIN DIVORCE. NUMBERS!!!!!!!!! ! EVERYONE WHO ARRIVALS IS SEATED IMMEDIATELY IN THE ROOM WHERE THE BEDS ARE DOUBLE!!! ! LIKE A HOSTEL!!!!!!!!! ! THAT YOU DO NOT BOOK, THEY WILL SAY THERE AND THEY WILL SAY THAT THERE IS NO OTHER FREE ROOM AND YOU NEED TO WAIT A COUPLE OF DAYS, OR PAY 25 BACKS PER NIGHT AND WE WILL DO SOMETHING. THIS IS THEIR MECHANISM!!!!!!! . I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY HOLIDAYERS THAT EVERYONE WHO COMES LIKE THIS IS GOING THROUGH THIS. OR PAY 200 BACKS EXTRA OR LIVE IN A ROOM WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE BEDS AND EVERY DAY YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE.
Ooooooooooooooochen a lot of negative !!!!!!!!! ! I DIDN'T COMPLAINT, I DIDN'T RUN, I DID JUST REST AND TRAVEL, BUT WATCHING THE PHOTO ON THE INTERNET AND IN REAL, THE DIFFERENCE IS CARDINALLY DIFFERENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . EVERYONE IS SMILING AND NO ONE DOES ANYTHING, THE HOTEL IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY AND IT CAN'T EVEN BE CONSIDERED A HOTEL WHEN THERE ARE A LOT OF ROOMS WITH SUCH BEDS. EVEN NOW IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION AND RESERVATION, YOU WILL SEE YOURSELF OR TELL YOU IN THE TOUR COMPANY THAT THE ROOMS ARE SMALL WITH TWO-STOREY BEDS AND YOU WILL NOT SLEEP YOURSELF)))))))))).
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!!!!!!!!!!!! ! DO NOT CHOOSE THIS MIRACLE)))). TAKE A GUESTHOUSE BETTER BUT LIVE IN THE ROOM YOURSELF AND DON'T WORRY.
SO BOILED ONLY ON ARRIVAL))). I DO NOT TAKE A PHOTO AND I DO NOT DISCHARGE - WHY WOULD I DO AND REMOVE THIS DIRT AND HORROR))). WHEN GOING TO THEIR ADDRESS ASK TO LET THEY GIVE YOU A PHOTO IN REAL, THEY WON'T GIVE!!!!!! ! AND IF THEY SEND YOU THEN BOLDLY MAKE A LOUD BUILD AND SHOW WHAT YOU HAVE DISAPPEARED. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! ! HOTEL SUCK!!!!!!!! !
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1. New hotel, sea - 50m, Wi-Fi within a radius of 200 - 300m. 2. Ocean Numbers + $ 25 day, late check-out + $ 25 3. Move around the city - here and there. price 100 rubles. 4.50 m. To the right of the hotel on the beach - Denis cafe - reasonable prices, bargaining, + Russian. language, organizes tours + tuk-tuk - bargaining.
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1. New hotel, sea - 50m, Wi-Fi within a radius of 200 - 300m.
2. Ocean Numbers + $ 25 day, late check-out + $ 25
3. Move around the city - here and there. price 100 rubles.
4.50 m. To the right of the hotel on the beach - Denis cafe - reasonable prices, bargaining, + Russian. language, organizes tours + tuk-tuk - bargaining.
5. Behind the supermarket - 100 m - Sanekvin restaurant - cheap, a large selection of dishes, seafood, fresh fruit.
6. Tuk-tuk Bentota + tour + shopping - 2300 rupees. - Denis' brother is a bargain.
7. Bentota Shopping - 15, Mathugama Road. Aluthgama. tel. 0771316380.0714051845 (Lacosta, Ferrari, Polo Adidas, Lewis, Nike, Puma, Boss, Lee and much more - from 500 rubles - bargaining).
2. Ocean Numbers + $ 25 day, late check-out + $ 25
3. Move around the city - here and there. price 100 rubles.
4.50 m. To the right of the hotel on the beach - Denis cafe - reasonable prices, bargaining, + Russian. language, organizes tours + tuk-tuk - bargaining.
5. Behind the supermarket - 100 m - Sanekvin restaurant - cheap, a large selection of dishes, seafood, fresh fruit.
6. Tuk-tuk Bentota + tour + shopping - 2300 rupees. - Denis' brother is a bargain.
7. Bentota Shopping - 15, Mathugama Road. Aluthgama. tel. 0771316380.0714051845 (Lacosta, Ferrari, Polo Adidas, Lewis, Nike, Puma, Boss, Lee and much more - from 500 rubles - bargaining).
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Good hotel, friendly waiters. At breakfast, though, there were always eggs and few fruits (pineapple, papaya, watermelon and bananas), but we were always full before dinner. Delicious smoothies and Lion beer! at the bar, I recommend! Clean rooms, a beautiful view of the ocean, a clean pool. Everything is nice and neat.
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Good hotel, friendly waiters. At breakfast, though, there were always eggs and few fruits (pineapple, papaya, watermelon and bananas), but we were always full before dinner. Delicious smoothies and Lion beer! at the bar, I recommend! Clean rooms, a beautiful view of the ocean, a clean pool. Everything is nice and neat. The reception will always help you and tell you where to go and what to see.
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Delighted with the hotel and the rest in general, rested here in January this year. The hotel is located in a great location with access to its beach. I recommend taking rooms with ocean views that take from staying at the hotel to the maximum. The hotel is new, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel area is also in the best shape.
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Delighted with the hotel and the rest in general, rested here in January this year. The hotel is located in a great location with access to its beach. I recommend taking rooms with ocean views that take from staying at the hotel to the maximum.
The hotel is new, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel area is also in the best shape. Breakfasts are also good, maybe not as varied as we would like, but at its price everything is pretty decent.
The staff is also very friendly and responsive. The hotel is very beautiful as in Sri Lanka, ideal for a relaxing holiday.
The hotel is new, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel area is also in the best shape. Breakfasts are also good, maybe not as varied as we would like, but at its price everything is pretty decent.
The staff is also very friendly and responsive. The hotel is very beautiful as in Sri Lanka, ideal for a relaxing holiday.
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