Рай существует... Paradise exists...

Hello everyone or as they say in Sri Lanka - Ayubovan! We rested with a friend in Sri Lanka (you can both “in” and “on” Sri Lanka, because it is an island country) from September 8 to September 23.2015. I must say right away that they didn’t particularly choose the country, they just pointed a finger at the map and decided to go to the fabulous island, or as it is also called the Tear of India. The only thing they knew about Sri Lanka was that tea was grown there. Frankly, now I’m even ashamed of my geographical knowledge, how amazing and diverse this country is, how much you can see there. But more on that later. We chose the hotel for a long time - we probably read all the reviews of our compatriots, exhausted the manager in the travel agency))) like - “well, have you been there?!!!! ” And not in vain did they suffer! The rest turned out to be unforgettable and this is a huge merit of the hotel staff. So, about the hotel! Roy Villa Beach Hotel (two stars) is located on the southwestern coast of the island, in a resort area near the city of Berwella, but it’s not something to go to, it’s a long ride, about 10-15 minutes by tuk-tuk to the south. The hotel itself is located in the village of Kutukurunda, and the railway station is called Payagala. To the north of the hotel is a large city - Kalutara, also 10-15 minutes by tuk-tuk. Which is very convenient, later I will explain why. In the morning, when we arrived at the hotel, we were met by joyful and friendly Sri Lankans - the administrator, the luggage porter and a bunch of other people. Of course, smiling is their job! But damn, it's still fun! Arrived at 8 am, seated immediately. The room was simply divine. Although, we had the usual standard. Offered Sea View for an additional 10 bucks a day, we refused. From our room you could see the ocean. Ah, this beautiful ocean. . . The room was clean although the furniture is a bit dated but that's AT ALL!!! ! it doesn't matter there. Cleaned every day, sheets and towels changed every other day. And sometimes this nice guy (maid, house skipping, I don’t know how to do it right) even hung up our swimsuits, for which we left him a tip. There are no TVs in Roy Villa standards, only Sea View. Why this box? Watch local news in an incomprehensible language or be brainwashed by our channels about how bad it is in the USA and how cool it is in Crimea? There is no refrigerator in the standard either, and this is perhaps the only negative of this hotel. All the same, cold beer goes better))) About drinks and food! They only took breakfast. Solid four. There are several types of egg preparation to choose from - scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, with bacon or sausages. You can porridge - rice or oatmeal. Freshly squeezed juices, different every day, toast, butter, jam, coffee, tea and a plate of fruit. In general, it's okay! Menu prices are reasonable too! Traditional rice with curry and something else 500-700 rupees (divided by two - we get rubles), fresh juices from 250 to 350 rupees, salads from 300 to 600 rupees, shrimp with rice or noodles - 900 rupees. The menu is varied, the portions are large, sometimes even huge and sooooooooooooo delicious!! ! Special thanks to the chef! For two weeks, they never hurt anything, and even the stomach never hurt. The waiters are friendly, helpful, some understand Russian and very well, most speak English, also quite well. There were no communication problems. . We ate at the hotel and went to other cafes and restaurants. As I wrote above, there are large settlements on both sides of the hotel. Beruwala in the south and Kalutra in the north. In both cities, as well as along the entire coast, there are Food City supermarkets (like our Perekrestok), where you can buy anything you want. The hotel is generally very well located. Many attractions are a maximum of 2 hours by bus - for example, to Galle or Colombo. And from the same Unawatuna or the famous Hikkaduwa to Colombo, it takes 4 hours, no less. And to visit this city is worth it, believe me. We went there three times. And vice versa - if you rest in Maravila or Mount Lavinia, then it will also take 3-4 hours to get to Galle, where the famous Fort is located. Therefore, in terms of geography, we did not regret at all that we chose Roy Villa. Now about the main advantage of the hotel - the beach. Roy Villa stands on a sandy beach and is the only hotel on it!!!!!!!!!! ! Moscow friends, evaluating photos on Instagram, wrote - are you on a desert island? Quiet, beautiful, heavenly, divine beach straight out of Dani Boyle's The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio. You go out in the morning, and there are no souls. In the afternoon - you and a couple of other Russians living in the hotel. An ideal place to rest, relax, talk with yourself, nature and God. Only local dogs, generally harmless, sometimes ran out to our voices. Locals passed by a couple of times. The rest of the time this yellow stripe, probably half a kilometer long, belongs to you. My friend and I even managed to swim topless and at the same time remained unnoticed))) We rested in the so-called off season, but these are just words. The sun shines there all year round. What about the rain! God, how they scared us. Guys, it's raining, BUT!!!!!!! ! - twice a day for 5 minutes and this is even a plus. After them, nature seems to come to life - the birds sing, and in general it is easier to breathe directly))) The only thing is strong waves, but this did not frighten us either! On the contrary, they cleared their noses when they rolled us ashore. It is safe to swim even in strong winds in Roy Villa. From morning to evening there is a lifeguard on duty - dear Koru. How I miss him)))) He constantly took off our glasses so that we would not lose them in the ocean, made us laugh, entertained, treated us with coconuts. Sun loungers and towels are free. There are tables and everything. Waiters serve right on the beach. In general, everything is a solid 4, but now I remember - yes, what is there - everything is 5 !! ! Near the hotel, by the way, is also full of shops and small shops, bus stops and parking of tuk-tukers, which, if you make friends and agree with them !!!!! , will show the most picturesque local beauties for quite a moderate amount of rupees - waterfalls, Buddha Temples, rice fields, neighboring villages, beaches, etc. Roy Villa Hotel offers a wide range of excursions at reasonable prices - for example, a boat trip + turtles + crocodiles, monitor lizards and a lot of emotions - only 15 bucks, this is almost the whole day. In general, a super-place, it's impossible to describe everything in one review. Super hotel, super people, super ocean and everything is SUPER!! ! The only hotel so far in my practice of rest, where I will definitely return again and again. Thank you or as they say in Sri - Istuti !! !