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Rooms:
8.0
Service:
6.0
Cleanliness:
8.0
Food:
8.0
Amenities:
6.0
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Let's start with the FLIGHT: flyDubai flew from Kyiv, the plane is late for at least an hour in all directions : ) so don't count on visiting duty free in Dubai. . . They don't serve food on the plane, sandwiches are specific (average price is 3 - 5 ye), so take food with you, and during the return flight, you can take water on the plane, regardless of the displacement.
Buy a SIM card at COLOMBO AIRPORT, it is much cheaper than roaming. We bought Etisalat (a card of 200 rupees + 400 to the account), it was enough for us for 8 days, taking into account several calls and 3 SMS per day. Calls and SMS to Russia are 2 times cheaper than to Ukraine. My Kyivstar did not connect roaming in Sri Lanka at all, MTS turned on roaming.
When loading luggage on the bus, they ask for money especially persistently, you can not give it.
The currency was changed at the airport, although you can change it anywhere, as the exchange rate differs by only a few rupees. It is advisable to always have small bills for tips.
We drove to the HOTEL for a long time, as the flight was delayed and we left Colombo at rush hour. Do not pay money for accommodation, as there are free rooms, all with windows overlooking the ocean (keep in mind that October is not the season and the hotel is packed on weekends because local residents come, so there may not be rooms, even if they were booked) . We lived in the Deluxe, no complaints, everything works, cleaning is daily, bed linen is not changed, towels are changed daily. The room has a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, cream, 2 liters of water, it's free. Every day they update the water to 2 liters + 2 tea bags each, if you drank the one that was.
RESTAURANT: we ate according to the HB system, we had enough, we eat meat and fish and poultry every day, do not count on shrimp, you can eat them in restaurants on the beach or in the hotel. On the beach, prices are lower, you can eat in a restaurant to the left of the beach exit from the hotel. In the morning, the price includes tea / coffee / juice in the right quantity. In the evening only water, the rest - for a fee.
The sun is hot, whether it's overcast or not. Ocean is great! We had waves, so we did not see turquoise.
The representative of the tour operator Anton does not provide the necessary support for tourists, he is not available during the morning check-in, it is difficult to catch him in the evening, information can be obtained provided that he is not constantly busy with other vacationers and a mobile phone. An info-meeting for us was held 2 days after arrival.
If you are planning excursions, be prepared for long and tiring journeys. Excursions can be booked not only at the hotel, but also in the city from tuk-tuks (local taxi, the average cost is 200 rupees per trip around the city), as well as from beach-boys on the beach. There is no need to be afraid of them, the guys are absolutely adequate, who want to help you get to know Sri Lanka and guard your stay in the ocean.
The country is not dirty, it's just not yet sufficiently developed and the population is very poor, which is the reason for the constant begging for money.
Everything is overpriced for tourists, so bargain.
If you go shopping, ask to be taken to shops not for tourists, but to small local ones.
We wish you all a pleasant stay and unforgettable impressions!
Luda and Julia.
Let's start with the FLIGHT: flyDubai flew from Kyiv, the plane is late for at least an hour in all directions : ) so don't count on visiting duty free in Dubai. . . They don't serve food on the plane, sandwiches are specific (average price is 3 - 5 ye), so take food with you, and during the return flight, you can take water on the plane, regardless of the displacement.
Buy a SIM card at COLOMBO AIRPORT, it is much cheaper than roaming. We bought Etisalat (a card of 200 rupees + 400 to the account), it was enough for us for 8 days, taking into account several calls and 3 SMS per day. Calls and SMS to Russia are 2 times cheaper than to Ukraine. My Kyivstar did not connect roaming in Sri Lanka at all, MTS turned on roaming.
When loading luggage on the bus, they ask for money especially persistently, you can not give it.
The currency was changed at the airport, although you can change it anywhere, as the exchange rate differs by only a few rupees. It is advisable to always have small bills for tips.
We drove to the HOTEL for a long time, as the flight was delayed and we left Colombo at rush hour. Do not pay money for accommodation, as there are free rooms, all with windows overlooking the ocean (keep in mind that October is not the season and the hotel is packed on weekends because local residents come, so there may not be rooms, even if they were booked) . We lived in the Deluxe, no complaints, everything works, cleaning is daily, bed linen is not changed, towels are changed daily. The room has a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, cream, 2 liters of water, it's free. Every day they update the water to 2 liters + 2 tea bags each, if you drank the one that was.
RESTAURANT: we ate according to the HB system, we had enough, we eat meat and fish and poultry every day, do not count on shrimp, you can eat them in restaurants on the beach or in the hotel. On the beach, prices are lower, you can eat in a restaurant to the left of the beach exit from the hotel. In the morning, the price includes tea / coffee / juice in the right quantity. In the evening only water, the rest - for a fee.
The sun is hot, whether it's overcast or not. Ocean is great! We had waves, so we did not see turquoise.
The representative of the tour operator Anton does not provide the necessary support for tourists, he is not available during the morning check-in, it is difficult to catch him in the evening, information can be obtained provided that he is not constantly busy with other vacationers and a mobile phone. An info-meeting for us was held 2 days after arrival.
If you are planning excursions, be prepared for long and tiring journeys. Excursions can be booked not only at the hotel, but also in the city from tuk-tuks (local taxi, the average cost is 200 rupees per trip around the city), as well as from beach-boys on the beach. There is no need to be afraid of them, the guys are absolutely adequate, who want to help you get to know Sri Lanka and guard your stay in the ocean.
The country is not dirty, it's just not yet sufficiently developed and the population is very poor, which is the reason for the constant begging for money.
Everything is overpriced for tourists, so bargain.
If you go shopping, ask to be taken to shops not for tourists, but to small local ones.
We wish you all a pleasant stay and unforgettable impressions!
Luda and Julia.
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