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Good afternoon! Help, pzhl, with the choice of a holiday destination in Sri Lanka.
The star rating of the hotel is irrelevant. The main thing: the ability to swim in a calm ocean, good views, the ability to get to the sights on foot, on a scooter, by train. We plan to leave within 5 days.
The star rating of the hotel is irrelevant. The main thing: the ability to swim in a calm ocean, good views, the ability to get to the sights on foot, on a scooter, by train. We plan to leave within 5 days.
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At the expense of the calm ocean, it is unlikely. An interesting and convenient place is Bentota. Everything you listed is there.
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answered 7 years ago
Calm ocean at the Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon hotel in Hikkaduwa. But all the sights are located in the depths of the island, and not on the coast.
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answered 7 years ago
In Hikkaduwa itself there are many interesting places-12, beautiful Temples.
You can go swimming in the lagoon near Hikka trans from any more budget hotel, for example, a good Lanka Supercorals with good food at an adequate price, you can take half board
You can go swimming in the lagoon near Hikka trans from any more budget hotel, for example, a good Lanka Supercorals with good food at an adequate price, you can take half board
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answered 7 years ago
And most of all in Hikkaduwa we liked the beach opposite the Coral sand hotel. This is if you stand facing the ocean, to the right of the lagoon, where the turtles are, behind the boats. It is cleaner, more space and millions of fish. Especially beautiful early in the morning.
And we also really liked Mirissa. There, go to the beach, over the mountain, to the stone embankment. The beauty is also incredible. It’s very easy to get there. Get on the bus to Matara and say Mirissa beach.
If the children have a good beach in Unawatuna. But there is very warm water, shallow and clean.
At that time we were in Kalutara, I didn’t like it at all, it was impossible to swim
And we also really liked Mirissa. There, go to the beach, over the mountain, to the stone embankment. The beauty is also incredible. It’s very easy to get there. Get on the bus to Matara and say Mirissa beach.
If the children have a good beach in Unawatuna. But there is very warm water, shallow and clean.
At that time we were in Kalutara, I didn’t like it at all, it was impossible to swim
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answered 7 years ago
What can you say about Shangrela beach 2*, the beach near it and the tour without meals?
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answered 7 years ago
Mirissa. Beautiful!!! On foot it will not work if to Sigiriya - in the depths of the island, the Boji tree - in the depths of the island, the temple under the rock - in the depths of the island ...))) We stayed in Negombo. It is positioned as a town near the airport - for two or three days after the flight / before the flight. In principle, it is, but there are many tour desks, from there it is faster to get to the center of the island, and most importantly - a deserted huge beach !!! Just a beach, just an ocean beach!!! And almost empty! Cheap cafes - the sea! If you are traveling on your own, start there. After excursions inland - you can start traveling along the coast with a stop in Gale.
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answered 7 years ago
Shangrela Beach Resort 2 * is located in Ambalangoda, it is 15 km. from Hikkaduwa. I don’t know anything about the hotel itself, we just went to Ambalangoda itself on a regular bus for 20 minutes. We walked around the town, we weren’t particularly impressed. We like exactly Hikkaduwa - beaches for every taste without waves, with waves, with fish. There are supermarkets, there is a market, there are also cafes. Transport bus and train within walking distance is not expensive.
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answered 7 years ago
I am agitated in Koggala, but I don’t really like the remoteness of this place and the big waves. There are a lot of very positive reviews about Shangrela Beach Resort 2 *. My head is spinning, I don't know where to stop....
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answered 7 years ago
You are asking about the tour without meals. All the time we took Sri Lanka with HB half board, because the hotels have a good selection of dishes for both breakfast and dinner. Eat in a cafe from $15.
The most budget-friendly catering hotel in Hikkaduwa after renovation last year Hotel Lanka Super Corals 3* https://www.turpravda.com/lk/hikkaduva/Hotel_Lanka_Super_Corals-h34545.html#reviews
We want to stay in this hotel again
or at Coral Sands https://www.turpravda.com/lk/hikkaduva/Coral_Sands_Hotel-h28027.html-htl#reviews
The most budget-friendly catering hotel in Hikkaduwa after renovation last year Hotel Lanka Super Corals 3* https://www.turpravda.com/lk/hikkaduva/Hotel_Lanka_Super_Corals-h34545.html#reviews
We want to stay in this hotel again
or at Coral Sands https://www.turpravda.com/lk/hikkaduva/Coral_Sands_Hotel-h28027.html-htl#reviews
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answered 7 years ago
Hotel Lanka Super Corals 3 *, is it possible to swim there or are the waves big?
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answered 7 years ago
In Koggala, there were problems with supermarkets and markets before, I don’t know how things are now, 11 km to Unawatuna.
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answered 7 years ago
Hotel Lanka Super Corals 3 right in front of the hotel is a small chest-deep lagoon to just rinse, and after going to the right along the embankment about 200 meters there is a large lagoon without waves, big turtles live there who willingly play with people, a little further to the boats a few waves reach but swim can. If you want to jump on the waves, then you need to go to the left, also about 200 meters. A supermarket and a liquor store are also right in front of the Lanka supercorals hotel
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answered 7 years ago
here you can see the lagoon in front of the Lanka Supercorals hotel, the waves break on the corals and do not reach the shore
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answered 7 years ago
This is a large lagoon near the Hikka Trans Cinnamon hotel where you can swim with turtles, the shower is located right on the step near the beach, not far from the Lanka Supercorals hotel
The beaches are all public in Sri Lanka.
The beaches are all public in Sri Lanka.
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answered 7 years ago
We wanted an apartment with a kitchen in Hikkaduwa. We are very satisfied. Fish, shrimp, cooked in coconut milk for 10 minutes. Super tasty.
My friends lived in Heaven seven. I’ll order the tenth to go there. Dali room 210 .... horror, everything is covered in fungus, everything is dirty, tattered, the smell of dampness and mustiness, the air conditioning on the balcony is rusty in holes. After a week of swearing, they changed it to a normal room. But how much time and nerves wasted. The food was also not very good, every piece of bread was monitored. Small bananas were cut in half and given in half. And in general, the portions were very small. They promised a buffet, but it was like on the menu. Very sorry that they took HB .
Women lived on the beach
and praised the Hikkaduwa beach hotel, it is right on the beach with fish, next to Coral sand (also a super hotel) They say that the reviews are not very good, but everyone liked it according to the reviews.
If the hotel is on the beach without a reef or lagoon, you won’t be able to swim. A very outgoing wave pulls you into the ocean. It’s better to add money and go to Hikkaduwa, you won’t regret it.
My friends lived in Heaven seven. I’ll order the tenth to go there. Dali room 210 .... horror, everything is covered in fungus, everything is dirty, tattered, the smell of dampness and mustiness, the air conditioning on the balcony is rusty in holes. After a week of swearing, they changed it to a normal room. But how much time and nerves wasted. The food was also not very good, every piece of bread was monitored. Small bananas were cut in half and given in half. And in general, the portions were very small. They promised a buffet, but it was like on the menu. Very sorry that they took HB .
Women lived on the beach
and praised the Hikkaduwa beach hotel, it is right on the beach with fish, next to Coral sand (also a super hotel) They say that the reviews are not very good, but everyone liked it according to the reviews.
If the hotel is on the beach without a reef or lagoon, you won’t be able to swim. A very outgoing wave pulls you into the ocean. It’s better to add money and go to Hikkaduwa, you won’t regret it.
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answered 7 years ago
A calm ocean is Trincomalee (east side) in the summer, on the west side it is advisable to swim in the lagoons because of the rip current, I really love Hikkaduwa, there are places where you can swim in the off season, the only thing is if it rains heavily in the river muddy ocean brings water.
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answered 7 years ago
Announce, please, all the places where you can swim in the period end of April-May, June. Departure is no longer 24.04, as they have not decided on the hotel. Sorry if I repeat, we (my husband and I) need a clear understanding in which area of Sri Lanka we can swim in a calm lagoon or bay, walk through the jungle, see the sights, buy fresh marine life from fishermen, get to budget transport and go around as much as possible more sightseeing spots. Nightlife, alcohol, we absolutely do not need. Preference: beautiful nature, the beach and the presence of a place for swimming. According to the hotel - the presence of a working air conditioner in the room, cleanliness and a view of the ocean from the room.
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answered 7 years ago
The ocean is almost always and everywhere big waves! But in some places there are bays .... this is what we liked ... We rested in Koggala, the Kogalla beach hotel wanted ... From various offers, like you, my head was spinning .... The main thing I wanted to swim on the waves, I swim well, but when a friend told me how she swam in the ocean, she went almost just above the knee and booty on the sand !!!!! I didn't believe it... how?
But, having read a review about this hotel, and that there is a small bay nearby, 10 minutes away, where the waves "break, and you can safely swim, we chose it ...... AND DON'T BE MISTAKEN !!!!!
This is a fabulous place-the ocean- IT'S SOMETHING!!!!! The beach, even walk a horse, at the hotel almost everyone swam in the pool ... I don’t understand why fly so far and swim in bleach??? .... well, this is their choice .... but the sound of the ocean is heard .. ..
We rested in February, the water is +30, the air is hot ..... The waves are big, my husband rode them, I didn’t risk it ... but go a little further along the beach (sand .... and not a soul .... ) and the lagoon, everyone swims there
But, having read a review about this hotel, and that there is a small bay nearby, 10 minutes away, where the waves "break, and you can safely swim, we chose it ...... AND DON'T BE MISTAKEN !!!!!
This is a fabulous place-the ocean- IT'S SOMETHING!!!!! The beach, even walk a horse, at the hotel almost everyone swam in the pool ... I don’t understand why fly so far and swim in bleach??? .... well, this is their choice .... but the sound of the ocean is heard .. ..
We rested in February, the water is +30, the air is hot ..... The waves are big, my husband rode them, I didn’t risk it ... but go a little further along the beach (sand .... and not a soul .... ) and the lagoon, everyone swims there
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answered 7 years ago
If you want to know in detail, read my reviews and write - I will answer with pleasure, and about food, they ordered from Asi-tel. !!!!!! and rest!!!!!
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answered 7 years ago
We went on excursions to Kandy, we liked it, we were in Khikaduwa and Una Watuna, BUT - there is noise and din, there are a lot of people, music, etc. and we just wanted to take a break from the hustle and bustle and just ...... ENJOY THE OCEAN, which they did in Koggala !!!!
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answered 7 years ago
There are only 3 places on Sri with a calm ocean:
1. Hikkaduwa.
2. Unawatuna.
3. Tringcomale.
1. Hikkaduwa.
2. Unawatuna.
3. Tringcomale.
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answered 7 years ago
1) Hikkaduwa, fish beach????????????, much better than turtle lagoon
2) Mirissa????????????
2) Unawatuna, it was small for us here
Hikkaduwa has a large fruit and fish market. Better infrastructure.
You can buy seafood and cook in a cafe. We had a very tasty meal at the Red lobster cafe. They cooked fish with vegetables and seafood in garlic sauce very tasty.
Unfortunately, we were not in Trincomalee. There was a friend, a huge deserted beach, but the infrastructure is just beginning to develop.
2) Mirissa????????????
2) Unawatuna, it was small for us here
Hikkaduwa has a large fruit and fish market. Better infrastructure.
You can buy seafood and cook in a cafe. We had a very tasty meal at the Red lobster cafe. They cooked fish with vegetables and seafood in garlic sauce very tasty.
Unfortunately, we were not in Trincomalee. There was a friend, a huge deserted beach, but the infrastructure is just beginning to develop.
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answered 7 years ago
Clients went to Koggala ... they say they are in shock from everything. They were reassured by a travel agent. Later I will find out the details.
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answered 7 years ago
It is very interesting that they were so upset there ..... We are still going to go, we are studying the information. Be sure to write, because Koggala is persistently offered by local agencies, motivated by the presence of a swimming lagoon and a beautiful beach.
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answered 7 years ago
And they - local agencies, managers were there, swam in the ocean? Or advertiser and only saw the room and the restaurant?
I would listen to the really rested than the agent. The agency cannot go everywhere, and mostly study on the Internet.
I would listen to the really rested than the agent. The agency cannot go everywhere, and mostly study on the Internet.
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answered 7 years ago
We just returned. The best lagoon in Hikka and Mirissa. The previous time we were in Kalutara, the feeling was different. We couldn’t swim, the open ocean. The hotel was super Tangerine beach. The territory is beyond praise. But we went to swim in the lagoons. This is now we smart, we know that you can take a bus for a penny. And then you won’t run into a taxi for $ 30 each time.
There is nowhere to go in Koggala. In Kandy, again, it takes 6-7 hours to go, back to Colombo and then to Kandy.
Read on YouTube, this time I collected information for half a year. There is a lot of information.
Agents really can’t say anything real. All the hotels that they offer, they have never seen. Information from the Internet. I was convinced of this myself. They said that in our hotel there is no kitchen in the room, but only in the hotel In fact, we had a kitchen in the room.
And yet, when an advertiser arrives, they are shown the best rooms for photos and are fed differently, for advertising. Our friends lived in Heaven seven, then we still need to look for such a dump in Sri. Although there are good rooms.
There is nowhere to go in Koggala. In Kandy, again, it takes 6-7 hours to go, back to Colombo and then to Kandy.
Read on YouTube, this time I collected information for half a year. There is a lot of information.
Agents really can’t say anything real. All the hotels that they offer, they have never seen. Information from the Internet. I was convinced of this myself. They said that in our hotel there is no kitchen in the room, but only in the hotel In fact, we had a kitchen in the room.
And yet, when an advertiser arrives, they are shown the best rooms for photos and are fed differently, for advertising. Our friends lived in Heaven seven, then we still need to look for such a dump in Sri. Although there are good rooms.
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answered 7 years ago
I agree 100%, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Trincomalee.V.Zolot then unsubscribe what you have chosen and what impression you have in the review, because we all read reviews before the trip, but we ourselves are too lazy to write.
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