We moved in on February 21, we have 2 rooms (4 of us: me, my husband, my 8.5-year-old son and my mother). We were given one room first, because the second one was not ready yet. We came to celebrate my birthday, which is on February 26. When we were given the second number, it turned out that there was a cake with the inscription Happy birthday waiting for us in it.
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We moved in on February 21, we have 2 rooms (4 of us: me, my husband, my 8.5-year-old son and my mother). We were given one room first, because the second one was not ready yet. We came to celebrate my birthday, which is on February 26. When we were given the second number, it turned out that there was a cake with the inscription Happy birthday waiting for us in it. I went to the reception, showed my passport and said, thank you, but my birthday is in 5 days, take the cake, put it in the refrigerator) Today is the 28th, the cake is still standing. Should I say that there was no cake on the 26th? It seems like a trifle, but it's unpleasant.
The location of the hotel is excellent! All rooms have an ocean view. The rooms themselves are also good, big, beautiful.
Now about the unpleasant.
1) City beach for surfers. A lot of people on the boards, there is no chance to just swim, when you emerge from under the wave, you get someone's board in the head.
The little one tried to surf, he liked it. My husband went swimming once and categorically refused to go into the ocean again, and so did my mother.
We went to the Secret beach - there are also waves that throw stones under the water, the little one injured his leg.
2) Food. With that, the situation is even worse than with the ocean. ALL food is spicy! Even vegetable salads! What is not sprinkled with red and black pepper is filled with curry. On the second day, I found the chef and asked him: where is normal, not spicy food? ! I have a child on empty pasta! Then they fried a few wings for the little one without anything.
Conclusion: the worst vacation in the last 10 years! And we traveled halfway around the world, even dirty Kenya was better!
I do not recommend this hotel for family vacations. We are counting the days until we go home.
The location of the hotel is excellent! All rooms have an ocean view. The rooms themselves are also good, big, beautiful.
Now about the unpleasant.
1) City beach for surfers. A lot of people on the boards, there is no chance to just swim, when you emerge from under the wave, you get someone's board in the head.
The little one tried to surf, he liked it. My husband went swimming once and categorically refused to go into the ocean again, and so did my mother.
We went to the Secret beach - there are also waves that throw stones under the water, the little one injured his leg.
2) Food. With that, the situation is even worse than with the ocean. ALL food is spicy! Even vegetable salads! What is not sprinkled with red and black pepper is filled with curry. On the second day, I found the chef and asked him: where is normal, not spicy food? ! I have a child on empty pasta! Then they fried a few wings for the little one without anything.
Conclusion: the worst vacation in the last 10 years! And we traveled halfway around the world, even dirty Kenya was better!
I do not recommend this hotel for family vacations. We are counting the days until we go home.
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Good hotel, excellent transport interchange, buses, trains run. Comfortable room overlooking the bay. The room has a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. Internet only for a fee. Get ready for the fact that there are a lot of Chinese resting there.
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Good hotel, excellent transport interchange, buses, trains run. Comfortable room overlooking the bay. The room has a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. Internet only for a fee. Get ready for the fact that there are a lot of Chinese resting there.
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I chose this hotel because it was built in 2017. Reviews are good. The food is great, the ocean is great. The hotel has a nuance, check-in after 15:00, if you want to check in earlier, you need to pay extra. Wifi is awesome. The beach was 50 meters away, I really liked it. The downside is that there is not a single Russian-speaking employee in the hotel.
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I chose this hotel because it was built in 2017. Reviews are good. The food is great, the ocean is great. The hotel has a nuance, check-in after 15:00, if you want to check in earlier, you need to pay extra. Wifi is awesome. The beach was 50 meters away, I really liked it. The downside is that there is not a single Russian-speaking employee in the hotel. In general, I liked the hotel, I can recommend it.
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My husband and I absolutely did not regret choosing a hotel ! ! Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa pleasantly surprised us and pleased us with the service and conditions. He is definitely worth his money! No wonder it was offered to us one of the first when buying a tour. We traveled with TPG. Very well organized holiday.
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My husband and I absolutely did not regret choosing a hotel ! ! Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa pleasantly surprised us and pleased us with the service and conditions. He is definitely worth his money! No wonder it was offered to us one of the first when buying a tour. We traveled with TPG. Very well organized holiday. Flight and transfer without problems. Help at all stages of the holiday. Round-the-clock communication with the manager to solve even the smallest problems and questions. The hotel reception staff is very polite and helpful, we were warmly greeted, consulted on all issues, registered and escorted to the room. Our room was small, very comfortable and clean. Very big and comfortable bed! ! Panoramic windows overlooking the ocean! The room has both air conditioning and a ceiling fan. There is a TV, safe, kettle, refrigerator, hair dryer and other appliances. Also, the room is full of necessary little things - bathrobes, slippers, toothpaste, soap, shampoos, tea set and more. The towels are just white! They cleaned up well. The staff is nice, smiling, helpful. The food is varied. Lots of national dishes. Breakfasts with an abundance of cheeses, side dishes, pastries, fruits and vegetables. For lunch and dinner there are always a lot of interesting dishes, delicious seafood, meat, fish, salads and sauces for them, pastries, desserts. The hotel area is small, there are two swimming pools, recreation areas, access to the beach. The beach is long, beautiful coastline, but the waves are big enough, just the perfect place for surfing! The hotel also has a spa, lobby bar, gym. In general, there are no attractions nearby, so we did not go outside the hotel, preferring to enjoy a measured beach holiday. I would recommend this hotel to tourists!
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A new hotel, we drove 3 hours from Colombo airport, but we were warned that it would be a long journey. I really liked that the territory is large, well-groomed. Lots of opportunities to do things. This is especially important if you are traveling with children. . We had a room with a sea view, I love it very much and am ready to pay extra.
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A new hotel, we drove 3 hours from Colombo airport, but we were warned that it would be a long journey. I really liked that the territory is large, well-groomed. Lots of opportunities to do things. This is especially important if you are traveling with children. . We had a room with a sea view, I love it very much and am ready to pay extra. A large panoramic window opens onto a balcony. The bathroom is huge! All in marble, very comfortable. The staff is helpful and the food is very good. I looked for cons at the hotel - I did not find it.
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Despite the fact that the hotel is only six months old, in January 2018 it was 90% full. At the moment, this is the largest hotel of the global chain in Weligama, and most likely in the whole of Sri Lanka. Meals: breakfasts are good - there are classic European dishes - muesli and cereals of about 7 types, pancakes, sausages, papaya, watermelon, coconut and beetroot juices, good pastries and croissants.
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Despite the fact that the hotel is only six months old, in January 2018 it was 90% full. At the moment, this is the largest hotel of the global chain in Weligama, and most likely in the whole of Sri Lanka.
Meals: breakfasts are good - there are classic European dishes - muesli and cereals of about 7 types, pancakes, sausages, papaya, watermelon, coconut and beetroot juices, good pastries and croissants. There are also Sri Lankan and Asian spicy dishes. Coffee and tea are brought in teapots - unlike dinner, drinks, including fresh juices, are free at breakfast. The breakfast buffet is $16 per person.
Dinner - $24 per person Drinks are considered extra (for example, tea - $ 3) - it's good that you were warned about this. Dinner disappointed: rice, spaghetti with various sauces, a meager selection of vegetables and salads, several soups, no meat was found on the tables, perhaps it was quickly taken apart. There was a limited amount of seafood. Several types of delicious desserts. The chef comes to each table, wondering if the guests are satisfied with everything. Service is unobtrusive.
Rooms: modern design, solid wooden furniture, a panoramic window overlooking the ocean, a balcony, the window can be closed with electric shutters. Near the window is a cozy couch. All rooms with ocean view!
The bed is large, soft, but from the very first day we were embarrassed by a strange smell - as if seaweed was left next to the bed, or something was stale. Turned out it was the mattress and pillows. Apparently due to high humidity. Detail - but pretty spoiled the impression. We slept with an open balcony - the sound of the ocean plunges you into meditation and pacifies. But sometimes mosquitoes disturbed the idyll.
The bathroom has a complete set of bathing and cosmetic accessories: in addition to the usual bathrobe, slippers and shower gels, there are 2 toothbrushes, toothpaste, a shaving machine and a moisturizer, a mouthwash. The sets were replenished regularly. The room has both a shower and a bath.
Territory: well-groomed, compact, well thought out - there are two shallow pools, enough sun loungers and large wicker chairs, evening lighting, palm trees... however, there are no sun loungers and changing rooms on the beach itself.
Beach: very strong waves, no wonder Weligama is considered a paradise for surfers. A wide coastline, a lot of free space, but just swimming is problematic.
There is one more “but”: the hotel is in very contrast with the surrounding village: dilapidated houses, fishermen selling their catch right in front of the dusty roadway, the lack of normal restaurants that other villages in Sri Lanka are famous for, and the absence of any attractions in Weligama itself. This problem was solved by train trips to Galle and Hikkaduwa.
Conclusion: the hotel is only six months old, there is potential for growth, it would be nice to add the ability to book excursions (since the tourist infrastructure is not developed, compared, for example, with Hikkaduwa). So the main wish is to contribute to the development of the infrastructure of the village. Given that Marriott is the largest employer in the village, Weligama has a bright future.
Meals: breakfasts are good - there are classic European dishes - muesli and cereals of about 7 types, pancakes, sausages, papaya, watermelon, coconut and beetroot juices, good pastries and croissants. There are also Sri Lankan and Asian spicy dishes. Coffee and tea are brought in teapots - unlike dinner, drinks, including fresh juices, are free at breakfast. The breakfast buffet is $16 per person.
Dinner - $24 per person Drinks are considered extra (for example, tea - $ 3) - it's good that you were warned about this. Dinner disappointed: rice, spaghetti with various sauces, a meager selection of vegetables and salads, several soups, no meat was found on the tables, perhaps it was quickly taken apart. There was a limited amount of seafood. Several types of delicious desserts. The chef comes to each table, wondering if the guests are satisfied with everything. Service is unobtrusive.
Rooms: modern design, solid wooden furniture, a panoramic window overlooking the ocean, a balcony, the window can be closed with electric shutters. Near the window is a cozy couch. All rooms with ocean view!
The bed is large, soft, but from the very first day we were embarrassed by a strange smell - as if seaweed was left next to the bed, or something was stale. Turned out it was the mattress and pillows. Apparently due to high humidity. Detail - but pretty spoiled the impression. We slept with an open balcony - the sound of the ocean plunges you into meditation and pacifies. But sometimes mosquitoes disturbed the idyll.
The bathroom has a complete set of bathing and cosmetic accessories: in addition to the usual bathrobe, slippers and shower gels, there are 2 toothbrushes, toothpaste, a shaving machine and a moisturizer, a mouthwash. The sets were replenished regularly. The room has both a shower and a bath.
Territory: well-groomed, compact, well thought out - there are two shallow pools, enough sun loungers and large wicker chairs, evening lighting, palm trees... however, there are no sun loungers and changing rooms on the beach itself.
Beach: very strong waves, no wonder Weligama is considered a paradise for surfers. A wide coastline, a lot of free space, but just swimming is problematic.
There is one more “but”: the hotel is in very contrast with the surrounding village: dilapidated houses, fishermen selling their catch right in front of the dusty roadway, the lack of normal restaurants that other villages in Sri Lanka are famous for, and the absence of any attractions in Weligama itself. This problem was solved by train trips to Galle and Hikkaduwa.
Conclusion: the hotel is only six months old, there is potential for growth, it would be nice to add the ability to book excursions (since the tourist infrastructure is not developed, compared, for example, with Hikkaduwa). So the main wish is to contribute to the development of the infrastructure of the village. Given that Marriott is the largest employer in the village, Weligama has a bright future.
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