Eraeliya Villas & Gardens Reviews

Good place. The staff is very helpful. Tasty breakfast. High price tag for the kitchen, but tasty. Very noisy air conditioner in ALayia room. Well-kept territory.

Beautiful beach villa! There is your own beach where you can watch the sunset. There are only a dozen rooms in the villa, which is very quiet and independent. I really want to stay there forever.

The pool villa overlooking the sea is absolutely beautiful!

Really beautiful “Villas and Gardens”, of which there are not many in these places. Very beautiful and comfortable in everything. The staff are pleasant as people and professional as staff. The hotel presents Sri Lanka in a unique way and leaves an impression of itself as an impressive place on the travel map that makes you want to return to this country.

That was more than amazing. The way they treat people and nature is just incredible. Breakfast eated in own balcony or by the pool, dinner with a fresh fish and organic vegetables. Sound of the waves will stay with me for long time. Thank you. All was perfect!

Loved the Experience – Perfect Location - Ever-Smiling and Helpful Staff We stayed here for four nights, and everything was perfect. A special mention goes to the reception team and the servers, who were always smiling and ready to help. Room Tip: For the first two nights, we stayed in the Ambalama Pavilion. While we loved the room and the private garden it offers, the outdoor toilet ( open to sky) posed a bit of an issue , especially since it was raining. The bathroom floor would get a bit wet—not the hotel’s fault, as we should have checked about this feature before booking. When we requested a room change, the management graciously accommodated us and provided a beautiful top-floor room (Samaya). This room offered a stunning sea view and a super-comfortable sofa ( in the verandah) perfect for lounging with a coffee while enjoying the scenery. The top-floor rooms also provide more privacy compared to those near the pool area. Overall, our experience was fantastic, and we’d highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking excellent service and a memorable and peaceful stay! We will surely come back again

We stayed for one night between places on a round tour of Sri Lanka. We had such an amazing time that we are coming back for 2 more nights. The service, hotel and location are fantastic being looked after at every turn. The private rooms with use of the pool and access to the beach are amazing and the food is amazing fantastic experience.

I recently stayed at Era Eliya Villas and Gardens, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! The beach was stunning ,perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful views. The rooms were very nice, offering a perfect blend of comfort. I was particularly impressed with the food, which was incredible.Thanks to Deen and the team for good food and also the whole Era Eliya team for their best service!

Four friends stayed at the Villa Walauwwa. Total privacy with meals served as and when we ordered…. Very relaxing with beautiful view of the sea … we all had turns at the Spa and have to say Renuka was so caring and professional…. Her facial with all Natural products was excellent. Will definitely visit again …. Perfect getaway for rejuvenating. Service was very good …

This is the best place we have ever stayed. Ever. We stayed here for 4 days at the beginning of our honeymoon, and then later on were booked at a 5 star hotel (Anantara Peace Haven). We literally left early from Anantara, despite the fact that it was non-refundable, and booked two additional nights at the Gardens. The setting is absolutely beautiful, the dinner area overlooks the ocean, where you can see surfers and sunsets every night as you have curry and wine. The rooms are completely unique from one another with incredible attention to detail. And then we move to the service. The staff is small, and you get to know them by the end. I will miss them all. Dulshan the concierge is professional, relaxed, kind. Sandun, Rex, Dean, and Jayntha of the restaurant staff are always positive, attentive, and work extremely hard. The kitchen is wonderful with Sri Lankan and western dishes. We are from the US, and its a long trip to Sri Lanka. However, if we come back, we will definitely be staying here again.

Immediately when we arrived, we were welcomed with juice and a complementary massage. Special thanks to Rex who made our trip amazing, always being attentive. The view of the beach is amazing. The kitchen was solid. Drinks were excellent. Overall, best value of everywhere we stayed in Sri Lanka. Truly wonderful experience we will remember forever.

The hotel was a dream! The whole area was a wonderful garden with different buildings, very nicely placed. The main building is a beautiful house, the unconventional hotel lobby was very inviting. We were given a large room with a veranda, right next to the pool. We liked it so much that we immediately extended our stay by 2 nights. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful, also in organising transport/taxis. We have already recommended the hotel several times.

Stunningly beautiful. The hotel is located in front of the sea in a colonial style villa with a garden and old world furnishings and beautiful artwork. Our suite was spacious and had an enormous terrace overlooking the pool and the sea where we had breakfast each morning. Unfortunately, the level of the service was not at the standard one would expect from such a facility. There was hardly ever someone at reception. Usually the receptionist could be seen roaming the garden on her cell phone. One always had to ask for beach towel since the bin labeled “clean beach towels” was always empty. Surprisingly there was no turndown service in the evening which meant we had to lower 5 or 6 blinds on the doors to the terrace. This was complicated by the fact that some of the blinds were in disrepair. The price for a massage was $50 on the villa website but $63 in the in-room brochure and an espresso cost $12. We asked if we could keep our room until 1PM instead of 12 noon and were told that the latest was 12:30. We left the room at 12:30 and sat in the lobby waiting for the receptionist to appear 20 minutes later and send someone to get our bags. Clearly there was no urgency to make up the room.

Eraeliya is fully deserving its 5* rating. The rooms, suites and villas are tastefully and uniquely decorated with much love and attention to detail. The beautiful grounds and gardens are maintained immaculately. The undisturbed oceanfront location affords stunning views over the ocean with unforgettable sunsets. Even though jungle beach is a favourite launching point for surfers, the sandy cove is also one of the few Sri Lanka beaches for safe swimming. The high level of service and quality of food are additional highlights. Breakfast is huge and stunning, and the catch of the day is the freshest and most tastefully prepared fish you will find anywhere. The owner Njuri, and the entire staff are fully dedicated to pamper their guests, and ensure their wellbeing. They provide service at its best! The relatively small size of the estate with only 9 rooms and villas affords a much more private and intimate atmosphere. Once you arrive, you have no desire to go outside again. Truly, a small slice of paradise!