Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant

The sea view from our room was very good, so was our terrasse. Rooms had good decorations with nice colors and cleaning in rooms were absolutely ok.

A nice hotel, but facilities needs to be updated. We have a good room, but price was higher than the quality level of the hotel. Breakfast was good, but somehow supply of fruit, yoghurt and other elements were too limited. We had dinner but that was not as good as what we could get in neighboring restaurants. No beach in front of hotel, but you can walk to a good beach a couple of hundred meters away.

The hotel is beautiful with such nice vibe! The staff were lovely and so helpful.

TV in the room would have been nice

The hotel is set in an idyllic location, right next to the sea, a short walk to a basically private beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and always on hand to help.

Nothing, our stay was perfect.

Wir konnten das Zimmer vom EG zum OG wechseln, was einen echten Unterschied ausmachte.

Das essen war nur ok, das Morgenbuffet eher mittelmässig (vom Angebot) vorallem im Vergleich zu den anderen Unterkünften. Wasserflaschen to go war mit Aufpreis verbunden war wir sonst auch nirgendwo so hatten.

Вкусные завтраки, хорошее расположение с красивым видом. Удобная кровать, чистота в номере, ежедневная уборка, кондиционер поддерживал постоянную температуру, наличие горячей воды, красивая территория.

Enormous room (definitely choose the biggest rooms if possible) in a charming hotel. Pleasant pool; small bar and restaurant.

If were being harsh, it is (very slightly) tired these days.

Breakfast and tbh all the food was the best we had in sri lanka staff were lovely would return

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Excellent breakfast. Nothing too much trouble for staff

Это самый лучший отель 😍

My mother and I stayed at the Owl & The Pussycat for three nights and were totally blown away by this hotel. It is absolutely beautiful - the decor of the whole place is stunning and is probably the nicest boutique hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is superb - right on the coast and you wake up to the sound of the waves every morning. The rooms are so quaintly decorated and the beds are enormous! We stayed in one room for our first night but were very kindly moved to a sea view room by the manager for the other two nights. It was a lovely surprise as we didn’t request this! It really felt that the staff here went above and beyond for us. Every staff member working here was so helpful, friendly and warm. Breakfast at the hotel was lovely - a little limited but we never mind this. We had lunch one day and dinner another and both times food and drink was delicious. My mother had an early morning flight and the management made her a packed breakfast/ lunch which was a really lovely touch. I honestly couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. It was a very special place to spend the last few days of our trip together and we would love to come back one day.

Limited selection for breakfast and a few food items we had came our luke warm/ cold - only a minor issue.

The breakfast was very good. There was fresh fruit and bread every day along with some curd and cereal and seeds. You could then order of the menu eggs anyway. There was avocado on the menu but not every day was It available. There were also pancakes that were very good! The home made marmalade was a favourite also. The hotel was in a great location and could easily access other attraction by Tuk Tuk which were very reasonable and easily accessible outside the hotel. The beaches were beautiful and there was a lovely walk (a little rocky ) all the way to turtle beach passing frog rock on the way.. Mirissa beach was around 30 mins in a Tuk Tuk and is definitely worth a visit and Coconut island is a Must for the views. We went whale watching but sadly didn’t see any Whales but did see lots of dolphins which was lovely

My only complaint was the sun beds were not very comfy as they didn’t have cushions but there were lots of lovely sofas around that we were able sit on which made up for it.

Excellent location, with the best team! Rooms were large and well appointed.

The food definitely needs improvement. Breakfast was simple but nice. Would’ve been excellent if Sri Lankan breakfast was available without pre ordering. Unfortunately the rest of the offerings are not worth eating at the hotel with plenty of significantly better options within walking distance. The team with their hospitality more than make up for the lack of flavour in the food lol

Топ место, очень красиво и приветливый персонал

Вай фай, просто заебал. Очень плохо работает интернет в люксе 1А(

Lovely picturesque property. We stayed in Suite Dreams - an one-bedroom apartment styled room with a living room, kitchenette and balcony. Friendly staff from Nihal and Nianie at reception to the fabulous mixologist to the operations team... Great a la carte dining.

Wish their breakfast was heartier (sets the tone for the day, I say 😄) - we could pre-order Sri Lankan options. If they had a set breakfast menu with some variety that was made to order, that might mitigate waste when there aren't many guests. Additionally some bossy woman who appeared to be management and there during 1 night was unpleasant in her demeanour with staff. Also wish there was a TV in the room for those lazy days.

Location

Thin walls without soundproof, sliding doors between rooms. Scammers in the bar and restaurant. Keep in mind they are adding 34% feet to your bill. In our case, they added 120% feet to our bill. Just “accidentally”. Few times.

El mejor hotel en el que nos alojamos durante nuestra estancia en el país. El desayuno y las zonas comunes son un lujo. Las habitaciones cómodas y espaciosas. Ampliamos nuestra estancia 3 noches más.

The location is amazing near Dalawella beach. The views are amazing right on the beach. The staff was amazing and very attentive to all requests and the food was also excellent! Overall loved my stay

There was no phone service coming through in the room and one of the window panes fell off in the bathroom but was fixed the next day.

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The staff and service were fantastic throughout our stay! Clean, comfortable rooms, great location, lovely pool, excellent food. Absolutely nothing to complain about on this trip! Probably the best overall stay in our many years of travelling locally in Sri Lanka.

It would be great if the 2 gates for beach access were fixed (have to walk to the beach from a side gate) . The pool shower was blocked since one of the access gates has been converted into a makeshift pool shower. Fans in the breakfast/bar area would also be great. Unfortunately the 2nd floor balconies are concrete and block the view but the other floors seem to have glass balconies.

Owl and Pussycat Hotel is unique and luxurious. I had the privilege of being upgraded to the most enchanting suite, because I had requested a room without stairs. It was just amazing - the kind of suite that you could see yourself living in. Lovely colors and finishings and artworks. Especially wonderful is the restaurant and its staff. I had literally the best hotel meal of my life and you can too if you as for the Dr Barker Special. I will return.

I did not like leaving.

We stayed at Owl and the Pussycat Hotel for our honeymoon and my husband’s birthday, and it was such a wonderful experience. I wanted a quiet and beautiful place, and this hotel was exactly that. The whole property feels artistic and unique, and the rooms are so spacious. They even upgraded us to a gorgeous room with a balcony which made our stay feel even more special. The staff were some of the friendliest and most helpful people we have met. On my husband’s birthday morning they surprised us with a cake and gathered together to sing for him. It was such a heartfelt and beautiful moment that we will always remember. The location is also perfect with a few good places to eat nearby and turtles right in front of the beach. Everything about our stay felt warm and personal. We left with so many lovely memories and would love to return again. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a truly special getaway.

Our stay was pleasant from the moment we checked in till check out time. Nabil the hotel manager greeted us, let us know that he had upgraded us for free, and ran through local things to do and sights to see. My partner and I have fairly strict dietary requirements, so at our first meal our waiter, Isuru, spent 10 or so minutes asking what we could and couldn't eat and suggesting meal ideas for our entire stay. Because of the time taken, we had some of the best meals we had on our holiday at the hotel. We also received amazing service from Rizvi who was available at nearly all times to help with any requests.

I had an amazing stay at The Owl and the Pussycat Hotel. The atmosphere and design were truly unique, every corner felt like a piece of art. The room decor and furnishings were thoughtful, stylish, and full of personality. What really stood out was the incredibly attentive and caring staff always warm, always helpful, and genuinely welcoming. The seaside view, peaceful surroundings, and delicious breakfast added even more charm to the whole experience. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or pure relaxation, this place is a hidden gem on the coast. I’d absolutely love to come back.

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They upgraded us to a 2 bed apartment as a group of 4 friends celebrating for the weekend. Beautiful setting right out to the ocean.

The breakfast, as it was the end of season, we weren’t told we had to pre order hoppers , hollandaise sauce was cold. It is the tropics but they do need a better way to present the “buffet” at breakfast as most stuff was covered in fruit fly. Again I understand a hazard of the location but we didn’t experience that anywhere else around Sri Lanka Also due to end of season no massage person, if they had to ask I’m sure we could have kept a spa person really busy so that was a shame but they did tell us were to go in town.

nice hotel! very helpful management and amazing location with ocean view.

I think breakfast can be more various

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Owl and Pussycat Hotel, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in many ways. From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making check-in smooth and hassle-free. The hotel staff were kind enough to surprise me with a room upgrade. The room was spacious, clean, and the views from the room were stunning offering both pool and sea views. The hotel also offered complimentary Wi-Fi, which was fast and reliable. What really stood out to me was the location. The hotel is situated in a prime area, close to local attractions, shopping, and dining options. Overall, the Owl and Pussycat Hotel offers excellent value for money, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. The combination of great service, modern amenities, and a fantastic location made my stay memorable. I look forward to staying here again on my next visit to Sri Lanka.

The hotel staff were exceptional. Really genuine caring service, a really solid team. They went out of their way to help us with information and it felt more like we were staying at someone's home rather than in a hotel. The design of the place is delightful; really whimsical and a nice flair for detail. There was a family of monkeys hanging out in the trees overhanging our balcony.

These are all minor issues overall.... The wifi didn't work very well in the room. There was a light fitting that had fallen off and was dangling from its cord on our patio. The windows could do with the salt from the sea air being cleaned off more fastidiously.

Location

Incredibly dirty, no proper reception, very poor breakfast, dirty drinking water in room served in a pitcher- looked like water from flowers, muddy mug coasters, it totally blew my mind this level of callousness the owner has since i paid 300 euros for a night and all my memories are with me inserting the pillow in a clean tshirt to be able to put my face on it. We had sea view room but i wasn't able to see the room through the very dirty windows ( also the windows were very small, we only booked sea view rooms and all had huge clean windows). The soap/ lotion dispensers had a lot of dirt on them and had many visible refills, not sure if it was safe to use them or we could get a rash, they looked totally unhygienically. The towels are colored so you don't see the dirt on them and are kept under the sink in a basket- i used a face towel in order to get a hair from another guest on my face- disgusting!- so my husband went to the laundry to get a shower towel for me since i couldn't use the towels in the room after that!!Also, the air in the room is very moldy, i barely slept. The bar/restaurant is a joke, we asked for a bottle of wine, the bartender said that they don't have it but they have something else at the same price so we agreed on it. After waiting for like 15 mins we comes back telling us that it actually costs with 50% more. Of course we refused. Wanted to make a tea in the room but there was no kettle in the room, but a dirty one in the hallway. Also no fridge/minibar in the room. We gave up on having a tea also. The bathroom has a ventilation like a window, right in the hallway, so you have no orivacy and you also hear the other guests when they come/leave. Atcthe breakfast they had a dirty toaster that didn't work, so the handy man brought another one, which didn't work either!

Tuk-Tuk drivers who stand at the entrance to the hotel disperse other drivers who are on call in order to charge double payment and no one can do anything about it. My driver had to go around them because he was afraid for his health.

Chelsea was absolutely brilliant and so focussed on the guest experience. She was very personable and extremely knowledgeable on the local area. Chelsea was the highlight of our stay. The restaurant, bar and pool area was lovely too and the location was right on the beach. The breakfast was yummy but not very many options.

Unfortunately, the property is run down and in desperate need of a refurbishment. The bed in our room was broken and the air conditioning was awful. I hate writing negative reviews but I felt this property was significantly overpriced for what you get.

The property is tastefully decorated true to its theme. It is a delightfully quaint hotel. The staff are accommodating but not overbearing. A shoutout to Emma who was an absolute delight to deal with and assisted us with a couple of tricky situations. We booked three different calibres of rooms and all were charming. Food was yummy but the portions were small. We mostly ate outside of the hotel. Things in the hotel don’t necessarily work as they might @ home but that’s part of the adventure. Overall we were very comfortable here and were a party of seven people of all different ages.

The tuk tuk drivers who reside just outside the property. We nicknamed them “The Tuk tuk mafia!” They are very territorial and any other driver who ventures onto their turf is given an aggressive scolding. We were also subjected to their aggression and scamming on three occasions. The hotel security make their presence known when the tuk tuk drivers drop you off but seem unable to really assist. I have never experienced this issue anywhere else in Asia. I am not sure what the hotel can do to fix but they have assured us that they will try. Unfortunately you are forced to use the tuk tuk drivers for transport as there are no other alternatives and the hotel is in a location that is not within walking distance to the main Streets.

Great location and views. Room was large with a comfortable bed. Staff were friendly and helped to organize laundry on short notice. Quiet and set back from the street. Generous yum breakfast included.

Had some minor issues with water pressure and heat but didn’t impact us too much.

Outstanding place and people

Everything was perfectly fine

The suite’s extra large space was good and enjoyable

There are many issues at this hotel that need to be sorted before holiday makers precious breaks are spoilt. This is a case of being unwillingly in an episode of Faulty Towers - Sri Lanka - paying over $600 per night for the privilege. On arrival we were asked to cancel our booking.com booking to enable us to add another room. Whilst our room was generous the excessively stained and worn sheets were well past the use by date and reflected the hotels attitudes. How on earth did the laundry pass the sheets and housekeeping use them we will never understand. The kettle was missing in our room and the kitchen lacked any conveniences - just 1 teabag. Again reflecting the hotels attitude and lack of hospitality and generosity. The restaurant and breakfast was so ordinary and depressing. We didn’t recieve one order correctly. I’m In a completely empty poolside restaurant and bar, we waited over the an hour for our drinks on the first evening. Twice we went to the bar to ask if there was a problem finding the barman sitting in the kitchen. We didn’t bother with dinner, something was off - the atmosphere stale (no music, no barman, just nothing) - the opposite to every other vibrant fabulous evenings we had experienced in Sri Lanka to date. Pool towels? Expensive Tuk Tuk ‘s arranged by the hotel manager and charged to our room - we agreed to pay to avoid conflict. We wondered why drivers were cancelling on arrival until we witnessed for ourselves what they were subjected too on arrival to the hotel gates. We ordered an Uber on our last drizzly night to take 3 of us to Galle to enjoy our last night in Sri Lanka at our favorite restaurant. As we walked up the hotel drive we were horrified to see our driver and car being attacked by the Tuk Tuk driver (arranged by the hotel the day before) wanting our fare. The Tuk Tuk driver tried to prevent us from hopping into the vehicle, banging the car and shouting.

Everything other than the room. Food was bad, service was bad and didn’t have proper food and brought bread from the fridge when requested and it was cold and not enough fruits and no choice etc

Approach, pool was 4.5feet like kids pool and small and there’s no spa and misleading to say 5 star and the so called spa was a shed with a dirty bed

Location great Breakfast great

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Great location, big rooms, beautiful views

Facilities were a bit tired

staff was exceptionally friendly and went the extra mile for anything we needed with our kids. would return always again. lovely pool, clean rooms, amazing view and he location is good too. you can take a tuk tuk and within 5-10 mins you’ll reach hikkaduwa where you’ll find some shops and restaurants.

The variety of dishes was not much and the portions of the food were rather small. But the staff will try to make anything you want.

- nicely decorated rooms - while small a very pretty garden - water-pressure is adequate - rooms are cozy

- highly overpriced for what you are getting - absolute disastrous service - breakfast is below any level of standart - pool is not a pool ( depth is lacking even for small kids) - no electricity sockets in the room - no service approach in the hotel - prices are fluid and do not get adjusted ( loyal customers who book in advance pay more than walk ins) - laundry and other services are used for extortion - no walking access to beach - restaurant lacks food most of the time and is overpriced - management is not responsive or cares about guests

Great view of the ocean Lovely big pool Spacious comfortable bedrooms

The bar and restaurant staff sadly fell short of our expectations. Every day (despite the restaurant being mainly empty) we had to ask for our drinks 2-4 times to get served- even giving up one time after asking 4 times. Staff then didn’t know how to make most of the drinks on the menu. On one occasion it took 25 minutes to get our drinks (no other people in the bar) as we watched the staff watch YouTube videos on hot to make them. Usually I wouldn’t mind as much, but given that food and drinks are not cheap here we felt this was very poor service. It was also the poorest value for money breakfast we had throughout our stay in Sri Lanka (despite being none of the more expensive places). Limited options, water not served or offered (despite asking), and having to pay more for any type of breakfast add on (which was not the case anywhere else we stayed through out our trip).

Its a beautiful property, as seen in the pictures, though slightly older.

Service. I checked in midday, there was only one waiter looking after the pool area and the bar and he did not speak english at all. The food in the restaurant is quite bad. Also when you order a meal things randomly show up on your table. For instance my side dish came first floowed by the appetiser then the main dish and then bread:(

The location, the rooms and the staff. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the breakfast service was excellent.

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My wife and I enjoyed four wonderful days at the Owl and Pussycat Hotel! The room was very large and comfortable, with a view directly over the property out to the ocean. The pool was fantastic, the restaurant had a great breakfast/dinner, the staff were extra friendly, and the location was close to Galle via tuk tuk. It's also only a 400 metre walk to feed the turtles right at the beach!

There wasn't much to not like about the Owl and the Pussycat!

The staff were wonderful. Food was great.

A beautifully themed boutique hotel around the famous nursery rhyme with attention to detail and art throughout the property. Very private with beach access. Very attentive staff and beautiful food!

Brilliant location and super supportive staff.

Food choices could have been better

The breakfast was excellent! Fresh fruits followed by fish curry, roti with coconut sambol was delicious, along with the added bonus of poached egg, bacon and hoppers!

Nothing ti dislike!

The facilities were superb; the staff accommodating and lovely; the food delish and the rooms stunning!!!

This hotel was absolutely beautiful. Perfect for a relaxing end to our tour of Sri Lanka!! We’d spent a week touring the hill country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella) and this pristine boutique hotel was the perfect place to relax on the beach to finish our trip!

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the staff are amazing. arranged our transport and gave us travel advice for other areas to visit

because other hotels are closed there is not much to see or do near this hotel. so just don’t leave as the food is great too

The food here was absolutely fantastic. And the staff was lovely.

The bed was slightly uncomfortable.