The Kip

Staff and pool

Food could’ve been better, it’s a bit bland

Everything was perfect : the staff, the room, the pool area and the breakfast offer. Good location with everything to do around Ahangama and Weligama super accessible in Tuk Tuk. Highly recommend

Es muy cómodo y buena ubicación! Tienen mucho gusto en el diseño y las habitaciones son amplias con aire acondicionado

Stunning little gem of a hotel Breakfasts are amazing The rooms are calm , tranquil , exceptionally clean , beds super comfy and linen super quality

Nothing it was all good

This property was breathtaking

The fantastic staff, the beautiful design, the great location & the amazing à la carte brunch until 4pm!

The bathroom without a proper shower can be adjusted.

Everything. Staff is lovely, the breakfast is great and the space is just so pretty and relaxing.

The restaurant and the kitchen team were the best. They were not only nice but extra caring. Specially Niwarthana and Uchith. The food was really good. Very tasty and everything was fresh! The dinner menu was very different from what you typically find in Ahangama. It was also a nice change. They also helped me with very specific food I needed for a few days. The room was clean, spacious and quiet. The view of the pool and the monkeys in the trees is just wonderful. It really is a little bubble that feels like a sanctuary. The manager is very considerate and concerned about the costumer's experience. The place is close to everything but also a tucked away. Perfect to go anywhere you want but also be at peace.

The AC didn't work properly and they didn't seem to be too concerned to fix it. Too bad the menu is the same for breakfast and lunch. Staying a few days, it can feel like repetitive. I wanted to extend my staying but no one was able to tell me if there was a room available. They would tell me to check on booking, but I know there are sometimes cancellations that don't show. Which is exactly what happened, but by the time the manager told me, I had already planned to leave because I couldn't find another place that suited me. Also the restaurant team is much more caring and thoughtful than the hotel team.

To begin with, there is no full-time staff on site. If you arrive late, it can be quite stressful: the gate is kept locked at night, there's no watchman, no doorbell, and no reception (onsite staff goes away at 5pm). Upon check-in, we were assigned the front room, which felt quite underwhelming. It had very little natural light, no desk or functional workspace, stools for side tables, and an extremely small and uncomfortable mattress with no headboard. The bathroom, in particular, was terrible. It had no separation between the sink, toilet, and shower—so the entire space gets wet when you shower--and there was no room to even place basic toiletries like a toothbrush. To make matters worse, there was a persistent odor due to drainage issues. When we raised this concern, the staff kindly offered to light a candle and treated us to dinner at their restaurant, which we appreciated—but it didn’t resolve the underlying problem. The most significant issue, however, was the lack of basic amenities. When my partner fell ill during our stay, there was no access to something as simple as a kettle or a thermometer. When we asked, the staff on the property didn't make any effort to help us either. While the property does have some appeal—the aesthetic of the common areas, the food and the pool are quite nice—the rooms themselves are below basic standards, and the overall level of amenities is seriously lacking for this price point.

Superbe expérience que de séjourner chez the kip. Le lieu est sublime et décoré avec beaucoup de goût, la nourriture est absolument délicieuse, très chouette ambiance. Je recommande vraiment

Chambre un peu petite

The whole property is beautiful and the staff attentive to your every need. The food is delicious and lots to choose from

it was a beautiful setting for our first stay in Sri Lanka - so peaceful and very welcoming staff . We loved the breakfast and the evening menu was also delicious - pool area so relaxing .

Nothing - just the bathroom was a little bit smelly

Heel fijn verblijf gehad. Vooral het ontbijt was erg goed. Het huisje was comfortabel met een fijne buitendouche. Het personeel was erg gastvrij. Ik zou zeker terugkomen.

The staff were incredible. The room was immaculate. Very comfortable.

Everything was great, the location a tiny bit far from town but honestly the food, the room, the people, everything was amazing. Would have loved some Sri Lankan food on the menu.

Peaceful & tranquil in the daytime. The shop has some lovely bits and the pool area is nice to relax.

Our room faced the restaurant, was noisy until late at night and we had to ask the staff to be quiet twice. Can’t open any curtains as you’re facing the bar area and the guests and staff constantly walk by your windows for the toilets which you could smell inside the room. On our first day there were not enough loungers by the pool and they had also run out of pool towels so it’s very expensive to not use the facilities. We spoke to the owners wife & the manager, both were lovely and understood our issues and offered a refund but then the owner changed his mind and only refunded half what was agreed and was not so friendly and ignored our challenge on this. They have the basis of an incredible Bali-esque experience here but the finishing touches were not worth the high prices.

Absolument tout! Je n'ai absolument aucune critique envers cet hôtel! Le personnel est adorable, j'ai rencontré le patron qui est très gentil et agréable également. La chambre est grande et surtout très propre. Le restaurant est pour moi l'un des meilleurs. Je suis tombé malade et on m'a ramené des banances et du pain avec du thé dans la chambre (adorable!!). La situation géographique est top! La piscine est grande et on s'y sent vraiment comme dans un havre de paix. J'ai séjournée 11 jours dans cet hôtel et j'y retournerai sans hésiter la prochaine fois que je viens au Sri Lanka!

Je n'ai rien à dire, tout était parfait et je me suis sentie comme à la maison.

A stay at Kip Ahangama is an immersion into the art of slow living. From the moment you arrive, everything invites you to exhale and truly be present. The aesthetics are beautifully understated, calm, intentional, and deeply connected to the surroundings; creating a space that feels both refined and grounded. What truly sets Kip apart is the extraordinary attention to detail. Each gesture feels thoughtful and personal, from preparing the bedroom to the perfect temperature before nightfall to the subtle rhythms of the day that encourage rest and ease. It’s luxury without excess, comfort expressed through care. The use of local materials is especially inspiring. The wooden furniture, tactile textures, and bed linens feel natural and authentic, adding warmth and a sense of place that can’t be replicated. Everything is curated with purpose, honoring Sri Lankan craftsmanship while maintaining a timeless, modern feel. Kip Ahangama isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a feeling. A reminder of how beautiful life becomes when it’s slowed down, softened, and designed with intention. I left feeling inspired, and deeply appreciative of the quiet excellence woven into every detail.

Alles hammer. Das beste Frühstück unserer gesamten Sri Lanka Reise! Das Zimmer waren stilvoll und der Pool perfekt für die heißen Mittagsstunden.

Wir haben uns mehr Ablageflächen im Zimmer für unsere Sachen gewünscht und Sonnenschirme für die Liegen.

Schöne Anlage, gutes Restaurant und ein absolut hammermässiges Frühstück!

Unser Zimmer hat sehr stark gerochen - der Geruch wurde beim Checkin gut überdeckt aber sobald die Türen einige Minuten zu waren roch der ganze Raum. Finde ich persönlich unangenehm und für den Preis nicht ganz passend.

I just love this place! See you, soon, dearest 🤍

Secluded and perfect for a quiet stay Lovely rooms and pool area with great staff The brunch is also amazing

Nothing just think there are other options at a lower price point but it is still a great place to stay

Nice pool area where you can watch the monkeys in the trees - quite the spectacle Very good breakfast in the café and generally cool vibe of the property Staff was very friendly

Tout etait au top! Le lieu est paisible et magique, le lit est confortable, le restaurant est delicieux, le personnel est adorable. TOUT ETAIT REUSSI. Merci The Kip!

The Kip eine sehr stilvolle Unterkunft. Wir konnten unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genießen. Das Bad in unseren Studio war ein Außenbad und es war cool so im Freien die Geräusche der Tiere wahrzunehmen. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Am Pool konnte man den Tag über entspannen und Getränke aus dem Café bestellen. Das Essen im The Kip war ebenfalls sehr lecker. Es gibt kleine Portionen die man miteinander teilen kann.

Die Portionen sind im Tapas-Stil und dementsprechend relativ klein. Das sollte man bei seinem Hungergefühl berücksichtigen.

Good and the rooms a small boutique size with only 7 rooms

People coming into the pool area all the time to look around as they are not staying in the property

Tolle ästhetische Unterkunft, sehr sauber mit schönem Pool. Das Personal war auch sehr bemüht und hat bei Fragen unterstützt.

Ich fand es etwas störend, dass andauernd Café Gäste in das Hotel gelaufen kamen, zum Beispiel wenn man am Pool lag. Aber das lässt sich wahrscheinlich kaum vermeiden. Das Personal könnte beim Frühstück organisierter sein!

The Kip has been my favourite and most memorable stay in Sri Lanka! The rooms and shared areas have been carefully designed and it’s a beautiful space to enjoy. The beds are super comfortable and everything was lovely and clean. The owner and his team are all wonderful and go above and beyond to make your stay the best it can be. The breakfast is a standout and all food and drinks were of a really good quality. I couldn’t recommend this place more and can’t wait to go back myself!

The location was great , the concept of the place

I was so happy to be back at The Kip - honestly one of my favorite hotels! The cafe is such a nice addition now with really good breakfast and a fantastic matcha. I also enjoyed the new pool which is a welcome addition especially in the summer.

Nothing not to love!

Really nice place! The pool area is great, we loved the very attentive staff and the amazing breakfast :)

The room we had was nice but located to the cafe which was quite loud during the day. Also it was very dark and there was no space to put stuff in the bathroom

The minimalistic vibe, the aesthetics and food was great.

Slight lack of privacy, thin curtains (I get it’s a part of the aesthetic) and housekeeping opening the doors even though people are inside

The Kip ist ein wunderschönes Hotel, mit kleinem Café, das eine entspannte und geerdete Atmosphäre bietet. Wir waren 5 Nächte in einem der wunderschönen Studios und waren schockverliebt. Das offene Badezimmer mit einer Wasserfalldusche ist absolut besonders, genauso wie der Schlafbereich. Morgens wartet eine tolle Frühstücksauswahl, bei der wir uns mehr als satt essen konnten. Am Pool konnten wir wunderbar auf unseren Liegen entspannen und Getränke aus dem Café bestellen

Das W-LAN war in unserem Studio leider sehr schwach.

Todo

Cisza, design, wspaniałe śniadania. Łazienka na świeżym powietrzu. Wspaniałe kosmetyki.

Super quiet, comfortable, beautifully decorated

Nothing really

The Kip was a curated, lovely home stay feel. Beautiful aesthetic and a lovely team. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast was great! Service from the team was the best we had in Sri Lanka. Turndown service and the warmth was top notch. Exceptionally clean to!

The Kip itself is beautiful and lovely but where it is, there is nothing around it to walk to. You have to grab a ride or most have motorbikes.

Incredible beautiful, the nicest staff

Everything was beyond!!

Property is aesthetically pleasing and has some character.

Unfortunately, the main issue was the staff. It felt as if I was interrupting their holiday whenever I asked a question. One exception was Dilshan who was great. The room was OK, but the toilet was quite dirty and the bathroom smelt quite bad. The brunch is certainly tasty, but the portion sizes are tiny. Overall, for the amount of money this place charges, it is definitely not worth it in my opinion.

Everything was great, from staff super friendly to all facilities of the hotel and the breakfast is top too! Is not a bad thing but if you add a full body mirror to the room will be great as sometimes is necessary.

The tuk tuk driver they recommend is not great charging us extra for being tourists more than double the price. We trusted that since he is associated with a reputable hotel he won’t scam us so we got in and then he told us his price and wouldn’t negotiate and we had no means to walk away. He started arguing that PickMe is a big company which just further proves my point because he doesn’t need to pay commission and we had to pay him cash not card.

El alojamiento es precioso, es una propiedad colonial que han reformado y decorado de forma minimalista y fresca, y es súper agradable. Tiene creo que 4 casitas independientes alrededor de la piscina y dos habitaciones más en el edificio principal. Nuestra casita era muy agradable, con la cama muy cómoda, y baño exterior con una ducha muy grande y con buena presión. El desayuno es en la cafetería abierta al público, es estilo brunch y con muchas opciones, todo buenísimo. El personal es joven y super amable, desde los chicos de la cafetería hasta el personal de mantenimiento y seguridad que no hablaba mucho inglés pero era muy amáñale y nos cuidaban todos mucho. Alquilamos una moto con ellos a buen precio. Volveríamos a quedarnos aquí, ha sido una experiencia fantástica.

Nada

L'atmosphère, la nourriture, la propreté : c'est un îlot de paix

Absolutely perfect treat for a super relaxing few days, surrounded by nature and pool to cool down. The breakfast was our favourite with the best coffee and unique brunch board with your choices. Highly recommend!

Mosquitos that join you in the outdoor bathroom

Most aesthetical pleasing stay Friendly staff Beautiful rooms

/

Mooie kamers. Heerlijk zwembad. Rustige omgeving en dichtbij de zee. Lekker ontbijt. Vriendelijk personeel.

In vergelijking met de rest was de prijs aan de hogere kant

The noise at night was unbearable

Prachtige locatie en inkleding. Uiterst mooie kamers, leuk zwembad en top ligging

Brilliant on all levels - couldn’t ask for more, the breakfast was a highlight !!

Nothing!

Dream place! Everything was perfect! 🤍🤍🤍

I did’t enjoyed the shower. The head of the shower is not practical although it looks stunning, but after you shower the whole bathroom is covered in water .

The place is stunning and beautifully maintained. The food was delicious, and the staff went above and beyond—so warm and welcoming. We honestly wish we had stayed longer. Highly recommend 100%!

The Kip has great staff - and that is the best thing about this place follwed by the meals and coffee at their restaurant.

The Studio room we stayed in is designed in a manner which allows limited separation from the outdoors. Multiple bugs and mosquitos in the bedroom and bath area. While the staff prepares the bed and ensures that the mosquito nets are on - it is a bit of a discomfort still.

The Kip was beautiful. Fantastic food. The staff were amazing! So helpful, kind and friendly. We loved our time there, an absolute oasis.

This is an absolutely stunning and peaceful accommodation. The interior and exterior is so beautifully designed and is such a relaxing environment throughout. The staff are all very helpful and friendly, always with a smile and greeting! The breakfast included in the restaurant is some of the best I’ve had in the world in hotels, never mind just in Sri Lanka! I love the idea of in being smaller dishes and being able to try different things! Being able to access clean water for drinking and tea and coffee at any time was a bonus too as we haven’t found this to be the case in a lot of Sri Lankan hotels here. The only negative or comment I would mention is we weren’t too happy with our windows being left open after house keeping had been as we had personal things in our room obviously and letting mosquitos inside too! But other than that everything was perfect and I would definitely recommend this place!

The breakfast was one of the best I have ever been offered. The area were it is served evokes the verdant jungle of its countryside with huge plants, trees and traditional covered area built from sticks, mud and stones. While the ambience is Sri Lanka the food is first class international cuisine with local flourishes and the best tasting coffee in Sri Lanka.

The beds could have been comfier and there was no tea or coffee making facilities in the room.

Best location, decoration and stuff! 10/10

Lovely boutique hotel Staff couldn’t do more for you Breakfast was amazing!

That I had to leave

Everything is perfect; they take care of every detail. But if I had to highlight something, it would be the kindness of the team, especially the manager. They made us feel at home. She is a fantastic host." Great design, music and vibes

Amazing breakfast, wonderful staff, lovely vibe and fantastic location.

The Kip is one of the best hotels we have stayed at in Sri Lanka; lovely staff, beautiful rooms, great pool, fantastic breakfast and nice coffee. Ideally located for surfers with an on-site tuk tuk driver and one of the best breaks in the area at the bottom of the road.

It was such a relaxed yet vibey place - the staff were attentive when needed but gave us the space for us to feel like this was a light and spacious home-from-home. Our Casita was a stunningly beautiful and tranquil setting! Offering Zen, comfort and calm. The food was phenomenal...

it was a little noisy in the day time - I didn't realise just how popular the restaurant was! But that is just me - it had a great vibe to it! And once again -

Every detail of the property is beautifully considered - a gorgeous calming oasis and the perfect place to unwind. The restaurant was brilliant too - a gorgeous brunch and dinner menu, coffee was delicious, great selection of wine and cocktails. The staff were always so welcoming and friendly, and really made my stay. A great playlist and ambience at all times, amazing pool, and a lovely little shop selling clothes, ceramics and more. So nice that I hardly wanted to leave!

N/A

The property is like an oasis in the jungle. The rooms and the pool is amazing. The food is as super tasty and the staff was extremely kind and helpful.

The staff is extremely kind and very welcoming. The hospitality is excellent. The food at the cafe was beyond brilliant

Nothing

The owners were around and were super cool and accommodating. The interiors are chic and tasteful and rooms comfortable. I loved the breakfast especially- healthy options and very tasty! I was doing a photoshoot for my brands socials and the team were supportive with my requests.

I left my charger behind and didn’t get it back sadly.

Amazing staff, great vibe, beautiful surroundings (restaurant + pool area/garden). Overall, super comfortable and chill place to stay.

Our bed was old and noisy, should be better.

Very chill, tasty breakfast, delightful staff, great location

+food and drink +ambiance and aesthetics +staff are exceedingly kind and committed to ensuring you have a great stay +pool space +clean and well maintained

Very minor point but the bed was a little uncomfortable for me (personal preference though). The addition of a full length mirror in the studio would be great. Although these are incredibly minor points and didn’t detract from my stay. Would recommend to anyone considering a stay.

The breakfast at the hotel was fantastic, great offering and available from 8am to 4pm was great. Super small property, all the staff knew your room number.

The AC in the room stopped working mid stay and was never turned on again, did not work. The room had a fully outdoor bathroom, which is amazing but at night or anytime you need to use the washroom, lots of mosquitos can enter the room which can be quite aggressive.

Very graceful design and lovely food - Small but was very tasty