The Nook RESORT

One of the best hotel we have been to. Addition to detail, nice design, very nice service

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Nous avons adoré notre séjour à The Nook ! C’est un havre de paix, la manager est hyper sympa, elle nous partage plein de spots sympa pas loin de l’hôtel ! Je recommande ++

Décoration haut de gamme . Ambiance boutique/hotel digne d’un magazine de déco . Propreté des lieux . Goût du détail. Très bonne cuisine . Bon service . Très jolie chambre. Ambiance zen et healthy.

Des horaires de service limités . Impossible d’avoir un café ou un thé avant 7h30 en semaine et même 8h le dimanche (?). Comme il n’y a pas de bouilloire dans la chambre, cela peut être déplaisant . D’autant plus que dîner après 20h pose un gros souci pour le personnel. Quand on se couche tôt, on se réveille tôt !! Rien n’est prévu pour les quelques personnes qui fument encore ( les pauvres) ils sont bannis à fumer à proximité du parking debout . Il y aurait largement la place de leur organiser un tout petit espace un peu plus convivial sans que cela ne dérange personne . Les petits déjeuners ne sont pas inclus , ce qui est extrêmement rare au Sri Lanka. On entend l’océan, mais on ne la voit pas. Il faut faire 100 mètres pour être sur une magnifique petite plage de pêcheurs , où vous pouvez prendre un petit café le matin ou un lassi en fin d’après-midi dans un petit hôtel /resto tout simple qui lui a un petit emplacement directement sur le sable . Les hôteliers sont adorables et le spot est incroyable pour assister au va et vient des bateaux .

Exceptional stay - friendly staff, amazing food and stunning design!

Beautifully decorated Boutique resort (even more beautiful than the pictures), super nice staff and manager. Most of the local community was very welcoming when we walked around the neighbourhood. Really good food.

We stayed two nights and our room has not been cleaned nor our towels have been changed even though the humidity is really high and thus towels don’t dry overnight. I know we could have asked for this but we simply forgot. However, I think for this price, it should be normal. Also, keep in mind that the hotel is in the middle of nowhere. As a female, I would not go to the local beach in front of the hotel on my own, as I was verbally harassed by some fishermen when I did so. Not the hotels fault, however!

Het is een stukje paradijs in Sri Lanka, wel ver weg van de toeristische trekpleister stranden zoals Galle (anderhalf uur rijden met de TukTuk), Mirissa en Hiriketiya (klein uur rijden met de TukTuk), dus indien dat je reisdoelen zijn, boek je beter dichterbij. Maar voor ons, absoluut goddelijk. Je zit op het uiterst zuidelijke punt van Sri Lanka, genaamd Dondra. Een afgesloten paradijsje, gescheiden van de rest van de hotels door heerlijk veel groen. Ongelooflijk dicht bij een klein strandje en andere prachtige stranden zoals Matara en Dikwella (waar we snorkelden met zeeschildpadden) een heerlijke vakantievibe met lekker en gezond eten. Ik wist niet dat het ontbijt niet inbegrepen was, maar het was op en top verzorgd, net als de andere maaltijden die we nuttigden in het resort. En hun koffies… daar droom ik nu nog van, hemels. Conclusie; een luxe oase van rust, zon en puur genieten. Ik leer onmiddellijk terug als ik kon.

Super cool relaxed property. Excellent food and staff. Very nice room.

For us the hotel felt isolated with nothing in the immediate vicinity. Tuktuks needed to get anywhere. Near the sea but not a beach property.

Such a special and beautiful place. Very kind staff and awesome food!

Loved our stay and food was v good

The Nook perches quietly as a singular luxury above the impersonal chain hotels and “rustic” options of the South Coast. Their staff offer a subdued yet confidant service with a Sri Lankan hospitality that leads with a warm smile. Special mention to Mandy for their attention to details. A few highlights: (bizarrely) no mosquitos at night, a widely varied menu executed perfectly by kitchen and wait staff, and a wonderfully secluded property with peaceful and serene pool area. (GREAT barista-quality/third-wave coffee). The local beach is a 20 second walk from the front gates, adorned with working fishing boats and nestled into a stunning tropical bay. The Nook boasts an army of Tuk tuks at the ready to take you to a large swimming/sun tanning beach if this is your preference. (Ask for Talalla).

Entspannte Atmosphäre, wie im Dschungel. Super freundliches Personal, leckeres Essen, alles sehr sauber!

Very well set up , modern and stylish rooms , great food

Location not great - in the middle of nowhere and not easy to get to a nice beach

This accomodation is a little gem. It's nestled amongst the exotic coast line of southern Sri Lanka. The room and pool were excellent.

The restaurant/bar area could have stayed open a little longer as the staff were ready to leave at 9pm

We had an amazing stay at the Nook and would absolutely come again! The hotel, rooms and common spaces are beautifully designed. The standout for us was the incredible food options in the restaurant - really amongst the best food we ate in Sri Lanka. The staff are wonderful and we had a chance to meet the lovely owners during our stay. It’s clear that a lot of love has gone into the Nook and this makes for a lovely holidaying experience.

There were intermittent power cuts but these resolved quickly (within ~2 mins) Not an issue but could consider implementing a more formal check out process, similar to what is done when checking in.

Amazing hotel, very nice team and stunning rooms / pool!

Not necessarily a bad thing but the location is very remote so great to fully disconnect for a few days.

Everything! The nook’s design is respectful of its surroundings, intimate and just stunning! Located in a local village with barely any tourism makes it even more special. The staff were very kind and professional, the food was delicious! 10/10 if you are looking for a tranquil gem on Sri Lanka’s south coast. 10-30 minute tuk tuk ride away all the towns you might want to visit!

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Steph and the rest of the team made our stay very relaxing and easy. Great service, good local recommendations, arranging travel. The food was amazing - consistently delicious. Breakfast pancakes are a daily “must”. Everything was very fresh beautifully presented. It’s pretty close to the surrounding beaches and towns - about 20 mins via Tuk tuk. The pictures do not do this place justice. We stayed an extra two nights as we loved it so much.

We stayed for 6 nights so tried pretty much everything on the menu. A few daily specials or dish rotations is about the only suggestion we could make.

Everything, the boutique feel, the warm reception, the beautiful ambience, the fabulous staff, the spectacular manager and of course the most amazing food! We can’t rate this place high enough!!

Love a cup of tea when I wake up hopefully a kettle next time!

gorgeous rooms - super clean with nice products in bathroom. amazing staff and food, both which made our stay! steph is a super attentive and kind manager.

location isn’t super central for a long term stay / using as a base to travel. would recommend more for a quick retreat away from the busy south coast! be fab if they offered spa treatments to make you feel like you don’t need to leave the premises so often.

Staff are extremely friendly, polite and helpful. Room interior was amazing with ample space. Super clean. Easy access to close beaches. Great recommendations from staff for close by restaurants, cafes and beaches. Overall would pass on a solid recommendation. 10/10

I loved everything about the Nook.

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Décoration, pool, the staff, food and the size of the hôtel. Perfect place to have some rest in Sri Lanka.

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This place was so lovely - everything about it; the people, the vibe, and the food was amazing. It felt like home away from home, will hopefully be able to come back one day soon.

NOOK was a gorgeous getaway for those who want peace and quiet and a secluded spot to enjoy. The staff was super helpful and friendly. The bed was probably the most comfortable we’ve had in Sri Lanka and the attention to detail in the room was perfect. Another highlight was definitely the driver, Mr Banti, that the property set us in contact with. Highly recommended to use for any transportation needs.

Breakfast wasn’t included, which was unusual compared to the other places we stayed in.

Wooow. We are struggling to find the words to write this review. It is an incredible place to stay on the beautiful south of Sri Lanka. The pictures don’t do it justice. If you’re looking for a calmer place to stay away from the noisy crowds of tourists, The Nook Resort won’t disappoint. We loved how genuine and personable the staff were. They were so welcoming. The Nook is beautifully created, every small detail is well designed, you can feel how much passion the owners put into it, its so clean and comfortable. The restaurant has amazing food all day. Thank you to the owner of The Nook for being so lovely and guiding us to hidden gems and recommending beautiful places. Thank you to all staff for being so friendly and helpful with great service. We would recommend this place to anyone. Stunning!

100% yes. Beautiful property in a secluded neighbourhood, room was huge, comfortable and stylish. Gorgeous pool area. Nestled among the trees with wildlife spotting opportunities. All day restaurant was fantastic, offering fresh tasty food. Owner is so friendly and accomodating. Lots of love has been put into this place and it shows.

Probably the most beautiful resort I’ve ever stayed at. A real piece of art handmade piece by piece with a tremendous taste by the owner. An oasis of tranquility, luxury, beauty, peace which we really needed as Sri Lankan traffic and wild nature can be overwhelming at times when you drive around by yourself.

Sorry for being such an Italian stereotype, but I think the food menu could be improved in variety and options even with simpler dishes. I don’t think that few and elaborate is a winning combination sometimes it was hard to pick something and we’ve been only two days.

The Nook is a place to relax and come down. Loved everything about it. The bed was so comfortable. There is love in every detail. We were warmly welcomed by Matt, who explained us everything and recommended sports nearby. There is a wonderful small beach next to the Nook, only a minute walk away. We enjoyed the rooftop terrace with seaview for our morning work out. Food and drinks were fresh and delicious. We would definitely come back.

We really loved our stay; Matt and his wife have created a great atmosphere and the setting is really special. The sea view room was very tastefully designed and spacious, all the food and coffee was great, and the staff were brilliant. Matt particularly (we didn’t meet his wife as she was away) was hugely helpful with tips and advice. Thanks for a wonderful stay and introduction to Sri Lanka!

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Very nice and modern place surrounded by great nature. Well designed with beautiful plants. Nice pool. Healthy food. Friendly people.

Small menu - good for 2 days maximum. Room service every 2 days. Humidity in this area kills towels...it is impossible to dry them. In my opinion towels should be changed every day, so it goes unfresh easily. Lack of experienced staff. It was difficult to solve any problem and get info.

The Nook Resort was exceeding expectations and was a fantastic place to stay. The design, the amenities and the concept of the hotel are so well thought through. An absolute relaxing place with a great restaurant and fantastic food. The owner Matt is super supportive for all questions and also the rest of the staff is very friendly.

Pool could have a few more sunbeds

Definitely the prettiest and cleanest hotel we have been in Sri Lanka so far. Nice food in the restaurant and cafe. Staff is very kind and helpful.

The location is a bit abroad from touristical areas, but the owner is always happy to arrange transport for reasonable prices.

Newly modern and trendy hotel managed by a nice Aussie couple. The design and the furnitures are really nicely selected. Bed is really confortable. Staff was very careful and provided information and a nice introduction.

A few items added to the room could make the stay perfect: glasses for water, tissue and boiler with complimentary tea. However we understand the hotel is trying to reduce the carbon footprint and this could explain why. Breakfast is good but a bit overpriced for the area. Bear in mind to have a driver or to book a Tuktuk to drive you to the beaches.

Beautiful hotel. Everything really considered. Warm and welcoming hosts. The food was some of the best we had during our trip, really amazing. Would love to return!!!

The Nook is built with a lot of emphasis on detail, amazing design, beautiful rooms, the garden is heaven, great pool, gorgeous little bay nearby, amazing food, wonderful staff, the list goes on..

The nook is in an absolutely beautiful unspoilt location. Nestled next to secluded beaches in an area that is so peaceful and very authentic Sri Lanka. Not far from surf and tourist restaurants you have the option to head in around the hustle and bustle. Matt the owner recommended a lovely restaurant and hooked us up with a surf coach for the afternoon. We wandered down to Dondra lighthouse the most southernly point of the island which recently renovated. Local children were playing on the beaches and there are a couple of nice little juice bars just on the beach. The Nooks cafe serves delicious local food and drinks we ate here at least once a day and took beers down to the beach to watch the sunset. I would highly recommend this stay and the area itself if you want an authentic Sri Lanka experience.

We had a wonderful stay at the Nook as part of our Honeymoon trip to Sri Lanka. We loved the very welcoming staff, the relaxing and tranquil atmosphere and the location near so many amazing beaches.

It’s just a beautiful little oasis in the middle of the jungle, the staff and food were incredible and it looks just like the photos. Every little detail was so carefully thought out and all the finishes were perfect. We loved the curd & co for our breakfast, the passion fruit soda (yum!), the Sri Lankan curry and the wine choice! The room was stunning, a massive comfy bed with duvet, a tv with Netflix, a stunning balcony with views of the pool and the jungle around you. The bathroom was gorgeous too, you can see the jungle as you showered! We stayed in one of the seaview suites. Just a really lovely, honest, chilled vibe, probably the most beautify please we have ever stayed, we miss it already!

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like.

Matt and his wife were super welcoming and very helpful throughout our stay The atmosphere at the resort is amazing, so relaxing and clean The food was great, a perfect balance of being healthy but still tasty

The bed was quite small, I'm only 5"10 and my feet hung off the end The bathroom had windows out to a garden which had no blinds or curtains on them so privacy was a slight concern

Loved the decor and Cafe at the nook. They made a huge effort to ensure we were comfortable and it was very clean. It wasn't at all a negative but there are not a lot of sun beds so we had put our chairs onto the grass. I think more would not fit in the space. Decent travel is required to reach other restaurants but the staff made this soo easy and even helped us get scooters as we liked to zip about. Laundry was done through the hotel and was pristine. They were full but other then the sunbeds it was very easy to keep to yourselves. The power tripped a bit but this just highlighted further how amazing the staff were at keeping us informed and making sure we were asked before coming into our rooms. Great staff!

This place gives a new definition of the term „gem“. Matt and Ale have created a truly beautiful and vitalizing place, where they have mastered the love to details to the max! We have never stayed in a place like this, where every detail is so well considered. You can really feel the love and passion with which the owners built and run this place. Everyone who works there is so nice and we could rent a scooter (which was organized in one minute) and keep it for three days. The food is another absolute highlight. So incredible tasty and our dinner and breakfast there were another highlight with The Nook. We are really thankful that we found this place and are really sad to leave it. (by the way: I don’t know why anyone would give less than 5 stars here - doesn’t make sense)

Large, comfortable room with an excellent finish

No tea/coffee facilities in the room. To others this may have been a feature not a bug.

We loved the ethos and design of the hotel created by the owners Matt and Alia

Nothing not to like

Food was amazing and so fresh Staff and owners super friendly Interior beautiful

Outstanding stylish design and very attentive service

What not to love about this hidden lush green gem? Came here a weekend to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s a beautiful place to just relax and listen to all the birds and monkey’s hopping around, especially on the rooftop 😊. The rooms are amazing just like the food and staff. I will be coming back for sure!

The resort was a beautiful experience. Secluded location next to stunning cove and surrounded by lush jungle. The rooms were excellent, the ocean view room was particularly special. Everything was clean, excellently maintained and we didn't want for anything during our stay. The cafe had exceptional food and all the staff were very friendly and accommodating of anything we needed. Matt also had fantastic recommendations for sights to visit and local restaurants, catering to local Sri Lankan cuisine and western menus. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and we have already recommended to mates thinking of visiting Sri Lanka.

We didn't have any issues at all. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

It was a beautifully styled resort, really tastefully done. The owner, his family and staff were incredibly helpful.

There was one menu, quite limited in our opinion, available until approx 2 pm. After that no food. It's in a very isolated location so not so much as a snack available until you head out to dinner. The menu was almost entirely vegetarian, but not Sri Lankan. A kettle for tea/coffee in the rooms would have helped.