Stilt fishermen
Stilt fishermen, Matara Road, Kathaluwa 80650, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Relax at the Full-Service Spa
Indulge in a day of relaxation at our full-service spa, where you can rejuvenate your mind and body with a variety of treatments and massages.
Outdoor Pool and Recreational Activities
Take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool or explore the area on bicycles available for rent, perfect for guests looking for some outdoor adventure.
Complimentary Amenities and Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, tour/ticket assistance, and a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast served daily. Treat yourself to a meal at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Book your stay at Surf Station now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure by the beach!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
355-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
33 m2
Sea View
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
1 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
226-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with sea views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
21 m2
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
301-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
28 m2
Ocean View
In-room amenities
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Contactless check-out is available
No elevators
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Very nice people very helpful
Where to start, these guys cancelled our entire booking because we were late for check in leaving us stuck in a monsoon with our 3 month old infant. When we finally got into the property the next day, a solid hardwood curtain rod fell on my partners head who was holding our kid. Very luckily only she was hurt. The restaurant was basically not working. The bar was shut. I get that its the off season but say this in your booking profile. When we decided to leave after 1 night to head to Unawatuna they agreed to give us a refund on the nights we would miss. As soon as we left that was the last we heard from them and they refused to action the refund. All in all, about as bad as you can get.
Perfect location for surfers just in front of the spot "Fish Sticks". The hotel is very nice and the service was great. We'll come back!
A villa like small hotel. Perfect location right on the beach. Super helpful staff were always assisting us. Comfortable well equipped room with amazing ocean view. Very busy road on the other side so walking by beach / tuk tuk's are quite mandatory. We had a wonderful stay at Ocean Crest Hotel.
Great property with a great staff. Highly recommend.
Great staff! Beautiful view of the ocean and the surfers. Not directly on a sandy beach but only a 3 minute walk. Very comfortable beds and a nice pool. Good breakfast and nice seafood dinners as well. A great find!
Large clean pool and a great ocean view - what else should you dream of? Spacious rooms, quiet atmosphere and super friendly staff. Just to mention that the breakfast is average and the hotel is not new. But there are great vibes, and I did enjoy my several days there.
friendly staff, beautiful location overlooking ocean but no access to sandy beach. Only a five minute walk to beach. Nice pool area and great breakfast. A bit of road noise from buses, etc.
A gem of a hotel, with the most perfect quiet location on the ocean and steps down to the beautiful, long, uncrowded beach. Staying here for a week was a real highlight of our three week tour of Sri Lanka. The manager, Sanath, and his wonderful staff could not do enough for us and organised private transfers from and to Colombo airport and tuktuks to take us to local attractions. We ate wonderful, fresh meals in the hotel most evenings, under palm trees, at a table in the garden down by the sea. Magic! Breakfast was also delicious – freshly squeezed juices, large pots of coffee or tea, plates of fresh fruits, eggs, toast and marmalade. Our room was cleaned every day, with fresh towels and pool towels, flip flops and bathrobes; the air con was quiet and easy to adjust; a large comfortable bed with good linen and a good shower; and a huge private terrace with sunbeds and a view over the pool and ocean. We slept like babies, lulled to sleep by the waves. Fishermen’s stilts (though empty as the fishing season had just finished) right outside the hotel and the surfers were out by 6.30 every morning opposite our terrace. The beach is soft, golden sand and the sea shallow enough to enjoy jumping around in the big waves. Great for surfing, families and all ages and for a lovely quiet walk while enjoying the sunset. We were really sad to leave and we would recommend this hotel to anyone who loves simple, good quality hotels with an emphasis on comfort, relaxation and 5 star service.
Nice view from the room. Good pool. Very helpful staff. Good food - especially the curry. Recommended.
Ocean Crest staff went out of their way to make our stay perfect. Lovely rooms big balcony and right on the beach. Food was very nice and fresh. A wonderful holiday, cannot wait to return.
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God service og veldig hyggelig personal. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
Vi hade fyra enormt trevliga dagar på Ocean Crest i Ahangama i mars. Rummen är rymliga, luftiga, rena och tysta trots vägen bakom hotellet. Vi hade en balkong mot havet med en fantastisk utsikt. Poolområdet är fint och beläget invid stranden. Hotellpersonalen är väldigt serviceminded, trevliga och bjuder alltid på ett leende. Jag kan varmt rekommendera Ocean Crest!
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Cleanliness
7.8/10Rooms were generally clean, although some guests mentioned minor cleanliness issues.
Service
7.5/10Service was appreciated by most guests, but some complaints were raised about cleanliness and maintenance.
Location
8.7/10The hotel's location was highly praised for its proximity to key landmarks and the ocean view, although accessibility to the beach was limited.
Room Quality
7/10Rooms were generally comfortable and spacious, but some guests reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
6.7/10Mixed reviews on amenities, with some guests appreciating the pool and room views, while others mentioned the lack of key facilities like a spa.
Value for Money
4.7/10Several guests felt that the hotel did not provide value for the high price paid, citing issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
6.8/10Breakfast options were limited, and some guests suggested exploring outside options. Mixed reviews on the quality and variety of food.
Overall Experience
5.9/10Mixed reviews on the overall experience, with some guests recommending the hotel while others advised against it due to various issues.
Choose from rooms and suites with balcony sea views, including options with both Queen and Twin beds.
Take a dip in the outdoor pool and enjoy the beachside setting during your stay.
Bicycle rentals and nearby hiking/biking trails offer easy ways to explore the Ahangama area.