The Kip

Everything, this is an oasis in the south coast of Sri Lanka! The staff are so attentive and helpful and breakfast and coffee is delicious

Nothing, perfect stay

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

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.