Serein Beach Hotel

Hotels
Marakolliya Beach,Madilla,Tangalle,Srilanka. , Tangalle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachside location and beautiful views
Lovely pool and quiet, relaxed atmosphere
Friendly, attentive owners and staff
Consistently praised breakfast
Property described as clean and well maintained
Cons:
No direct safe swimming in front of hotel due to strong currents
No WiFi at the beach and reported WiFi issues in rooms
Not all rooms have A/C; some rooms lack TV/hairdryer
Reports of expensive prices and inconsistent perceived value
Isolated instances of poor reception/service and room lock issues

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests explicitly mention the property is clean and well maintained ('zu jeder Zeit sauber und gepflegt', 'so clean'), so cleanliness is a clear positive.
Service
1
Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive and helpful (owners and staff commended), though there are isolated reports of poor reception/difficult staff interactions that reduce the score slightly.
Location
1
Location is repeatedly highlighted as excellent (right on/just yards from a beautiful beach, wonderful views, quiet and close to restaurants), though swimming directly at the hotel beach is limited by currents (a natural issue).
Room Quality
1
Rooms have great views and some guests praise comfort and AC, but there are recurring practical issues: not all rooms have A/C, some guests reported lock problems, and at least one review noted missing amenities (no TV, no hairdryer), leading to mixed-to-negative sentiment.
Amenities
1
The pool and surroundings are praised, but several guests report missing or limited amenities: no WiFi at the beach and in rooms, no nearby shop, and lack of some in-room items for some rooms — overall this produces a notable negative on amenities.
Value for Money
1
Opinions are mixed: some call the hotel excellent value while others explicitly describe prices as 'quite expensive.' The presence of additional shortcomings (amenities, room inconsistencies) pushes overall perceived value below neutral.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast is consistently praised across multiple reviews ('very good', 'incredible', 'good breakfasts'), though a few isolated service hiccups (late milk/coffee) are mentioned; overall F&B sentiment is positive.
Overall Experience
1
Many guests describe an excellent, relaxing stay with friendly owners and lovely surroundings, but there are also strong negative reports (poor reception experiences, amenity shortfalls, inability to swim directly at the beach, extra costs). The aggregate of enthusiastic praise and some serious complaints yields a mixed overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 17:59

Property Description

Seaside Oasis with Exceptional Amenities

Luxurious Accommodation: Serein Beach Hotel offers fan-cooled rooms with sea views, wardrobe, mosquito net, and en suite bathrooms with modern facilities.

Exciting Activities: Guests can indulge in cycling, canoeing, and fishing, while the hotel provides assistance with tour arrangements and various services like laundry and luggage storage.

Culinary Delights: The on-site restaurant serves delectable local dishes and accommodates special diet requests, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all guests.

Book your stay at Serein Beach Hotel for a serene beach getaway with top-notch amenities and personalized service.

Important information:

Please note that the maximum number of beds in a room is 1. Extra beds can be provided only in the Ground and Second floor. The property does not have any provision of add extra beds in the First floor rooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 5 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 10 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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gabrieladz • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Our stay was outstanding! Beautiful place and beautiful people. The Manager took really good care of us. I wish we could have stayed longer here.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Alain • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L'accès direct à la plage.
La piscine.
La vue de notre chambre avec terrasse sur la piscine et la mer.
Le breakfast.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
C
cecilia • couple • se
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Kim Sophie • couple • de
10
Pros:

Wir hatten eine sehr erholsame Zeit in der Unterkunft. Die Zimmer sind alle zum Meer ausgerichtet sodass man von den paar Fahrzeugen die an der Straße entlang fahren auch absolut nichts mitbekommt. Das frühstück war sehr lecker und auf kleine Wünsche wurde auch eingegangen. Wir hatten nette Gespräche mit den Eigentümern! Die Anlage war zu jeder Zeit sauber und gepflegt. Das Personal war immer freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Leider konnte man am direkten Strandzugang nicht ins Wasser gehen da die Strömung zu stark war. Aber gegen die Natur kann man nichts machen. Etwa 1 km weiter konnte man sich super bei kleinen Bars am Strand auf die liegen legen.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • gb
10
Fantastic hotel set at the back of a beautiful beach. As good as it gets.
Pros:

Fantastic location just yards from a wonderful beach. Lovely pool and surroundings. Good breakfasts.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Maik • couple • de
10
Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub in diesem Hotel!!
Pros:

Es war ein kleines gemütliches Hotel ruhig gelegen mit sehr freundlichem Personal und Vermietern die ein jeden Wunsch von den Lippen ablesen haben! Wir würden dieses Hotel jeder Zeit wieder buchen!!!

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • de
7
If you’re looking for a calm, relaxed place to enjoy some quietness this is a good place.
Pros:

Very nice location, right next to beach! Very calm and relaxed with a pool. Very friendly staff and beautiful interior and delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Not all rooms have A/C, there is no WiFi at the beach and in the rooms, no swimming possible at the beach (you need to walk 15min to a spot where you can swim). There is no small shop close by to buy water etc. and the prices at the hotel are quite expensive.
After we arrived, we asked about the WiFi, what time we could have breakfast and we couldn’t lock our room, which should work. We then were called “complicated” by her giving us a not very good feeling.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Pięknie położony hotel. Cudowny widok z pokoju. Doskonała lokalizacja, jeśli ktoś szuka idealnego miejsca na wypoczynek, ale w spacerowej odległości od miasteczka i wielu dobrych restauracji.

Cons:

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2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Ramyasiri • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Very quiet location with sandy beach. Good restaurants are nearby ,nice pool
Good breakfast

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Mateusz • couple • pl
10
A fantastic place with a lovely atmosphere that we highly recommend.
Pros:

Wonderful atmosphere, amazing views, and great breakfasts. The owners are exceptionally kind and helpful.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Hans Ulrik • extended_group • dk
3
Ikke godt
Pros:

Beliggenhed

Cons:

Ingen TV og hårtørrer på værelse
Dårlig modtagelse
Ventetid på værelset
Sur madam på et ben
Kaffe leveret - mælk kommer 15 min senere

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Melda • couple • de
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • family_with_children • gb
10
An Incredible Stay – Couldn’t Fault a Thing
Pros:

An Incredible Stay – Couldn’t Fault a Thing
We absolutely loved our stay at Serein Beach Hotel. After reading a few previous comments, we honestly aren’t sure what they were referring to, because our experience was nothing but wonderful.
Every single member of staff was amazing, welcoming, attentive and genuinely kind. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We asked for extra pillows and they were provided immediately with a smile. In fact, whatever we needed, it was handled quickly and graciously.
The hotel itself is beautiful and excellent value for money and so clean. Falling asleep each night listening to the waves rolling onto the beach was pure heaven. The air conditioning worked perfectly and kept the room lovely and cool.
The pool area is stunning, and the loungers were unbelievably comfortable, genuinely better than the other five hotels we stayed at during our trip.
Breakfast was incredible. They put out such a generous spread each morning with so much choice, a real highlight.
It’s worth noting that you can’t walk directly down to swim in front of the hotel due to the strong waves, but that’s typical along Tangalle. If you walk a short distance left or right, you’ll find calmer areas suitable for swimming.
We truly have nothing to complain about and would absolutely stay again. Highly recommended.

Cons:

Nothing - absolute perfection

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great location for a chilled beach break. Staff are friendly and helpful.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee