Zen House

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We loved our stay at Zen House - it's a small boutique place with just 4 rooms. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated, the garden and pool area are lovely spaces. We particularly enjoyed that the surroundings were quiet, but we were able to travel over to Ahangama for the best coffees, cafes and beach with a short tuktuk ride (5 mins). Also, a special thank you to the staff for being really attentive!

I loved that is was located a short ride away from the busy streets of ahangama, it was very secluded, tranquile, and it was very nice to walk around in the nabourhood. The place itself is beautiful, so are the staff working there. Food is great, had a massage that was excellent.

Unfortunately, Zen House was the least hospitable hotel throughout our entire Sri Lanka vacation. As soon as we entered our room, they knocked on our door and demanded payment. Before check-out, they interrupted breakfast to remind us of the check-out time, and while we were packing up, they knocked again, demanding payment for what we had eaten. If you don't want to handle these things as guests are leaving, collect the hotel fee before check-in and use instant payment in the restaurant. Interrupting breakfast to demand payment at a specific time, and knocking on doors demanding payment while people are in their rooms – is this appropriate for a hotel of this caliber? However, the hotel itself is beautiful, surrounded by greenery, and clean. The pool only comes up to our waists, making it an inconvenient swimming experience. It's far from the center, requiring Uber or Pickme, but even then we struggled, as there were times when the app needed a suitable vehicle. Restaurant options are limited, and waiting times for orders are long. The toilet flush in one of our rooms broke, and they spent about an hour repairing it; the flush in our other room was also weak. A management touch focused on Sri Lankan hospitality and customer satisfaction is needed. This was our 3rd trip to Sri Lanka, we’ll come as long as we live but we’ll never stay here again.

This hotel is absolutely stunning and looks just like the photos online. It’s quiet and chilled, with only having 4 rooms which is lovely. We paid extra for the nicest room for our honeymoon and it was beautiful.
The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Went to extra efforts for our honeymoon, ordered us tuk tuks constantly and were just generally very friendly.
The location is great! It’s not in the centre of Ahangama but in the backstreets where it’s quite residential and chilled but there is a great selection of restaurants and cafes you can walk too. There’s a lovely cafe 1 min walk away from the hotel and the others are about ten minutes away. We absolutely loved The Kip and Sea.sons for brunch and dinner and it was nice to not have to venture into the busy centre sometimes. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you want something a bit higher end but small.

My stay was calm and truly homely. The staff were extremely sweet and made us feel very comfortable throughout.

The place

Sehr ruhige Lage, da die Unterkunft etwas außerhalb vom Ahangama liegt. Mit dem Roller gut zu erreichen. Personal ist sehr höflich.

Anlage, Service und ausgezeichnetes Frühstück. Äußerst zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal.

Beautiful house inside jungle! Great breakfast!

We love this place. The team are great and the rooms are excellent. This is the second time we have stayed there.

Heerlijke plek met alle mogelijke aandacht voor details. Zowel qua inrichting, tuin als de maaltijden. Van het ontbijt, lunch en diner genoten. Voor het diner was een heerlijke curry met allerlei toebehoren klaargemaakt, overheerlijk!

Very easy to get into town from Zen House - 5min tuktuk - good location. Lovely pool, lovely decor, friendly staff, super accommodating.

A peaceful, minimalist space that truly lives up to its name. Surrounded by nature and calm energy, it’s the perfect place to unwind. The staff were kind, attentive, and made the stay feel special.

A Slice of Paradise – Our Unforgettable Stay at Zen House

Staying at Zen House was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were embraced by an atmosphere of peace and beauty, a Every corner of the space feels curated to inspire calm and connection—with nature, with ourselves, and with each other.


But what truly sets Zen House apart is the energy. There's a spirit in this place that fosters reflection, creativity, and joy.

We are deeply grateful for the care and love that clearly goes into making Zen House what it is. It’s more than a place to stay—it’s an experience that stays with you.

We can’t wait to return.