LIYA BEACH - Luxury Boutique Hotel in Ahangama

Hotels
8.7 (24 reviews)
Galle Road, Kathaluwa , Ahangama , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Exceptional food quality
Cons:
Noise from traffic
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
The property was very clean, a standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.9
Great staff, very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Excellent location right on the beachfront with sound of waves.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are comfortable, well-kept, and designed for a relaxed stay.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities present but limited sun loungers and some safety issues noted.
Value for Money
8.1
Price felt a bit on the higher end but overall acceptable given the offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Exceptional food quality, among the best in the area.
Overall Experience
8.8
A truly hidden gem that offers a peaceful and well-rounded experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-29 09:52

Property Description

Prime Location near Beaches - Located just steps away from Kathaluwa West Beach and within walking distance to Kabalana Beach, Liya Beach - Kathaluwa offers the perfect seaside escape for guests.

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodation - Enjoy stunning sea views from the balcony of your room, equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, a desk, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Convenient Amenities and Services - With free WiFi throughout the property, a garden to relax in, free private parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk, guests can unwind and feel well taken care of at Liya Beach - Kathaluwa.

Book your seaside retreat at Liya Beach - Kathaluwa for a memorable stay by the beach!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Mariia • couple • ru
7
Неплохой вариант для остановки в Ахангаме.
Pros:

Симпатичный отель на берегу океана. Хорошо спланирован дизайн сада, приятное кафе для завтраков.
В ванной хороший напор воды и постоянно есть горячая.
Удален от центра деревни, поэтому немноголюдно и можно спокойно наслаждаться шумом океана.
Напротив отеля в переулке классная пекарня с очень приветливой женщиной.

Cons:

Осталось ощущение, что стоимость проживания завышена:
-персонал слабо организован;
- завтраки на тройку;
- в номере очень слышно шум от дороги из-за тонких дверей;
- во время уборки не моют сантехнику и не пополняют чай;
- в зоне завтраков очень много мух, не хватает ловушек;
- пляж перед отелем заставлен лодками, на которых соседи сушат вещи.
У отеля получится поднять уровень, если появится грамотный администратор. Желаю успехов и процветания владельцам!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • couple • de
8
Ansich ein tolles Hotel - aber die Begleitumstände.....
Pros:

Gutes Frühstück.
Nettes Personal!
Zimmer war ganz nett.

Cons:

Knallhartes Bett!
Es waren gerade mal 5 Liegen da, für 15 Personen.
Privatsphäre wird hier nicht so groß geschrieben, denn die Massagen erfolgten im 1. Stock des Restaurants und da konnte jeder zuschauen.
Wlan nicht so gut.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Koppolu • couple • in
9
peaceful and comfortable stay
Pros:

its an excellent hotel with a nice and pleasant beach front. the location of the hotel is really good with nice connectivity.

Cons:

in room, ac cooling is less and its taking some time to get cooled.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Frédérique • couple • nl
9
Zalig! Genoten. Veel bij de accomodatie gebleven omdat we het zo fijn vonden
Pros:

Zalige bedden met zacht beddengoed en superfijne airco. Uitzicht was heerlijk en fijn. Gezellig personeel

Cons:

Niks , we zijn er 3 nachten geweest en vonden het heerlijk.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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susanne • extended_group • at
6
Für diese Leistung viel zu teuer!
Pros:

Das Frühstück war in Ordnung, aber für diesen Preis nicht adäquat.
Das Personal war großteils nicht geschult, aber sehr bemüht und freundlich.
Die Ausnahme war der Koch, der sein Handwerk perfekt versteht.

Cons:

Es gibt keinen Strand! Links vom Strandausgang liegen viele, teils verrottet Holzfischerboote. Rechts vom Strandausgang befindet sich eine kleine Müllhalde. Es gibt keine Strandliegen! Am Pool gibt es 5 Liegen für alle Zimmer (8)! Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr abgelegen.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
5
Very hit and miss. The place has promise but needs to do much better for the price
Pros:

Nice beachside location and relaxing pool area. Comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Whike the rest room was ok, the bathroom was terrible. A short shower would flood it out with a pool of water through the entire bathroom which would take all day to drain away. This became very annoying during our multiple night stay. The breakfast was very low quality. Compared to other places we stayed in Sri Lanka, it proved to be overpriced and poor value for money overall.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Ruquet • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Exceptionnel, l'emplacement et la vue de l'hotel est incroyable, vue sur l'ocean depuis la chambre de l'hôtel magnifique, personne adorable

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • au
10
Pros:

The location was amazing with rooms and a pool overlooking the ocean. Jayali, made our stay very special, she was very helpful with everything possible. We were moved to a better room as they knew it was our honey moon and they also setup bed decorations for our room on arrival. The breakfast that was included was amazing as well!!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Tymen • couple • nl
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Sehr nette, herzliche Leute. Toller Service. Gute Lage des Hotels zu den umliegenden Spots. Schöner Strand

Cons:

Zimmer zur Straße sind nicht optimal und sehr laut

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Rani • couple • il
10
The Best Hotel in Sri Lanka
Pros:

Choosing Liya Beach to relax on our last day in Sri Lanka was the best decision of our trip. It is a beautiful hotel set right on the beach, supported by an excellent team, delicious food, and modern facilities. Our room was beautifully designed and very spacious, with perfect sea views directly from the room. The beach next to the property is calm and peaceful, and the sunsets in the evening are truly lovely. It is a pity we could spend only one night there. The staff were exceptionally kind and even offered us a late checkout at no extra charge, which we greatly appreciated.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
Андрей • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Наше пребывание в отеле Liya Beach стало лучшим впечатлением от нашей поездки на Шри-Ланку. Это прекрасный отель, расположенный прямо на потрясающем пляже. Вид из нашего номера был безупречным, и нам очень нравилось просыпаться каждое утро, любуясь захватывающими дух восходами солнца. Персонал был очень гостеприимным и всегда встречал нас с искренней улыбкой, когда нам требовалась помощь. Номер и ванная комната были прекрасно оформлены и безупречно чисты. Завтрак был роскошным, а блюда в ресторане неизменно превосходными. Это было идеальное пребывание от начала до конца. Мы настоятельно рекомендуем Liya Beach всем, кто посещает Ahangama.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Cibi • couple • in
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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boris • couple • de
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • ru
9
Отличный персонал, отличный отель, рекомендую , прекрасный и чистый бассейн.
Pros:

Если вы ищете отдых на прекрасном пляже, вам точно сюда , океан прекрасен чистый , теплый , красивые закаты . Номера не большие , но достаточно удобные , есть ресторан где можно покушать, еда нормальная. Если хочется вкусный кофе можно пройти по пляжу 3 минуты до кофейни.На выходе из отеля есть стоянка тук туков можно доехать куда нужно.

Cons:

Не хватает мест для хранения вещей в номере , и в ресторане на втором этаж нет ограждения

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Georg • couple • at
4
There is potential, but too expensive, very loud traffic noise during night
Pros:

Breakfast is ok. Rooms are new and clean.

Cons:

We had a room at the side of the street and couldn’t sleep because it was too noisy.
Only 5 sun loungers around the pool, nothing at the beach.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • ch
9
Private Beach
Pros:

Wonderful private beach accessible directly from the hotel. Also we could watch the local fishermen leaving and coming back with their boats. The hotel just has around 7 rooms, so it feels very boutique. The hotels employees are very keen to help and interested in the guests wellbeeing. Quality of the room was great and the breakfast was nice too.

Cons:

Travelling from the north and middle of the island to the south, the price of the room felt a bit on the higher end.The street was audible quite well in the sea view room during night, but with earplugs everything is fine.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Alon • couple • il
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Maheshwari • couple • gb
10
Truly a Hidden Gem in Ahangama
Pros:

This place is a true hidden gem and most reviews have not done it justice. It sits on a very calm stretch of beach, right next to a surf spot in the area, which makes it ideal whether you want to relax by the ocean or catch waves nearby. The setting feels peaceful and unspoiled, yet it is centrally located in Ahangama, with easy access to everything around.

The rooms are comfortable, well kept, and designed for a relaxed beachfront stay. What truly elevates the experience is the restaurant. The food is exceptional and easily among the best in Ahangama, with every dish prepared with care and quality ingredients.

Between the calm beach, surf access, prime location, and outstanding dining, this property offers far more than it may first appear. It is one of those rare places that quietly exceeds expectations and stays with you long after you leave.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee