Sama Retreats - Kosgoda

Our two-night stay at SAMA Retreat was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a level of warmth and hospitality that made us feel less like guests and more like family.
What truly sets SAMA Retreat apart is its highly personalized approach to guest care. Every member of the team, from the management to the service staff and even the chef, goes above and beyond to ensure that each guest feels valued, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. This creates a unique atmosphere that is both luxurious and wonderfully homely.
The retreat is led by a young, energetic, and highly professional manager whose passion and commitment are clearly reflected throughout the property. His leadership has cultivated a team culture focused on delivering memorable experiences and consistently exceeding guest expectations.
The setting itself is simply breathtaking. Nestled in a peaceful and secluded environment, the only sounds are the soothing waves of the Indian Ocean and the gentle rhythm of nature. The tranquility of the retreat provides the perfect escape from the demands of everyday life. The rooms are impeccably clean, thoughtfully designed, and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
A special mention must go to the culinary experience. The food was outstanding, and the chef’s personal attention made every meal feel special. We were treated to authentic local dishes prepared with great care and passion—flavors and memories that will stay with us long after our visit.
SAMA Retreat has created something truly special: a place where genuine hospitality, natural beauty, and exceptional service come together seamlessly. We leave with wonderful memories and look forward to returning, this time for a longer stay, to further enjoy everything this remarkable retreat has to offer.
Thank you to the entire SAMA Retreat team for an unforgettable experience. We wish you continued success and have no doubt that with your dedication

Muhteşem bir kahvaltısı vardı. Şefin hazırladığı yemekler enfesti. Doğası havuzu sahili enfes. Çalışanlar ise güler yüzlü her istediğimizi yapmaya çalışan aşırı iyimserlerdi 🙏🏻🥰

Супер классный сервис в ресторане, прекрасный пляж и территория, еда очень вкусная, хорошее место чтобы отдохнуть от людей

The location by the sea. The vegetation (almost jungle like). The facilities, the staff, the food, oh the food!!!

Wunderschön gelegen am Ende eines ruhigen Strands. Die Anlage unfasst einige Bungalows, ein Restaurant und Wellnesseinrichtungen. Diese sind auf dem Areal gut verteilt. Ich habe nur beim Essen und Yoga andere Gäste gesehen.
Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend. Der Koch kommt persönlich an jeden Tisch und kocht bei Kapazität auch mal Speisen, die nicht auf dem Menu stehen.
Pool und Garten sind sehr schön und gut gehalten, ideal für Ruhesuchende.

Das Essen war super, der Service war zuvorkommend. Die Lage ist wirklich aussergewöhnlich mit Privatstrand. Die gesamte Anlage ist wunderschön. Die Möglichkeit für gratis Yoga war top.

Amazing Hotel, great location and great time.
Service was exceptional and the food absolutely delicious.
The team is really helpful and extremly kind.
Highly recommend the spa treatments.

Een prachtige locatie met een eigen ziel: Kamers en locatie zijn met veel eigenheid en aandacht voor detail ingericht. Heerlijk eten, een prachtig strand, heel lief personeel die op alle manieren proberen om het ons naar onze zin te maken.

Location was wonderful, quiet, beautiful, clean, safe. Staff and service are outstanding. Chef would cook for you anything you like with such enthusiasm, nice surprise.

Le cadre, le calme le confort, la proximité de la plage et la disponibilité et la gentillesse du staff

это рай для интровертов. Идеальный пляж без людей. Утром проходит йога, шикарный был класс. Питание - по меркам других курортов очень вкусная и эстетичная, стоимость не завышена. И можно ни в чем себе не отказывать. В отеле реально можно отдохнуть и расслабиться. Мы жили в доме с видом на океан и с бассейном. По крыше утром бегали бурундуки, очень милые. вообще в отеле очень много живности. Нам очень понравился отель. Надеюсь вернемся еще.

What an amazing way to end our trip. The staff were so attentive and kind and the bar tender makes the best cocktails in Sri Lanka. The property and rooms are so beautifully designed to immerse you in nature, we loved watching kingfishers fly in and out for the restaurant ponds. The beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever visited, we watched turtle hatchlings run to the water and sea eagles fishing for breakfast. All the pool areas are gorgeous. The staff were also super accommodating on our last day, our flight left at 4am and they provided us with a day room until we left at 10pm. A perfect and peaceful end to our trip.

Nádherná tropická zahrada a v ní poschovávané domečky. Pocit soukromí, klidu a ticha. Vhodné k odpočinku. Skvělý přístup k oceánu, fantastický přírodní bazén.

The Service was exception, Fabian the Hotel Director was there to great us and he also was up very early to see us before departing.
kavi and the new member of the guest relation team (Arun i believe) were helpful and showed us around and checked on us during the stay. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of people in the bar, the restaurant at dinner, breakfast and during the day but everyone was exceptional kind, caring and professional.

Should also thank the chef that came out to ask what we would like to eat and prepared an amazing meal just for us.

Stunning property, beautifully integrated into lush greenery with palm trees, ponds, rocks, and two wonderful pools. The retreat truly feels like a hidden oasis, right by one of the most beautiful beaches. Everything looks even better in real life than in the photos.

We stayed in a lovely sea-view bungalow with a balcony, accessed via a charming wooden bridge. We almost saw more wildlife from our balcony than on our safaris — birds, monkeys, water monitors, and even porcupines. Every bungalow is different, and each one is beautiful.

The food was absolutely delicious (go for the traditional Sri Lankan dishes), there’s a great breakfast selection and amazing cocktails. The staff are lovely and made us feel genuinely welcomed and well cared for throughout our stay.

We also enjoyed the complimentary well-guided yoga lessons and had booked some spa treatments — they are on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it.

We can’t wait to come back!