Ohana Surf Guest House

Hotels
9.4 (92 reviews)
Matara Road Gajanayaka Watta , Ahangama , lk

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Spacious rooms
Good value
Cons:
Need for better cleanliness
Noise disturbances at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Some guests mentioned a need for improved cleanliness.
Service
9.95
The staff were described as friendly and welcoming, creating a familial atmosphere.
Location
9.99
Perfectly located next to the surf spot, enjoyed by many guests.
Room Quality
9.44
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with good amenities.
Amenities
8.97
Amenities were adequate, but some guests desired a refrigerator in the room.
Value for Money
9.43
Good value in relation to the quality and experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Breakfast was mentioned positively as delicious and satisfying.
Overall Experience
9.45
Overall, guests had warm and positive impressions of their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:30

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden:
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax amidst the lush greenery in the garden at Ohana Surf Guest House.

Room Views and Balconies:
Wake up to picturesque pool views from select rooms and savor your morning coffee on the private balcony.

Convenient Location:
Situated near popular beaches and attractions like Midigama Beach and Galle Fort, Ohana Surf Guest House offers easy access to the best of Ahangama.

Experience comfort and convenience at Ohana Surf Guest House - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Mikhail • couple • nl
1
Bad experience, not recommended
Cons:

The stay did not meet expectations. The towels provided were not clean, and overall cleanliness could be improved. The property is located directly next to a busy road, which makes it quite noisy.

There were also issues with communication regarding the room, including a last-minute change, which was not clearly explained and caused inconvenience.

Overall, the experience felt closer to a basic hostel rather than a guest house. Considering the price, the value for money was low.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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nanna1986 • couple • au
4
Fair
Pros:

The staffs .

Cons:

The room was smelling mould , all
Out clothes were smelling. The air wasn’t working but they fixed a day after .

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Kiera • couple • au
10
Pros:

The location was fantastic, within walking distance to many great restaurants and the beach. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were incredible. They organised tuk tuk’s, hired surfboards to us and cooked us delicious breakfasts each morning.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
10
I had a lovely stay at Ohana couldn’t recommend the place more. The staff were so lovely and helpful and they keep the p
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and always helpful, overall it was great value for money and the place was kept very clean. Ideal location for anyone wanting to explore the area.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Aran • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The location was fantastic. 5 min walk from the main beach and restaurants, but far enough away to be removed from all the noise of the main street.

Breakfast was very nice everyday. The room was large, clean and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout, helping us organise taxis and surf lessons (did 2 surf lessons with Ashan which i would highly recommend).

Cons:

While you're removed from the noise of the main street, you can still hear cars passing by the front of the hotel through the night. Nothing more the hotel can do aboht that, but I would recommend some ear plugs to make sure your sleep isnt interrupted.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Merel • couple • nl
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Melville • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Comfortable room, great location with a good breakfast. Did a few surf lessons with Ashan which were also good.

Cons:

A bit on the expensive side but otherwise can’t fault it!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Anika • couple • de
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • ae
10
The staff are all wonderful! Such a warm and friendly place to stay. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back!
Pros:

The property is well kept, lovely and clean. The room is nicely decorated and feels modern. It’s in a great location! Yes it’s a bit noisy as it’s on a main road but it didn’t affect my stay at all. As a solo traveller I found the noise helped me feel safe.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • nl
9
Perfect place to stay in Ahangama, amazing and super friendly hosts, you will feel most welcomed
Pros:

- Amazing guest owners, really fun and friendly, they are really engaging with the guests, sometimes inviting you to go out
- Loved the pool and beautiful rooftop view to the sea
- Very clean and aesthetics
- comfortable and clean beds
- clean bathroom
- Amazing location, almost direct access to the sea, all spots are walkable

Cons:

- everything was perfect! The place has amazing location but that also means it’s on the main road so you do hear noise from the main road

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Kristjan • family_with_children • ee
8
Close to the Gas Point.
Pros:

I loved the room and how clean it was. There were lots of choices for breakfast, so that was nice. Close to the Gas Point.

Cons:

We gave our loundry to one lady and she organized the laundry service. When we got clothes back, they smelled nice, but they were not washed, they were still dirty and had stains on.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • es
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • family_with_children • es
9
Great vibe
Pros:

Comfortable room, wonderful and efficient staff well located for surf

Cons:

Just the noisy road, but we knew that before booking.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Had a great stay! The place is clean and well maintained, close to everything, with incredibly friendly staff. The surf lessons and instructor, Ashan, were awesome.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • it
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Yashi • couple • in
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Joana • extended_group • pt
9
Pros:

The staff was super nice and friendly. Breakfast was delicious ! The view from the rooftop was beautiful and overall the environment in the guest house was calm and inviting. We had surf lessons and the instructor was very supportive and attentive, always sharing tips for improvement.

Cons:

The only thing we believe could be improved is the footage of the surf lessons. For the price per class (quite high), we had very few videos and pictures considering the amount of time we were in the water. Most waves were not captured which was disappointing. The quality of the pictures could also be better (they were out of focus or in a weird angle). Having had similar experiences before, we were expecting more effort.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • de
9
Schön eingerichtete Unterkunft mit tollem Pool und in guter Lage.
Pros:

Sehr schön eingerichtete Unterkunft mit tollem Pool und guter Lage.

Cons:

Kleines Frühstück.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic property and people!
Pros:

The staff here are fantastic - they went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Excellent location in the heart of Ahangama. Lovely breakfast with a fabulous rooftop view of the surf. The room was light, bright and comfortable with great a/c, good bathroom and lots of space. The pool and outdoor area is fab. Thank you everyone at Ohana, we loved our stay and were sad to leave!

Cons:

As others have said, Ohana is on a busy, noisy Sri Lankan road! But we didn't find it was an issue.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee