Ohana Surf Guest House

Hotels
9.4 (78 reviews)
Matara Road Gajanayaka Watta , Ahangama , lk

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 78 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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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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Michael family_with_children it
10
2026-03-01 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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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
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Merel couple nl
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay. We were very well taken care of. We also took two days of surf lessons, organized by the owner himself. Thanks to him, we were able to stand on the board successfully several times. I highly recommend this place. The rooms are tidy, the pool is lovely, the breakfast is good, and the service is loving and kind. We would love to come back (in Madeira😉)

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Reut family_with_children il
10
Pros:

we had a great time in Ohana Surf Guest House!
the room was so clean and well decorated.. the breakfast is really good.. and the staff was amazing - highly recommended!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Aigerim family_with_children kz
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
8
Lovely for short stay
Pros:

Close to restaurants, beach and bars

Cons:

Very noisy on a night through the wall, traffic and front shutter/door

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Antoine family_with_children fr
8
Had a great stay in a lovely place
Pros:

The place is lovely, the room is clean and well furnished and spacious. Rodolfo and Paula are really nice and the staff is also really kind.

Cons:

The hostel being next to the road it can be noisy sometimes

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Sinu solo_traveller de
7
Schönes Guesthouse mit freundlichen Mitarbeitern
Pros:

Schöne Anlage, nettes Personal, schöne Zimmer

Cons:

Das Guesthouse liegt direkt an einer lauten und stark befahrenen Straße. Entspannt am Pool liegen geht nur mit Lärm im Hintergrund oder Noisecontrolling-Kopfhörern. Auch im Bett habe ich nur mit Oropax schlafen können.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Esther family_with_children nl
10
A very nice stay!
Pros:

I had a very pleasant stay at Ohana. The room was clean and well equipped with all the essentials (such as shampoo, a nice hot shower, complimentary water in the room, good quality towels and good air conditioning). The staff were exceptionally friendly, the pool was great, and the location is very central. I also took my first surf lesson, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend. All in all, highly recommended!

Cons:

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2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Senne couple nl
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Marco couple de
9
Great stay!
Pros:

Very clean hotel and super friendly staff. The breakfast in the morning was always great. The pool was also great☺️

Cons:

The bed made quite some noise when you just turn around and you hear the cars/busses honk from the street in front. But this is just a very small topic

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children at
10
Pros:

Ich habe mich sofort wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und der Pool ist super sauber und im Garten kann man gut entspannen. Das inkludiert Frühstück ist lecker und frisch und von der Terrasse kann man die Wellen beobachten. Die Gastgeber sind super herzlich und freundlich. Ich hab mich gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Alle Mitarbeiterinnen sind sehr lieb und bemühen sich total. Ich kann das Guesthouse nur empfehlen!

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Cornel couple ro
9
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller za
7
Awesome people, good vibes, breakfast and yoga in the morning, right a surf location, easy access to everything , great
Pros:

Staff and owners
Vibe And family vibe
Surfing culture

Cons:

Noise and traffic

2026-01-02 via Nuitee