Moonlight beach

Hotels
8.6 (35 reviews)
Matara Road Bandarawattha,Batheegama , Dickwella , lk

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and attentive service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities during off-season

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Some cleanliness issues were reported, such as unclean bathroom fixtures and limited basic amenities.
Service
9.35
Staff were described as very kind and accommodating, especially in meeting specific dietary needs.
Location
9.85
The location is praised for its exceptional proximity to the beach and beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were clean with lovely beds, though some aspects felt incomplete or unkempt.
Amenities
7.35
Missing several expected amenities due to off-season status, leading to a disappointing experience.
Value for Money
8.35
Overall value feels skewed due to lacking facilities and limited service during off-season.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Customization of breakfast for vegan guests shows effort, though it lacks variety.
Overall Experience
8.85
Despite some drawbacks, the unique location and caring service foster a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:04

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation
Located in the picturesque Dickwella, Moon Light beach resort offers a serene escape with its private beach area and terrace overlooking the stunning Dickwella Beach.
Comfort and Convenience
The air-conditioned rooms at this 1-star hotel are equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, a fridge, and a balcony with a mesmerizing sea view. Enjoy personalized service with room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Explore Nearby Beaches
Conveniently situated near Bathigama Beach and Hiriketiya Beach, guests can easily immerse themselves in the sun, sand, and surf. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of the south coast.
To experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, book your stay at Moon Light beach resort now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Manon couple fr
10
Incroyable
Pros:

Tout ! Je recommande vraiment, l’emplacement est super face à une plage déserte et seulement à quelques km de herikateya. Le petit déjeuner est super et la vue des chambre donne sur la mer.
L’accueil des hôtes et leur disponibilite.
En plus de ça, ils sauvent les œufs des tortues pour les libérer ensuite dans la mer, nous avons pu assister à des naissances de tortue c’était incroyable

Cons:

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2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Maike extended_group de
10
Pros:

Unsere Lieblingsunterkunft in Sri Lanka! Direkt an einem ruhigen Strand, wir lagen viel auf den Liegen direkt unter Palmen, es war traumhaft. Das Highlight sind die Eigentümer, sie sind so nett und hilfsbereit. Wir konnten easy einen Roller mieten, haben ein richtig leckeres Frühstück bekommen und waren dabei, als Schildkrötenbabies ins Wasser gelassen wurden. Dolores hilft bei jedem Anliegen und ist dabei super entspannt. Die Zimmer sind groß, die Betten bequem, der Blick aufs Meer atemberaubend.

Cons:

Es war alles perfekt!

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple im
8
Beautiful location. Very clean accommodation.
Pros:

Our room was spotlessly clean. One of the cleanest room during our stay in Sri Lanka. The bed was very comfortable. The air conditioning was very good and quiet. The hosts were lovely and gave us King Coconut and watermelon juice. We only had breakfast on one day and it was good. Best of all was the amazing location. Steps away from the most beautiful beach. We watched our host release baby turtles while the sun was setting on our first evening which was a lovely sight

Cons:

We struggled with wifi. It was only effective when we were on our patio. The shower was also quite weak. We found the room we had a bit small but it was as advertised so can’t really complain about that. All that said the location made up for the shortcomings.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sophia couple de
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
A
Asmira extended_group de
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
D
Dor couple il
10
Pros:

החדר ממש על החוף, מקום שקט ויפה.
הצוות של המקום ממש נחמדים ועוזרים בהכל.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Regula couple ch
10
Zwei winderschöne Aufenthalte! Wir kamen sogar zurück, Dolores führt die Unterkunft fantastisch! Und die Lage ist wunder
Pros:

Die Lage das Zimmer und die liebevolle kompetente Gastgeberin Dolores! Dolores Frühstück ist einfach herrlich !!

Cons:

Uns hat alles gefallen!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Christina extended_group be
9
Pros:

Die Lage ist einfach perfekt, an einem langen, ruhigen Strand. In der Gegend gibt es einige gute Restaurants.
Dolores war eine super Gastgeberin und hat uns morgens ein leckeres Frühstück gezaubert und immer geschaut, dass auch etwas für unsere kleine Tochter dabei war. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Andreea couple ro
10
We loved it!
Pros:

Everything. It was clean, the room is spacious, the view to the seaside and palmtrees is amazing, the AC works, hot water for shower. Dolores is very friendly and willing to help, we really appreciated it!
I wish we stayed more days

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Karla couple de
10
Entspannung 💆
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war wirklich traumhaft – im Nachhinein wären wir am liebsten noch länger geblieben. Wir konnten total gut entspannen, und das Frühstück war einfach sooo lecker.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Brandon couple ca
10
Absolute Gem in Paradise
Pros:

We had the best stay at Moon Light Beach Resort! The beach is unreal with swimmable waters and only a handful of people as far as you can see. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind. We are so sad we only had two days.

The hosts are great and super helpful. Their Sri Lankan breakfast was our favourite of the trip.

The property is beautiful with only 6 rooms. The rooms are modern, large and clean. They are also only steps from the beach with every room having a view. Close great restaurants. So glad we stayed here verse the hiriketiya area which was super busy with tourists.

We hope to be back one day! Thank you thank you!

Cons:

Everything was perfect in every way

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Flora solo_traveller de
7
2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jade couple fr
10
Merci!
Pros:

L'emplacement du logement est incroyable, on sort de la maison et on a la vue sur la plage, le hamac au bord de la plage, des transats dans le jardin.
Les équipements sont fonctionnels et le personnel très gentil et serviable.
L'hôte a adapte le petit dejeuner à mon amie qui est vegan.

Cons:

Même si c'était écrit, il n'y avait pas de gel douche et de shampoing ce qui est un peu dommage, ça serait bien d'en mettre.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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George family_with_children nz
5
Not quite ready
Pros:

It is beach-front although not particularly accessible or tidy. The rooms were clean, with lovely four-poster beds. The air conditioning worked fantastically. Ample parking.

Cons:

There were NO facilities here, apparently because it's "off-season", not even coverings for the sun loungers.
We didn't feel particularly safe as they do not have anyone staying on site/adjacent, there were no other guests and there were no cameras etc. There is free access to your room doors from the beach.
A bar of soap but nothing else and the fixtures in the bathroom were not clean. We had continual issues with getting hot water and the WiFi only worked in one of the two rooms. No fridge in the rooms and again because it's low season, they do not have anyone available to cook/store food. Missing a lot of touches that one would expect at this price point (such as a bedside table, a bottle of drinking water, tea bags with creamer/milk - they provided two water glasses, a kettle and some random herbal teas).
Most of the property is derelict including the upper floors and a falling-down restaurant on the plot.
It just doesn't feel finished, or ready for guests.
Payment in LKR cash only.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
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Graeme young couple au
10
Loved it beach right in front and the town is cool
Pros:

Delores an Nikki are both loving and caring women who made Mary and myself feel special
We will return

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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Darryn young couple au
9
Superb
Pros:

Dolores and Nimkik met us as we arrived and greeted us by name and set the tone for a 4 night stay. Their service, friendliness, and breakfast cooking make the place. Dolores went out of her way to recommend local places to eat, visit and helped us organise transport locally and for the rest of our trip around SriLanka with her contacts. The hotel is directly on the beach just like the photos, the site looks like it is under development but doesn't effect the stay at all as it has been this way for years. We loved the easy access to Hiriketyia which is only a few minutes by tuk tuk. Supermarket and a variety of eating options all in walking distance.

Cons:

Visualy the grounds and building look run down but if you can look past it the ladies make it a great stay.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Neil young couple de
2
Very poor
2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Volodymyr young couple pl
6
Pleasant
Pros:

The property is located at the wide clean beach, hammocks and deckchairs under the palm tree. True private beach experience. Shower at the beach.

Cons:

While I don't have big concerns about the cleanliness, the room definitely looks better on the pictures than in reality - and seemed to be worth the money. In reality most things are worn-off, dirty walls, AC and ceiling fan in rust, no soap in the bathroom/toilet paper refills.
Another thing is that for some reason Booking shows this property as being located nearly in the center of Hiriketiya (and I blame Booking here), while in reality there's a good 30-min walk (and good luck finding taxi for a reasonable price there, you're walking ATM in the end).
Bottom line: either the price should go down or the issues with the room have to be fixed, because currently price/value is far from great, you're paying premium for the nice pictures on the site.

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
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Kalina young couple bg
7
Good
Pros:

Spacious room with a beachfront location and a nice view. Clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff.

Unfortunately the property is not finished yet, so the surroundings are not really in a pleasant condition, which ruins the experience to some extent.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Dion young couple nl
10
Bit futher from the surfers beach
Pros:

Really nice people. Room at the beach so you can roll out of bed into the sea

2025-04-12 via Nuitee