Ivy Cottage

Hotels
8.6 (49 reviews)
Kabalana road Kathaluwa , Ahangama , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding service
Amazing breakfast
Cons:
Location a bit far from main road

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9
The staff could not do enough for us!!
Location
8
It was a bit too far from main road.
Room Quality
8.5
The room and bathroom.
Amenities
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast was AMAZING!!!
Overall Experience
8.6
Ivy Cottage was outstanding!! Highly recommended!!
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Discover a hidden gem in Ahangama just 400 meters from Kabalana Beach. Ivy Cottage welcomes you with a lush garden, complimentary private parking, and a delightful restaurant. Indulge in comfort at our 4-star hotel offering air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind in our hot tub or explore nearby attractions like Kathaluwa West Beach and Koggala Beach Park, both just a short distance away. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and make use of services such as airport transfers and room service during your stay.

Personalized Comfort
Each room at Ivy Cottage is thoughtfully designed with a desk, cozy bed linen, and fluffy towels to ensure a restful stay. Book now and experience the perfect blend of tranquility and luxury at Ivy Cottage.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 49 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9
Location: 8
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Veyssieres family_with_children fr
10
EXCELLENT HIGHLY RECOMMEDED !!!
Pros:

An exceptional stay from start to finish. The kindness of the staff is truly remarkable — they are incredibly attentive and always listening to their guests’ needs. The service was excellent, the room was luxurious and very comfortable, and the breakfast was absolutely fantastic. We felt genuinely cared for throughout our stay. Highly recommended!

Cons:

nothing everything perfect

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple au
10
Pros:

Ivy Cottage was outstanding!! The staff could not do enough for us!!
Breakfast was AMAZING!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Sincere thanks

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
H
Hirushi family with young children lk
8
Very relaxing
Pros:

The room and bathroom

Cons:

That it was a bit too far from main road

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Snajeewa review category business travellers lk
10
Exceptional
2025-06-24 via Nuitee
T
Thuththiripitiya young couple lk
10
Exceptional
2025-06-13 via Nuitee
P
Pulina young couple lk
7
Overall we really enjoy, very good
Pros:

The location was good and room was modernize well, we enjoy our gateway.

The room is very clean and neat, we like the design.

They are breakfast is very good and tasty 😍

We are so satisfied and very happy for they are services they provide.

Cons:

They don't have a generator when there's power failure, during our trip there was a power failure when we return back to the hotel after dinner and the reception also was not there so we were bit confused at that time.

Just suggesting for improvements , it's better to let us know when there's a power failure and make sure the reception is there.


Other than that, our stay was excellent and we enjoyed.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed young couple gb
8
Quiet Getaway
Pros:

Comfortable bed, and super air-conditioning. The bathtub was a nice addition. The room was nice and spacious.

Cons:

The hot water wasn't sufficient, and some of the amenities mentioned on the site were not available (hairdryer & kettle).

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
T
Tom young couple nl
8
Very good
Pros:

Nicely designed accommodation close to the beach. The Sri Lankan breakfast is great here! The hosts our really friendly and we were able to rent a scooter for 2000 Rs per day

Cons:

Relatively expensive

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Angela young couple lk
7
Good
2025-05-13 via Nuitee
M
Minukshi with friends au
7
Good
2025-04-27 via Nuitee
V
Veena young couple gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

The host and staff were very helpful and were on Constant call if we needed anything.

2025-04-03 via Nuitee
S
Sethia young couple in
10
Pleasant experience. Would Highly Recommend
Pros:

Great location very close to the beach.
Lot of good food joints at a walking distance from the property.
Staff were very helpful and always available.
Bus stop, railway station just 5 mins aways.

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo traveller gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Very new and clean rooms and bathroom. Good quiet aircon.

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
M
Marleen young couple jp
8
Love the toilet
Pros:

It’s cute cottage

Cons:

Not having privacy

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
K
Kateryna solo traveller ua
8
Great location. With a discount, it’s a good hotel. Just a few small improvements would make it even better.
Pros:

Great location, wonderful staff, and very clean.
A big plus the bathtub

Cons:

Without a discount, the price is too high. There’s no shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, or body lotion.
The only cover is a thin sheet, with no extra blanket,since the AC is right above the bed, it wasn’t very comfortable. No beach towels are provided, and the breakfast is very basic.
I booked this hotel at a discount, and it was great.
But at full price, I don’t think it’s worth it.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
F
Fayad young couple lk
8
Very good
Pros:

Great property, it is quite fresh and new. The room and bathroom are spacious, staff were very laid back and helpful at the same time. Charming little cottage just abit inland but close. All the stuff is quite new and the tub is such a nice addition with the hot water.

They gave us the room next to the caretakers room, you could literally here his phone buzzing all night and him talking, didn't really care too much but it shouldn't happen in a property such as this. So don't take that room!

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
L
Limor solo traveller il
9
Superb
2025-01-29 via Nuitee
L
Lily young couple gb
10
Comfortable, clean, designed & friendly
Pros:

Our stay was really nice and comfortable at Ivy Cottage. The location is perfect, walking distance from Kabalana beach and on a nice road. There's space to park if you need to onsite. The room is spacious and really clean, lots of lighting options and great big bathroom with bathtub and hot shower. The wifi is good too. We slept really comfortably every night and generally had a super comfy stay. The kind guys working there are available for communication pretty much 24/7 & they are keen to make the stay comfortable! Laundry was easy to sort and also a room refresh. Breakfast is really delicious & they are flexible to meet your needs & timings. Highly reccomend!

Cons:

The flies outside are annoying but I that's just outside dining issues! Nothing to put off a stay here.

2025-01-27 via Nuitee
J
Jessica young couple il
8
Really nice place for few nights only.
Pros:

The staff is super friendly and helpful
The bathroom is really nice with bathtub too.
Good bed comfy
Air conditioning working good
Good location near Kabalana beach.
Breakfast is OK.

Cons:

In Sri Lanka, almost everywhere there is no separation between the shower and the rest of the bathroom so the floor is wet most of the time.
Making the room a bit humid and shady, not enough windows…
They should provide a wiper after showering.
No place to hang clothes at all.
No warm sheets when air con is on..
You can hear motorbike from the street as it located close to it.

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
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Sahil young couple in
9
Superb
2025-01-18 via Nuitee