Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Kind and attentive staff
Delicious food
Relaxed vibes
Cons:
Room cleanliness
Value for money concerns
Water and pool cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness, with some guests mentioning rooms not being the cleanest.
Service
8.4
Service was a strong point with kind and attentive staff receiving positive feedback from guests.
Location
8.9
The hotel's location by the beach and proximity to key areas was highly praised by guests.
Room Quality
7
Rooms received mixed reviews, with some guests mentioning the need for upgrades and cleanliness issues.
Amenities
7.6
Amenities like the pool and beachfront were appreciated, although some guests noted issues with water and pools cleanliness.
Value for Money
6.1
Mixed reviews regarding the value for money, with some guests feeling the accommodation was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Food and beverage services received positive feedback overall, with guests enjoying the pizza and breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a positive overall experience, praising the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 16:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation by the Beach

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Restaurant
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Some rooms offer balconies with pool views or terraces with sea views.

Escape to Casa Smeralda for a beachside retreat with top-notch amenities. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Nejck93 young couple si
6
A hidden gem - Dikwella beach
Pros:

Casa Smeralda is located directly on one of the most quiet beaches on the south coast. The beach is very long and there is plenty of space to find a peaceful spot which is a big plus and for that reason it is quite a gem. A big plus is a nice little restaraunt where you can get good breakfast and dinner. We can really recommend the pizzas, which are on European level. The prices are touristy however, don't except cheap meals here. All in all, we had a decent few nights here and would return beacuse of the beach and kindness of the staff.

Cons:

The acommodation itself didn't really exceed our excpectations, since the room could definitely get some more love and upgrades. The room was very basic, dark, and not the most cleanest. For the money paid and based on the photos, we expected a bit more. We think that this accommodation is a bit overpriced and is taking advantage of the location.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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Lars young couple nl
10
Amazing
Pros:

Perfect little spot on the beach, very calm and relaxing. Big pool, clean room and kind staff. Amazing pizza and breakfast

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
E
Elke young couple de
10
Super!
2025-05-21 via Nuitee
K
Karma young couple gb
10
Lovely relaxing stay
Pros:

Lovely relaxed and quiet place to stay. Small property with a few rooms. A really nice relaxed feel to the place. Staff were so lovely and we loved the breakfast French toast and pizza! Hiriketiya is 30 min walk or 5 min tuk tuk which was perfect for us

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
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Paula family with young children gb
9
Great beach stay in Dikwella
Pros:

The property is placed right by the beach a 2minute walks from our rooms.
The rooms were lovely, spacious and clean.
The breakfast by the property was very nice and for lunch we went to the sister property, a boutique hotel a few minutes walk on the beach. The food there was lovely!
The area is very quiet which was what we wanted but we hiriketeya is only a short tuk tuk ride away so it was very easy to go out in the evening for some dinner and for a change of scenery.

2025-04-29 via Nuitee
B
Ben young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah family with young children gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic! Lovely room, beautiful view and delicious food. Recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
D
Dominic young couple ch
6
Potential to be great, but lacking a few things
Pros:

Location was good, right next to the beach.
Pool was nice & clean

Cons:

Breakfast was below average: there was nearly no choice and what you got was bland. Don't pay for it, get it somewhere else!
Overall, everything was just a bit below expectations.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
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Susy family with young children it
2
never ever again
Pros:

location was ok...

Cons:

I booked the property for my son and his fiancée, no water to the point they couldn't even finish to brush their teeth and no effort was offered to remedy, all was received with a shoulder shrug and a a it is what it is....
Shame!

2025-04-17 via Nuitee
D
Dimitar family with young children bg
7
Good
Pros:

Nice rooms! Good food. Great breakfast! Italian pizza!

Cons:

There's a problem with the water. I think they should reconsider the price if this problem is constant! It felt as if we were pushed to pick diner with them! The pool isn't the best, lots of ant, flies, ect. around.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
J
Jacqui young couple nz
8
Very good
Pros:

Accomodation did the trick, the staff were incredible and super helpful!

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
L
Lucy family with young children gb
10
A highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka
Pros:

We weren’t planning on coming to Dikwella but our itinerary changed and we’re so glad we did. Casa Smeralda is such a magical, peaceful place. Amazing to be away from the crowds after Ella, which was full of people! We wish we had stayed here longer and hope to return in the future. Heavenly! We walked 10 minutes to Turtle Point and saw turtles. The staff were lovely. Amazing pizzas and drinks. 10/10

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
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Alexander young couple gb
10
Perfect spot to relax with only a couple of steps from your room to the beach or restaurant. Asha and the rest of the st
Pros:

Relaxed vibes, very attentive staff, stunning beach

2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Corneel family with young children nl
9
Relaxing an beautiful getaway
Pros:

Location was great. It is a small accommodation at a beach with some accommodations and restaurants. It feels very quiet which makes the experience great.

Loved the spacious rooms and bath rooms. The sun beds on the beach were great and had shadow as well.

We found the food at the restaurant great as well. One night we ate at the sister hotel at the beach. It was a great experience as well.

We very much enjoyed our stay here.

Cons:

The proces were very high, especially compared to the rest of Sri Lanka. However, this is the same for all tourist areas at the coast.

2025-03-01 via Nuitee
D
Dedigama family with young children lk
10
Just fantastic
Pros:

Situation, rooms, cleanliness, food, staff, good value for money, quietness…

2025-02-27 via Nuitee
S
Stephen young couple gb
9
Very relaxing place to stay, hope to,come back one day
Pros:

Beautiful clean quiet accommodation right on beachfront. Great swimming pool, great pizzas

Cons:

Liked everything

2025-02-26 via Nuitee
S
Saskia group de
9
Superb
Pros:

Was a lovely stay! We enjoyed it to the fullest!
Very friendly staff, very quiet and beautiful beach and location and nice pool!

2025-02-25 via Nuitee
C
Chantal family with young children nl
10
Come for the view stayed longer for the coffee😍
Pros:

We booked this location because it was so close to the beach but booked some more nights because of the amazing coffee and food. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are spacious, clean and have all the facilities you want in a room. Would definitely recommend staying here, we even booked an extra night here and stayed for 4 nights in the end. When you come definitely go for breakfast, lunch and coffee here.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
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Pasquale family with young children nl
10
The location is amazing! Wow !!!!
Pros:

The location is amazing! And the family room is great and big.

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
M
Marek family with young children au
9
Superb
Pros:

Clean
Great staff

Cons:

Casa Smeralda could offer drinking water tanks (not tap water) to refill customer’s bottles to reduce the use of plastic. Other hotels in Sri Lanka offer this.

2025-01-31 via Nuitee