Giman Free Beach Resort

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (13 reviews)
Kayankerni, North of Passikudah, Mankerni, Eastern Province, 30450 , Mankerni , LK

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet and peaceful location
Proximity to the beach
Good value for money
Helpful staff
Delicious seafood
Cons:
Beach littered with plastic
Miss-advertised amenities (no diving shop or spa)
Room cleanliness inconsistent
Customer service issues with management
Limited activities

Categories

Cleanliness
6
While not frequently mentioned, one guest reported rooms not being clean, suggesting inconsistencies.
Service
7.5
Service generally received good remarks, although some guests experienced issues with the front manager and overcrowding.
Location
8.7
Location was highly praised for its beach proximity and tranquility, despite some complaints about beach cleanliness.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as comfortable and good for the price, but there was a complaint about lack of cleanliness and mosquito nets.
Amenities
5.5
The amenities had mixed reviews; great seafood and drink offerings but misleading information about a diving shop and spa, and no mention of a pool or gym.
Value for Money
7.8
Most guests found the hotel to provide good value for money, particularly highlighting affordable seafood.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Food, especially seafood, was consistently praised across reviews, making it a strong point for the hotel.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall experience was positive with a few isolated issues; guests appreciated the solitude and natural surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2024-10-30 07:14

Property Description

Indulge at the Full-Service Spa
Experience relaxation and rejuvenation with massages, body treatments, and facials at the luxurious spa.

Recreational Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor pool or in the steam room after a day at the private beach, offering a perfect blend of leisure and tranquility.

All-Inclusive Dining
Enjoy delectable meals at Giman, specializing in international cuisine, with all-inclusive rates covering dining and select beverages.

Immerse yourself in a serene beachfront escape at Giman Free Beach Resort. Book now for a tranquil getaway with premium amenities.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BIA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 13 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 7.3
A
Augustin
8
Pros:

Belle endroits prêt de la mer un frais paradis

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed imran friends
2
Pros:

Location close

2024-07-15 via Nuitee
C
Chiara
8
Vacanza in famiglia
Pros:

Camera molto spaziosa e pulita immersa nella natura e a due passi dal mare. Spiaggia non attrezzata, ma incontaminata e solo per gli ospiti dell'hotel. Servizio ristorante buono e personale gentilissimo.

2018-09-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Peaceful
Pros:

I booked online. Only complaint we had that online it says it's in passikudah. But it's not.
Once you are in the property it wonderful.

2018-07-30 via Nuitee
H
Heichan
8
Pros:

ただ1っ件のホテルでビーチを独占、外部一般客もいない。Seaviewの部屋は内空が大きく贅沢な設計になっていてゆったりできる。唯一問題で亜ttのが電力の供給が十分で無かったが、スタッフの臨機応変の対応で合格。
またSPAも常設されていて1時間6000Rps.と手ごろで内容は合格。

2018-07-29 via Nuitee
S
Sabine
8
Weitläufiges Resort
Pros:

Sehr relaxtes Resort in weitläufiger Anlage. Essen war vielfältig, grosse Portionen und sehr lecker. Am Besten mit Halbpension buchen, da weit ab vom Schuss.Keine Restaurants in der Nähe. Schöner Pool. Sehr freundliches Personal. Grosse Zimmer. Verbesserungsvorschlag: vorm Bungalow fehlen bequeme Liegen.

2018-05-19 via Nuitee
S
Saran
10
Nice location close to beach to relax and enjoy.
Pros:

Rooms are among the bushes in separate apartments among bushy area with beach view. It gives you a nice feeling when you walk around. The quality of food in the restaurant is very good. The Manager is very friendly and helpful. Customer service at the counter is very good. Enjoyed the high ceiling room and separate toilet and shower which gives more flexibility in using. Felt very refreshed after one night stay. Wish we should have booked at least two days. Felt as if the good time was over so soon. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment there.

2018-01-11 via Nuitee
E
Eranga
8
Great location.
Pros:

It was there for two days. Perfect location for my visit. Pleasant staff and friendly people. They got access to the shallow beach area that you can walk towards the sea. Nice pool area. Green environment. Indeed feel like close to nature.
Some cons: my room ac is too noisy. I was distracting. No internet. Cable tv connection also not stable.
Overall good experience.

2017-10-31 via Nuitee
M
Marielle
8
Wonderfull stay at Giman Free
Pros:

We had a wonderfull stay! The rooms with view on the beach, a lovely massage and yoga, tastfull food, children playing and swimming on the beach and a very big & nice surprise with a diner on the beach for my birthday. The staff is very friendly and the are doing a great job in making you feeling at home.

2017-08-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
A rustic hotel away from the hustle and bustle
Pros:

The resident manager, Chef and the others made us feel at home from the time we arrived for our short stay. The room (cabana) was spacious, comfortable and clean. The simple and authentic Sri Lankan food was made to order. we had the beach to ourselves with no other hotel in sight.

2017-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Melissa
4
Great location but poor coordination
Pros:

Not great at all, hotel has got an excellent location with a fantastic beach but service and coordination is not great at all. Staff are not trained enough to satisfy or attend to guest needs or even to sort out something.
inbookex an ocean view room with bath tub but got neither after getting to the hotel.
when we mentioned what our booking was all the front desk had to say was ocean rooms are all given. So we basically didn't get what we booked.

2017-04-23 via Nuitee
H
Hugh
10
A quiet, peaceful retreat
Pros:

The Giman provides a rejuvenating haven in a beautiful setting. Rooms are luxuriously clean and comfortable. Staff were attentive and accommodating. Food was delicious. It is some distance away from other tourist facilities, good if you want peace and quiet, but a 20 minute tuk tuk ride away if you want to shop or try alternative restaurants.

2017-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
8
Getaway place
Pros:

Con - walls thin. You probably won't have neighbours but if you do you'll hear everything.

Pro - good rooms, everything works, great location for relaxing, good food

2017-01-06 via Nuitee