Moonlight beach

Hotels
8.6 (45 reviews)
Matara Road Bandarawattha,Batheegama , Dickwella , LK

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Airport shuttle
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 45 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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Stephanus • extended_group • de
10
Sehr liebe Gastgeber, tolle Lage direkt am Strand!
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Strand!
Das Personal war einmalig, sehr gutes Frühstück!!

Cons:

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2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • ch
4
Keine Empfehlung
Pros:

Die Unterkunft wäre so schön gelegen direkt am Strand.

Cons:

Leider war unser geplanter Aufenthalt alles andere als wie erwartet. Das Hotel ist ein nicht fertig gebautes Haus, der obere Stock fehlt und auch von innen fehlt jeder gemütliche "Finish". Das Zimmer ist leider auch sehr kahl eingerichtet (obwohl wir das "Deluxe"-Zimmer hatten) und das Bad war nicht sauber (Flecken auf den Armaturen, Krabeltiere). Dazu kam der sehr unfreundliche Empfang. Wir haben uns daher entschieden, unseren Aufenthalt abzubrechen. Wir verstehen, dass wir in Sri Lanka sind, wo andere Standards gelten als in Europa. Aber wir haben für teilweise viel weniger Geld viel schönere, herzlichere und sauberere Unterkünfte im Land bekommen. Daher können wir die positiven Bewertungen leider nicht nachvollziehen.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • extended_group • fr
9
Exceptional cheap location to enjoy ocean
Pros:

Fantastic place almost with your private beach.
You can enjoy océan swim (be carefull the stream can be tricky) and you have Nice restaurant near by.
The room are confortable with efficient AC.
The breakfast are very good and they will adapt to what you want.

Cons:

The hotel garden could be improved but the location is irreal.
The shower water pressure was a bit low

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Louis Rupert • couple • de
9
Beautiful location and welcoming host
Pros:

The location is fantastic. The rooms offer direct sea views and the resort has its own private beach at Dikwella Beach, complete with free sun loungers. We were here in March and were practically the only people on the beach; every day you can decide whether you want to enjoy an affordable and delicious breakfast. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Baby turtles are released into the sea almost every other day. It’s a 20-minute walk to Hiriketiya, or just under 300 LKR by tuk-tuk.

Cons:

The room and the bathroom could do with a few more storage options, such as shelves or hooks and the bathroom door was difficult to close

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • au
7
Quiet and peaceful place to stay in Dickwella
Pros:

Right on the beach and very close to shops and town.
There is a turtle hatchery at this place and they let us release some baby turtles back into the sea which was wonderful.

Cons:

The facility needs to be better kept and the rooms were a little run down.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Ron • extended_group • lk
9
Een verrassende, bijzondere en prachtige locatie.
Pros:

De gastvrijheid van de eigenaar en de locatie. Direct aan het strand en de zee. Daarnaast het warme hart dat de eigenaar heeft om de schildpaddenpopulatie in stand te houden.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Hari Mittar • couple • in
9
Stay was good. Owner Lady was really helpful.
Pros:

It’s right on the beach

Cons:

No provision for food. We had to take breakfast etc.from outside

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Aurore • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Juan est super et l’hôtel est super bien placé, un havre de paix situé à 5 minutes en scooter des spots de surf d’Hirriketya !

Je recommande vraiment !!!0

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Les & Heidi • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Our room was on the first floor , we had a lovely view of the beach through the trees. There were sun beds readily available . We even managed to get our laundry done at a reasonable price. At this hotel the owner also hatched turtle eggs and released them at 17.30 . It was amazing to see. When we left he offered to give us a lift to our next hotel at a very good rate.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
M
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
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Asmira • extended_group • de
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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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