Panta Rei resort

Hotels
9.5 (263 reviews)
back to life road , Ahangama , lk

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Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Pricing is a bit high
Location is slightly far from town

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Rooms were spacious and clean, contributing to a positive stay.
Service
10
Staff were consistently friendly and attentive, enhancing overall experience.
Location
9
Location was slightly out of town, but close to Kabalana beach.
Room Quality
9.5
The room was described as lovely and spacious with a nice private pool.
Amenities
9.5
Amenities included a private villa and a nice pool, well received.
Value for Money
9.5
Great value for money considering the luxury of having a private pool.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast received high praise, though some wanted more choice.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was excellent, marked by seclusion, comfort, and friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Pool View
Experience a luxurious stay at Panta Rei resort in Ahangama, just 600 meters from Kabalana Beach. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with pool views, free WiFi, and private bathrooms.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Unwind by the seasonal outdoor swimming pool or take a leisurely stroll in the garden and terrace. With free private parking available, your convenience is our priority at Panta Rei resort.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and grab a drink at the bar. Explore nearby attractions like Kathaluwa West Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium, all within easy reach.

Book your stay at Panta Rei resort now for a memorable experience in Ahangama.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 3% credit card fee if guests are paying by credit card for the accommodations.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
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Dhruvin • couple • in
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Cloé • couple • fr
8
Très bien
Pros:

Magnifique cadre, les repas du restaurant sont très bons !
Les chambres sont minimalistes épurées, mais bien décorées. J’ai beaucoup aimé observer la famille de macaques qui loge à proximité de l’hôtel.
On a passé en général un très bon séjour.

Cons:

Beaucoup trop d’enfants qui pleurent et hurlent honnêtement ça a un peu brisé notre détente. On s’attendait à un hôtel axé sur la détente et pour adultes et un accueil plus chaleureux.
Les chambres ne sont pas très insonorisé de ce fait, on entend beaucoup l’extérieur.
De plus, les fenêtres ne sont pas occultées donc la lumière entre le matin, difficile pour dormir un peu.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Natascha • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die schönste Unterkunft unserer Rundreise!
Die Bungalows sind super stilvoll eingerichtet, die gesamte Anlage ist wunderschön und das Team unheimlich nett! Auch die Lage ist ideal, etwas abseits vom Trubel von Ahangama, aber trotzdem sehr zentral sodass man schnell überall ist. Wir haben uns unheimlich wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen! :)

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Wiktor • couple • pl
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • extended_group • at
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Madeline • family_with_children • gb
9
We loved staying at Panta Rei, delicious food, comfy rooms, great location. We’ll be back!
Pros:

Beautiful, calm location, simple yet stylish design. Very comfortable. Delicious food overall.

Cons:

Lack of shade around the pool, the water always stayed warm and in very hot times we were desperate for colder water to cool off in.

I wish the Sri Lankan breakfast was spicier!

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Jaydeep • couple • in
10
Very Hospitable staff, Beautiful Property, Located nea the coast, Must Stay
Pros:

Helpful Staff, Great Management, Beautiful Room, Very Tidy, Since there was no Check-in of new guests, hosts offered us an extended checkout time upto 2 pm for our Pool Villa, which ia very rare act of goodwill

Cons:

NA

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Ruime keuze qua ontbijt en het eten en de koffie waren echt heerlijk. De kamers erg ruim, schoon en het bed was één van de beste waar ik in heb geslapen in Sri Lanka. Het personeel was ook erg vriendelijk! Echt een aanrader.

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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KUMAR • couple • in
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Virk • extended_group • us
10
I highly highly recommend this place!
Pros:

The best resort stay I’ve had in a while. Really sweet staff, especially Annabelle. So much to do, great food and drinks.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Polina • extended_group • ru
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Camille • family_with_children • be
10
We will come back!
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The staff was so sweet, the food was amazing, the vibe was ideal, everything was so beautiful. And they were so so sweet with our baby. Really a home away from home.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Max • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Really beautiful space surrounded by nature. The staff are lovely. Food’s very good - very good breakfast especially.
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • au
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Matt • family_with_children • gb
4
Has potential but needs some work
Pros:

The separate bungalows that open out to the pool were excellent and the hotel was set in a quiet location but easily accessible to the town, restaurants and the beach.

Cons:

The rooms were dirty and needed a deep clean. The hotel is also trying to accommodate to too many types of customers. When we were there people came and used the pool as day guests- including a group of 10 smoking and drinking in the pool. This is meant to be a family hotel and we didn’t want to use the pool with the baby on this day. There are also limited umbrellas so letting people buy a coffee and stay all day using the facilities to the detriment of hotel customers isn’t fair.

The travel cot we were given was all marked on the sides.

The owner and hotel manager were also very unhelpful, and actually quite rude, when we had issues with our room. All the other staff are wonderful.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mariko • family_with_children • ca
7
We had a great stay, but train pass nearby
Pros:

The place is beautiful, the staff is great and great israeli food as well.

Cons:

As families - like our - are welcomed, I can see how couples or people with no kids can be annoyed by kids as villas are close to each other. Also, at our first night, a lot was going on in the pool as we were putting our kids to bed so we could hear everything though it did not disturbed our children to fall asleep. The lights go off late and if surrounding villas don’t turn off their outdoor lights, as we are all facing each other it makes a lot if lights coming through the frodted glass door so many of us put towels nd also a towel on a chair against the door to make the roon darker at night and in the morning.
Also, trains start at 6:30 and monkeys were playing early on our roof. Nothing that the resort can do but if you are a light sleeper it’s something to be mindful of.

One night the couple at the next villa came back very late and were having a huge and bad fight. People screaming and throwing things. Other people and us went out to see the night manager but he did not knock on their door to make sure everything was ok. We did and glad that everything was fine with them but it woke us up instantly.

I feel for the price we did not have as much privacy as other places but kids had a great time and we loved the room. Also, a very big drawback is the breakfast time: nothing being prepared before 8:30. This is late for kids and families. Even for people who want to start their day earlier. Everywhere in the country they start breakfast as early as 6:00 or 6:30.

We would have liked more local sri lankan food offer.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee