Terrel Residencies Gal Oya

Hotels
9.4 (10 reviews)
153, Stores road, Ampara. , Ampara , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Comfortable rooms
Excellent location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Service
9.88
The owner/ manager was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.62
Close to historic locations and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.07
Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
9.1
Well-prepared food and good restaurant services.
Value for Money
9.26
Exceptional food and lodging experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.71
The food was exceptionally good and well prepared.
Overall Experience
9.48
Our entire stay was memorable, looking forward to visiting again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfortable and stylish family rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a kettle and minibar.

Culinary Delights
Start your day with a delicious continental, American or Asian breakfast at our on-site restaurant.

Serene Garden Setting
Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of our garden and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Book your stay at Terrel Residencies Gal Oya now to enjoy a relaxing and memorable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 04:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 10 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 9.71
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Rajitha • solo_traveller • lk
1
Bad Experience From the staff of hotel terrel Ampara.
Cons:

I booked a triple room on booking.com for 10/10/2026 to 11 th. They confirmed my booking. Last weekend there were no hotels to book as there is a Netball tournament in Ampara. All the hotels are fully filled by school teams.

After I took several phone calls to the terrel hotel they said they cancelled my booked room, because one of the schools booked the hotel. They informed me in the evening and after that I couldn't find any hotel to stay on that day and I missed my daughter's netball tournament.

This is a bad experience I received from terral staff. And If I didn't get a phone call to them and If I go to ampara I don't have any place to stay that night.

If the rooms are booked early please close your booking.com ads.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Das Hotelpersonal war extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Besonders Mr. Terrel (der Besitzer) hat uns immer alles recht gemacht. Wir haben ein kostenloses Frühstück bekommen, obwohl wir 2 Stunden zu spät von unserer Safari ins Hotel zurückgekommen sind. Das Hotel ist sehr schön angelegt, super sauber und zentral gelegen. Absolut zu empfehlen.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Julien • family_with_children • fr
9
Bon choix pour quelques jours près de Gal Oya
Pros:

L’accueil très chaleureux
La propreté de l’hôtel
La présence d’un restaurant sur place, pratique avec des enfants
Accès à Gal Oya en 25 minutes dans une région où il y a peu d’hébergements

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Montanari • couple • it
9
Pros:

Struttura accogliente con piante e verde intorno, proprietario molto gentile e tutto lo staff sollecito. Buono anche il cibo, abbiamo cenato e pranzato lì. Il proprietario è stato di supporto anche nell'organizzazione del safari.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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anne-claude • family_with_children • fr
9
Hébergement agrèable
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse, salle de bain propre. lit confortable . Bon petit déjeuner et le restaurant est très agréable et on y mange bien. Le personnel est agréable et souriant

Cons:

Manque de prise.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Dutheil • solo_traveller • fr
10
Très contents
Pros:

L'accueil et l'amabilité de Terrel et de son équipe. Excellent restaurant. Harmonie de l'hôtel.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Myrte • family_with_children • nl
8
Heel gastvrij
Pros:

Terrel deed er alles aan om ons verblijf aangenaam te maken en regelde een boot safari voor ons. Zijn restaurant biedt simpele, maar smaakvolle gerechten.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • de
3
Absolut nicht empfehlenswert
Pros:

Auf Anfrage haben uns die Mitarbeitenden andere Zimmer gezeigt. Sie waren freundlich und können wahrscheinlich wenig für den schlechten Zustand der Unterkunft.

Cons:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr heruntergekommen und sehr dreckig. Die Matratze besteht aus zwei Schaumstoffmatten, die so abgelegen sind, dass in der Mitte ein Loch entstanden ist. Auf Anfrage haben wir dann auf das Familienzimmer geupgraded (gegen Aufpreis), welches größer und ein wenig komfortabler war. Insgesamt ist es sehr dreckig, von der Bettwäsche bis hin zum Zustand der Badezimmer. Wir wundern uns, wie das Hotel so gut bewertet sein kann.
Bei dem hohen Preis und den guten Bewertungen haben wir mit einer guten Unterkunft gerechnet, aber wurden sehr enttäuscht und haben direkt auf eine Nacht verkürzt, da es schon zu spät war, ein anderes Hotel zu finden.
Nicht zu empfehlen.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Shirohan • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

I was here with my family for 2 nights and our entire stay was memorable. The owner/ manager was extremely friendly giving us insight on the places for us to visit around in Ampara. The food was exceptionally good and well prepared. The hot butter cuttlefish was a dish to die for. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Looking forward to visit here again.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

If you’re seeking a place to stay in Ampara, this is the ideal spot. We had the pleasure of visiting historic locations like Rajagala and enjoying a fun boat ride at Gal Oya Lake. The hotel manager, Terral, was incredibly kind and made all the necessary arrangements, ensuring we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The food and lodging were exceptional, and I highly recommend this place to anyone.

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • de
9
The place to be in Ampara
Pros:

Nice Staffel, comfortable clean rooms, nice Restaurant

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Terral and his staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had a pleasant stay and were able to visit many historical sites in the area. One of the highlights was that Arugambay is just a 2-hour journey away. We’d definitely visit again. Thank you for having us and providing a great stay in Ampara.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • young couple • au
8
Very good
Pros:

Service, food, location

Cons:

Beds too short
Bathroom could be upgraded (shower)
Dangerous steps at front entry, needs clear definition to be easily seen in subdued light

2024-09-25 • via Nuitee