Crystal Resort Dickwella

Hotels
7.6 (189 reviews)
Crystal Resort Dickwella, Hiriketiya Road, Pehebiya, Dickwella. , Dickwella , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near beach with sea and pool views
Friendly, helpful and responsive staff/manager
Good value for money; several guests would return
Nice pool and balcony/sunset views
Some rooms described as large, clean and comfortable
Functional amenities noted (air conditioning, hot water tub in some rooms)
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness; multiple reports of mold and general dirtiness
Some rooms are dated and show signs of neglect (rusty ceilings, things hanging off walls)
Bathroom issues: low water pressure, limited hot water
No on-site restaurant/limited F&B options for some guests
Maintenance problems (sunbed mats missing, disused restaurant area)
Occasional booking/room availability problems and difficulty finding tuk-tuks

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: several guests praise clean rooms and overall cleanliness, but multiple reviews report widespread mold, dirty hallways and pool, and at least one arrival with an unclean toilet.
Service
8.5
Staff and management repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and responsive (manager and security praised; staff cleaned an issue quickly); several guests noted helpfulness and willingness to assist.
Location
9.5
Consistently highlighted as the hotel's strongest point: excellent beachfront position, sea views from rooms and balcony, close to restaurants and Hiriketiya/Silent Beach.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed room quality: some guests had large, clean rooms with balconies and nice views; others reported dated rooms, rust/mold in ceilings and walls, and issues like limited hot water or plumbing.
Amenities
7.5
Pool and sea-view amenities well-liked; hot water bath tub and air conditioning noted positively by some. However, maintenance issues (sunbed mats, pool cleanliness, disused restaurant) reduce the score.
Value for Money
8.5
Frequently described as good value or worth the price; several guests recommended the hotel and said they'd return, including repeat visitors.
Food and Beverage
6
Mixed: a few guests praised breakfast as delicious, but others noted no on-site restaurant/breakfast availability and reliance on nearby eateries.
Overall Experience
8.3
Generally positive overall with many recommendations and return guests, tempered by a number of strong negative reports about neglect and maintenance that impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-18 15:37

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Dickwella

Modern Comforts: Each room at Crystal Resort Dickwella features a kettle, desk, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms even boast a private balcony for a serene view.

Leisure Activities: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or explore the area with complimentary bike rentals. Engage in a friendly game of darts for a memorable stay.

Convenient Services: Benefit from free WiFi, on-site Chinese cuisine, and a 24-hour front desk ready to assist you with local insights and travel tips.

Experience serenity and convenience at Crystal Resort Dickwella.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 189 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Marc • couple • es
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Mini • couple • lk
8
Very comfortable & relaxing stay with supportive and friendly staff. Pool was super clean and a great size. Location
Pros:

The location was perfect

Staff super friendly and helpful

Pool fabulous

Cons:

Restaurant not open but there were plenty of places nearby with excellent food choices

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Waruna • extended_group • lk
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • au
9
Felt like we owned the place, our own pool and beach and a fab breakfast next door.
Pros:

Amazing pool and view of the beach. We had it all to ourselves which was amazing. Room was clean enough and we had a pool and beach view from our balcony. A bit of a rough diamond. Loved our stay here.

Cons:

A little rundown and needed cleaning in general areas. Maintenance going on, limited hot water, PowerPoints a bit dodge. No hairdryer although was provided with one when asked.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Shehan Madusha • family_with_children • qa
4
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • solo_traveller • au
7
Perfect location with friendly staff
Pros:

Location and friendly manager and security

Cons:

Water pressure for shower

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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jan • couple • gb
6
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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nigam • family_with_children • au
10
Everything perfect
Pros:

lovely place
Super hotel to stay Everything perfect ....😄clean Room.Lovely pool.Manager & Staff Good ☆Great value for money ♪excelant facilities .we come back to this hotel again💕

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Great location, nice pool.

Cons:

Bathroom needed some tlc. Things hanging off walls, ceiling was rusty & moldy. Need mats on sunbeds.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
7
A great location and the staff were very friendly
Pros:

The location was great for us and the staff were very friendly. Lovely view of the pool and beach from the balcony

Cons:

The room was a little dated, there was no restaurant or breakfast available although there are places across the road with great food.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, great location and fabulous views.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
8
A lovely place to stay with helpful and friendly staff. All rooms have a sea view which was great!
Pros:

The room was lovely and big and really clean. The staff were all very helpful.
Loved having a swimming pool, even though the sea is just a couple of minutes walk away!

Cons:

The bathroom was a bit dated, but it was clean.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Mats • couple • se
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Rémi • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Liyan • solo_traveller • au
10
excellent Nice place to stay
Pros:

excellent
Nice place to stay ,Beautiful view & clean

Cons:

No

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ilija • extended_group • nl
2
Schoolbook example of wasted potential
Pros:

Location is literally the only good thing here.

Cons:

Where to start…. The place has great potential and is on a outstanding location. But it became a schoolbook example of what happens when you stop investing, or stop caring about your hotel. Short summary:

-came there and booked 5 rooms, 1 room wasnt available due to some problems. We could’ve been contacted about this before our arrival.

-every room is covered in mold, full ceilings, walls, its literally everywhere in the hotel

-its dirty everywhere. Every hallway, the pool, bathrooms. The staff is most of the time doing nothing, yet the windows havent been cleaned for the last 5 years it seems.

-restaurant seems like its been out of use for the last 10 years.

In all honesty, if this was a well maintained hotel and they did some effort, they could charge 400% of the current nightly price. Its a shame to leave so much potential on the table, with such an amazing location. My suggestion would be to tear the building down and start again with a new hotel, with investors that actually care about what they are selling.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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megan • couple • au
10
Highly recommended 、I'll come back
Pros:

Highly recommended
Lovely amazing location . 2nd time in hotel,Great value for money .Room is very clean ,over all clean hotel. good airconditioner ,nice hot water bath tub .nice pool .The sunset seen from the room is wonderful. Room with nice balconies ,breakfast very delicious ,we love hiriketiya beach、staff is helpful ,helped me. This is not a five star hotel, I think this hotel is worth the price. Everything was what I expected. I'll come back

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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marina • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • family_with_children • pl
4
Dobrze że zdecydowaliśmy się wybrać na plażę Silent Beach wżucam fotki z bistro i z Silent Beach.
Pros:

Lokalizacja to jedyne co mi przychodzi do głowy i sąsiedztwo bistro Lalasa gdzie chodziliśmy na pyszne śniadania.

Cons:

Hotel lata świetności ma już za sobą. Wszystko jest zniszczone i przestarzałe. Zdjęcia to zmyła i proszę nie brać ich na poważnie.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee