Amara Villa

I was travelling with my adult son, we booked the property after seeing amazing photos online, however we never got to stay at Amara villa. We were put into a small property called Amara house which was situated outside the main premises. Amara villa has a high brick wall all around it and huge wooden gates which are locked. Within the house, the manager asked us to choose 1 bedroom and promptly locked the other one. It didn't make sense, as we had booked a property with 2 large double bedrooms. The next morning, there was no WI FI connection, no TV or radio, not even basic tea/ coffee powder. After a stroll in the village I went to see the manager at Amara villa as I was confused by the set up and what we were paying 4 times the amount we paid at other properties for. He was not helpful. On a second occasion, an hour later, I met the owner Sam and told him how unhappy I was. They offered me breakfast and told me that I should pay Rs 44,055 Sri Lankan rupees (150 dollars) and leave the premises or else they would call the police !! I had booked stay for 2 days and didn't have any other bookings. Within 10 minutes, the manager turned up with three police men at my front door. The police officer understood when I showed him my booking at Amara villa as opposed to where I was staying. I agreed to pay half the amount and leave. Sam the owner, his wife, and the manager warned me not to write a bad review since they had reduced the price ( it was still double what I paid elsewhere). I was happy to get out of this place, took the first taxi to leave. Sam, if you treat your guests like this, they will stop coming. I suggest you take some tips on hospitality from your own countrymen as they welcomed us with open arms wherever we went. I think the world deserves to know how you twist peoples arms and intimidate them if you don't get what you want.

My colleague and I chose Amara Villa for our writing project, and it turned out to be an excellent decision. We stayed for four days and loved every moment in serenity. From the moment we arrived, the manager Duminda was incredibly friendly and attentive to our needs, ensuring we had everything we needed for a productive and relaxing stay. All the staff were equally helpful, making our experience even more enjoyable. The villa itself is really stunning. The living area is stylishly decorated with great taste, creating a comfortable and inspiring atmosphere. Our rooms were spacious and cozy, providing the perfect environment for both work and relaxation. We were particularly impressed with the delicious food (loved sri lankan food). The swimming pool and landscaping are exceptional, offering a serene and picturesque setting. Additionally, the villa’s proximity to the beach was a huge plus, allowing us to enjoy some time by the sea. In summary, our stay at Amara Villa was pure bliss. We can't wait to return and experience this little slice of heaven again. Highly recommended!

Mixed bag. The property never got our reservation, so showed up and no one was there. This, however, didn't appear to be Amara's fault. Ana was very apologetic and tried to make the most of it. Property is nice though, but it's more suited for a full rent out than just a couple looking for a get away.

We stayed for 15 nights at Amara Villa for our honeymoon and it was fantastic! It is a really spacious villa, with big, pristine rooms and lots of space in the grounds, very very peaceful and secure. The wonderful staff at the villa made our stay, thank you Rasika and everyone else for providing top class service. The Sri Lankan breakfast was amazing! First class experience!