Gem Field Rest

Lovely clean large rooms in a peaceful setting. Great hot shower. Short walk over a bridge into town. The owner gave us a tour of his garden and showed us some interesting fruits and spices. Could watch bird life from the balcony.

Everything was good.

Der Besitzer war sehr sympathisch und nett. Er hat sich um alles gekümmert und uns sogar zum Bus gefahren. Großer Garten, ruhige Lage und doch ist die Stadt gut zu erreichen. Auch das Frühstück war bestens.

The room was massive and had every amenity you could need. It was nicely tucked away from the main street of Ratnapura so had beautiful views and plenty of space. When I booked, I asked Bhanu the host for assistance in booking some gem tours while I was there. He came through and helped me organise the best tour guide in Ratnapura, Sampath Perera. Breakfasts were delicious, affordable and so much food that I was not hungry for dinner on either of the days I stayed. So glad I decided to stay here, could not recommend this place more!

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Simply the best at Ratnapura. The would guide You through the problems of local gem market and all the sites.The quality is hotel like

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Great price Clean Comfortable Great morning coffee Owner was lovely

Gem Fields Rest Hotel has got to be the most convenient hotel for anyone passing through or staying in Rathnapura. Whether you are travelling by car or public transport the hotel works well being just a short walk from the town centre. At the same time it is far enough away from the hubbub to feel calm, almost rural. Bhanu is a fabulous host who goes out of his way to ensure his guests enjoy their stay. Brilliant breakfasts which can be provided to personal taste are served on the lovely balcony overlooking the garden. Bhanu is a wealth of information on local sights and the Sri Lankan culture in general. For the gem aficianado he will point you in the right direction and alert you to the do's and don'ts of negotiation.

Can't think of anything apart from sporadically successful internet connection which is not the fault of the hotel in any way whatsoever but a nationwide issue.