Serendiva Beach By ELT

Location: Samanthara Road 240, Wadduwa, lk

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Darts
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Grocery deliveries
• Allergy-free room
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Key card access
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Playground on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Private beach nearby
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Pool toys
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap

• Queen Suite with Sea View

  Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap

• King Suite with Sea View

  This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap

Guest Reviews

• Azlan (7/5): good spacious rooms and value for money if your not looking for a good beach or good food - the breakfast was horrible. wouldnt recommend the place for food
• Minnas (10/5): Great stay - Location Service Beach
• Michael (10/5): Amazing - Ist ist a great place with an amazing design and extreme friendly team. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
• Deesha (7/5): - Loved the manager of the hotel, kind helpful gentleman, Mr Sanjeewa. The location was excellent. Cleanliness could have been better.
• Femke (9/5): Fantastisch - Lief personeel, super behulpzaam. Goede ligging en mooie ruim opgezette kamers. Wij zijn er een nachtje geweest als overnachting op doorreis, was perfect.
• Hans-Joachim (10/5): -
• Franck (8/5): Une parfaite étape pour notre première nuit en arrivant tout juste de l'aéroport - L'accès à la plage, les deux chambres côtes à côtes, la disponibilité du patron de l'établissement Le service du restaurant, l'anglais approximatif du personnel, la proximité et le bruit de la ligne de chemin de fer, le frigo qui fait trop de bruit, la porte qui fermait difficilement.
• Samantha (7/5): - Room was lovely Overall feel was nice Quiet Breakfast was average and cold (was meant to be hot) No close restaurants
• Yannick (7/5): Sehr schönes Übergangshotel für eine Nacht - hat aber mehr Potenzial. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. Der Poo -
• Iveta (10/5): - The staff was great, really made us feel appreciated. Breakfast was great too. Pool area was clean, staff even gave our son inflatable toys. We felt comfortable at this hotel!
• Zein Amith (8/5): -
• Liudmila (9/5): - Удачное расположение, чистый пляж, вежливый персонал. Очень порадовали плавающие разноцветные рыбки на территории. С удовольствием остановлюсь еще раз в этом отеле. В соседнем отеле идет ремонт, работает болгарка весь день, очень шумно на всей территории. В номере сильно шумит холодильник, выключала на ночь. Жалюзи на окнах плохо регулируются, держаться на тоненьких веревочках.
• Pasan (9/5): -
• Giannis (10/5): -
• Chris (4/5): Did Not Check In - I did not check in to the hotel for my stay as the facilities were not as advertised and I was to be the only guest. The garden view room overlooked a rooftop There is no Bar facility The beach is fenced off A shame as with some care it could be a nice place To be fair the gentleman on reception handled my cancellation with grace and I was not charged.
• Yohan (6/5): Overall, the stay was okay, with some nice features but also a few areas that need improvement. - 1. There was a fish pond along the corridor (the walking path from the entrance to the room), which was very nice and relaxing to watch. 2. We had to ask for the Wi-Fi password, but once we received it, the connection was strong. The TV in the room could also connect to YouTube, which was a great feature. 3. The staff were friendly and polite, and always had a pleasant attitude. 1. The room floor felt sticky underfoot, which was unpleasant. 2. There was not much variety in the breakfast buffet. 3. Our room door was quite old and made a loud noise when closing, which was uncomfortable and disruptive. 4. There were no floor mats in the bathroom. Also, although the room had a kettle and coffee, there were no spoons provided.
• Indika (7/5): -
• Nayana (8/5): - Staff was very nice and helpful. Cared about us. Lots of families were there and kids were loud
• Ирина (6/5): - Красивые виды.Удобное расположение Обманывают с ценами,по итогу. Заплатили мы за номер с завтраком.Помимо завтрака мы заказывали ланч,так в ланч включили стоимость 11% налога,показав новое меню в день расчета.
• Mohomed (7/5): -
• KEIKO (10/5): 最高 - スタッフは優しく、朝食はおいしかった プールも空いていて良かった プールの水は少し冷たい
• Cyril (10/5): - Friendly staff Good food
• Samaranayake (8/5): - The staff were very friendly The chef in particular was exceptional.
• Jean-Pierre (10/5): Tout s’est bien passé. Bonne nourriture et suffisante - La gentillesse du personnel On m’a fait un up grade
• DP (10/5): - Customer service was excellent, and every request was handled by staff with great care. They have only a few quiet choices for dinner, and we selected from the à la carte menu. Despite the limited options, the food was really tasty. The location is calm and peaceful perfect for a relaxing break. Highly recommended, and we will visit again.
• Gemma (1/5): Very disappointing – absolutely not a 4-star hotel This hotel is advertised as a 4-star property, but our experience was - Nothing it was terrible. Everything is was awful.
• Dilini (7/5): -
• Christopher (7/5): Für eine Nacht war das Hotel total in Ordnung und wirklich gut und empfehlenswert. Der Preis ist meiner Meinung nach abe - Sehr freundlicher Check in und man wurde sogar angeschrieben, ob man etwas zu essen haben möchte da wir erst spät am Flughafen gelandeten sind. Das Personal ist wirklich überaus freundlich und extrem hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind in einem modernen Stil eingerichtet und relativ groß. Generell ist das Hotel trotzdem nicht mehr auf dem modernsten stand Sehr laut in der Nacht, da viele Kröten in den umliegenden Teichen und wir hatten leider Ungeziefer im Zimmer. (Nicht nur Ameisen oder sowas) Die Lage ist schon sehr weit vom Schuss und eher empfehlenswert für eine Rundreise nach Süden und einer späten Landung am Flughafen in Colombo.
• Chrisantha (10/5): -
• Bot (6/5): We hadden 2 nachten geboekt maar gingen snel naar een ander hotel. - Privé zwembad want er waren bijna geen andere gasten. Afgelegen van de drukte en er is niets te doen.
• Werner (7/5): Verblijf was prima voor 1 nacht - Erg grote kamer, mooi balkon. Heerlijk zwembad. Hotel ligt aan zee. Super aardig personeel Hotel is aan een update toe, en staat in een vergane glorie, buurt
• Dimuthu (10/5): - Staff was realy friendly & polite. Specialy Manager Mr. Kiran was very friendly and has good communication with customers, since we had breakfast in room was on time, clean & tasty. Very safe place for a family
• Sandra (1/5): 1 star is too good for what we experienced - Nothing. Nothing was as advertised on our most important aspects to have a pleasant stay and not leave the hotel premises for 4 days. None of the staff who greeted us spoke English, which meant we could not ask questions or receive essential information upon arrival. Although the hotel was in communication with our driver and aware of our arrival time, no arrangements were made for an English-speaking staff member to assist. The room binder stated there would be a safe for securing belongings. In one room, the safe was locked in an open position with no instructions for use. In the other room, the safe was locked shut and completely unusable. Because staff did not speak English, we were unable to seek assistance with these or other issues. On arrival, the restaurant appeared closed with all lights off, although it later turned out to be open. The hotel advertised yoga classes, but none were available. The hotel listed a bar open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., but the bar was clearly not operational—there were no drinks, glasses, or staff. The so-called fitness center contained no gym equipment, only two rolled-up yoga mats, lawn furniture, and an ashtray. The “spa” was simply a room with a massage table next to the gym, and it was unclear whether it was available. When contacted regarding breakfast orders, the manager showed visible annoyance at dietary requirements, and it seems there was a lack of knowledge in dietary requirements. The hotel room floors clearly needed to be mopped; walking barefoot left our feet black. One room had broken cabinets, and both rooms had a bad smell coming from the air conditioner. There were no slippers or robes provided, even though these were listed in the Booking.com details. When we attempted to resolve issues through Booking.com, hotel staff and management refused to reply to Booking.com customer service. The manager later told us we could change our booking from four nights to one, as many of the advertised facilities were not in use. However, they required us to stay one night, even though we did not receive what was advertised. Booking.
• Sandra (1/5): If we could give minus stars we would - Nothing. None of the staff who greeted us spoke English, which meant we could not ask questions or receive essential information upon arrival. Although the hotel was in communication with our driver and aware of our arrival time, no arrangements were made for an English-speaking staff member to assist. The room binder stated there would be a safe for securing belongings. In one room, the safe was locked in an open position with no instructions for use. In the other room, the safe was locked shut and completely unusable. Because staff did not speak English, we were unable to seek assistance with these or other issues. On arrival, the restaurant appeared closed with all lights off, although it later turned out to be open. The hotel advertised yoga classes, but none were available. The hotel listed a bar open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., but the bar was clearly not operational—there were no drinks, glasses, or staff. The so-called fitness center contained no gym equipment, only two rolled-up yoga mats, lawn furniture, and an ashtray. The “spa” was simply a room with a massage table next to the gym, and it was unclear whether it was available. When contacted regarding breakfast orders, the manager showed visible annoyance at dietary requirements, and it seems there was a lack of knowledge in dietary requirements. The hotel room floors clearly needed to be mopped; walking barefoot left our feet black. One room had broken cabinets, and both rooms had a bad smell coming from the air conditioner. There were no slippers or robes provided, even though these were listed in the Booking.com details. When we attempted to resolve issues through Booking.com, hotel staff and management refused to reply to Booking.com customer service. The manager later told us we could change our booking from four nights to one, as many of the advertised facilities were not in use. However, they required us to stay one night, even though we did not receive what was advertised. Booking.
• Alkhalifah Murtadha (10/5): -
• Saumya (10/5): Relaxing beachside stay with friendly staff, great food, and a clean, spacious room. - Really enjoyed my stay here. The place was clean and spacious, and the location is perfect if you’re looking for a quiet beach getaway. The staff were super friendly, and the food was just amazing. Definitely recommend!
• Ping (10/5): Peaceful villa - Nice Vilas located in the beach , very peaceful and relaxing Wonderful breakfast and warmly service Nothing
• Thamali (10/5): Went to relax and the purpose was served ! - There were only 3 others guests so the property was extremely calm and peaceful. The food was good and the manager Mr Kiran and the staff was extremely supportive with everything. Outside noices were a little disturbing but it’s fine.
• Methmal (8/5): -
• Yamuna (8/5): -
• Karawdeniya (10/5): Perfect - Perfect hospitality, tasty food,calm and peaceful place. Room is really attractive and comfortable. Nice view of the beach. Good and safe pool. Had a great time. A cabana to enjoy the nice beach view is really required to make the stay better.
• Jasmine (7/5): Nice stay - Facilities were fine, staff were welcoming and the pool and was clean! Very basic, but its fine if you just need somewhere to lay your head
• Gary (10/5): Best hotel that I've stayed in, in Sri Lanka. Loved it. - The staff were brilliant and the manager Kiran performed his duties well above what is expected of a hotel manager. Some rudimentary facilities of the hotel are getting a bit rundown and need a renovation.
• Nishan (8/5): Very good -
• Sarah (6/5): Wonderful people, good food - but not as good as the pictures. - In its heyday this place would have been amazing, modern design and good layout albeit looking more tired these days- the area has suffered post covid and many of the hotels are still closed and tourism hasn’t recovered. This one is still going and has some amazing things about it. The General Manager is an absolute gentleman who went out of his way, with his team, to give us the best experience. We were on honeymoon and they decorated the bed with petals and gave us a cake which was a lovely touch. The food is lovely, all fresh to order - the breakfast was outstanding. The pool area is clean and the pool lovely, the grounds are well maintained. The bed was so comfy with great pillows and sheets. The hotel backs on to a quiet beach where you could walk for miles! The decor was tired, our room door/balcony doors were a struggle to open/close, the bathroom window was completely broken and didn’t close, the gym kit is all rusty, and the hotel was empty so no vibe there. It’s not the normal ‘wonderful’ rating on booking.com and the photos are all out of date. However, if you like the idea of the place to yourself, can overlook the issues, want great service and good food - they’d appreciate your booking. They’re good people.
• Chulangi (7/5): Good -
• Lakmali (10/5): Comfortable - Beautiful hotel
• Viney (5/5): Passable -
• Ranasinghe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Seweryn (10/5): Highly recommended. 10/10 perfect choice - Everything, amazing hospitality
• Chinmaya (10/5): Exceptional - The hotel itself is good and the pool and private beach access is amazing. The staff are very helpful and their sri lankan breakfast was amazing. Overall I would say value for money.
• Isuru (10/5): Great place for a family getaway. - Rooms were good and they had managed to meet our expectations to the max. Staff were friendly and supportive. Nice staff. The backyard was great which had direct access to the beach.
• Sarah (8/5): Great place to stay - Amazing food, great location on the west facing Indian Ocean. They also arranged a truly first class massage for me as well as dinner by the beach
• Mariyam (8/5): Beautiful Property! - We really like how quite the place was and it was a beautiful property. Ms. Kalpani and Mr. Jani were very helpful and friendly. There was so much mosquitoes and wished there was more done for that issue.
• Mircea (9/5): Superb - Clean, quiet, on the beach Not yet 100% opened
• Tush (1/5): Very poor and not quality for money, highly overpriced for a room… not a hotel quality - Has great potential and location was convenient for us. - needs more staff, as was basically 2 people cooking, cleaning and helping with everything for the entire hotel - Restuarant was not operational and we could only get limited stuff for breakfast and that was not great and very poor quality to eat - no security at all and hence anyone can walk in to the hotel at any time including the night hence a security issue and not safe, would not feel comfortable for walking in the evening if not in a group. - pool didn’t look clean - card machine was not working for 2 days we were there and hence had to go to the bank to get money to pay, which was a waste of a morning. They didn’t say this until the bill was to be paid. - expensive for what you pay for, more a room rental rather than hotel - The phones are never answered for an emergency or anything needed, need to walk around and fine one of the two people in the staff - bar was not operational, was told to bring liquor from out as they don’t stock it
• Katie (1/5): Disappointing, we purposely chose the hotel based on the services and facilities all of which was inadequate - The rooms were relatively clean and the beds were comfortable. The pictures shown on booking.com are out of date, the furniture around the pool is falling apart the shared spaces in the hotel such as stairwells are dirty. They are running with skeleton staff and we appeared to be the only guests. When we arrived at the hotel we were greeted in a dirty reception area. No information about our stay was given we just paid and were shown our room. There’s a restaurant onsite but there doesn’t appear to be a member of staff to run it. The fitness room well and truly needs upgrading all the equipment is falling apart and rusty, we cleaned the pool ourselves in order to get in it. I understand that tourism has been tough the past few years especially for independent hotels, however this isn’t meeting the basic services it claims to offer in the booking.com description.
• Aleksei (9/5): Clean, modern, non crowded hotel. - It was the first hotel we visited in Sri Lanka and stayed for only one night. We were really satisfied with: Clean bathroom area. Comfortable swimming pool and all facilities around the pool. Room was clean with great big bed. TV with local channels. Employees were very helpful and friendly. Nice view to the ocean from the garden behind the pool zone. Breakfast might be a little better. Train is in 100 meters of the hotel.
• Kane (10/5): Memorable holiday - Amazing beach front resort with nice vibes and calming nature with few guests which gave us great privacy. The beach was very nice. Spacious rooms with big bed and clean and spacious bathrooms as well. Cleanliness is at very high level .The pool and facilities good and the restaurant served excellent quality food. Very attentive and helpful staff who went out of their way to serve us. Amazing place and thank you for making it a memorable holiday. Everything was perfect
• Mohsin (10/5): If you are in colombo you need to stay at this property! Perfect stay - i had a perfect one-night stay at this hotel! The room's cleanliness and value for money were outstanding. The staff struck a great balance between providing privacy and being helpful. The outdoor access to the beach was the perfect place to chill and unwind. Overall, a flawless experience that I highly recommend! That i couldn't stay longer! It was a perfect stay!
• Meegamuge (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sameer (10/5): Don’t think twice! Simply book your stay at Serendiva Beach without any hesitation. - We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the quality of service that your hotel provides. We were really pleased with the hotel accommodation, as it was generally clean, tastefully furnished and well maintained. We really enjoyed all our meals. All thanks to your chefs’ culinary skills. Most importantly, we were delighted by the readiness and the responsiveness of your staff. They are always willing to accommodate whatever request we put forward. Such a positive service attitude is highly commendable. Thank you so much for your impeccable hospitality. NA
• Abdulla (10/5): Best Beach Hotel Close to Colombo - Serendiva is a lovely beach side boutique hotel and we had a really enjoyable short stay. The staff and the service was excellent. The food offered was amazing. The room we stayed was very clean and spacious. We wish we could have extended our stay there. Highly recommended anyone looking for a beach side holiday. None
• Sulochana (7/5): Good -
• Sanjeewa (9/5): Superb - Had a great time staying at the hotel. Really good rooms, friendly staff, just next to the beach and a good selection of local and western food was available for breakfast.
• Kanishka (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food. Good overall.
• Rajeeva (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely wonderful! I felt very comfortable & safe in this gated resort, all the outdoor hang out areas were clean and beautiful. Room was extremely comfortable and unique; gardens and pool are just lovely and the staff are delightful. I am incredibly satisfied with this place and will 100% stay here again.
• Jane (10/5): Exceptional - We had a wonderful time at this nice place. It's a boutique hotel with great ambiance. The rooms are spacious and food was delicious. The staff was very friendly and gave us a superb service. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Highly recommend. None

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