Taru Villas - Mawella

We loved our stay at Taru Villas. Our deluxe room was very well appointed and we enjoyed sitting on the verandah watching the waves roll onto the beach. The food was delicious, pool very refreshing and location peaceful. All of the staff were exceptionally lovely and helpful. Lahiru especially went out of his way to ensure that our stay was wonderful. We can highly recommend a stay here.

The most relaxing beach side holiday ever! We stayed in the lovely Kurumba House within the Taru Villas Mawella complex , with direct access to the beach from the bottom of the garden. The sea was perfect for body boarding (borrowed from Taru Villas) and after spending hours every morning and late afternoon in the sea, we'd jump in Kurumba's private pool at the back to cool off. The Mawella beach is super clean , an endless stretch of jungle fringed sand with virtually no one except us and a few others. Our villa and extensive gardens were kept super clean by what seemed an army of gardening /housekeeping staff, and kudos to our personal butler Ruwan who was always on hand even at mealtimes in the main restaurant to look after us. Talking of which, the breakfasts, especially the Sri Lankan breakfast, was utterly moreish. Meals were in an all white open dining room overlooking the main pool and the sea - what a view to eat to! Gehan, the onsite villa manager runs a tight ship, ensuring impeccable service from all his staff, while handing out useful nuggets of info on excursions (we went to Galle along the coast and also to see the Blowhole) . I'd say that our idyllic beach side stay at Taru (Kurumba House) was the best part of our 2 week holiday in Sri Lanka. Can't wait to return!

This is, without a shred of doubt, the most dissapointing hotel I’ve ever stayed in in my entire life given what it promises online. Online, the hotel seems to be the height of luxury, and we paid for the privilege. On arriving, the staff were outstanding; so friendly, attentive and caring. I would like to state that the staff have no bearing on this complaint whatsoever. The room however, is a huge problem. To say it is dated is an understatement. It is horribly lit, the decor is extremely dated and tatty, not to mention there was damage to numerous parts of the room. The WiFi and the air conditioning are both malfunctioning. Not exactly what you’d expect when paying for the most premium resort in the area. The room is also dirty. I do not feel that it has been cleaned in any way, shape or form prior to our arrival. The walls are covered in toothpaste and the floors are stained throughout the room. To top it all off, we had no hot water to shower after a long day. I cannot stress enough how overrated and misleading this hotel and the reviews are. I just genuinely can’t see how it has more than two stars. I have stayed in better Travelodges. The location and staff are amazing, hence the 5 stars on those aspects. It’s a shame such lovely people are wasted on this hotel. 5 stars everywhere else in Sri Lanka has meant the absolute epitome of luxury and class. This is the opposite.

A beautiful property with a great beach where our kids (with dilligent supervision) enjoyed swimming in the sea. Very quiet, great rooms, lovely lawns, absolutely fantastic food and service. Super for families with the availability of 2 BR villas etc. The staff will help with absolutely everything and Gihan manages the property fantastically and never says no to anything. Ruwan was on call 24/7 to look after us so brilliantly that I am not sure what we will do without him when we go. Both Gihan and Ruwan have impeccable manners, and know how to be there when you need them. Absolutely brilliant. ||A highly recommended place to stay and we shall be back for sure.

We had a fantastic stay at Taru Villas – Mawella. The room and service were excellent, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing – every meal was a delight. We truly enjoyed every moment of our stay and will definitely return in the future. Highly recommended!

My stay at this hotel was mixed. The rooms are well maintained, clean and comfortable. The food is average, nothing special, and the staff service is acceptable, although you can tell they’re doing their best with what they have.||However, the most important thing I want to highlight, and what truly concerns me, is the complete lack of safety measures at the beach. The sea in this area is very dangerous, with strong currents and conditions that can seriously endanger swimmers. There are no visible warnings, no lifeguards, and no safety briefing provided to guests. This is a serious oversight.||The hotel team tries their best, but it is urgent that guests are properly informed about the real risks of swimming in this beach. A simple mistake could be life-threatening.||If you choose to stay here, enjoy the hotel with caution, but avoid swimming in the sea unless clear safety measures and information are provided.

Simply sublime. We stayed in the Pool House for 4 nights. Beautiful local decor and architecture, set in luscious tropical gardens. The staff were delightful. The food was excellent, best we had in Sri Lanka. My son was ill one morning and the manager Oshan drove us to the doctor in his car. Can’t thank them enough.

This is an absolute gem, a beautiful, small luxury hideaway. Great access to the beach, beautifully designed rooms, and lovely gardens and pools.|The service by the staff was truly outstanding. Discreet, yet very attentive. Always ready with a smile and willing to help, committed to top service to better the experience. |A special call out to the manager Gihan and |Lahiru, for their super attentive service. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable and memorable.