This hotel is nice with friendly, helpful staff though there is not a lot of things to do. This hotel is great if you just want to get away from it all and relax away from the more busier hotels. more

We stayed here for 2 nights and 3 days. When we check in I was bit surprise because the place was nice but the room smells and look old...Any how the place is great just need to start doing a renovation in all the rooms to keep it going. Service was fair and the food was great. more

I had read other traveller reviews about the resort and noted that the resort was horrible, but since it was late and did not find alternate bookings we went ahead with coral gardens,Hikkaduwa. The resort is the worst place i have stayed.The rooms are very old and all the switches are from the world war II era.The fans are supremely... more

Have been to the Coral Gardens twice: first time in early April 2006 and then came back in March 2007. SRI LANKA: First time we travelled through Sri Lanka having 4 days of excursions: Colombo - Sigiriya - Habarana - Dambulla - Kandy, and then had 7 days of relaxing in Hikkaduwa at the Coral Gardens. After 4 and 5... more

lovely, helpful staff with good eye for detail (eg flower petals on pillows). But decor was tired and shabby. Smelt a bit damp. Loose electric fittings. We left after 3 days and went to Moonbeam Guest House in Hikkaduwa. more

Cancelled our reservation at Amaya Reef and went to Coral Gardens instead. Loved the service. The rooms could be cleaner. One of them reeked of mold. The other had stained mattresses. The food was excellent and the live band was fantastic. The beach is gorgeous and have turtles who like to come and play in the afternoons. Our stay was... more

First of all it's probably best if you visit this place outside the season. Then the hotel is really peaceful and spacious (no problems with sitting in the garden etc.). Nice service, friendly people, clean rooms (only a few gekko's) and enough facilities. Location is great as well (except from 3,5 hours drive from the airport), with Eagle Tours close... more

The staff is very helpful and friendly. The rooms are very clean. The food is fantastic. more

Pro: The place is nicely located. There is reef nearby great for snorkeling, although the reef itself is mostly dead. We have seen many fish, turtles, etc. (even an octopus). The rooms are vast. All of them with a beautiful sea view. The service and drinks are OK. Nothing great but just OK. The food is tasty with many changes... more