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Ranweli Holiday Village

3.0 of 5
Waikkal, Sri Lanka
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Ranweli Holiday Village
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Potsdam, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It was in February and March in 2013 that I decided to spend my holiday once again in Sri Lanka. This time I chose the Ranweli Eco Resort in Waikkal situated next to Negombo. I had recived a lot of information from my colleague in advance which, of course, increased my expectations. On the whole I was aware of some... More

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Novi Sad, Serbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

If you look for the calm and ralaxing holidays that is the right place for you. Hotel is situated between the river from one side an the ocean from another side, so there is no noise and vibrant buzz from the streets life at the city. Activities which hotel offers are table tennis, pool, beach and water pool valley-ball, cycle... More

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cheshire
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86 reviews 86 reviews
62 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We had a week here relaxing before our trip round the island. Really lovely place. Food was excellent, staff great. Pool was beautiful, large and infinity. Hotel really well kept. So relaxing. Boat to get to hotel is amazing, our kids loved it. Pros....lovely rooms, beautiful gardens, helpful and competent staff, great food, amazing nature feel Cons.....no wifi in rooms,... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We returned to Ranweli in April this year, having previously visited in April 2010. We were really pleased to find that not too much had changed. The wave of peace and tranquillity that greets you as you cross the water to the hotel is still really special and it was nice to be remembered by so many members of staff.... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We spent a ten day break at the Ranweli and had a wonderful experience. We stayed in one of the upgraded air conditioned lodges and it was excellent. The food was excellent throughout the stay with a great variety and some great tastes and flavours of Sri Lanka. There was always a range of western meals, which the German guests... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This was the last of the hotels in our 16 day tour of Sri Lanka, and what a finale. What a wonderful way to enter a hotel complex. Leaving the car on one side of the river, we were transported by ferry into the hotel grounds, by a very friendly ferryman - indeed all of the staff were friendly. We... More

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UK
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

A wonderful experience. You leave the car and take a ferry over the river to get to the resort. Stay in bungalows set amongst the jungle with the beach in the background. The bungalows are large and have everything you need. The bathroom has a glass roof so you can really feel part of where you are. There is a... More

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Germantown, Tennessee
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

As I have stayed in Ranweli time to time, and I selected this place as my honeymoon. I think I have done a great pleasure to my life; we stayed here for 3 days and had a great time. It was from the entrance ferry pointed up to the departure to the exit, we had overall and excellent service from... More

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Varanasi, India
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We, a group of three Indian couples, landed weary. Poor reception, no bell boy, unhelpful boatman, and indifferent staff greeted us on arrival. We had to wait 15 minutes before deciding to carry our own luggage across the river. To be fair, later, the customer relations manager apologised for the shoddy reception. But the damage to reputation of the resort... More

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The location, rooms and the surrounding of the hotel is good. But the service was very poor. I was at the hotel with a group of eight on this last week end, and it was my worst experience ever. We picked Ranweli Holiday resorts over Club dolphin due to the conversation had with Mr. Tharanga and Ms Shanuka of the... More

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Additional Information about Ranweli Holiday Village

Address: Waikkal, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Waikkal
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Waikkal
Price range (per night): S$99 - 236
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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Ranweli Holiday Village Hotel
Ranweli Holiday Village Waikkal
Ranweli Holiday Village Hotel Waikkal
Ranweli Holiday Village Sri Lanka/Waikkal

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