Reviews of Plantation House 4 stars

Location was great. The breakfast was better than any 5 star hotel i have stayed in. The hosts couldn't do enough for us and were so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back

The owner gave us the warmest friendly welcome despite us turning up later than expected. We loved the chilled atmosphere of the hotel & the delicious breakfasts. Nothing was too much trouble & the recommendations for food, drink & tuk tuk driver were perfect.

Amazing place! The owner Peter was so kind and helpful, the breakfast was very tasty and the location is quiet yet close to the beach and restaurants.

Liked: felt relaxed as soon as we walked in. Peter was so welcoming & accommodating(sadly we didn’t meet Glenda). He was the perfect host. Close enough to town but far enough away to feel total peace & quiet. Breakfast was superb. Special mention to Dinusha Tuk Tuk driver who was never far away when we needed a ride. Disliked the fact that we couldn’t stay longer.

Beautiful and tasteful property, a wonderful tropical oasis! Amazing breakfasts every morning. Delicious!!! We were feeling very welcome and Glenda and Peter gave us great recommendations on restaurants and other things to do while we were there.

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A beautiful property, and Peter and Glenda made us very welcome. It’s an easy walk into town. The breakfast choices were imaginitive and delicious. The restaurant recommendations were excellent and the early morning canoe trip on the lake they organised was incredibly peaceful with lots of beautiful birds.

Loved our stay at Plantation house and really hope we can visit again. The couple running the place were absolutely brilliant. Rooms were really comfortable, with everything you need. Special shout out to Petes breakfast creations. Some of the best ive ever had anywhere.

We had a great stay. Peter and Glenda did everything to make sure we were comfortable. The facilities were very nice and the breakfast with Western and Sri Lankan options were a great addition.

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Nice villa, large rooms, first quality breakfast hosts are simply perfect we couldn’t get any better

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I want to share my impressions of this heavenly place. An amazing, secluded place to spend a couple's vacation, exceptional service, hospitality, friendly hosts, and the most delicious breakfasts we've ever tasted!!!!! I am so charmed by this hotel that I would love to come back here again and again!!!

Amazing hosts, super friendly & awesome breakfast

The Stay was absolutely lovely, best stay of our trip. The hosts really made it great as they told us a lot about the area and different restaurants and places to visit, as well as information regarding the area. Beautiful hotel and Peters breakfasts were amazing, different every day and super tasty.

Nice room, quiet environment Excellent breakfast, Warm and reactive staff, family like feeling ! Very good knowledge of the area and interesting recommendations.

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Everything was perfect and th brealfast is outstanding.

Leaving.

We have just returned from a wonderful month in Sri Lanka, staying in 3 different locations. Our last 2 weeks were spent at Plantation House and this was the highlight of our trip. We were warmly greeted by the lovely Glenda, who owns Plantation House with her charming husband Peter and immediately felt at home in this enchanting oasis of calm. The rooms are bright and stylish, and the sparkling pool and lush grounds form a tropical paradise. Each day Peter and his staff created a different breakfast, blended fresh fruit juice combinations, followed by an amazing dish of locally sourced fruit, sometimes garnished with fresh grated coconut from the garden trees. The main course was always a different choice of both western or Sri Lankan cooked dish, but every one a delicious masterpiece. Thank you both for making our holiday so special, and sharing your lovely home. We will certainly be joining you again!

Today I leave this haven, heaven and idyll in tropical paradise, feeling so rested and relaxed. Plantation House has been so lovingly thought out, to provide all of their guests with the most tranquil place to completely wind down. Staying here has been the highlight of my trip. Glenda and Peter are such kind, talented, vibrant, welcoming hosts and the perfect partnership. I felt immediately embraced in to their stunning home and garden, with open arms and the biggest smiles. The rooms are big, bright and airy perfectly designed for relaxation, with every kind detail aimed at your comfort. After waking from a great nights sleep, I opened my door to the call of a peacock, before being serenaded by Peter with fabulous, indulgent, colourful and really tasty fusion breakfasts served on the veranda. Their Sri Lankan staff are warm, with kind smiles and despite the language barrier, a good sense of humour. The pool is a gorgeously refreshing dip, the garden bursting with colour and framed by coconut trees. Hikkaduwa main town is a flat, pleasant stroll away and a good opportunity to stretch the legs, through the heart of Sri Lankan village life. They both have such natural flair. Some of Peter's fantastic own art adorns the walls, his ambrosial food is to die for and he has great taste in music, to suit every mood. Glenda has such natural style and her warmth, humour and kindness checking in on all of us, which when flying solo, was just lovely. Peter and Glenda’s love of life and Sri Lanka, will have you hooked and definitely wanting to return. Thank you both, so much.

Sound from the next room can really travel through the interconnecting doors. Guests, whose family are in Europe for example may understandably want to call them, but because of the time difference it ends up being very late Sri Lankan time. And if they are phoning via a mobile phone on speakerphone.....I was there long enough, that there was a rotation of guests next door to me and this happened with both sets of guests. I mentioned it to Glenda on the first occasion and she was really helpful and understanding and on the second occasion, I mentioned it to the guests directly myself, who immediately kindly apologised. Maybe a polite mention to all guests, about courtesy of noise after 11pm :)

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Noise fan and air-conditioning, bad smell in bathroom, too firm mattress and pillows. When we arrived the room was 🔥 🥵 hot. Air-conditioning was off.

Plantation House is one of these rare guesthouses that appeal in every way: the wonderful villa with its South African porch, the beautiful garden and the refreshing turquoise pool. Plus: the wonderful breakfasts, the one-number cell phone to call a trusted tuktuk driver and much more. We especially want to mention the unique hospitality of owners Glenda & Peter. They feel as if you have known them for years. They fully deserve their 9.9 Booking Travellers Award! They send us away early today to the airport with the best packed breakfast ever. Thank you! Plantation House. One of those places you want to return to. Highly recommended!

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Truly a magical place. It’s located bit off the mainroad, which is nice. The location is really calm. Peter & Glenda + the whole staff are so heartwarming. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. Every morning there’s different tasty breakfast. Pool area is absolutely beautiful. Can only recommend to stay here. Thank you.