Beautiful accommodation with very nice hosts. The Gems Garden Guest House is a family business who offers delicious authentic Sri Lankan breakfast and very clean rooms. It's close to the sea with a long natural beach. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Samuel Germany

Incredible welcoming from Ruwan and his family ! The guest house is a bit away from the center, perfect for the calm we looked for. Ruwan helped us all our stay long, providing us a scooter rent at a fair price to a family he helps as often as he can. We had a big room with fans, clean, hot shower, delicious homemade breakfast, right next to the beach ! Perfect stay !

Baptiste Spain

We had a wonderful stay with Ruan and his lovely family. They are so kind and we were treated like family the entire time we were there. Whatever you ask for they will provide if they are able to. Our cabana was a little dark but it was very clean and everything worked well – hot water, fan, sockets though as everywhere wi-fi did not always work effectively. The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed relaxing on our little balcony with Misty at our feet. We had breakfasts and dinners at Gems and discussed these with Ruan who went out each day to buy fresh food. The meals were delicious and reasonably priced considering the generous serving sizes. Thank you Ruan for organising the trip on the lagoon, the tuk tuks for the temple and the bus, and for looking after us so well.

Paul Australia

We had the most amazing time at Gems Garden, the most lovely family that I now consider friend's. The location is amazing, quiet, and beautiful! Great rooms and delicious breakfast. I really recommend staying here, I will always have beautiful memories of this place. Thank you Rowan and family

Nikki United Kingdom

my friend and I stayed here for 2 nights and felt so welcome and happy! Our room was very clean and spacious. Urwan and his family are amazing and so kind!! Very helpful, with organizing tuktuks to go places. Made us delicious Sri Lankan curry, the best dhal I’ve had in Sri Lanka !! truly was a great stay and worth staying at if you in the area.

Courtney South Africa

Gems Cabanas are simply wonderful!! The owner and his sweet little family are incredibly kind, open-hearted people. I felt comfortable everywhere in Sri Lanka, but this surpasses everything. It feels warm immediately upon arrival, a bit like you've known each other forever. The cabanas are super spacious, clean, and large. The beds are mega comfortable, and there's a really nice mosquito net. Everything is well-maintained and beautiful. It's just a few steps to the sea. I'm really happy to have landed here, and the only thing I regret is not being able to stay longer. For the first time on my journey, there's even a wardrobe to store clothes, and there are cozy chairs on the private veranda.

Nele Germany

Gems Cabanas are simply wonderful!! The owner and his sweet little family are incredibly kind, open-hearted people. I felt comfortable everywhere in Sri Lanka, but this surpasses everything. It feels warm immediately upon arrival, a bit like you've known each other forever. The cabanas are super spacious, clean, and large. The beds are mega comfortable, and there's a really nice mosquito net. Everything is well-maintained and beautiful. It's just a few steps to the sea. I'm really happy to have landed here, and the only thing I regret is not being able to stay longer. For the first time on my journey, there's even a wardrobe to store clothes, and there are cozy chairs on the private veranda.

Nele Germany

Ruan is a super host, extremely helpful in every way. Room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Green garden setting alongside the lagoon and thirty seconds from the beach. No longer a beachfront property but access to the beach either side of the lagoon tributary is easy. Right towards busier Tangalle, left for quieter stretches of towards Lonely beach. A very lovely, small family business that doesn't disappoint.

Ronnie United Kingdom

staff. room. location. airport pick up smooth. will stay again. good breakfast. overlooking the beach. very nice.

Mike United Kingdom

The Cabana was great for the price. Provided hot water and a lovely location right on the beach. There was a powercut during our stay so the host brought us candles and cooked dinner for us for a decent price. Comfy bed too! A lovely restaurant quite close called Dream Family - highly recommend!

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