Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort

I stayed for two nights in Cabana 11, and the experience was terrible. I understand that a cabana is less comfortable than a villa, but I never expected it to be in such a deplorable state. The only reason the interior disaster isn’t fully visible is the poor lighting, which partially hides the dirt and wear. The furniture is extremely old, the blanket was torn and had an unclear color, the pillow was visibly stained, and the additional pillows made you wonder whether they were just old or actually dirty. The entrance door was in terrible condition, and the entire cabana gave the impression that you didn’t want to touch anything. I ended up sleeping fully dressed for two nights, using beach towels as a barrier over the pillow to avoid contact with the bedding. It’s a shame because the location is stunning – the surrounding nature and proximity to the beach are excellent. The breakfast was good, and the staff was friendly. Additionally, the cabana looks okay from the outside, but the interior conditions are unacceptable, especially considering that the price isn’t much lower than that of a villa. The owners need to understand that these cabanas accommodate tourists, not wild animals. A minimal investment in cleanliness and repairs could turn this negative experience into a positive and memorable one. As it stands, I cannot recommend staying in the cabanas, at least not in their current condition.

My partner and I enjoyed a wonderful four-night stay on one of the spacious villa rooms. Fabulous location right behind the stunning Goyambokka beach, only a minute’s walk through the palm grove – a little slice of paradise. The hotel grounds are extensive and beautifully kept, and we loved spotting the local wildlife while walking through the grove (monkeys, peacocks, hornbills, kingfishers, barbets, monitor lizards etc.). Great food at served at both restaurants, we particularly the authentic Sri Lankan dishes and fresh seafood. Our room was cleaned daily and kept spotless, and the hotel staff were very friendly. The manager helped arrange a kayak tour of the lagoon and transport to our next accommodation, which was much appreciated.

Great location near the National Park. 2 swimming pools, a restaurant and friendly staff The accommodations are tents under a roof. At the moment some construction works ongoing (JUL24) to build a couple of new tents. The new tents are very neat the old ones are sitting on the river bank.

We stayed in the family villa which could accommodate 5 with an extra bed. The hotel was very well kept and the wildlife around the villa was wonderful - we had a peacock sitting in the tree just outside our villa. Goyambokka Beach is just yards away and is paradise with a choice of places to eat and drink. We ate in both the hotel restaurants which were both nice. The pool was a lovely place to cool down.

Loved this place! Stayed in a cabana which was very basic but it was wonderful lying in bed and hearing the crashing waves from the nearby beach. The food in the restaurant was lovely and the staff were so friendly and helpful! Only sorry that we couldn’t stay for longer but hope to be back one day.

Returning to Palm Paradise after a four year gap, it remains a lovely place to stay. This time, we stayed for two nights in the most luxurious villa for four people before moving to a 'country house room' for six nights, which although simpler was still very comfortable. Four years ago we enjoyed the sea breezes in a cabana. The beach is a delight and wasn't too crowded whilst we were there. The waves were quite lively but when we tired of the beach we enjoyed retiring to the lovely, if oddly shaped, swimming pool. The well-cared for gardens and the birds they attract are a delight. Breakfast was delicious, particularly the toast, and a bonus was being able to try the restaurants on the beach and along the lane to Goyambokka. The resort very efficiently organised a couple of trips for us - a tuc tuc ride to the atmospheric Mulkirigala Temple (go early in the morning) and an evening taxi/boat trip to the Kalematiya Bird Reserve. Tangalle is a short tuc tuc ride away for shopping and visiting the fishing harbour.