For transit I can recommend this place.Atmosphere is quiet and calm. Friendly staff. But foods were not all that good. The swimming pool was a very strange colour but once in it was fine and very refreshing.

Stayed for 2 nights in March, room was ok and quite large but everywhere was dark and dingy. The boy who cleaned the room was very nice and friendly but the rest of the staff were miserable and didnt smile much. The restaurant looked ok but was the worst meal we had whilst in Sri Lanka, and the barman tried... More

We stayed only one night and were glad it wasn't longer. The rooms were a good size but rather dark and dingy with no windows, the bathroom walls and ceiling were covered in mould. The advertised wifi only worked if you were in reception. The pool was rather murky but welcome after a hot tiring drive. The most disappointing factor... More

Stayed here for one night whilst visiting the Buddha cave temples ( which were amazing). The rooms were fine although a bit dark and gloomy. The pool was gorgeous for swimming but not so good for lounging. The staff were really helpful but the breakfast was disappointing. A perfectly nice hotel but the poor food and slightly dingy rooms make... More

Gimanhala .. that is the excellent hotel and excellent hospitality to everybody..there constantly create memorable experience to all . and i would like to say thanks to Gimanhala staff , Mr Anura (Executive ) Sudarshi and Maheshi . Shiran From Flywing tours

We stopped for 1 night. The rooms were clean, spacious & comfortable, no complaints but the evening meal & breakfast were quite poor. Restaurant staff were not very interested. Sleep here but eat elsewhere. They have a large, good looking pool.

Our experience is similar to others who have recently reviewed the Gimanhala. The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful. There are good mosquito nets and clean rooms but the bathrooms could be better. The breakfast was good - we didn't eat lunch there although I noticed it was really busy with tours. We ate in the restaurant in the evening... More

This hotel is a little tired looking but clean enough. Our room was large and well equipped eg with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, bedside lights and mosquito nets (just remember to use them!) The bathroom was small and a little gloomy but clean enough. The staff booked us a decent driver for day trips out. The hotel is well located... More

we spent 3 nights here and had such an amazing stay. staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and were always smiling. the room was clean and very well presented each day and the food was amazing with a wide variety of choices.