Stayed here at the end of a two week trip in Sri Lanka. If you want to detox/de-stress this is the place for you. Pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a King Villa which was enormous and beautifully presented with fresh flowers, fruit and ayurvedic toiletries. With some help from a friend I was lucky to get a very late check-out (9pm!) in order to stay for treatments and get to the airport at a reasonable time before flying. Hotel staff were lovely, friendly and efficient. Food is great but don't expect huge portions or buffets as it is all about balance. Agree with other travellers it could get noisy esp in the dining area. I guess it depends which room you get, mine was quiet until the thunderstorms struck! Treatments are fab, not dirt-cheap but good value, but being outdoors I was attacked by mosquitoes. Recommend taking treatments earlier in the day to avoid this as repellent will be removed during the treatments. The hotel pool was lovely but this place is close to the beach too - recommend a pitstop at Jetwing Beach for great cocktails at sunset. Also recommend visiting Negombo fish market later in the day after the tourist groups are gone. We had a local fisherman who spoke good English share the history and operation of the place, which was sadly decimated after the tsunami. As with most places in Sri Lanka expect to tip people who approach you with info/directions. If you don't wish to pay then be upfront and politely decline their services. Overall, compared to other hotels on a B & B basis it was quite expensive but nonetheless a wonderful end to a memorable trip.
- Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions Negombo
