I stayed at the 7th sky for 2 months in winter 09/10.
As far as the accommodation is concerned, there is nothing I could seriously complain about. Considering the prices and the promises made, the location right at the beach (almost literally on the beach), the owner and his staff didn't let me down a bit. The rooms were cleaned regularly, food, including fresh fish (literally, that fish was out swimming just an hour ago!) every other day was just fantastic but still cheap, and most of all, the staff is unbelievably friendly and polite. You can even catch your own fish and bring it to them, they'll cook it for you. Plus, if you're a surfer, you'll love the amazing left-handed reefbreak just outside your doorstep.
Another important reason for me to recommend you this guesthouse is how safe it is. To begin with, the owner has all the most important bonds to the local men in charge, including police officials. Considering we're talking about a country with a highly corrupt police system, it feels good to know this.
Even though there is no real threat whatsoever, there is a guard looking after the gate 24/7. Most of the time while I was staying there, his job consisted in getting rid of drunk locals who somehow got into the compound.
To conclude I'd like to emphasize that this is a simple guesthouse, but it is run with a lot of dedication to make you feel at home. It worked for me, and I'm quite sure it'll work for you, too.


P.S.: To the other reviewers, criticizing...
A: ...the lack of environmental awareness of the staff (i.e. burning of waste in the backyard): Seriously? I mean, this is a serious problem indeed, but obviously you did not open your eyes just once outside the compound walls. This happens in backyards all over the country, so these obviously are educational and awareness issues to be tackled on a much higher level. You can't blame single people.

B: ...having to change into another room during your stay. OK, that shouldn't be. But there are not too much rooms in the guesthouse and the owner sometimes tries to find solutions for everyone by moving people around, sometimes even by making the staff move and using one of their rooms for the clients (as in my case).

This guesthouse is a very nice place to stay for a holiday after working or travelling through Sri Lanka. You feel very welcome and the owner is almost always there. He tries to make you feel comfortable and on a very clean beach you feel like a queen.
Good place to relax!

.... Perfect location, great beaches, beautiful views IS NOT GUARANTEE TO U STAY AT THIS PLACE. We had booked one DBL room at tis guest house on 2-8 of Jan. Booking had been made on beginning of November and we have been confirmed by phone and sms about possibility of our stay! When we are arrived to this guest house on 2-d of Jan, the owner met us and said that all rooms are booked and he could provide us with room only on the 1-rst floor (without AC) after 2 days.... It was a shock... We have been offered with room at another place (3 minutes from 7-th Sky) for these 2 days.... we have agreed but after we have seen this room, we had change our location.... the offered room had been liked on crypt.... 1 floor type of house... with road as forward... little room, dark, AC not work.... of course we have change our location. It was really big FAKE! I think if u wanna stay in AHANGAMA u could find another places! I could be more certain!

Sky Idyll carries the refuse and waste from their guests to inconsiderately dump it on a vacant lot a few steps south of their own carefully raked beach front. Guests should demand an environmental conscience from their budget accommodations. Put your money where your environmental sensibilities lay. If you truly care about Sri Lanka and its beauty stay in a hotel or guest house that adheres to coast conservation laws and legally disposes of their rubbish. Do not stay here.