Whispering Palms Hotel ★★★★

The resort is situated right on the beach and you can literally walk out on the beach from the resort. The rooms were spacious (with a sit out area) and clean. Breakfast had very few options but was wholesome. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance on the beach and a couple of them (Janu's and Palm) were really good. The hotel was able to arrange a cab for a decent price for a day trip to Galle and also helped us with the drop back to Colombo.

For some reason, the place seemed to attract a lot of flies. There should have been some screen for the balcony and some pest control light/device in the rooms. This was even after the rooms were cleaned regularly, so it seemed to have to do something with external environment rather than the cleanliness of the place itself. The location is a bit far away from markets and if you want to buy anything, you have to travel a bit via tuktuk.

Great breakfast, very friendly staff, fantastic location.

WiFi was weak.

Nice view from the room, good access to the ocean, good breakfast.

The room was not clean - floors were not cleaned well, there were dust on the tables - we cleaned them by ourselves with paper wipes and they were black... There was only one (of 2) lightbulbs at the bed, which was the only source of light in the room. The sink was leaking in the bathroom. No refrigerator, no TV, no hairdryer in the room.

This is a very nice property, very clean and well kept. It is right on a nice beach and the hotel itself has a lovely pool. The rooms are large with nice big balconies, all sea-facing. The bathrooms are modern. Air conditioning is very efficient and super quiet. The breakfast is good. The staff are lovely and polite. You get beautiful views of the sunset here whether from the beach or your balcony. There are a few decent little beach restaurants either side of the hotel. Janu's Paradise in particular had good food and a friendly welcome.

I am not going to be over-critical because I know the economic state Sri Lanka is in right now and the tourist industry is just taking the first steps towards recovery. There are fuel and food shortages all over the country but yet it is still such a beautiful friendly and welcoming place. The following may bother some travellers however so worth pointing out. There seems to be a slight issue with hot water in the shower in that it needs to run for a good ten minutes before the water gets warm. There is no TV in the room - it didn't bother us as we were only there for a few days but as there is also not a lot doing in the evenings (the resturants round about are fairly quiet and shut around 11), this may bother some people.

Beautiful pool and beach area, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice restaurants nearby on the beach, balcony sea view is great!

The rooms could use an upgrade, old fashioned and simple design

The location is stunning, right beside the beach with a perfect view of the sea and with other smart and casual restaurants and bars within a short stroll. Watched a mega lightening thunderstorm from the excellent vaulted balcony as the drainage channels funnelled gallons of water down to the sand beneath. Air con very effective. Also has a roof fan for milder temperature. Daily cleaned swimming pool. Helpful, happy staff. Very competent lady receptionist speaks perfect English. Breakfast on first floor gave a great view. Good choice of either Sri Lankan or European breakfasts pre ordered the night before. Reliable security guard on duty downstairs at start of steps up to the rooms. Taxis and tuk tuk runs to order.

Tired towels. Limescaled shower taps. Mothballs in safe and drawers stank! Sun loungers round pool and beach in need of some repairs.

Only view as it was near the beach side.

It’s completely abandoned property. All areas are dirty, very old, all furniture everything include fridge, door lock, bathroom fittings are broken. Pathetic.

Direct access to the beach and good pool.

Whispering Palms has so much potential if only management cared more. The room was very tired, bedding in a poor state and curtaining torn and general cleaning needs urgent attention. There were lots of flies around. Our room was supposedly "cleaned" yet coffee cups were not washed and bathroom mat and towels not replaced on our second day. We stayed at various other lower star places across Sri Lanka at a fraction of the cost of Whispering Palms and had far greater cleanliness, hospitality and value for money. Not a place we would consider staying at again or recommend to others.

Good clean room with beautiful viwe.good breakfast. Two ladies worked in reception very friendly and well manage the staff.recommend to everyone.hope to come again.

Location.

Everything was run-down. The toilet was dirty, the balcony door was broken, the shower was trickling, the safe deposit box was not working, the service was at snail’s pace, etc, etc.

This is a very nice property, very clean and well kept. It is right on a nice beach and the hotel itself has a lovely pool. The rooms are large with nice big balconies, all sea-facing. The bathrooms are modern. Air conditioning is very efficient and super quiet. The breakfast is good. The staff are lovely and polite. You get beautiful views of the sunset here whether from the beach or your balcony. There are a few decent little beach restaurants either side of the hotel. Janu's Paradise in particular had good food and a friendly welcome.

I am not going to be over-critical because I know the economic state Sri Lanka is in right now and the tourist industry is just taking the first steps towards recovery. There are fuel and food shortages all over the country but yet it is still such a beautiful friendly and welcoming place. The following may bother some travellers however so worth pointing out. There seems to be a slight issue with hot water in the shower in that it needs to run for a good ten minutes before the water gets warm. There is no TV in the room - it didn't bother us as we were only there for a few days but as there is also not a lot doing in the evenings (the resturants round about are fairly quiet and shut around 11), this may bother some people.

Beautiful pool and beach area, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice restaurants nearby on the beach, balcony sea view is great!

The rooms could use an upgrade, old fashioned and simple design

The location is stunning, right beside the beach with a perfect view of the sea and with other smart and casual restaurants and bars within a short stroll. Watched a mega lightening thunderstorm from the excellent vaulted balcony as the drainage channels funnelled gallons of water down to the sand beneath. Air con very effective. Also has a roof fan for milder temperature. Daily cleaned swimming pool. Helpful, happy staff. Very competent lady receptionist speaks perfect English. Breakfast on first floor gave a great view. Good choice of either Sri Lankan or European breakfasts pre ordered the night before. Reliable security guard on duty downstairs at start of steps up to the rooms. Taxis and tuk tuk runs to order.

Tired towels. Limescaled shower taps. Mothballs in safe and drawers stank! Sun loungers round pool and beach in need of some repairs.

Nice hotel directly at the beach, room was very clean with a nice view on the ocean, large pool, quiet and beautiful beach, very friendly and helpful staff. It was a perfect ending of our Sri Lankan vacation

Nothing

Good located, nice pool area, OK room

Bar & restaurant athmosphere needs to update

This is a lovely, calm, clean and friendly hotel. Check in was easy - I arrived early but my room was ready will a welcome drink. Every room has a large sea-facing balcony and the beds are really comfortable. The bathroom is modern and clean with a good shower. The breakfasts have a good selection and are served whenever you wake up, so none of the stress of getting there before a certain time, just what you need on a relaxing holiday and are big enough to keep you full til late afternoon. The pool area is lovely and about 5 steps to the sea and the beach is peaceful and mainly empty. All of the staff are friendly, kind and helpful and always on hand to call a tuk tuk should you need one. The food in the restaurant is varied and reasonably priced. There are other restaurants just a short walk away from the hotel down the beach and Bentota and Aluthgama are a short tuk tuk ride away. (The closest ATM is Aluthgama). Train stations are close by if you want to get the train to Galle, which is about 55p and amazing. I had a really relaxing stay here which is just what I needed - even when it rained the view was beautiful. This is a great hotel with a friendly, family atmosphere and you should definitely stay here if you want to get away from it all. I will be coming back!

More small tables for drinks etc by the pool loungers - apart from that, nothing!

Location is the major plus point for this property, which is bang on the beach with all rooms(15) having beach view and the balcony. But its a small property and seems like a big homestay rather than a resort, it has a good pool as well. Rooms are big enough with sit outs, Bathroom could have been little more clean and tidy as the faucets and cammode had stains.

Bathroom could have been little more clean and tidy as the faucets and cammode had stains.

Clean rooms and wonderful beach

Amazing views of the sea and sunset, delicious food. Very quiet private beach.

Great Rooms! Great Location.

Bar, Restaurant, Reception and some of the reception staff are sub par.