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Gems Garden Guest House

Guest house

Marakolliya Beach, Medilla

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$275

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$275

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
15 mentions

Beautiful location, lots of food options within walking distance, easy to get to…

Beaches few minutes walking, sunbeds in restaurants for free( in case you drink …

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

The room, surroundings and bathroom are ok

Spacious (

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Ruan was a great host and very helpful

The owner was very helpful with everything, we needed little fridge so he arrang…

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Well equiped and clean

The room was spacious and clean

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Delicious breakfast

Every morning was a nice breakfast with eggs and homemade juice

Good value
3 mentions

The cabin we booked is small and charming, perfectly adequate for the price

The truly lovely place located at the beaitiful seaside, very clean and equipped…

Overview

Situated along the shores of Marakolliya Beach, Gems Garden offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. Featuring garden views, fan-cooled rooms are simply furnished with a clothes rack, mosquito net and seating area. Rooms include a private bathroom with bidet pipe and shower facility. At Gems Garden, guests may rent a bicycle to explore the area, while laundry services can be arranged at an extra charge. Fishing and barbecue activities can be enjoyed on site. Indoor activities such as carom is also available. The in-house restaurant serves a tasty selection of Sri Lankan and Western dishes, along with fresh seafood. Room service is available. This beachfront property is approximately 65 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Mulgirigala Rock Temple is about 15 km away, while Bandaranaike International Airport is 225 km away.

Traveller reviews

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Joanna

solo_traveller

March 20, 2026

1

A very negative and stressful experience. Avoid!

The room, surroundings and bathroom are ok

M

Mike

couple

March 14, 2026

10

The perfect place to stay in tangalle

Beautiful location, lots of food options within walking distance, easy to get to tangalle city, by tuk tuk.Ruan was a great host and very helpful

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Dominika

couple

March 9, 2026

8

The owner was very helpful with everything, we needed little fridge so he arranged one for us for 6dolars/night, and he and his family was friendly. Accomodation was clear and natural and calm,A/C worked well, hot water in shower also, some ants in cabin but its in nature so you get used to it. Beaches few minutes walking, sunbeds in restaurants for free( in case you drink or eat there something).

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katarzyna

family_with_children

February 8, 2026

10

Value for money

Nice private cabana. Well equiped and clean. Access to the beach. Nice and helpful owners. Kayaks available to see the lagoon.

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Kornelia

couple

January 18, 2026

10

Spacious (!) bungalow with beautiful garden. The property is connected with beach. The host and his family are wonderful kind people. Delicious breakfast. Own WiFi router in a bungalow - high speed internet. It’s a stay you can dream off.

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Kasper

couple

December 14, 2025

10

Ruwan and his family are lovely people who immediately made us feel welcome. The room was spacious and clean. Location is perfect at the beach with restaurants nearby. Every morning was a nice breakfast with eggs and homemade juice. We loved it here!

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Marzena

family_with_children

November 29, 2025

1

Avoid this place! The ouner shouldn't have guests these days because of very high level of water in the river 10 m from the room. That day was very high risk of flood and nobody care. We had to escape during that night and even then pay for that.

C

Charlotte

couple

November 23, 2025

6

Good location, room size big

C

Celina

couple

March 27, 2025

10

We highly recommend this beautiful place. It truly feels like home, surrounded by a friendly family and their lovely dogs, peacefully located between the river and the sea. The cabin we booked is small and charming, perfectly adequate for the price. The outdoor seating area on the terrace is inviting. Additionally, there is warm water in the shower and a mosquito net at the bed to sleep safe from insects. They are wonderful people with great values, and staying with them is absolutely worth it. We would have stayed longer if we hadn’t had other plans. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

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Biancamaria

solo_traveller

March 8, 2025

9

The friendliness of the host and his family, the location close to other places but at the same time quiet, the beach and the lake, the small balcony outside the room

M

Martyn

solo_traveller

March 1, 2025

9

Location close to the beach

Great location and nice breakfast.

M

Mattia Luca

solo_traveller

February 5, 2025

7

Calm

Calm place and friendly host. Spacious room.

M

Melanie

couple

February 1, 2025

10

Lovely stay on a gorgeous part of the beach!

C

Charlotte

family_with_children

January 28, 2025

8

Clean and comfortable guesthouse in tangalle.

Secluded guesthouse in tangalle with a very kind host and lovely family. Cabin style rooms with good privacy. Comfy bed. Our host was very helpful organising tuk tuks for us.

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anonym

couple

January 9, 2025

10

Best place and people ever!

Everything with Gems Garden was so amazing! Ruwan & Ishani is now our family away from home♥️♥️We have not met more loving and warm people, running this family business. We had the luxury to spend new years and my birthday with them, and they organized the best party! Except for the amazing family who runs it, Gems Garden is so beautiful! Our cabana was big, clean and comfortable and has a lovely porche. It is so close to the beach and loads of restaurants. We really hope to come back soon again♥️

P

Paulina

solo_traveller

January 7, 2025

10

Everything!! The truly lovely place located at the beaitiful seaside, very clean and equipped with everything you need, at a very good price! And the owners....the most friendly couple I met. They helped me with everything, arranging scooter rental, taking me to the bus station, we talked a lot and I felt like home :) Thank you for everything, wish you all the best and I hope to come back !!

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Jagoda

couple

December 23, 2024

9

Lovely place close to the beach.

Lovely cabana in a quiet place very close to the beach. Good mosquito net. The room was very comfortable and we had a great time staying there. The owners are very welcoming. There is also lots of restaurants nearby. We can definitely recommend staying there!

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lara-sophie

extended_group

October 4, 2024

9

A Fantastic Stay!

Gems Garden was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The location is perfect, right by the beach, with stunning views and easy access to everything. The staff were exceptionally friendly and always ready to help. Highly recommend this place especially with the puppies at the beach!!

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Mathias

couple

June 5, 2024

10

Really good value for little money. Located just 1 minute on foot from the beach and immediately at the river in a beautiful garden. The owner is a really helpful and friendly person. Can highly recommend ❤️

S

Samuel

couple

April 3, 2024

10

Beautiful accommodation with very nice hosts. The Gems Garden Guest House is a family business who offers delicious authentic Sri Lankan breakfast and very clean rooms. It's close to the sea with a long natural beach. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Entertainment staff, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Open-air bath, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Allergy-free room, Heating, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Minimarket on site

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking on site, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Pet basket, Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage

Deluxe Cabana

Featuring a balcony with garden views, fan-cooled rooms are simply furnished with a clothes rack, dressing table, mosquito net and seating area. Rooms include a private bathroom with bidet pipe and hot shower facility.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Natural Cabana

Featuring a balcony with garden views, fan-cooled rooms are simply furnished with a clothes rack, dressing table, mosquito net and seating area. Rooms include a private bathroom with bidet pipe and hot shower facility.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Double Room

The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room

Featuring a balcony with views, fan-cooled rooms are simply furnished with a clothes rack, mosquito net and seating area. Rooms include a private bathroom with bidet pipe and hot shower facility.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:30 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:08 PM

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