Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa - with 43 Metre Saltwater Infinity Pool

We booked this resort after seeing it on several websites and thought it would be a perfect location. The ocean front location and beach looked fantastic. Through our travel agent we booked an Ocean deluxe suite that was not cheap ( probably £350/ 400 per night) we thought opening the doors in the morning and walking out onto the ocean facing balcony would be fantastic. When we checked in we were shown to our suite, it was a fantastic room with vaulted ceiling and a full length wall of glass looking out to a rooftop garden and a small set of doors with a view of the ocean between 2 buildings. When we checked with Kenny the manager to make sure we had the correct room it was , a deluxe suite has a partial sea view. ( my fault I should have double checked before booking) Still shell shocked from that and after unpacking we decided to go down to the beach and have a drink and relax. We got to the bar ordered a drink and then walked to the beach and almost fell off the 12 foot high retaining wall and onto the rocks where the beach used to be. THE BEACH HAS GONE, washed away, thousands of tonnes of sand has gone. When I asked Kenny about the beach he shrugged his shoulders and said it used to be there but had been washed away but hopefully it will be washed back again, I said he needs an engineering project like the Jumeirah Palm to get the beach back. We stayed here for 7 days, all the staff are great and very helpful. The 45 metre infinity pool was beautiful. The suite we had was lovely. I could not fault the hotel nor its staff except that it is vastly overpriced ( + they add 10% service 18% VAT& 2.5% ) 30.5% to every thing, but to sell yourself as a beach resort you really do need to have a beach

After a busy trip around sri lanka, Sri Sharavi was just what we needed. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and looked after. The rooms are absolutely beautiful overlooking the ocean that has waves flowing day and night. The pool was fantastic as were the happy hour coctails. The food reminded me of early fine dining days in Australia, the fresh fish was magnificent. We liked the location , being away from the busy part of Mirrisa, but still close enough to jump in a tuk tuk to explore. Special mention to Suranga and Mudu, we loved your service and chats. Keep up the great work, Lynne-Michelle and Ian Hancock

The kindest and most helpful staff we could wish for on our honeymoon and we believe the best food in Marissa. We feel as though we are leaving friends behind. Thanks Dimatu, Madu, Gayan, Chataranga and Suranga. Sorry about my terrible spelling!