Hotels near Galbokka Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Center

"Great room, clean hotel, lovely staff. One restaurant closed however and buffet restaurant not that great, bbq restaurant the best!"

"Excellent staff, beautiful property (had the best sunset we saw in Sri Lanka) and great food"

"There isn’t much close by just the beach and huge amazing pool. Wish there were more shops"

"The was as advertised, however the restaurant and menu certainly were not 5 star. I complained to the manager regarding the lack of wine available with meals and lack of choice. This was escalated to the chairman. After much to and fro it was agreed I would receive a refund of two nights as we left early due to lack of choice and general incompetence. This refund was promised within 15 days on my payment card. Needless to say no refund and no reply to my enquiry. Their email system was also hacked. Not impressed and would not recommend. Very disappointed and not 4 star "

"Very clean and comfortable room with a beautiful view of the ocean. Friendly staff that were very accommodating. We were looked after by the lovely Dilharra. Great experience with a perfect sunset. Would definitely stay again."

"Sama is one of those rare places that feels almost sacred. From the moment we arrived, the sense of calm was immediate — the sound of the ocean, the open spaces, and the kindness of everyone on the team made it easy to slow down and just be. Our cottage was beautifully designed, blending perfectly with the natural surroundings. We loved waking up to birdsong and ending each day with a stroll along the quiet beach. The food was a highlight — fresh, nourishing, and full of flavor, prepared with such care by the chef. The Ayurvedic treatments were exceptional. The resident doctor was attentive and insightful, and the therapists clearly knew their craft. I left feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded than I’ve been in a long time. If you’re looking for peace, authenticity, and a connection to nature — this is it. Sama isn’t flashy or overdone; it’s heartfelt, genuine, and deeply restorative."

"Lovely experience.. hotel a little dated but it had character."