The staff - amazing, attentive & went the extra mile for anything. Stood without a chair? They bring you one. Need a table for a drink? It’s already on its way. The welcome was super warm. The chef & food - I don’t believe there is anything they would not find for you if you fancied it. The chef came out while we ordered which was of so much value to us as he gave recommendations, they did not disappoint!! It makes such a difference to be able to give compliments to the chef face to face. The room - clean, spacious, gorgeous views, bathrooms lovely & the body wash smelt delicious. The welcome flowers on the bed were gorgeous.

Everything was great - underrated spot

Roman Beach is a small hotel but with a high staff ratio so the service is exceptional and is clearly a focus of the staff. Breakfast is feast and is individually prepared - not a buffet. The menu for lunch and dinner provides a wide selection of Sri Lanka and western food. The chef will quite often come out and talk to you about special dishes he can prepare. We stayed in a large room which was very comfortable. The bathroom was also large with a good array of toiletries. The AC worked well and there is also a ceiling fan. The property has a great pool and also has direct access to the beach. It has all the ingredients for a very relaxing holiday.

One minor improvement would be a wider selection of wine.

We had a wonderful stay at Roman Beach Hotel. The service was exceptional and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was another highlight — delicious, with large portions that really exceeded expectations. The hotel wasn’t crowded, which made the atmosphere very relaxing. Our room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained. It does show a bit of age, but nothing that affects comfort. We also had a jacuzzi in the room, which was a nice touch. The Wi-Fi worked perfectly — we were able to stream Netflix and YouTube without any lag. There was no TV in the room, possibly removed for repairs. Also, since we were on the top floor, the water pressure was a bit low. The location is right on the beachfront, but the beach itself is almost non-existent as the sea comes very close to the property. However, Narigama Beach is just a short 30-meter walk away and is much better for a beach experience. Overall, it was a really enjoyable and comfortable stay. Exceptional value for money. Would definitely recommend!

The best thing about the property is all the staff! They can’t do enough for you. Thanks to Kolani, Varna, Suppon, Ashit, & Sugath and the others that I didn’t get their names. Suppon made a lovely meal for me on my last night, thank you again. Breakfast is a feast & plentiful, it’s Al la Carte which I like but I couldn’t have all 3 courses! The pool is really well kept and looks into the beach. The location is ideal if you don’t want be central as it’s an easy walk along the beach.

Any issues were resolved promptly. The staff really can’t do enough for you

Right from entering this hotel till the time we checked out all we experienced is endless warm hospitality. The staff here is so warm throughout the day. They will never say No to any of your requests. The next best thing is the view from the hotel and the location. The beach is directly connected to this hotel and if walk in the beach you will find many beach shacks and restaurants near by. The WiFi connection was far better than other stays that I had in Sri Lanka. Also, the food here was good. The chef here also served customized out of the menu items. We just have to tell him what we like and what we are looking for and also he has his suggestions. Over and all it was a very good experience.

The hotel is small and cozy located right on the beach. The size of the room is generous and they were cleaned well. We had some amazing food at the restaurant: banana pancakes, fruits, curd, lobster with seafood, kottu. The attention and services the staff gives is unparalleled in all my travels - they will give you flowers when you make photos, escort you to car at 4am, run to give you umbrella or help with moving sun beds. Thanks to all people that made our stay so joyful and memorable and sorry that I forgot your names so I can mention you.

The reception is often left unattended and seemed only one person can operate the POS terminal so that we can pay for the room, however all issues we had were sorted out. Some of the food in restaurant was not great - extremely dry white fish, shrimps that looked and tasted old and hard to chew. Most of the staff's English is sufficient but I had the feeling they do not understand all that I say. The hotel is 4* but do not expect same standard as in US/EU: sheets are clean but have stains, there is mold on the wall next to A/C, cracks on the sink, no sunbeds on the beach - only single umbrella. Wifi is OK but seemed to have a firewall that was preventing me to connect to company's VPN, so I couldn't work from the hotel.

Hotel in paradise. Absolutely loved our stay at the Roman Beach hotel. Perfect location just out of the hustle and bustle but walking distance to Hikkaduwa town and Turtle beach. Hotel staff so friendly and welcoming. Mr Supun the chef and assistant manager was exceptional. His culinary skills amazing taking the time to suggest and prepare bespoke dishes some of the best we had throughout our holiday across Sri Lanka. Sugarth made sure everything was perfect for a day round the pool a lovely funny gentleman. Warna the manger took time to chat and ensure everything was to our satisfaction. Truly a great team would definitely recommend and would love to return. Only 6 rooms which makes it a friendly home from home. Don’t hesitate to book Thank you

Nothing everything perfect

Very big a nice room with the amazing sea view. Delicious food, very helpful personel. I'd like to mention Bagi who was very helpful during our stay. Sagut was helpful and attentive by trying to support when we were in the area of pool. Staff is helpful, food was very taste, a big compliment to chef who make a very delicious food. Breakfasts were very good with a lot of variety every day. You could order eggs in different form, pancakes, yougurt, poridge. There were always fruits, fresh juces and good coffee every morning. Clean rooms, change of towels every day, towels for the beach were also available. Since there are only 6 rooms in the Hotel it was enough space for everyone, the staying was very comfortable and relaxing. Manager of Hotel met us every day by asking if we needed anything. We felt in Roman beach Hotel like at home. Highly recommended and definetely return back. The beach is the best in surrounding where there were not many people and serfers.

Wifi quality, sometimes the signal was not stable.

The service of every member of staff was excellent and this is what we will remember about our stay. Sampath looked after us very well at meal times; Sugath kept the pool clean and made sure our sunbeds had towels and made sure we were comfortable by the pool; chef was lovely and cooked us the food we wanted to eat which was delicious especially the special seafood meal by candlelight on the edge of the beach - it was amazing and romantic; and Kilani on reception who helped us out to recover an overpaymnent made to another hotel. The hotel only had 6 rooms and it was well located, at the quieter end of Hikkaduwa , away from the crowds. At times, we felt that we were on our own private beach. We liked the fact that no service charge was added to food and drink, like other hotels, and that left us free to tip the staff as we wanted. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it.

Just a few small points- -the shower area was just bare concrete and it would have been nice if it had been tiled as it felt a bit unfinished -the room and shower room could do with a fresh coat of paint -the towels in the bathroom should be renewed as they seemed tired -we were on half board and it wasn't clear what was included -we were presented with a Western style set menu for the evening meal which we didn't want and so chef spoke to us daily about what we would like to eat - which was Sri Lankan food!

The location is great with beautiful sea view, the hotel is modern designed and well-appointed. Staff is very kind and ready to help. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat and comfortable base for your Sri Lankan adventure, this is it!