Oasey Beach Hotel

We stayed at this hotel from 01/16 to 01/25/2024. We were given a luxurious room overlooking the ocean, we fell asleep and woke up to the sound of it. The room stock is not new, but all the furniture is in good condition, the room even has literature in different languages ​​(apparently left behind by tourists). There was a case when the shower head broke, I contacted the reception, they immediately replaced it with another one. There is a safe in the room, we were sometimes able to leave valuables on the bedside table, there were no incidents. Rooms are cleaned daily, towels are changed upon request. The hotel area is very well-groomed, there is a swimming pool and a massage parlor. The beach line is wide, the sand is clean, there are few people, street vendors do not bother you. We had breakfast on the open terrace under a palm canopy. For breakfast there was always a fruit plate (mango, banana, papaya, pineapple), a choice of scrambled eggs or scrambled eggs with bacon or sausages, toast, butter, cheese and jam. Also on some days there were sweet pies with coconut, pancakes or roti (flatbread with spicy filling). Next to the hotel across the road are two small shops, a post office (if you suddenly want to send a postcard to friends), a bus stop is also nearby, you can get to Alutgama in 15-20 minutes and buy everything you need. There is also a beautiful Buddhist temple on the banks of the river Bentota Udakotuwa temple (we saw it while having lunch opposite in a cafe by the river).

So, my holiday on the island of Sri Lanka was planned at this three-star hotel in the small village of Induruwa near Bentota. The hotel is quite old and judging by the way it was built and looks now, in the first years after its opening it was presentable. The building consists of two 4-story buildings. One is central with the reception below, the second is above the restaurant. All rooms have sea views. Guests are greeted warmly and politely, with a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The staff speaks English, they won't understand you in Russian. The hotel rooms are not the newest, but nevertheless in good condition. Plumbing, of course, no longer requires repair, but replacement. It is worth noting that the rooms are huge, including a bathroom with a balcony (I did excellent morning exercises on it with a view of the palm trees and the sea😊). So, what is in the room: a large, very large bed with a good mattress, a dressing table, a round table, two armchairs, a chair, a large old but reliable wardrobe, two bedside tables, a small refrigerator, air conditioning and a ceiling fan (I did not use them , because the air conditioner was only blowing air, and the fan was so wobbly in the process of its swirls that it was scary😬), a TV without Russian channels (at least, I didn’t find them), a kettle, a couple of glasses, cups and plates, a hairdryer (I didn’t check for functionality), a bench for a suitcase, a mirror, well, that’s all. Oh yes, a safe that didn’t close 😂 👍. There is nothing soapy except for unidentified liquids in two small bottles and a piece of soap the size of 2 nickels. So take all your bath food with you. On the balcony terrace, let's call it that 😁, there is a table, two large wooden chairs, two stools for your feet (well done!) and a clothes dryer. Judging by the presence of ashtrays, smoking is allowed. The towels and linen are clean, but the grayish color and scuffs indicate many difficult days. It is worth noting the positive aspects of the room cleaning, it is daily and of quite high quality for Asia, I know that. All the staff, including the cleaners, are men and women only at the reception. Towels will be changed if they are in a special basket, although they took it from me anyway. They leave one bottle of water per person. In general, the hotel staff are responsive, and if something is wrong, they try their best to fix it. Wi-Fi in the rooms is acceptable, everyone has their own password. There were interruptions in the water supply, on the first day of my stay there was no hot water, and in the morning the faucet told me “ugh” with hissing air, so I had to brush my teeth with water from a bottle 🤨. In general, there is a problem with the pressure here; washing my hair was even more fun for me, plus at times there was no hot water at all. Yes, one more thing, if this is your first time in Sri Lanka - these are sockets. To insert our standard plug, you need to use some kind of device (I used a toothpick) to open the curtains in the third hole, then everything will work out, and then turn on the power to the outlet. Regarding sound insulation, get ready to sleep to the sounds of the sea. Road noise will be heard in the evening and morning

We stayed at this hotel in February - March 2023. We were very pleased. The rooms are large, comfortable beds, cleaning every day, always returning to a clean room. Large toilet room, hot water and hair dryer available. By the way, I never needed a hairdryer😉. Breakfast from 7 to 10 am is good. Always fruit, toast, jam, butter, cheese, omelet (or eggs in another form if desired), juices, tea, coffee, local pancakes (we liked them). The area is clean, the beach is excellent. I liked the pool. There is a good massage. There were enough sun loungers for everyone, beach towels were free. The waiters are not intrusive. There are buses and a train station nearby, from where you can go in any direction, naturally tuk tuks. We walked along the shore with great pleasure. Sometimes we had dinner at the hotel, sometimes in places where hunger would strike. There is no entertainment in Induruwa, but those who are tired of the hustle and bustle are definitely welcome. The only thing to consider is the audibility in the hotel. At night you can hear the sound of ocean waves. We were not bothered by the sounds of the road, which were heard in the evening, but not until late. Gorgeous balcony, in the morning we drank coffee with pineapples and enjoyed ourselves. We ended up at the hotel by accident. The hotel that was planned to be taken to Ambalangoda was put on hold. We didn’t regret it for a minute.