Visit was in February 2011. If you are looking for a beautiful beach, lazy days in a hammock, good Sri Lankan food, clean and simple accommodation - this is a place for you. It is situated out in the woods (Mangrove swamp, actually) and off the main tourist trail. One for those who are looking for a secluded beach. The... More

Our stay of 2 nights turned into 6. We had a very tropical, open style top floor cabana, loved the view, (you are right on the beach!) sound of the ocean and cool breezes. Staff and the restaurant extremely on to it in comparison to the normal service in most places. Great food ( try the BBQ !), and a... More

First I must say that I have never actually stayed a night here but I have visited literally 100s of times! I used to live and work in Tangalle and this was my place of choice to relax and sunbathe. The beach is spectacular and secluded (no road running directly behind as is the case with many places on the... More

One look at the owner should do the trick; with his popular behavior he tries to impress the tourists, while overcharging them for every service they receive or food they eat. While there's a buddha in your cabana, the way he runs the place preaches otherwise. I hope Sandy's will be taken out of the next edition Lonely Planet. My... More

This place is a prime example of what can happen to places after they get a positive LP write up. Prices rise significantly (very average rooms from $30-60 with an additional 10% service charge added on), standards drop (poor quality food in the restaurant for high prices) and it becomes all about the money. We booked in as accommodation seemed... More

We came to Sandys without booking it before and we managed to get a beachfront cabana (6000rs) for the first two nights and then a garden cabana (3000rs) for the two following. The beachfront has an exquisite view, as it is literally on the beach - the ocean is 10-15 stepa away. The garden cabana near the gate is not... More

this place is too much focus on business, the boss is not nice, the cabanas with sea view are overpriced ($ 75) and the cheapest ones ($ 20) are dark and stink sewers. The restaurant is very expensive and bad. This place would be paradise a few years ago but now it is a real disappointment. if you can choose... More

The owner of this place seemed very nice at first, then turned completely scary. He changed his prices and answers to any inquiry depending on his mood, and left me feeling entirely uncomfortable. Jacked up the price of the cabanna by double my second night?? Suspect this was a reaction to my not welcoming his sexual advances...! Watch out lady... More

If you're looking for a robinson crusoe feel, this is where to go. We stayed here 4 nights and enjoyed every minute. The cabanas are simple yet lovely (we had an open-solution one towards the sea, two floors and a 'waterfall'-shower) and the beach stretch is exactly as you picture it when daydreaming from the office. Chaminda and his family... More