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Reviews of Golden Surfer Beach Hotel

No 75 Wijaya Rd Medakatiya Beach, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka

#90 of 126 B&Bs and Inns in Tangalle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding and cleaness of the bathroom could be improved but it did not alter my experience greatly.

    The location is perfect for anyone looking to relax on the beach. The hotel is across the little street (with barely traffic) from the beach and the rooms have a balcony and with view on the beach. The restaurant of the hotel is on the beach, feet in the sand. They have sunbeds there and you can spend your day lying there with a cocktail in your hand. Careful that the waves are very strong currently (in mid April). Around the hotel there are other restaurants too. Rooms were big and had AC and fan.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I could connect to the Wi-fi, but it didn't connect to the internet.

    Ocean view form the room and terrace.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Great location and well worth a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a little more effort put into the cleaning of the bathrooms. Plus maybe a bin in the room for rubbish.

    Location location location. The location of this place is superb. The rooms were big and spacious and the staff were excellent. Drinks and food were great.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice staff, super nice location and super tasty food.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    7.0
    Lovely people, right next to beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sheets on the bed are traditional but not super comfy when it’s warm.

    Right on the beach and you can hear the waves as you go to sleep. Very friendly and helpful owners. They had fresh lobster in the morning and we got it for grilled for our lunch! Slow paced beach life.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is great - right on the beach and close to the town. Very helpful and kind staff. Rooms could be cleaner. Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice place in Tangalle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mosquito net was poorly installed so it was impossible to cover the whole bed because the net was lying on my face. The room was super hot, the fan in the room was not enough.

    The room was big, bed comfortable. Bathroom was okay. Nice view from the outside terrace.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Young boy Rasta looking who is taking care of guest deserves 5 stars..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location right on the beach, very friendly staff and good food!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell in the room (a bit old and moldy), staff took a very long time for bringing the laundry back - first it didn’t dry because of the rains (fair) but then they were to busy with their restaurant. Anyways, they got them when I insisted, so no big trouble.

    Perfect location, big room, comfy bed, aircon, balcony!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money but weak breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    typical Sri Lanca cleanliness in the bathroom

    Set almost on the beach, great view from the balcony

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely family run place. Staff were great. Right on the beach. Close enough to the town but super chilled. Great budget option for a huge private room with balcony

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely little budget guest house by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a room with fan only and it got a bit too hot at night, maybe worth getting AC room

    Great location next to the beach... free sunbeds, nice restaurant and amazing happy hour cocktails. The staff were really friendly and chatty. The room was big with a lovely view from the balcony, comfy bed and hot water in the shower. Overall great value for money and would recommend this place if you're looking for budget accommodation close to the beach and other bars/restaurants in Tangalle.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place for backpackers. Direct beach access. Central location gives you access to good amount of restaurants and bars. Very nice people running the place

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    Great stay at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner.

    Great property on the beach with sunbeds to chill & relax. The rooms are spacious with large balconies. The food at the resteraunt was very tasty. The staff are all extremely friendly, shout out to Roshan for showing me around Tangalle.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff, the location and the meals! the restaurant is really good!!!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very clean and comfortable room. The staff were awesome. Can't recommend this place enough 😊

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay thanks to this hotel's amazing location right by Tangalle Beach! Friendly staff who were very accommodating, with a comfy and clean room and good AC!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Wanted a quiet relaxing few days was all of that thanks golden surfer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff all very helpful Location is very nice sea views can hear the sea

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    2.0
    Would not recommend - look elsewhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel does not look like the photos. The bathroom in particular was very dirty. There was matted hair in the plug hole and the toilet was so stained it looked as though it hadn’t been cleaned in months (probably not the case, but it’s not difficult to make it look a little better). As a result, we chose not to stay in the hotel. It is very expensive for what you get. We stayed elsewhere last minute, after leaving this hotel, which was much nicer and cost less. The bathroom window was broken so you couldn’t close it, there were a lot of mosquitos around when we were staying in Tangalle however no mosquito net was provided above the bed, so we would’ve been bitten by mozzies coming through this window. There was an ashtray on the balcony filled with previous guests cigarette ends. The lovely looking beach bar in the photos is not part of the hotel - don’t be fooled. The staff made me pay them money to leave and said they will charge my card the full amount if I write a bad review. They just kept saying it was my fault as I didn’t like the hotel, and wouldn’t acknowledge the issues I raised. I got the impression we weren’t the first people to have this experience. The hotel could make some small changes which would go a long way to improve things.

    We didn’t stay at this property.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    10
    Top location and view, spacious well equipped bedrooms, best people who make your stay unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place run by an absolutely lovely family and real legends at the restaurant, fantastic view from the terrace (and wave-crashing noise makes it even more special), very spacious bedroom with a fridge and several power sockets, hot water, great food and great vibes… Couldn’t recommend this place more - thank you all SO MUCH for everything: I’m really hoping to be back some day.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place was located in an excellent spot, close to a beautiful beach.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    The perfect accommodation :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was perfect:-)

    I loved everything, the owner family are stars, they make everything possible to make you feel like home. It was just amazing, when you crossed the street you are right at the beach. What can I say, just perfect. This is the place to stay in Tangalle :-)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    Changed my travel plans just to stay here a bit longer! Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a room on the top floor and loved it! It's pretty big and the balcony and the view are marvellous. Waking up with a sunrise and an ocean view.. Has been my favourite place in Sri Lanka! Very friendly staff as well.

    Stayed in January 2024

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