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Insight resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Library
Aerial view
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Living room

Budget Non Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Standard Non Sea view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living room

Deluxe Sea view With Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard No Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Budget non sea view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Sea View with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

The Youth Hostel - Its a Youth Fame

  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe king Sea View with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Premium Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
67, Matara Road, Ahangama, Southern

What's nearby

  • Kabalana Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Koggala Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Midigama Left Surf Break - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Weligama Beach - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Ahangama - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lamana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marshmellow Beach Cafe & Surf School - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Rooftop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Insight resort

Family-friendly hotel near Koggala Lake
Located close to Handunugoda Tea Estate, Insight resort provides an airport shuttle, 2 poolside bars, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. Indulge in a body treatment, reflexology, and a massage at Spa Serene, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Main Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Beach umbrellas, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Juice Bar
  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 14 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 105 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 14 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that the hotel policy is that appropriate swimwear must be worn in the swimming pools. Any other clothing, including pants, t-shirts, long dresses, and burkinis, are not allowed.
Property Registration Number PV9288

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Insight resort Ahangama
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Insight resort Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Insight resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Insight resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Insight resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Insight resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Insight resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Insight resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 105 per vehicle applies.

Where is Insight resort located?

Located in Ahangama, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Koggala Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Handunugoda Tea Estate and Weligama Beach. Mihiripenna Beach and Unawatuna Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Insight resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great pool great beach great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

A lovely hotel, with super friendly staff, our children loved the pool, the food was fab from pizzas to Sri Lankan food. We enjoyed the massage service too. A great value hotel over looking ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Wonderful staff at a well kept hotel. Dinner and breakfast were both good; Sri Lankan and western options. Great pool and great beach location. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

We were absolutely delighted with our first 4 nights at the Hotel so much so that we decided to return for 3 extra nights later in our trip. The staff are a credit to the hotel always happy and helpful they made us feel special. The food was very good quality and value . The pool area was cleaned many times during the day and the towels clean large and plentiful. We will definitely return on our next visit to Sri Lanka.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

We had a great 6 days at this lovely hotel. Location perfect and easy to take a walk or short tuk tuk ride to town. Lovely clean pool and situated right on the beach. Had an excellent albeit expensive massage - can recommend. Nice touch with short teaser massage on arrival. Very friendly staff apart from one older pool attendant who was not ! Can recommend next door beach cafe Pop Eye - nice food and staff! Only downside was one of our deluxe rooms was certainly not deluxe - and had no view at all - we managed to swap this but not for first night and no compensation given at all for this which was really bad considering the price of the room and length of our stay! They could have at least given some free drinks or massage as compensation. Also breakfast buffet lacked variation but was fine. If the drinks and food prices were more reasonable then more people would use the hotel in the evenings. But very expensive so we went elsewhere . Despite high cost can recommend this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

The staff works tirelessly to keep you happy and having a pleasant stay. I stated for a week this past summer, and everything went well. They have a nice pool and the beach is right outside. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

This a nice property with staff that tries very hard. Pros- we started with a really nice welcome drink and our room had an awesome view (very small deck) and a very comfy bed with nice pillows. The shower works well and has a lot of hot water. The pool is lovey. Great yoga room and yoga instructor. We went for a massage and that was delightful, the masseuse is wonderful. Pool is great and they have nice pool towels. They provide 2 litres of water a day (plastic) and the breakfast is really nice though repetitive. We had dinner 2x in the hotel and the food is fresh and tasty. Cons- first time since we have been in Sri Lanka (over 18 locations) that we receive and email that if you want anything more than Internet to communicate, you have to pay extra. Luckily we had data because the wifi was totally useless. Not something to cheap out on in a big resort. Also the yoga mats and the outdoor sun bed mats were horrible, torn, stained and dirty which was really unfortunate. We also had tears in our bedsheets. Also, in other resorts in Sri Lanka they provide drinking water in glass bottles they clean and reuse because this resort must be using a ton of plastic. For the price of a stay, they really need to put a bit more funds in to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Mukava hotelli ihanalla rannalla. Hyvä sijainti. Ihana uima-allas ja allasalue.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Rey warm welcome, got a head and shoulders massage on arrival, got a complementary fruit dish to the room and during check out got coconut rock these I did not get in a 5 star hotel that I stayed the night before at yala, the crew were very friendly, courteous, willing to help, and very accommodating, very nice receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

Jeg booket 2 netter fordi jeg ønsket et bra hotell å bo på i julen. Hotellet er dyrt, så jeg ble skikkelig skuffet da jeg ankom og de ba meg betale ekstra 50USD «because its christmas» for tjenester jeg hverken trenger eller ønsker. I tillegg var det ekstra kostnader for frokost. At hotellet arrangerer underholdning og julemiddag, bør det være slik at de som benytter seg at det betaler for det. Oh det stod ikke noe om denne ekstra kostnaden på nettsiden og jeg fikk ikke avbrutt oppholdet. Dessuten lå rommet mitt tett på restauranten, så det var mye bråk fra restauranten til rommet. Og musikken de spilte i restauranten var så høy at jeg hørte den inn på rommet. Positivt: jeg benyttet meg av laundry og det var bra. Raskt og rent. Veldig bra. Hotellet bar preg at det er gammelt og slitt. Bra med vann i dusjen. Positivt. Så synes hotellet er for dyrt i forhold til hva du får.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Supert opphold, med fantastiske ansatte
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Jeg hadde tidenes beste ferieopphold. Jeg elsker Insight Resort Hotell. Servicen , maten og de hyggelige ansatte her gjør oppholdet magisk. Dette er tredje gang jeg er på ferie på dette hotellet , og jeg blir like fornøyd hver gang. Jeg synes at hotellet skulle hatt 4-stjernes stempel fordi det fortjener det virkelig.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

I had such a great time at Insight Resort. Very clean, nice hotel. With very helpful and polite staff, I’ve never felt unattended. Beautiful private beach access and spacious pool. I chose the room with sea view and enjoyed so much. The food at the restaurant was amazing and super fresh. Value and quality are really attractive! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

I would rate "Insight" at 5 stars. Heaps of reasons to do so, especially because of the professional and attentive staff. However, I can only give them 4.9 stars... the music selection does not match the hotel environment. It's a beachfront hotel with a lot of surfers, but they play old Roy Orbison and Elvis music. Also, they play random Italian music. It's not bad music, it just doesn't fit the property. My opinion is they should have something more Bali Lounge / Bali Chill style. It would make breakfast buffet time so much more enjoyable... listening to beach chill music instead of random 1950s US songs. Besides that, 5 stars!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10

Very friendly, comfortable rooms, felt a bit odd signing a disclosure form on powercuts but they operate by the book. Overall a good place to unwind
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10

The hotel is super clean and safe and the staff are welcoming and friendly, however their manner is a bit off-putting as they only seem to know two words: "Room Number". Even after two weeks, the waiters at breakfast asked me my room number when they had seen me every day. The restaurant has no vibe whatsoever, long empty tables in a huge bright room. Your plates are cleared before you have finished your last mouthful of food, and you are brought the bill to sign without being asked if you want anything else. Waiters hover over you watching your every move as if you are not to be trusted - it can be quite disconcerting! The food however is great, and the Chef is amazing. He came out every morning to see if I liked the breakfast, and recommended certain dishes - he even made me a special pasta one evening as he knew I'd like it spicy. The information needs to be updated on the website/hotels.com site as, whilst this may be due to pandemic restrictions, if I had known certain things I would not have chosen this resort. As a coffee lover, they only have instant coffee, even at breakfast, it's disguised as filter coffee! No coffee bar. No snack bar/deli. There is only 1 (lovely) pool. No roof terrace. The Juice Bar is just a sign (it's a storage place for beach mattresses & towels). The picnic area is a bunch of wooden benches. No specific children's play area. No sun umbrellas at all. No beach loungers (pool area only). Gayan, one of the pool attendants was super though.
Juice Bar
Picnic Area (not allowed food outside though!)
Lovely Pool but no sun umbrellas and not allowed to take the beds to the beach (so no beach loungers as advertised)
Restaurant - clean and sterile!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

8/10

Неплохой отельчик, с территорией и своим пляжем. Номера немного уставшие, видно что ремонт был давно. Но в целом остались довольны
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Sensational hotel. Fantastic location, sea view. Beautiful pool located in the shade of palm trees allowing you to relax. Good drinks. However, the greatest value of the hotel are its employees. Each one helps to spend time in the best way possible. From preparing beautiful, hearty breakfasts to suggesting places to go. Our car driver had to cancel a few hours before we got to the airport and the hotel arranged a replacement for us within minutes at a very reasonable price. I have traveled to many places in the world, but those few days at the Insight Hotel were one of the best experiences of my life.
photo from hotel balcony window
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021