When the expensive hotel we had booked in Bentota abruptly closed their main pool for repairs, we moved here at very short notice in Feb 2012. Elegantly designed and tranquil, whilst it does not offer the five star experience of the big tourist hotels it certainly has charm and style - although in need of refreshment regarding some room fittings... More

The Privilege offered an experience in itself . . just 20 rooms in a beautiful setting . . the place was quite and offered a perfect relaxed holiday . . the dining was good . .apart from the menu, ask what you feel like having and chances are you could get it made for yourself . . Good Staff .... More

My fiancé and I recently stayed at The Privilege (Dec11/Jan12) – it was our first time in Sri Lanka and after a rather intense itinerary we landed at the hotel one dark evening feeling tired and exhausted. On arrival we were greeted with the most delicious ‘welcome drink’ and a friendly warm smile. Our stay was truly excellent, difficult to... More

The Privilege has extraordinary colonial architectural design, so it has a totally different atmosphere from other big complex resorts or modern style boutique hotels. My wife and I recently stayed in the beach hotel with lovely pool and beach front view for a total of four days it was a heavenly retreat and I can't express how much we have... More

Checked in for a week and checked out again the next day. Long list of problems, despite a superior room... notably with reference to cleanliness (or lack thereof) in the room, the spa and the restaurant. Pulling wads of previous guest's clogged hair from the bath tub was a particular low-point, as was the spa room with a filthy foot... More

We stayed here for the second time. And againe we had a wonderful time. The staff is verry friendly with the children. We had a large room, with two separate sleeping rooms and a large bathroom. It was close to the swimming pool, so we had a good eye on the children when they were in the water. You have... More

When we were planning our honeymoon, the plan was to relax, lay in the sun and spend some intimate time without many distractions. After visiting the Privilege website, it seemed like the ideal place! When we were making the reservation the sales team was extremely helpful and the feeling that we have chosen the right place for us became stronger... More

We have travelled around Sri Lanka on our own, visited many places and slept in a few hotels and guest houses. Privilege hotel in Waduwa was the absolute top. A very tranquil, clean place. We didn't buy the best room, but still ours was spacious with a large bathroom. There are no paths in the perfectly maintained garden, so you... More

After an early flight we arrived to the most breathtaking experience we could ever have imagined with a view through the lobby of the hotel right in the Indian ocean over looking an absolutely beautiful stretch of green grass and a calm pool. Greeted with a mouth watering and refreshing welcome juice which is unique to The Privilege itself we... More