Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort Tangalle in Tangalle

The rooms are dirty and the bed smells of urine. The bathroom is full of bugs. The pool is dirty. The restaurant by the pool is closed. If you want something, go and get it from another restaurant. They say it is off season. The service is zero. The reason is that it is off season. Then why is the hotel open? When we wanted to change our room, they did not accept it even though we offered an extra fee. The man with the mustache and long hair working at the reservation is the most arrogant and repulsive person in the world. He took my money by force even though I ordered water for dinner. It is an arrogant, repulsive, smelly and disgusting hotel.

I stayed for two nights in Cabana 11, and the experience was terrible. I understand that a cabana is less comfortable than a villa, but I never expected it to be in such a deplorable state. The only reason the interior disaster isn’t fully visible is the poor lighting, which partially hides the dirt and wear. The furniture is extremely old, the blanket was torn and had an unclear color, the pillow was visibly stained, and the additional pillows made you wonder whether they were just old or actually dirty. The entrance door was in terrible condition, and the entire cabana gave the impression that you didn’t want to touch anything. I ended up sleeping fully dressed for two nights, using beach towels as a barrier over the pillow to avoid contact with the bedding. It’s a shame because the location is stunning – the surrounding nature and proximity to the beach are excellent. The breakfast was good, and the staff was friendly. Additionally, the cabana looks okay from the outside, but the interior conditions are unacceptable, especially considering that the price isn’t much lower than that of a villa. The owners need to understand that these cabanas accommodate tourists, not wild animals. A minimal investment in cleanliness and repairs could turn this negative experience into a positive and memorable one. As it stands, I cannot recommend staying in the cabanas, at least not in their current condition.