This was our second stay at Asian Jewel and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first. Our room (Jasmine) had a direct panoramic view of Bird Lake and we saw many different species of birds as well as small animals including chipmunks, water monitors, geckos (and a cobra one one day but soon banished by the staff...). The staff here are wonderful, friendly and welcoming and nothing too much trouble, and the food is excellent with both Sri Lankan and British options. We are vegetarians and they went out of their way to adapt meals pretty much to whatever suits, but the star of the show is the Sri Lankan rice and curry. It is in a peaceful location but only a short and cheap tuk tuk ride - around £1.75 - into the more hectic beach area.

Brilliant setting, we had toured the whole island and this was probably the best hotel we stayed at. Staff were so observant of your needs. Food very good. Have done creature comforts for the Brits especially when your curried out and want a shepherd's pie or a roast but still have all of the Sri Lankan food. Rooms are colonial style, very nice. Pool is lovely, goes to 6' and is nice and cool not warm like a lot of pools. Setting is on a beautiful lake do very tranquil but 500rps and your on the beach. Owners have deal with tuk tuk drivers so even though your out of town, your 20mins from the action, atms, supermarkets as Nd great fresh seafood. Only 5 rooms, don't hesitate to book.

Very friendly family staff superb food,and a nice pool a perfect place to rejardge your mind and Soul No children scream good for people who loves good English music 60-70th Best regards

Everything perfect. Staff excellent and facilities all you could ask for

Lovely quiet hotel with great food. Lovely pool. Great cocktails. Book room Jasmine!

Lovely quiet hotel with great food.Lovely pool.Great cocktails.Book room Jasmine!

We spent six nights at the Asian Jewel and found it a wonderfully restful place to stay, with lovely gardens and a small clean swimming pool. We had the “Kingfisher” room which allowed wonderful views of the lagoon from the really large balcony. The restaurant offers really excellent Sri Lankan and western food. The special Sri Lankan curry is highly recommended.All the staff are very friendly and, most importantly, helpful. They accommodated all of our needs. While not actually hotel staff, the Tuk Tuk driver the hotel regularly calls, Chamindra, is wonderful too.Overall, truly a jewel in Asia.

We spent six nights at the Asian Jewel and found it a wonderfully restful place to stay, with lovely gardens and a small clean swimming pool. We had the “Kingfisher” room which allowed wonderful views of the lagoon from the really large balcony. The restaurant offers really excellent Sri Lankan and western food. The special Sri Lankan curry is highly recommended. All the staff are very friendly and, most importantly, helpful. They accommodated all of our needs. While not actually hotel staff, the Tuk Tuk driver the hotel regularly calls, Chamindra, is wonderful too. Overall, truly a jewel in Asia.