Kumbukgaha Villa

Rooms are great and it’s a very quiet spot but somewhat remote from Sirigiya. The organisation of the hotel seems somewhat haphazard and not quite up to scratch. The “ snack “ menu is overpriced and very poor quality. Overall the food is ok and the hotel is lovely but not run to a 5 star rating standard.

We loved our stay here. Our room had been recently refurbished (Bungalow 2) and was spacious and comfortable. The food was very good and the restaurant area had a lovely atmosphere. It was well located to get to all local attractions. The pool was very welcome after a hot day. There is lots of wildlife around - many chipmunks and peacocks - but we also saw a whole family of monkeys passing through whilst sitting by the pool. The outside bathrooms won't be for everyone but I really liked the experience.

Overall we enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The hotel is stunning in its open plan reception and dining area with antique furnishings. The room was spacious and comfortable with its view over the paddy fields. We liked the outdoor bathroom and showering under the stars, although outdoors means visits from animals such as frogs and squirrels, not that they bothered us much. Also liked the peaceful location with nothing to hear but the sounds of the birds. The staff were friendly and helpful and work very hard to make sure guests have a good experience. The food on the whole was good, but make sure you ask for a greater level of spiciness for the local dishes, if that is your preference. Everything was fresh and nicely presented. There are a couple of areas that need to be improved for a hotel of this standard and price. The wifi only worked in the restaurant, not in the rooms and even then it was very poor. The staff said this was a network issue, but regardless it needs to be addressed. The water pressure in our room was very weak which made showering a long process. Lastly, although the staff spent considerable time sweeping around the pool and removing leaves, the tiles within the pool itself did not appear to have been cleaned for a long time.