Ayurveda Paragon

With my mother we had the best stay ever at the Paragon Hotel : )! We fell in love with this little paradise filled with such kind people, we feel blessed about this whole experience . This place is a real little gem. a very traditional unpretentious Ayurvedic hotel facing the ocean protected by a reef which makes the swimming very secure and safe. There is a very big swimming pool with salted water which is perfect for a long swim. You can order fresh juices all day long at anytime served by the kindest smiley waiters. Everyday you have treatments for 2 hours by therapists who have magical hands! You feel like a new person after this stay!The sound of the ocean accompanies you during this very relaxing process and every night you fall asleep deeply and you feel at peace. In the morning you wake up with the songs of the king fischers and other tropical birds and have unbelievable breakfasts lunch and dinners all very healthy and fresh. The doctors are real professionals who give you unforgettable advices and life lessons. We will come back! a place to go without hesitation! Perfect place to go alone or with your mother or best friend!!! Good for any age!

I stayed at the Paragon for a week in Dec 2018. I was the youngest person by a country mile (32) but that didn´t matter. Waking up to the sound of the sea straight to meditation followed by light yoga was just such a great start to my mornings. The food was FANTASTIC! I tried to really eat vegan the whole week (with a couple pieces of yummy fish in between. The herbal medication I struggled a little to follow and take, but I am very healthy so I don´t think this mattered so much. I spent my mornings reading by the pool being delivered coconuts and swimming in the reef. Afternoons were spent having massages and in the stéam bath or sauna. The paragon is really an authentic Ayurveda experience. The staff are just wonderful too and they can´t do enough for you. The only downside I would say is its very German. I speak German so it was ok, but i think if you don´t you might feel a little excluded. The place could do with a bit of an upgrade but it is very clean. Overall I think if you are looking for an authentic Ayurveda re-treat and you have ailments which needs cured, this is the right place. I would love to take my mum back! oh and I was also travelling alone! no problem at all do it!

This was my second stay at Ayurveda Paragon (1998 and 2017) and it was still as wonderful as I remembered it to be. Unlike any other vacation filled with distractions, this is the place where you can fully relax and completely being taken care of. Doctors, staff and guest services were professional and courteous at all times. This could be an experience engaging and meeting like-minded people or just entirely focusing on yourself. I greatly enjoyed practicing Yoga daily as I finally found the time during my stay. This was a life changing experience the first time, and has been a similar experience again providing essential foundations for a healthy life (body and mind!). As many people mentioned already - the food was outstanding and I am craving it every day back here in London. We will definitely return. Ayubowan

The location on the beach is wonderful and thanks to a sandbank you can even swim in the sea. It is close to Galle which is fascinating to visit. The treatments were outstanding and the service from the waiters, roomboys, pool attendants and reception throughout faultless. The rooms could do with some refurbishment and it would be a bonus to have air conditioning installed in them. Some new bedsheets would be nice too! All in all I had a great time and feel much rejuvenated! I will be back!

In December, I visited the Paragon for 13 days and found most things excellent. The staff are really great, especially new arrival Christine who went over and above to help me with my every need. The reviews are true. The food and treatments are very good. Not to repeat the same, I will just make a few comments which may be useful. Most guests are repeat guests and have come a few times before. This is very much a place you can come to on your own and make plenty of friends of all ages. But if you can’t speak German, you might want to check if any English speakers are expected before you come. I was the only non-German speaker for most of the time so at times the talk was all in German. Even the staff spoke to me in German when English was more likely their language. I didn’t really mind because it’s difficult for the speaker to say everything twice, but I did miss some things. A slight problem at times was when someone unable to speak English joined my table and we ended up staring awkwardly at each other for the entire meal. The Wi-Fi is only in the lobby, dining room and shop. And it’s really inconsistent. There is a computer room with two computers if you need them. There is a really lovely beach only 10 minutes away. Outside the resort, you may be pestered by tuk-tuk drivers. Their aim is to get you into the jewelers shop or turtle farm so they can get a commission. Just be firm and say no nicely (unless you want to go – it won’t cost you more). Double check all your treatments and what you need to do. I think I was very tired in the beginning so I got a lot of things wrong. Keep asking lots of questions. If you really are an experienced at yoga, do not expect intense classes. They are for beginners. But you will especially appreciate the afternoon classes as that instructor will remind you about some important basics that you have forgotten. The staff do not earn much and some tipping each week does seem the norm – it’s the same all around Sri Lanka. Bring mosquito repellent. They can be a bit fierce around sunset. And enjoy the sunsets. They are beautiful most nights. Yes, the hotel is on a busy road, but all I heard all night was the sound of the sea.