I have travelled quite extensively across many parts of the world. Although I am Australian, Sri Lanka has been a personal favourite. I have visited Sri Lanka multiple times over the last few years with my most recent visit in November 2019. The key highlight of my trip to Sri Lanka was my stay at the Privilege Hotel. I must say, it was truly a Privilege. From the very first moment we set foot in the hotel we were blown away. The hospitality we received from their very friendly staff at all times was exceptional. They were very helpful and always attentive, checking in on us to make sure we were always comfortable. While the Hotel was located on an absolutely breathtaking property with the beach at your doorstep, the green garden with fruit and veggies was just an added bonus. The rooms were also very clean, spacious and well maintained. The restaurant is also located on the top level so the beautifully cooked food by the very friendly chef was served with a view. This hotel is different to others as it specialises in traditional Ayurveda treatments. Not only were the treatments great but the Ayurvedic Massage Therapist and the Doctor were very friendly and professional at all times. My stay at the Privilege definitely made my trip to Sri Lanka this time a very memorable one. I definitely look forward to visiting again very soon. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, in a beautiful setting with outstanding customer service, The Privilege is for you :)

A fantastic location in a beautiful area. Excellent food, very welcoming and helpful team running the hotel, and opportunities to receive Ayurvedic advice and treatment. The rooms are clean and airy, there is a good sized well maintained swimming pool, and good access to the beach.

ThePrivilege is a very beatiful hotel just by the beach. The management and staff are so helpful and givning a lot of information about the building, the famous arckitect Bawa who made the interior. Nice place to take the Ayorveda treatment.

The Privilege, it was a Privilege to be with you..! Such an amazing place with friendly and professional staff. I have visited Sri Lanka for Ayurveda 4 time before and many time in India non can meet the standards and the hospitality of this resort. Its almost like a hidden , strict on the diets and treatment but its what you expect from a Ayurveda holiday. The garden with so many trees birds and just so naturual. The pool is by the beach and so private. The two managers are exceptionally attentive and helpfull giving loads of information, Ayurveda Doctor is great and very knowledgeable Ayurveda staff the most caring I have come across. Ayurveda treatment is AMAZING Food is amazing the restaurant is in a beautiful setting. Its quiet and private place ideal for rejuvenation. I love this hotel, five stars and will be back !!

I can't think from where to start....this is an absolute heaven . The hotel is right on the beach yet has a huge green garden with all kinds of herb, fruit n a vegetable plant. Which is also great bcos you get to go pick the vegetables with the chef on a day or two ... Quality of service is like non IV experienced before.. for an Ayurveda resort this hotel has world class hospitality. Threatments doctors attention and the therapist are just great.Yoga in the morning overlooking the sea to the sounds of the waves crashing is a experience second to non. They live up to the true sense of authentic Ayurveda.. the management and staff are very helpful explains everything. Rooms are very every spacious clean the food and restaurant is great.. very friendly chef. Hotel offer free excursions which we took use of and was a nice experience. If you are looking for a quiet private place with authentic Ayurveda to get results fast this is the place is Sri Lanka.two thumbs up. Will be back for sure.

My husband and I stayed for two weeks ( you do need two weeks !) and we really did benefit from the experience with wonderful treatments and massage -- your day is pretty full ! 3 plus messages a day ! wonderful location on the ocean and amazing pool - the staff are ALL SO FRIENDLY and helpful - my husband suffered a back problem there and he was given such care and attention - the food is very good and the cleanliness of the bedrooms is exceptional - i would recommend this hotel .

We stayed at the Privilege for two weeks and enjoyed it very much. The food was excellent; healthy, tasty and variable made from fresh vegetables and fruit. The Ayurvedic Massage therapists and the doctor were both professional and friendly like the rest of the staff. The hotel offered sightseeing for free and airport pickup at reasonable price. We dream of coming back. Ayubowan from your Icelandic friends

I spent 2 weeks in decembre 2017 at The Privilege The ayurvedic treatment was very professionnal with very good massages and very sure with the daily presence of the doctor. The large room with see view was very confortable and quiet Very good food with local fish and vegetable bio directly from their garden. I recommend this place

From the dokter to the therapists, the gartner, the kitchen and service staff, the room dude and the managers.. they all want to see you happy and Will do their all... lovely small establishment with Only Ayurveda guests, at the sea, spacious rooms, Nice food and Very Good quality treatments and at least 2 hours a day

Two friends of mine and I decided that after a month of traveling through Sri Lanka we would deserve an Ayurveda treatment and after some research we found The Privilege which was right in between Galle where we stayed up until then and Negombo where our flight would take us back. Easily reached by train we had the warmest welcome by the staff and a freshly made watermelon juice. Our stuff was brought to our sweet rooms full of flowers with ocean view and I was already amazed by the location and the people by then. We only had five days (and I recommend at least 2-3 weeks to anyone) but still the doctor tried to make the most of our time and we enjoyed amazing Ayurvedic treatments such as thermal massages, flower bath and head and foot massages which were given outside. The therapists were the cutest ladies I have ever seen and very capable of what they were doing. Apart from that there was herbal tea available at all times and the food which was made of only organic and local products was super delicious and just right for our characters. I already miss my daily yoga routine, the fresh juices and the awesome staff. There were lovely details in every corner and that made our stay so enjoyable. I cannot wait to come back with more time and my two friends could not agree more. Thanks for everything and until soon. Definitely recommend this place though I also enjoyed being there with only three other guests and us. I cannot agree with other reviews that made us worry a lot beforehand such as that the place needs maintenance or similar. To me everything was perfect. Great place for my mind and body.