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Ranjit's Ambalama
53/19, Torrington Avenue, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
Best fare found from Dallas to Colombo: €1,009

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1 of 5 stars
jonathanhans   1 contribution
thailand
Oct 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

After confirmation by email we arrived in the night, 1 am on October 9 2009 at Ranjit. Waiting for 1 hour, using the horne of the taxi, he waited 1 hour for us! screaming, ringing, finally a boy woke up and opened the door. It took another 1 hour before we could go to our room, because other guests were... more

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spinner_g   12 contributions
singapore
Dec 8, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I don't know where to begin... we got in late and tired, all we wanted was to be led to our rooms so we could put down our backpacks and take a small breather, but we were told to hand in a RS$1000 (USD$10) deposit for the room key!! Nowhere in the online booking did it state this! The owner... more

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ranjitksam, OWNER

These visitors arrived in the early hours of the morning.There is a notice in the visitors book used for signing in,calling for payment of a refundable key deposit.this requirement had to be brought in as we had to meet the consequences of people walking away with the key and in some instances not making a payment for their stay.We insist...

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MataHari20   1 contribution
Switzerland
Jul 26, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This place is awefull. The two rooms are unlikely clean but without any nice decoration or anything to make your stay there warm. The shared bathroom is dirty and old. But the worst thing is Mr. Ranjeed himself, who wants to make the more money he can get out of his customers. If you just go out by Riksha he... more

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ranjitksam, owner

my establishment and its operation along with services offered is very clearly defined in most travellers Guide Books and with Hostelworld and the price payable for any service we offer is spelt out in the file available to a visitor in each room. We do not suddenly confront our visitors with sum payable for services rendered. I am surprised with...

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tali22   3 contributions
Colombo
Jun 15, 2008 | Trip type: Business

The image displayed on the site is the owner's house and the neighboring house not displayed is where the guests sleep and dwell. This guest house has many mosquitoes, water bugs, roaches, and uncomfortable & extremely old bedding. The price doesn't complement the inadequate conditions offered per night. There isn't even complimentary water which is standard in every other place... more

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ranjitksam, owner

we have had many good responses for what we offer and we regret to note the comments made by guests who cannot accept the fact that we have a set of rules for this organisation and is spelt out to every visitor both in writing and verbally.

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53/19, Torrington Avenue, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka