Myself, my husband and another married couple just returned from spending Christmas at Browns. Without sounding rude or offensive but we were the only people there below the age of 40. I would say the average age of the guests here was about 60-65. We are all around 27 years old and as we are two married couples we were... more

The hotel is ideally situated right on the Indian Ocean but be prepared to be accosted by the ever-present peddlars whenever you venture on to the beach. Beiing all-inclusive we didn't expect a high standard of food quality, but were pleasantly surprised - it was excellent. The staff were always smiling, and helpful to a degree, but they didn't seem... more

Good points: Near the airport so good for stopovers. On the beach - most rooms have sea views. Restaurant prices are reasonable. Bad points: A bit faded, needs a facelift. Being picky, service was a bit slow at check-in, getting bags to and from rooms, etc. This is a reasonably priced and quite acceptable place to stay for an airport... more

just returned from a great holiday at browns beach hotel sri lanka. although parts of the hotel are looking a bit tired as other people have already commented on ,it is a really friendly and clean hotel. we stayed in one of the rooms in the main building we had a great sea view and the room was spotless the... more

We had a beach room well worth the extra money,we went B&B which suited us as we like to go out in an evening .Some fantastic food to be had with a good choice of restaurants within a safe 10 minute walk.The hotel is over 30 years old but i thought this added to its charm.The staff are wonderful with... more

My 2nd visit to Sri Lanka, went with Mercury Direct and would recommend them. We had some rain on a couple of days - very heavy for a couple of hours but weather is hot and it soon dries up. Do take plenty of mosquito repellant - never known so many people with so many bites. I made sure I... more

Our room was dirty and smelt 'dank'. The shower was mouldy and cracked. It was one of the worst rooms I have ever styed in. They didi move us to a better room, but the air con never worked properly, hence our bed always seemed wet and so didi our clothes. If you ever stay there choose a Cabana, they... more

Had a fabulous trip to Sri Lanka in September. Used Browns Beach as a base for the fortnight and would love to stay there again. I definitely recommend upgrading to the beach rooms if you want a decent room with a fantastic view. They are suitable for wheelchair or limited mobility travellers, its a level pathway round to the main... more

Don't expect luxury, as it's a 3 star hotel. But it's as good as many 4 star hotels that I've stayed in, it's relaxing, of good quality and when you've been out and about around the island (we spent three nights away) it has the telling ability to welcome you back as a home from home. The only drawback was... more