We have recently returned from a two week stay at The Asiain Jewel - two weeks were not long enough.

The hotel is everything it's website says it is. You get luxury with a very personal service. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left nothing was too much trouble - Dale and Tanya are a wonderful couple and are keen for you to get what you want from their hotel and Sri Lanka.

The staff are very personable, the rooms luxurious and the food devine. We stayed in the luxury room and could not have wished for anything more. The view is both breathtaking and calming.

Dale is very keen to pass on his local knowledge and is happy spending time with you, giving honest information and advice and will arrange any trip or activity that is available. If you are planning to tour any part of the island I would definitely recommend contacting Dale to arrange your tour whether it be at the beginning of your stay, in the middle or even on your way home. He will certainly be able to help.

Tanya's attention to detail is second to none and this helps make the hotel stand out. We stayed at two other hotels while we were in Sri Lanke but neither could compete.

The hotel is away from the beach (only a shourt tuk tuk ride though) but this means you get to learn a little more about life in Sri Lanka.

Tanya and Dale know what we though of them, their hotel and our wonderful holiday - we will definintely be seeing them again. I would recomend this hotel in a second - a supurb location, high standards of cleanliness and food but most of all the hospitality of the real jewels in Hikkaduwa Tanya and Dale.

The stay at Asian Jewel was such a highlight of our holiday and we only stayed one night as a bit of a stop over and we will definately go back when we vist next year. Dale and Tanya are fantastic hosts and all the little touches were so welcome. They even made a fuss of my 17 year old daughter celebrating her birthday. The accomodation is outstanding the best that we had while we were in Sri Lanka, everything was so beautiful. The location is amazing stunning views over the lagoon and so peaceful. Tanyas food was excellent and we even got a nice glass of wine here which is unusual in Sri Lanka.

Finally Dale is one of the best story tellers I have ever met and he has some great stories to tell and we are looking forward to hearing more next year.

We spent 2 weeks with Dale & Tanya in March 08. What a great place to stay, couldn,t fault anything, beautiful rooms, fabulous food & a friendly staff all combined to create a perfect holiday.

Add to this the fact that Dale & Tanya took care of all the arrangements for us to be married while we were there, and it turned an excelent holiday into a holiday never to be forgotten.

So why not let Dale &Tanya organise your special occasion, I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

Eddie & Sandra Holder

My girlfriend and I were making a quick 3 day trip to Sri Lanka during our trip around the world. We wanted to go to Hikkaduwa because of the good surfing and beaches available there. We decided to go with the #1 rated hotel on TripAdvisor and were extremely happy with our decision.

Our hosts, Dale and Tanya, were the nicest hotel owners we have met on our entire trip. The rooms in the hotel were very nice. The food that they served was amazing. Tanya has a unique gift for making sure all the little details of the room and food are perfect. Dale is a very friendly person who is more than willing to help set up a day trip for you and answer any questions you may have. By the end of the trip we honestly felt as though we were their friends and not just their customers.

They are very honest with you about everything. They let you know that their food is more expensive than that you would buy on the beach, but it is also much better. They never pressure you to use their tuk tuk service, buy their food or even stay at their hotel if you don't like it. What you see is what you get. It was very refreshing to not be harrasesd.

To make a long story short, this hotel is perfect for someone who is looking for a nice hotel to stay at in Sri Lanka. It is more expensive than the cheap hotels on the beach, but much cheaper than the gawdy beach resorts. It is the absolute best value for your money in Sri Lanka.

If we ever go back to Sri Lanka we will definitely be making a return trip to the Asian Jewel.