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Reviewed October 18, 2018

Misquoted price twice when booking by phone and by email.Asked for Head Office number to sort accommodation costs.Not GIVEN. Employee unhappy and rang me. But no phone call from Head Office.Accom.fine

Date of stay: September 2018
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Thank rosemary m
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Vcvillasandresorts, General Manager at South Lake Resort - Koggala, responded to this reviewResponded October 20, 2018

Dear Rosemary,

First and foremost thank you for having chosen South Lake resorts for you stay last September 9th 2018. I also wish to thank you for having taken the time to give us a review on TripAdvisor.

With concern i have taken note of how your booking and communication was handled by our reception associates and sincerely apologise for the unprofessional handling of your booking. I have read over the mail correspondence from our end to you and have noted that the reconfirmation was not as detailed and clear as it should have been.
This has created the confusion of the rate quoted by us it be for one night and not two nights as it was construed by you and is a gross neglect from our end. hence upon check out the hotel had made the adjustment by discounting you one night for a two night stay.

I thank you for bringing this to my notice and rest assure corrective action have been taken with the associate concerned.

Perhaps when you decide to travel to the South of Sri Lanka and reconsider South Lake as your hotel to stay i would be very happy to personal welcome you and demonstrate our hospitality at its best.

Sincerely
Michel

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Reviewed August 28, 2018

All rooms in two floors facing the lake in the middle. rooms are spacious and bathrooms are clean. This resort in between main road and rail way tract located close to beach and river.
pool was clean and good. their buffet was good but the variety was limited.

Room tip: upper floor provides better view
Date of stay: September 2017
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Thank Romesh F
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Vcvillasandresorts, General Manager at South Lake Resort - Koggala, responded to this reviewResponded August 29, 2018

Dear Romesh,
First and foremost thank you for having chosen South Lake Resort as your getaway and the time taken to give us a review on TripAdvisor I note your appreciation of the property and the services we provide, hence we regret that we have let you down on the variety of food on the buffet. I will be reviewing with our chef's the buffet menu's served and rest assured that if your travels bring you back to South Lake Resort you will see an improved variety on the buffet.
with best hospitality regards
Michel Saelen

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Reviewed August 7, 2018

Great location. Good food and quiet setting. Loved the lake and the boat rides. The beach is just across the road and the stretch of beach is nice and welcoming. Would definitely come back for a longer stay.

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Traveled with family
Thank Nayomini W
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Vcvillasandresorts, General Manager at South Lake Resort - Koggala, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

Dear Nayomini,
Thank you for having taken the time to give us a review on TripAdvisor and having chosen South Lake Resorts for your stay , we note that you had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the quietness an peaceful environment of Koggala. We highly appreciate your feed back and look forward to welcome you again when your travels takes you back to the South of Sri Lanka.
With Best Hospitality Regards
Michel

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Reviewed July 29, 2018

I was part of a large group of 22 friends having a high school reunion (same as reviewer A N below).

Large groups can be challenging. And I have to say that the staff here ensured that all our multiple needs and demands were always met with a smile. The spacious resort, clean rooms, good food, great service added to this made it a wonderful experience for us.

Thank you South Lake resort. You can be sure that I will recommend you to others.

Date of stay: July 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Thank cpadaki
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Reviewed July 16, 2018 via mobile

22 friends getting together for our 30 year high school reunion. Amazing accommodation, warm hospitality and perfect location. Thank you for making our stay so special and memorable.
The staff set up a lovely beach bbq, FIFA finals watching and late night service.

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Vcvillasandresorts, General Manager at South Lake Resort - Koggala, responded to this reviewResponded July 17, 2018

Dear Guest,
Thank you for having taken time to give us a review on trip advisory, it was great fun to have you here and we thank you all for having selected and stayed at South Lake Resort to celebrate your camaraderie with all your school friends .
On behalf of all us we wish all the very best and safe travels back to your home country.
with best regards
Michel Saelen

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