Scores at a Glance
Dickwella Resort and SpaHotel Riu Sri Lanka
Overall
7.6
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.0
Food
7.6
8.0
Service
7.5
8.2
Rooms
6.9
8.1
Value
7.7
8.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.6
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (3,515)
Google Rating
4.4 (6,098)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
180 min
Airport Transfer
120 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.0
7.6
Food
8.0
7.5
Service
8.2
6.9
Rooms
8.1
—
Pools
8.6
7.7
Value
8.4
—
Family
8.7
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Dickwella Resort and Spa
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 180 min from CMB
Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- 4 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 120 min from CMB
Pros — Dickwella Resort and Spa
- Beautiful beach and peninsula setting
- Officially described as an all-inclusive concept
- Good seafood and local-food potential
- Relaxed south-coast atmosphere
Pros — Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- 24-hour all-inclusive product
- Beachfront location
- Three main pools plus children's pool
- Kids club and family entertainment
- Five restaurants
Cons — Dickwella Resort and Spa
- All-inclusive details are not clearly documented
- Sri Lanka is outside current country vocabulary
- Room upkeep can vary
- Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence
Cons — Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- Long transfer from CMB
- Sri Lanka needs a new country guide
- Beach conditions can vary
- Large resort can feel busy