Halcyon has come to mean
in ‘a time of happiness and contentment’
in ‘a time of happiness and contentment’
Welcome
Halcyon Mawella is our place to rest the mind and experience Sri Lanka's bounty
Mawella, where the jungle meets the sea
Our surroundings are important to us. Any initiatives we can start to protect the environment is a way of giving back to the local community. Keeping the beach clean is top of our list as is the minimal use of plastic
Our ethos
Behind the pandanus lies a stretch of sand and the Indian Ocean...
Leave only footprints
Our Guests Say
Staffer/owner seems not entirely well, mentally: Tread carefully. We booked for a long poya weekend but had to cancel late for family illness two days before our set arrival date. We had already paid half-price down payment, which we forfeited. Place is well reviewed and probably had little difficultlty booking replacement guests for a prime weekend. Voice calls us late at night, berating us non-stop, not bothering to listen to our reason for cancelling or recognizing that we readily conceded the down payment, meanwhile emphasizing how popular his place is, in which case he probably could easily book other clients. Something not right here, caution.
Breathtaking, paradisiacal hotel did not want to leave. Outstanding and relaxed service along with great food and cocktails. A very special location. Highly recommend
Amazing place to stay. Definitely will come back here.Nice owner, great and friendly staff, lovely dog Loki. Tasty food (goat curry is a truly brilliant dish). Long and clean beach & ocean ❤️
Great hotel and product and services. Enjoyed our stay however location is a bit isolated. So if you are interested in a little more hustle and bustle take note. Service wise is very good. One of the few places by the beach that sweeps and mops your rooms twice a day. Loving half my life near the equator, this is welcomed.
A wonderful place to relax. A good vibe, delicious dishes and staff with hospitality in their genes.Recommended!
Absolutelly Perfect! The hotel is Perfect, food delicious and staff really nice! Best coctails of my life! Super recommended!
Although the approach route suggests otherwise, what a beautiful place! Small scale, great service, beautiful rooms, excellent food. If I may mention 1 drawback, it is that it is very light in the room early in the morning.
Excellent food and location right on the beach. The cocktails are to die for and service was also great without being hassled, really enjoyed our time here. One of the best places I've been to in Sri Lanka!
Visited the place a week ago. Beautiful location, great food and extremely good service. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. They've got sailing, paddle boarding etc if you are looking for activities. Had a great time and looking forward to visiting again.
Enjoyed our day stay at this hotel. The owner and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Great location, right by the beach. The food is great although the price is a tad bit on the expensive side.Can't wait to come back again
Halcyon Mawella is the perfect place to relax after a few days travelling around the country. Staff is lovely and welcoming, the rooms and garden are beautifully designed and the beach close to perfection. The same goes for the food - from breakfast to dinner, every meal inspired us to try new things in our own kitchen. We wish we could have stayed there a lot longer and will definitely go back if we find ourselves back in the south of Sri Lanka one day. We also made friends with their lovely dog as well as some very cute doggy fellows on the beach.
Our time at this establishment was absolutely incredible, and I must admit that I could have easily extended our stay. The food was fantastic, and the chefs were more than willing to cater to my specific dietary requirements. The pool area was very serene and tranquil, located just a stone's throw from the beach. Moreover, there were some excellent local eateries within walking distance. I slept soundly throughout our entire stay, thanks to the comfortable accommodations, and the staff were exceptionally accommodating.Zander, the proprietor, went above and beyond to assist us with organizing excursions and even went as far as to help us find our next accommodation. In addition, we were given a fascinating tour of the establishment's garden. If you happen to be in the vicinity, I highly recommend paying a visit to this wonderful establishment to unwind and decompress.
Great place to stay in Mawella! The staff and owner are super friendly and create an amazing atmosphere to this magical resort on the beach. Rooms are clean, big and comfortable. We came for two nights and very quickly decided to extend our stay. Definitely will visit again on our next trip to Sri Lanka.
This is such an amazing hotel - it’s like a wonderful secret I’m almost reluctant to share! David and his team are so accommodating. The rooms are just amazing, the ocean close by is a dream, and the food is wonderful. Coffee and breakfast also great. A brilliant place and one of my new Sri Lanka faves.
magical resort on the beach. Rooms are clean, big and comfortable. We came for two nights and very quickly decided to extend our stay. Definitely will visit again on our next trip to Sri Lanka.
Really great spot , Perfect bungalows , good food and nice owner. It’s direct on the beach and the waves are too beautiful. If you come to Srilanka this is a must! and Nice for the sup lovers.
Great place, it is clean, aesthetically pleasing and the staff is so nice. The beach is amazing. The food is delicious and can easily be tweaked to your liking. Price is definitely cheap considering the high quality and quantity, however beware of Loki who will give you the most convincing puppy eyes.
Beautiful stay and all the staff were super friendly. Rooms are clean, big and comfortable.Definitely would like to visit again
We had an amazing experience here & I could have easily stayed longer. The food was great & the chefs were happy to make any of my dietary requests. The pool was super mellow & right on the beach. Walking distance to some local restaurants too. I slept like an angel the entire time we were there & the staff were extremely accommodating.Zander, the owner, went above and beyond to help us with excursions & even to helping find us find our next hotel. We even got a tour of their garden! If you’re in the area I’d highly recommend heading here & decompressing!
Great place. Stylish hotel.Next to the beach. big rooms, amazing food. If you want wine , buy bottle.You can take some surf tools (don't know in English)Definitely recommend this place
Halcyon is truly amazing. It is something between a 5-star hotel and a hip beach community hangout. The hotel is right on the beach and there is a freshwater lagoon to the left. Really beautiful, no noise, no pestering insects or mosquitos. You come on a very narrow road that meanders through a lush forest and you think you are going to the end of the world. Then you arrive at a stylish hotel with a lush garden and an elegant pool in the middle. The hotel is separated from the beach by something like a green curtain of trees, bushes and flowers. Halcyon has 8 very large rooms with very spacious bathrooms. Very stylish design, bathroom, shower, bed, sheets, towels – all impeccable. The bath products are fabulous, organic and made by a local place somewhere nearby.
Great place, it is clean, aesthetically pleasing and the staff is so nice. The beach is amazing. The food is delicious and can easily be tweaked to your liking. Price is definitely cheap considering the high quality and quantity, however beware of Loki who will give you the most convincing puppy eyes.
Amazing place to stay at Mawella Beach - our favorite beach so far in Sri Lanka! Halcyon Mawella is a new hotel, located directly on the beach - all amenities are great, the food is super delicious and the people working here are very kind and helpful. We did many activities like swimming, paddle boarding , kayaking and even sailing. We will come back for sure ????
Great place to stay in Mawella! The staff and owner are super friendly and create an amazing atmosphere to this magical resort on the beach. Rooms are clean, big and comfortable. We came for two nights and very quickly decided to extend our stay. Definitely will visit again on our next trip to Sri Lanka.
Lovely property, excellent hospitality by the staff. located in a beautiful beach in Mawella. Rooms are lovely and unique. Kayak ride in the lagoon was really impressive and unforgettable experience. hope to visit again soon.
Stunning boutique resort with bar and restaurant, pool, beach... Everything. It is spectacular in all ways
Something exceptional! From beach front location, over amazing food to attentive staff. This boutique hideaway offers everything any demanding traveller needs.
Amazing little resort hidden in Mawella. Super friendly staff and unique cocktails. The entire hotel is well planned and built with great creativity. I stayed for one day but I wish I stayed more! The beach is just a few steps away and you can see finishing boats all day long. The beach seems very private and you can bathe in the sea as it's not too deep.
A luxurious experience in Sri Lanka! Beautiful hotel, great stuff, delicious restaurant, special cocktails. We loved it!
I stayed 2 nights with my boyfriend. This place is MAGNIFICENT. We have been 2 weeks in Sri Lanka and never felt better. This hotel is just the best, with the setting in beautiful boutique style and design, small in size and so cosy, serving delicious food & drinks at premium quality and still very reasonable priced.. the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the rooms are bomb: most comfy huge bed, so stylish and lovely products in the bathroom too. if you’re in for a relaxing stay in a serene and peaceful setting on the beach, go for it!
Wow! Fantastic place, delicious food and cocktails. Only went for lunch, ended up sleeping there? Zander is an amazing & funny host. Perfect romantic getaway❤️
Loved my four days here…The setting is spot on -facing the long, golden, crowd free Mawella beach, perfect for stroll, swimming or taking in sunrise or indeed the pink painted clouds of evening. Halycon is a beautifully designed, furnished, thought through space that wouldn’t be out of place in a well known members clubs portfolio. The international menu offers very fine fare indeed, bursting with fresh flavours and made with love. Cocktails, certainly the ones I tried, were off the scale. Think Shoreditch hotel, at 1/4 the price. The team are all super friendly, attentive, well trained with high standards. As a boutique hotel Halcyon is a cut above anything else I’ve experienced in SL. Highly recommend.
This is such an amazing hotel - it’s like a wonderful secret I’m almost reluctant to share! Alex and his team are so accommodating. The rooms are just amazing, the ocean close by is a dream, and the food is wonderful. Coffee and breakfast also great. A brilliant place and one of my new Sri Lanka faves.
Spent 48 hours in this stunning hotel. The rooms are uniquely gorgeous, upcycled antiques, hand made tiles and beautiful thatch style roof. The attention to detail is breath taking, unlike anywhere else on the Island. This extends to the food menu with delicious vegan food and deserts to die for. Cocktails are a different class... must try the Burnt Pineapple tequila ! The staff are laid back yet attentive, nothing too much trouble - service is excellent. An experience like no other in Sri Lanka.. would love to come back one day...
Wow! What a place! An exclusive little paradise, in a pretty much unspoilt and untouched area with 2km of empty sandy beach. This boutique hotel is everything you want from this type of establishment, elegant and classy from top to bottom. 10/10
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