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Giman Free Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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Private beach, scuba diving, beach yoga, fishing
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Kayankerni, North of Passikudah, Mankerni, Eastern Province, 30450
  • Place, Pasikuda Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalkudah Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Batticaloa Lagoon
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Mankerni

With a stay at Giman Free Beach Resort in Mankerni, you'll be 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kalkudah Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pasikuda Beach. .This beach hotel is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Batticaloa Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Pasikuda Beach - 34 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kalkudah Beach - 36 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady - 45 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Batticaloa Lagoon - 48 min drive - 37.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Baycelona - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sea Food - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Uga Bay Resort Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Amethyst Desert House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Travelers Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Giman Free Beach Resort

Giman Free Beach Resort offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ayurveda Suwabiyasa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Giman, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Giman - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Giman Free Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Giman

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Giman Free Beach Resort Kalkudah
Giman Free Beach Kalkudah
Giman Free Beach Resort Koralai Pattu North
Giman Free Beach Koralai Pattu North
Giman Free Koralai Pattu
Giman Free Beach Resort Hotel
Giman Free Beach Resort Mankerni
Giman Free Beach Resort Hotel Mankerni

Giman Free Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed imran

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathiravelu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Peaceful

I booked online. Only complaint we had that online it says it's in passikudah. But it's not. Once you are in the property it wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saran, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location close to beach to relax and enjoy.

Rooms are among the bushes in separate apartments among bushy area with beach view. It gives you a nice feeling when you walk around. The quality of food in the restaurant is very good. The Manager is very friendly and helpful. Customer service at the counter is very good. Enjoyed the high ceiling room and separate toilet and shower which gives more flexibility in using. Felt very refreshed after one night stay. Wish we should have booked at least two days. Felt as if the good time was over so soon. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Eranga, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location.

It was there for two days. Perfect location for my visit. Pleasant staff and friendly people. They got access to the shallow beach area that you can walk towards the sea. Nice pool area. Green environment. Indeed feel like close to nature. Some cons: my room ac is too noisy. I was distracting. No internet. Cable tv connection also not stable. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A rustic hotel away from the hustle and bustle

The resident manager, Chef and the others made us feel at home from the time we arrived for our short stay. The room (cabana) was spacious, comfortable and clean. The simple and authentic Sri Lankan food was made to order. we had the beach to ourselves with no other hotel in sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Melissa , Sri Lanka

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great location but poor coordination

Not great at all, hotel has got an excellent location with a fantastic beach but service and coordination is not great at all. Staff are not trained enough to satisfy or attend to guest needs or even to sort out something. inbookex an ocean view room with bath tub but got neither after getting to the hotel. when we mentioned what our booking was all the front desk had to say was ocean rooms are all given. So we basically didn't get what we booked.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet, peaceful retreat

The Giman provides a rejuvenating haven in a beautiful setting. Rooms are luxuriously clean and comfortable. Staff were attentive and accommodating. Food was delicious. It is some distance away from other tourist facilities, good if you want peace and quiet, but a 20 minute tuk tuk ride away if you want to shop or try alternative restaurants.

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Getaway place

Con - walls thin. You probably won't have neighbours but if you do you'll hear everything. Pro - good rooms, everything works, great location for relaxing, good food

8/10 Good

Augustin

Liked: Staff & service
Belle endroits prêt de la mer un frais paradis
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chiara, Bergamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacanza in famiglia

Camera molto spaziosa e pulita immersa nella natura e a due passi dal mare. Spiaggia non attrezzata, ma incontaminata e solo per gli ospiti dell'hotel. Servizio ristorante buono e personale gentilissimo.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Heichan, Mannar,Sri Lanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
ただ1っ件のホテルでビーチを独占、外部一般客もいない。Seaviewの部屋は内空が大きく贅沢な設計になっていてゆったりできる。唯一問題で亜ttのが電力の供給が十分で無かったが、スタッフの臨機応変の対応で合格。 またSPAも常設されていて1時間6000Rps.と手ごろで内容は合格。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sabine, Stuttgart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weitläufiges Resort

Sehr relaxtes Resort in weitläufiger Anlage. Essen war vielfältig, grosse Portionen und sehr lecker. Am Besten mit Halbpension buchen, da weit ab vom Schuss.Keine Restaurants in der Nähe. Schöner Pool. Sehr freundliches Personal. Grosse Zimmer. Verbesserungsvorschlag: vorm Bungalow fehlen bequeme Liegen.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Marielle, The Netherlandslands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfull stay at Giman Free

We had a wonderfull stay! The rooms with view on the beach, a lovely massage and yoga, tastfull food, children playing and swimming on the beach and a very big & nice surprise with a diner on the beach for my birthday. The staff is very friendly and the are doing a great job in making you feeling at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017