Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, GalleSheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort in Galle, Sri Lanka has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 15 hotels we score in Galle. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.5, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $193 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 1 Okanda Road in Kosgoda, this five-star beachfront resort sits on Sri Lanka's south coast. Opened in 2016, the six-storey building provides one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom presidential suites with views of the ocean. The property serves both business travellers and families, offering a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a spa, a gym, and a sauna. Guests can access a garden, a shared lounge, and a terrace, alongside a free shuttle service to the beach. While the resort offers direct beach access and various dining options, there are no hiking trails in the immediate vicinity.What stands out

Direct beach access

Ocean view suites

On-site swimming pool

Helpful staff

Watch out for

No nearby hiking trails

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