The 10 best beach hotels in Tangalle, Sri Lanka

The best beach hotels in Tangalle

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Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lankavatara Ocean Retreat is located in Kalametiya, 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon.

Anuradha

From

India

The room and bathroom were spacious, well designed and impeccably clean -- we really appreciated the attention to details and the additional functionality offered by the daybed, the small desk, the armchairs as we were travelling with our tween and also had to do some work while on vacation. The pool was lovely - it is a good size and none of us had red eyes from chlorination. The beach the property opens onto is gloriously clean and we had it entirely to ourselves most of the time. The cafe served up delicious food but their menu offers only a few Sri Lankan dishes. At our request, the kitchen was only too happy to whip up Sri Lankan meals -- prawn and fish curries, traditional coconut sambol, dhals, gotukala salad, okra salad, ridge gourd in coconut milk, star bean stir fry, eggplant gojju, Sri Lankan pancakes with ice cream, watalapam .... these were by far the best meals we enjoyed during the entirety of our holiday and we would heartily recommend visitors to Lankavatara sample the Sri Lankan meals. The staff are very well informed and helpful and did everything they could to make our stay a memorable one -- from organising tuktuks, catamaran rides in the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary and turtle watching or airport transfers.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,072 reviews

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US$126

1 night, 2 adults

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Chaya Beach Hotel,Tangalle

Hotel in Tangalle

Located in Tangalle, 200 metres from Tangalle Beach, Chaya Beach Hotel, Tangalle features views of the garden.

Vanessa

From

Switzerland

The Chaya Beach Hotel was excellent. Super friendly people. The room was perfectly clean and well-equipped. The breakfast was good and prepared with love. Couldn't be better:)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

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US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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Maritime Nest Cabanas

Tangalle

Offering a garden and garden view, Maritime Nest Cabanas is located in Tangalle, 400 metres from Tangalle Beach and 23 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

Jane

From

United Kingdom

After 10 days backpacking around Sri Lanka, Maritime Nest was the perfect place to relax for a few quiet days. The cabanas are newly built, well equipped and very clean and comfortable. The gardens and pool are delightful and the food at Panchi restaurant is excellent. The breakfasts, in particular, are delicious and plentiful. Most importantly we were made to feel very welcome and were looked after extremely well. Madura, his family and great team of staff were fabulous hosts. Madura made helpful suggestions for local sights and activities and was always responsive to our queries. We particularly enjoyed visiting the local Turtle Sanctuary, a mindful and ethical way to experience these amazing creatures. The beautiful almost deserted beach can be reached via a short track and, whilst the sea is too rough for swimming, there is a delightful rock pool nearby. Very highly recommended. Thank you to Madura and his team of staff - we wish you every success with your new business.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Price from

US$99

1 night, 2 adults

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Finch Tangalle

Tangalle

Situated within less than 1 km of Red Beach and 12 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Finch Tangalle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tangalle.

BERNESTO

From

Australia

We had a very relaxing stay,just what we need. The owners went above and beyond to cater our needs. Thank you so much!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

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US$51.70

1 night, 2 adults

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Hanguk Lanka Lagoon Villa

Tangalle

Set within 800 metres of Tangalle Beach and 18 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole in Tangalle, Hanguk Lanka Lagoon Villa provides accommodation with seating area.

Gheorghe Silviu

From

Czech Republic

Quiet place of the town, not so far from the beach. The owner and his family welcomed us with hospitality and kindness. The food prepared by them (dinner and breakfast) was excellent.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

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US$23

1 night, 2 adults

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Kayaam Wellness

Tangalle

Set in Tangalle, a few steps from Wella Odaya Beach, Kayaam Wellness offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

Beer

From

Netherlands

A hidden gem of serenity, this hotel was a blissful escape. The staff radiates warmth and attentiveness, creating an experience that feels both intimate and refined. The cuisine was exquisite—each dish a delight, from the rich risotto to the perfectly prepared Angus beef. Immaculately clean and thoughtfully designed, the hotel has just nine rooms, ensuring a peaceful retreat untouched by crowds. After five days of thrilling adventures and vibrant encounters across Sri Lanka, this sanctuary offered the ideal place to unwind and recharge—a quiet, beautiful haven that felt like the perfect pause. Compliments to the staff!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

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US$252

1 night, 2 adults

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MENAKA HOMESTAY

Tangalle

Located within 200 metres of Tangalle Beach and 14 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, MENAKA HOMESTAY offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tangalle.

Timothy

From

United Kingdom

Clean and comfortable budget accommodation. Great value. The family that run the homestay are very kind and helpful. Decent WiFi, hot water and AC, all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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US$42

1 night, 2 adults

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Halcyon Mawella

Hotel in Tangalle

Set in Tangalle, a few steps from Mawella Beach, Halcyon Mawella offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Kirill

From

Georgia

Excellent stay by the beautiful beach

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

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US$181.13

1 night, 2 adults

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Shine Wave Turtle Beach

Tangalle

Shine Wave Turtle Beach has a garden, a private beach area and a sun terrace with swimming pool and Full English/Irish breakfast in Tangalle.

Michael

From

United Kingdom

Having travelled around Sri Lanka for eleven days and experienced various accommodation, Shine Wave was by far the cleanest. The room was equipped to a very high standard with a very comfortable bed and bedding. There were even umbrellas and sunshades to take to the beach! The breakfast was served on a little table on our very private balcony surrounded by tropical trees. The food was also the very best Sri Lankan breakfast we’d been offered, with delicious pancakes as well as all the other things, all beautifully presented. The proprietor bent over backwards to ensure that we had a good beach experience, which we were able to walk to in about a minute down a sandy track, and what a beach! The proprietor told us what to do at eight o’clock that evening in order to see the turtles at night ( i.e. go to the small turtle conservation centre, pay the guides 2000SR each which we believe is used for the conservation project.) That evening, the hotel owner was at the hotel gate where he loaned us his torch to go to the beach. The torch shone a red light, which is the only colour allowed on the beach and is less likely to affect the turtles. We went with a small group of other travellers from the conservation centre, and on the beach we were utterly and totally amazed by what we saw! To begin with, we saw a tiny turtle that had just hatched out of it’s egg, scurrying down the beach and heading for the sea. Then we followed the guide down the beach a little way, where the guide shone his red torchlight on to an enormous green turtle at the back of the beach. She was down in a dip having laid her eggs and was laboriously digging up the sand and burying what was likely to have been about a hundred and twenty eggs. The final thrill was to watch her move slowly back down the beach, leaving her glorious patterns in the sand. When she reached the sea, our last sight of her was when the waves lapped over her …. and then she was gone.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Price from

US$60

1 night, 2 adults

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Tanzanite place

Tangalle

Set within less than 1 km of Goyambokka Beach and 9.3 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Tanzanite place offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tangalle.

Antonio

From

Portugal

Everything. The Room has enough size for two and it had two lovely balconies and a big bathroom The host is very Nice and efficient. Beach is reachable by walk Also, their food is very good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

Price from

US$16

1 night, 2 adults

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