Tangalla hotellia

Plussat: We had the most amazing stay! The genuine and kind hospitality of the staff and owner Nick was so nice. The hotel oozes personality and style, with little touches that makes it special and memorable. I don't think the photos online do it justice, its much nicer. And the food both local and international is great :). We wished we could have stayed longer, two days just wasn't enough!

Plussat: Very kind staff. Excellent food. Lots of nature in the grounds of the hotel.

Plussat: It’s amazing place to stay! Maximum score in my life -10 !

Plussat: Stunning hotel, we were blown away from when we arrived to our gorgeous huge villa covered with flower petals, with an outdoor bathroom/shower. Although out of town, the privacy and scenery is worth it, located directly on the beach, with ocean views during meal times. Two pools to enjoy, one with swim up bar. Food is delicious with rotating menu every few days, plus all day breakfast is a bonus. Service is impeccable and staff are very attentive. Best hotel I've stayed at.

Plussat: Loved everything. The service was amongst the best I’ve ever come across and the food was Devine. Absolute luxury with a keen eye on what the customer wants.

Plussat: Excellent service. Amazing facilities and accommodation. Felt like a home away from home. Nick, Bella, gracie and all the team were fantastic. I would highly recommend staying at Buckingham place.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Everything at Buckingham Place was perfect. Amazing location and staff, beautiful rooms and a great selection and variety of food and drinks - ideal location to switch off and re-charge your batteries.

Plussat: This place was amazing! We enjoyed our last 6 nights there and it was as relaxing as it could be. The staff is super friendly and takes such great care of its customers. The food was delicious, the room beautiful and clean, the surroundings awesome, the spa super relaxing, the beach stunning, the pool and restaurant great.

Miinukset: The place is perfect. There was not one thing to complain about. About the surroundings: you have to be aware that the beach is not for swimming (obviously not the hotels fault and they communicate it openly on their website). Not much within walking distance (for us it was what we were looking for; if you need to get around the staff will happily arrange any transport or activities for you).

Plussat: Comfortable room and very pleasant staff

Miinukset: Hotel beach not suitable for swimming

Plussat: The location is stunning, beautiful beach and lovely garden. You do feel like you're in paradise. It is worthwhile to choose the Ocean View room and enjoy the great view. The rooms are nicely decorated, very spacious and clean and you can even watch the waves crush from your bathtub :) Nice and fast check in / check out process, you get all the info you need. Everyone at the hotel is very nice and welcoming, trying to make your stay as nice as possible. My hostesses, Sayuri, was extremely nice and helpful, always there for any questions or support. I thoroughly enjoyed the garden tour by the hotel naturalist, Sudheera, that I found very informative and interesting, so recommended. Nice Yoga classes with a view. Breakfast is great, lovely pool area and service. Everything is clean and well maintained.

Miinukset: 1. The services were very expensive. I understand it is a 5 stars exclusive hotel but perhaps the strategy can be revised and more guests would consume more and be happier. $ 135 for the spa treatment or $ 75 for a one course + desert for one person is pretty pricey... 2. Everyone in the hotel is very nice and helpful but sometimes it can be a bit too much. You are asked at least 5 times if you like the food or if you want coffee, etc. Sometimes you prefer to just enjoy without being interrupted that often. So just look for the right balance in terms of customer service. 3. I would've liked to have a bar by the beach. Perhaps that was not available due to the off season? ... 4. The pool should be opened later than 18.30 since there are no other activities to be done (other than eat and drink) after this hour. 5. There was some refurbishing activity going on right next to the pool. I did not mind that as I preferred to spend the time by the ocean but this information should've been made available prior to booking as it can be disturbing

Plussat: Cleanliness: the room gets cleaned twice a day. In addition, staff are spread throughout the resort cleaning all day long which made the entire place spotless. Remarkable Staff Everyone (EVERYONE) is smiling, greeting, and offering help all the time. Nevertheless, I would like to mention few names that made our stay a memorable one: Syuri, our personal assistant. she was in direct/continuous contact with us through Whatsapp. She would greet us every morning on breakfast, and offers her help. She has made several arrangements for us either within the resort or outside it. We were satisfied with her services for sure. Hasini: She arranged a special occasion for us on the beach, she was so nice and helpful. She went beyond our expectations, and she was (happy) to serve us and that meant a lot to us. Thameena: An excellent Chef with a friendly smile. One of our favorite moments while having breakfast, is when she approaches us with a basket of freshly cooked croissants . She also would suggest plates that suit our dietary preferences which is something we appreciated. Yoga: I truly enjoyed my early morning Yoga class, it was set on a place with a Breathtaking view.... It was for sure something to remember.

Miinukset: -At night the place becomes albite down. It would be great if they arrange something for entertainment at night; Live show, Outdoor Cinema, Reading classes, evening Yoga meditation....etc -A luxurious resort should have variety of restaurants to choose from, however, during our stay only the main restaurant was working everyday, where the other two restaurants we working on alternative days (every day one of them only serves dinner)

Plussat: Had a wonderful stay at this lovely resort. Got a villa with the pool and 24/7 butler Piyal who is absolutely highlight of my stay. This place is full of fun facilities and activities (surfing, cooking class, yoga, gym, ecological park, spa) with many nice restaurants. The morning meditation, freshly made breakfast with gorgeous sea view is the best way to start my day. The staffs here were so helpful and caring. Highly recommend the service at this hotel and I’ll deff choose to stay here again

Miinukset: Nothing to complain.

Plussat: We were upgraded to the villa with ocean view. The staff are super friendly with a smile. From the moment we arrived until we left they made our stay super special. Excellent food, service, nice pool, amazing views on the beach. Lots of wildlife.

Miinukset: Can’t fault it at all

Plussat: The breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the chilled coconut water served at the reception area. All the staff was very courteous. Would like to especially thank Sayuri, guest relation officer who went out of her way to make our stay memorable. She looked into all our requests and gave personalised attention to all our needs.

Miinukset: Would have preferred more dining options and a little entertainment in the evening

Miinukset: Henkilökunta

Plussat: Absolutely amazing. The location and setting is just beautiful. I have been to many beautiful hotels around the world and this is definitely amongst one of my absolute favorites. Beautiful palm trees, wonderful ocean views, secluded beach, great pool, relaxing spa. Great service in all areas. Everything is perfect! Best guest relations experience. Many thanks to Pasan! I can fully and totally recommend this resort.

Miinukset: Absolutely nothing to complain!!!

Plussat: This place is magic! If you are looking for relax, privacy,exclusivity and beauty, this is the place. Our room with a private pool was huge! You can have a private dinner or go to the Taru Tangalle Social restaurant, the other property just next to Taru Mawella. Every single detail is just perfect! The food is so good!!!! The garden, the flowers the huge trees are unbelievable! Congratulation to Heshan, the manager, for his kindness and smile. Congratulation to all the staff because each one of you are doing a great job for caring so well of this place and make it a small paradise. Thank you! This was for sure one of the best moment that we had in Sri Lanka.

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: Location and villa simply perfect The personal woman, who took care about our villa and us, was very polite and so nice. Food was excellent.

Miinukset: Price Performance Level Some of the staff were really not polite.

Plussat: excellent service,great locations

Miinukset: The sand fly form the beach

Plussat: Lovely beachfront location Beautiful decor Good food Great service - Ananda’s enthusiasm is infectious

Miinukset: WiFi offering is back in 2007 - very hard to work or stay connected Sometimes it can be hard to find a staff member

Plussat: From check in to checkout we had a fantastic stay at this property. This property embodies a very relaxed boutique feel which leads to 100% relaxation.

Miinukset: There are several small things that can be improved upon. For example, when I was sitting in the sun chairs at the beach, no staff bothered to ask me if I wanted water or other refreshments.

Plussat: The staff and the location

Miinukset: A spa on the premises

Plussat: We stayed in the beautiful 2 bedroom villa which was very luxurious and lovely. Great spaces all around to chill out, whether on the veranda, garden or by the pool. The food was delicious

Miinukset: It is quite quiet, which is great if you want a secluded break but not many other restaurants close by. It is however only a 15 minute Tuk Tuk from hirikitya which has lots of restaurants and a relaxed surfer vibe

Plussat: The property was beyond our expectations! we had an amazing time in Taru Villa and will definitely go back. The place was simply beautiful, clean, and the service was beyond excellent! specifically sanjeeva and sujeeva made it feel more than a five star hotel stay! And the food was fantastic! Better than any other place we ate at in Sri Lanka. The owners really know what it takes to make a guest happy. Thank you Taru for making our trip to Sri Lanka one for the books

Plussat: I really like this hotel. I'd like to stay there. Advise you this hotel. Clean and cozy. I had a great time at the hotel. The view from the windows is beautiful. The administration is very polite and smiling.

Plussat: Very nice accommodation, the room was new, big, clean and comfortable. Close to a lonely beach that was perfect for long walkings at the beach. At our stay swimming was not possible, but bathing and jumping into the waves were good too. The staff was great and the food and the service was getting even better every day. We recommend booking with breakfast and having dinner there too :) Thank you for wonderful and relaxing days!

Plussat: The rooms are very big, comfortable and clean! The pool is nice and the Hotel is located in front of the beach. The beach is secluded and almost deserted so it is perfect to relax and enjoy. The host tried his best to accommodate our needs.

Miinukset: The breakfast despite being good is not varied so it can get boring after two/three days. The restaurant also lacked offer and many of the a la carte options were unavailable. The restaurant is on the expensive side but it seems to be in line with the other restaurants around the area.

Plussat: The locations is just excellent. Super quiet! Great nature around. The hotel itself is super nice and has a beautiful plants in it. The pools are perfect and so are the rooms. Everyone was so nice to us. And breakfast was one of the best we've had on our whole trip. Also you can ask about laundry service here. Was helpful for us. Special thanks to Anna for super accomodation!

Plussat: Nice place, quite new, staff has provided great service. Thanks!

Plussat: A nice hotel in a quiet place located out of the city. Room was clean and well decorated, the bed was very comfy. Although the ocean was very rough during our stay, we enjoyed the on-site pool which is awesome!

Plussat: Aamupala oli erinomainen. Huone oli todella iso ja siisti. Suihku oli erinomainen. Ranta oli upea, siisti ja lähes tyhjä - oma rauha. Hyvä uima-allas, mukavia oleskelu alueita ja aurinkotuoleja. Mahtava paikka rentoutumiseen!

Miinukset: Ruoka oli melko kallista ja taso vaihteli.

Plussat: What a peaceful and beautiful place!!! The food is just delicious! :-) The whole stuff is friendly and helpful! I would definitely come back to this clean and calm hotel!

Miinukset: Everything was fine! :D

Plussat: Fantastic location with nothing but the beach and forest around. If you are looking for entertainment, this isn’t it! But if you just want to chill in a great hotel on the beach I would recommend it.

Miinukset: Nothing to dislike.

Plussat: Breakfast was brilliant. Pool was spotless. Great location right on the completely empty beach. Staff were friendly and not overbearing. If you’re looking to do nothing and relax it’s perfect for that.

Plussat: Very friendly personel. Good food. Beautiful hotel, remote location which we liked. We loved our room with great spacious balcony with view on the sea. Nice swimming pool with clear water. We were there for some resting/chilling, 100% succeeded. :) Next vacation we go back again for sure.

Miinukset: Nothing to complain actually. Except perhaps that the sea was a bit rough to swim. But we enjoyed the swimming pool instead a lot.

Plussat: The staff, the place and generally fabulous time was had. Our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer.

Plussat: We arrived at the hotel for two days to change the location. Quiet, calm and cozy place away from the tourist bustle. Around only the ocean, Lankan village and a few other small hotels. Practical cozy area, spacious clean rooms with all amenities. Special respect to the staff, very friendly and helpful. Provided a room with sea view, as it was free, at no extra charge. They also gave bicycles for free to walk around the area. Thank. 10 out of 10 despite internet problems.

Miinukset: All was perfect.

Plussat: Paradise!!! Beautiful pool, yummy food, friendly and helpful staff all set on an amazing almost private beach. Rooms were very modern and clean with balconies with a view. Wish we had of stayed here longer. Would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing piece of paradise.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The acommodation was perfect, beautiful beach and infinity pool

Miinukset: The road was not in the best condition after the rainy season, google maps got us on some unpracticable road. On the way back to the main road we used a tuk tuk

Plussat: Fantastic location right on the beach. Secluded relaxed and just what we wanted to unwind. Lovely meals served with a smile. A real good find!

Miinukset: Not much not to like about this place.

Plussat: Nice huts by the beach. Good pool and food. Staff very friendly

Miinukset: Not much. It is not a hi-lux place but great value, and relaxing.

Plussat: Staff were friendly. The beach is nice.

Miinukset: Location is very isolated down a long bumpy dirt track. There is nothing around, so when it rains there is nothing to do. Pool was dirty with worms. The handrail leading into the pool was loose and unsafe. Food selection was very minimal and with nothing near by so you're stuck. Food service ends at 8 and you have to pre order before 5 if you want to eat anything that isn't pasta. Shower was cold with no hot water. Room wasn't cleaned/towels not replaced. First room we were given the door wouldn't lock and we were asked if we actually needed a locking door... Partial sea view from the room, however little privacy anyway so you have to close the curtains. No atmosphere. Didn't live up to expectations which was a shame as we were really looking forward to this part of our trip. Booked for 4 nights but left after 2.

Plussat: Loistava pieni keidas kaiken vuorilla rehkimisen jälkeen! Henkilökunta +10. Paikka on tosiaan rauhallinen, ei mitään äksöniä. Meilöä juuri hyvä akkujen lataukseen. Ja huoneet oli isoja ja kauniita!

Plussat: Off-seasonina pääsi nauttimaan rauhasta ja rannasta. Vaikka välillä satelikin niin se ei haitannut koska huone oli niin siisti ja viihtyisä. Hotellilta sai pyörät lainaan ja niillä kätevä liikkua pienessä kylässä. Wifi toimi moiteettomasti. Ruoka hiukan kalliimpaa mutta halpojakin vaihtoehtoja löytyy listalta.

Plussat: Vartija oli mukava ja ystävällinen. Oli myös kivaa kun sai lainata polkupyöriä ilmaiseksi. Allasalue oli ihan kiva.

Miinukset: Hotellille tullessa sisäänkirjautuminen kesti ja kesti ja en edes tiedä mitä odottelimme siinä. Asiakaspalvelussa parantamisen varaa. Todella hidasta palvelua. Sänky oli epämukava ja selkä oli joka kerta kipeä aamulla. Aamupalalla kun ruoka oli tosi tulista (tilasimme itse tulista) ja suussa poltti, menin tarjoilijan luo, että tarvitsemme vettä nyt, kun polttaa suussa, niin tarjoilija lupasi tuoda sen pöytään. Hän kuitenkin meni ensin keittiöön tekemään jotain, vaikka olisi voinut antaa minulle suoraan edessä olevasta jääkaapista sen veden mukaan. Menin toistamiseen pyytämään/ostamaan sitä vettä, että nyt tarvitsee heti, niin tarjoilijalla ei vieläkään ollut mitään kiirettä tuomaan sitä. Kannataa katsoa mihin astuu hotellialueella, sillä kolmen päivän vierailumme aikana koiranjätöstä ei siivottu pois, vaikka aluetta muuten haravoitiin. Näimme myös käärmeen huoneemme edustalla. Uloskirjautuminen kesti joku parikymmentä minuuttia ainakin, en taaskaan tiedä missä ja mikä taas kesti. Huonelasku kannattaa tarkistaa tarkasti, sillä meiltä oli yritetty periä ruoka, mitä emme olleet syöneet ja ruokien hinnatkin oli laskussa erit, mitä listassa. Ihmettelimme miksi huonettamme ei ole siivottu ja menimme kysymään asiasta, niin meille sanottiin, että, kun ette ole laittanut kylttiä oveen, että "make up this room", niin huonetta ei siivota ja se on teidän vika. Sanoimme, että sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä ei asiasta mainittu mitään, niin työntekijä vain pyöritteli silmiä ja oli silmiin nähden erittäin tympääntynyt meihin. Uima-altaan nurkissa oli paljon veden alla uivia hyönteisiä.

Plussat: Wi-fi yhteys toimi.

Miinukset: Sijainti oli todella syrjäinen ja resortilla ei ollut mitään aktiviteetti mahdollisuuksia sateisella säällä. Bungaloweihin tuli katosta vettä läpi.

Plussat: Hans has thought of everything when he planned the bungalows at Lanka Beach. The most comfortable four poster beds with luxurious white soft cotton sheets and a mosquito net. Air conditioning as well as a ceiling fan not only in the room but also on the spacious verandah where we could seek shelter from the odd shower on a comfortable double recliner or at the little outdoor table. Great bathroom with lots of space to put things, also a drying rack. Good storage in the room and a safe. The staff were friendly and looked after us very well. The infinity swimming pool is gorgeous and so refreshing, the grounds well looked after and full of tropical flowering trees and shrubs. The beach is simply beautiful in its wildness. The food was great and fresh seafood was offered as well as traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice. Turtle watch is only a short tuktuk ride away. The WiFi was the best we had in all of Sri Lanka. We didn’t want to leave and hope we can come back here one day!

Plussat: This is THE perfect place to come if you want to relax, the pool is great and the beach is beautiful. The food is great. We read comments about the small breakfast. Hum...the breakfast was HUGE and delicious so we don't really understand the stomach of these tourists... Everything is clean and the staff is nice. They also offer free bikes which was nice to discover the area.

Miinukset: A bit far from the city center, but you come here for the beach. We had the beach just for ourselves!

Plussat: Staff were very attentive which we liked Hot water yay Air con and fan yay

Miinukset: Bit far from main city like 20-30 mins

Plussat: Best place in Sri Lanka.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great breakfast

Miinukset: Everything ok

Plussat: Beautiful location, great breakfast, peaceful and great for a relaxing, secluded getaway

Miinukset: We didn't realize you couldn't swim here, as the sea is too rough. The Jacuzzi was also not working.

Plussat: Superior chalet was beautiful, independent and well equipped. Lovely terrace where we were brought breakfast and dinner. Lots of care and attention from staff. Perfect location on beautiful beach near a good spot for swimming and a couple of good restaurants on the beach.

Miinukset: No restaurant or communal area and the WiFi was a little weak in the room.

Plussat: The staff welcomed us with a fresh juice. Our cabana was super clean and comfy, good mosquito net and even a jacuzzi! Sri Lankan breakfast is served on the terrace with a beautiful view on the sea. The best part is the private beach - truly amazing place to relax. You can have dinner in the resort or a resort next door. Try to find sea turtles on the beach at night, go kayaking (available in resort) or walk around the little paths in the area. Great place for a few relaxing days on the beach!

Miinukset: Sea is a little rough for swimming but there are some places nearby for bathing in the sea.

Plussat: The service and location was amazing!! Highly recommend.

Plussat: Beautiful place, great host, good price. Exceptional experience.

Miinukset: The wifi didn't really work (not that you'll need it in such paradise).

Plussat: Beautiful and quiet beach. Nice bungalow. Great breakfast, everytime a different very good Sri Lankan breakfast. Osanka is a great host.

Plussat: Location is fantastic and the chalet was very comfortable. Nice staff and food. Turtle beach!

Miinukset: Could not swim due to high waves on the beach nearby, which was the only disadvantage

Plussat: A very nice, quiet, clean place to stay. A true nature experience. The manager Asanka and his two colleagues were extremely friendly and always helpful. The breakfast was delicious and a lot. We always got Sri Lanka breakfast. We were very satisfied.

Plussat: It was a beautiful location, secluded beach. Perfect for relaxing and getting away from it all. Definitely for people who enjoy a quiet break from city life. Just incredible sunrises and sunsets. The friendly and homely welcome was excellent . Seafood dinners were excellent (thank you Mahesh) and the breakfasts were filling and tasty. Best pol sambol on the island! Rooms are private, nice bathrooms, clean and well maintained. Beds are spacious and comfortable.Asanka and Pramith are true hosts.

Plussat: Nice boutique hotel in Japanese style. Fronts on to a glorious clean strolling beach. Not much hassle from locals. No loud noises from neighbours. Food is prepared and presented well. Staff are quiet but always there when you need them.

Miinukset: Prices were a bit expensive by Sri Lankan prices. If you want busy bars and restaurants don't come here. It's quiet here.

Plussat: It is the BEST place to stay I've seen in all of Sri Lanka - both homey/cosy and boutique/with great architecture. Part of the staff is family, so I guess this also helps to maintain the feeling of home. Food is very, very good and the beach is a gem - very secluded (almost private), clean, with awesome waves (good for swimming), and real working people going into the ocean to fish at 4am. AMAZING EXPERIENCE for people to want to get away from it all and really relax. 9.9/10.

Miinukset: Not bad things, but rather something to take into account before going: 1. Free breakfast is great but basic - eggs, toast, some fruit and coffee - it's not a breakfast bar. You need to pre-order lunch and dinner in the morning at a separate cost to get the best food experience. Budget ~15 USD/day for the two meals with beer - will be more than enough. 2. This is a beach to relax. Look elsewhere for jet skis, scuba diving, etc.

Plussat: Incredibly good value for money, Isana is a real gem.

Miinukset: nothing!

Plussat: Really nice and kind staff, especially the "older" waiter

Plussat: Best stay in Sri Lanka. Superb japanese inspired hotel with the beach as your backyard. Great breakfast and amazing staff. Loved it.

Plussat: Amazing room with sea view Clean and very confortable Good breakfast I had a fish barbecue one night and it was really good Possibility to rent a scooter for 1500rps a day Very friendly staff!

Miinukset: Location a bit far from city centre

Plussat: The main draw card of this property is the beautiful stretch of beach at the end of the garden. We saw less than 10 people every day - it’s practically deserted and private. Clean white sand, clear warm water, although the current is quite strong. Rooms are spacious and clean, albeit a little dark, but the little outdoor balcony with your own hammock more than made up for it. Good water pressure in the shower, courteous and helpful staff. Breakfast was a little basic for a room at this price category, but overall quality of food was decent.

Miinukset: Would’ve loved to have some insect spray in the room. Given the design of the room (there are little holes for ventilation in the doors), there is no way to keep mosquitoes out so we were eaten alive despite the netting over the bed. Wifi signal strength from our room was just okay. You pay a price for having such a long stretch of beach pretty much all to yourself - there is nothing that is within walking distance. Tangalle itself is about 10 minutes away by tuk tuk. You can rent a scooter from the guest house for 1500 rupees/day which i would recommend - makes it easier for seeing the local sights (handy tip - don’t go to the reputed 2nd biggest blowhole in the world that is nearby - it’s probably the second biggest disappointment in the world). Given it’s remoteness, for those who don’t want to eat 3 meals a day at the guest house, there is a small shack on the beach about 30m away called Muthu’s - they do a killer grilled fish for a killer price.

Plussat: Awsome accomodation. Beach for ourselves! They also lent us bodyboards for free and arranged all the transport around. Very friendly and helpful staff!

Plussat: Good villa with pool and friendly staff. Enjoyed the stay and location.

Plussat: Very conveniently located just off Mirissa beach, Colonial Villa is a great place to enjoy Mirissa and the surrounding area.

Miinukset: Nothing at all - it was great

Plussat: Breakfast, welcoming staff

Miinukset: Lack of window, concrete floor, bathroom weird concept

Plussat: Hyvä palvelu, kiva allas, ranta lähellä

Miinukset: Pihakalusteet voisi olla kivemmat. Lisää aurinkotuoleja

Plussat: The staff was great - super helpful and very friendly. It‘s location is also great - close to the beach at Mirissa but also near the whale watching at Weligama too.

Plussat: The staff were lovely at this hotel. We were made to feel so welcome and actually extended our stay by a further 2 days. Nice rooms with air con/ fridge and modern bathrooms. Nice pool with a snack bar also. Close enough walk to the beach and restaurants and far enough away to chill in the pool and watch the chipmunks running around. The breakfast was lovely each morning, mix of continental and Sri Lankan- missing the hoppers and sambol! We will return for sure

Miinukset: Nothing - all lovely and had a true Sri Lankan atmosphere.

Plussat: Everything was perfect! Beautiful room, nice pool, very tasty and fresh breakfast, perfect location. Wonderful owners!!! We recommend this place and definitely come back in the future!

Plussat: This was to be our second stay here. We loved it the first time. Unfortunately, there was flooding the week we'd planned to stay. It was just bad luck as the week after the weather was beautiful. The hotel called us to let us know they'd booked us another hotel to stay in, which was very kind of them. We decided not to go down in the end and to go to kandy instead. The hotel was very understanding and charged us nothing at all. It was a very unfortunate situation that they handled kindly and generously. I was very impressed.

Plussat: Erinomainen sijainti vain muutaman minuutin kävelymatkan päässä rannalta. Family villa oli riittävän tilava kahdelle aikuiselle ja 12 + 13 v lapsille. Oikein ystävällinen emäntä, saatiin varattua hänen kauttaan taksi Negomboon hyvään hintaan.

Miinukset: Huoneessa oli torakoita useampana päivänä.

Plussat: Ystävällinen henkiökunta, mukava uima-allas alue.Todella tilava huone!

Plussat: Location is nice, cabanas comfy of you like open air into your room. Staff very kind.

Miinukset: Continental basic breakfast. Snake in the room.. staff very nice but English owner rude and doesn't give a .. but I know it's Sri Lanka..

Plussat: IT was a great little cabana in a very lush palm forest and garden with views of the ocean. The beach in front is basically a quiet private beach with a few small shacks that you can get food, coconuts or a beach chair. We only spent 2 nights but we wish we spent more time here.

Miinukset: Laundry was way more than they originally quoted and the bathrooms could be cleaned up.

Plussat: We enjoyed the fact that it was quiet and the cabanas were placed well apart giving enough privacy. It felt like you were in a jungle by the sea. Direct beach access was truly convenient. Everything about this place was just too great for a 3-star property. We are definitely going back there. I would highly recommend this place for families with children too.

Miinukset: Some Sausage / Bacon would have been good for the Western breakfast. My Husband enjoyed his Sri Lankan breakfast very much. Also, tea/ coffee in-room would have been very helpful.

Plussat: Great villa, peaceful resort, lots of space for kids to run around outside. Direct access to the beach and we can hear the waves from the villa. We were there in low season and it was amazing value for money.

Plussat: Hotelli oli todella ihana. Todellinen paratiisi! Yövyimme hotellissa 4 yötä ja paikassa olisi viihtynyt pidempäänkin. Ranta oli todella upea ja hiljainen - ainakin tähän vuodenaikaan. Suosittelen paikkaa kaikille :)

Plussat: We loved absolutely everything about the stay. Firstly, the cabanas were clean and spacious and it was amazing to wake up and hear the ocean. The pool was so nice and right by a great restaurant. The whole resort felt peaceful and clean. The staff were totally amazing as well. Nothing was too much trouble and they were all lovely and friendly! Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Awesome staff, super clean, good location for safari tour. Totally recommended!

Miinukset: Massage room is not very confortable and clean

Plussat: the people were really helpful! they organized the safari for us and gave a lot of tips. I really recommend to stay in this hotel!!!

Plussat: Siisti hotelli jossa uima-allas. Hotellin edessä oleva ranta ei sovellu uimiseen mutta kävelymatkan päässä on toinen hyvä ranta. Hotelllin vieressä myös kaksi hyvää ravintolaa. Kannattaa vuokrata hotellista skootteri tai kulkea tuk-tukilla muille rannoille.

Miinukset: Liikenteen melu hieman häiritsi mutta korvatulppien avulla siitäkin selvittiin.

Plussat: The pool was nice.

Plussat: Avaruus ja siisteys oli hyvää luokkaa. Ystävällinen palvelu ja avuliaisuus.

Miinukset: Sijainti oli hieman haastava. Toki tuktukilla pääsi paikasta toiseen.

Plussat: Good location with lovely beaches within walking distance or a short tuktuk ride away.

Miinukset: The restaurant has a lot on the menue but choose wisely and go with the local food.

Plussat: Staff and 'lassie' the hotel dog were wonderful

Miinukset: This is not a beachfront property. It is not even the first-line. There is a busy road in front, that was disturbing

Plussat: Everything Was Perfect... Really Good Service with Friendly Staff. Highly recommended...

Plussat: Nothing. Leaving was my highlight.

Miinukset: We arrived during some rain and were shown to our third floor room. We were not given any information about the breakfast, facilities or anything else and just left in the room. We thought it was odd the curtains were closed considering we had a sea view so we went to pull the curtains back and heard a wet splash, looked down and realised we were stood in a puddle of rain water which also happened to have the live tv cables sat in the water and the tv cabinet sat in the puddle also. We went to reception to which the manager smiled at our problem and walked upstairs with us, he looked at the puddle and said well we can just mop it up and if it doesn’t rain again all will be fine. We looked at each other a little stunned at the response instead of insisting on a room change almost instantly. We requested a room change and had to wait (told 10 minutes) 35 minutes later we were allowed to move rooms. The second room was in much better condition, given that the rooms were not anymore expensive we were perplexed to find we had been put into a wet damp room to start with. A poor start to our stay. The second day started with a shabby breakfast, a sheet of paper presented to us with creases, not told what we had to do, after reading through the spelling mistakes we realised we had to pick how we wanted our eggs. The fried eggs were ok. However, tasteless watermelon that had clearly passed its best before date was served to us which was a bit of a worry. The remaining fruit was ok.

Plussat: Nice location and good food with friendly staff

Miinukset: AC not the best because of so much air leak around doors. 2 small blankets instead of one big that would cover the whole bed... why...

Plussat: Everything! Perfect communication!

Miinukset: Nothing at all

Plussat: Good location, 2 minutes to the beach. Provided with a good breakfast, eggs, toast, fresh juice and tea and coffee Hosts were very friendly and helpful and gave good advice on the surrounding area. The host also met us in his Tuk tuk at the bus station and took us to the property, which was nice. Property is 2 minutes into the main town and a small grocery shop a minute away.

Miinukset: The water supply was a bit hit and miss and no hot water (weather is very hot so not too much of a problem), Host offered and allowed us to use another bathroom on the ground floor.

Plussat: The rooms are new.

Miinukset: Sri Lankan breakfast has to be ordered one day before.

Plussat: The room was very comfortable, the owner was very helpful, and gave us a wonderful experience. We will came back. Thank you very much

Plussat: Lady was really lovely she let me stay 2 extra nights. Room was nice

Miinukset: Wifi was sometimes abit weak but most of time it worked

Plussat: AC room, close to the beach and nice restaurants.

Miinukset: Basic services missing : no hot water at the shower, no sheets at the bed. Everything looked much older than the pictures at booking. The room was extremely humid, almost impossible for me to breathe without the AC on. After being in many different rooms in Sri Lanka, I consider this is completely overpriced.

Plussat: Well sized bedroom with private bathroom at the property of a lovely family. The room has a ceiling fan and a mosquito net. There is no hot water in the shower but as it's so warm in Tangalle you don't really miss it :)

Miinukset: Bring your own locker if you want to lock your room when you are outside. I was not provided toilet paper and the night when I wanted to ask for some everybody seemed to be sleeping...

Plussat: The room was very comfortable, new and clean. It was really nice to have a private area in front of the room. It's few minutes walk to the beach and the restaurants. We can totally recommend this place.

Miinukset: There were no wifi connection in our room (problem almost everywhere in Sri Lanka)

Plussat: Nice and quite comfortable rooms, balcony with chairs in the upper rooms, few minutes to the beach! One of a few places in Srí Lanka where the wifi is actually working! Owner and his mother are both very nice and helpful. We even got tasty sandwiches instead of breakfast when we needed to leave early.

Miinukset: There could be some clothes hangers in the room, maybe a chair or small closet. Also could be a little more cleaner from spider nets and so, but nothing crucial.

Plussat: Palvelu oli hyvää ja huoneet vastasivat kuvia.

Miinukset: Aamupala oli heikkolaatuinen ja hotellin ranta-alue oli muihin majoituspaikkoihin nähden huolimattomasti toteutettu.

Plussat: The location is amazing, by the most beautiful, endless beaches and wonderful lagoon. The pool is peaceful and there's plenty of space to chill. The restaurant offered good choice and fair value given that there were few outside options. Peaceful location within a 10 min tuk tuk ride from tangalle.

Miinukset: We were given rooms opposite reception within the car park area, which wasn't what we expected. I suspect they weren't often used as the room was a little musty at first and there were a lot of mosquitos initially, presumably from the drain as we didn't have issues after the first night.

Plussat: The large room, air con and swimming pool. There were a lot of staff who were fairly attentive

Miinukset: I’m it’s just because it was the off season but they couldn’t do our laundry, the restaurant (while right on the beach) didn’t have any airflow and there were no fans. The hotel is a fair way from most of the other restaurants and shops so it’s either a long walk in the heat or a tuk tuk to go out of the resort. There was a big unfinished building that blocks the view of one of the balconies and another area near reception that was empty and had an unfinished roof.

Plussat: Location feels like you’re in a jungle.

Miinukset: Ants can go inside your room so it woke us up early in the morning.

Plussat: I loved the beach location! One of the best in the whole if Sri Lanka. Room was clean, light & airy. Good bed!

Miinukset: The website should explain that there are two properties and that the room I booked was far away from the main house and a bit of a walk from the restaurant, especially at night as I was travelling alone. But still I felt safe. Food at restaurant was fairly average. I did leave a cotton scarf behind and contacted the hotel but was told it was not there.

Plussat: The pool was fantastic, the staff were very nice, we were able to rent a motor scooter which made seeing the sights very good. Good AC but the room is a bit dark and lighting is not bright enough, but we would recommend this property as we enjoyed a quiet night's stay and it is located right on the beach.

Miinukset: Brighter lighting in the room & a chair for the desk, these are suggestions not a complaint.

Plussat: Good place

Plussat: I got a chance to relax with the sea breeze!

Miinukset: Nothing is too reluctant to say.

Plussat: The best hostel we stayed at in Sri Lanka! Clean rooms, good food, we slept with the sound of the ocean, cool terrace, a restaurant with a lovely view on the ocean, tasty breakfast, close to a street with a nice atmosphere. I recommend 100%!

Plussat: Very nice and quiet place.. in one place u got everything what u need. Staff was very nice and kind, they help us with a lot of information. Cabanas are nice with very good A/C. We recomend this place. Thank you for everything again! Food is also delicious.

Plussat: Really good location and great breakfast.

Miinukset: The cabanas were a little old and the toilet was not as good as expected.

Plussat: Everything was amazing!!! We would of like to stay longer

Plussat: The staff were really welcoming and helpful. Everything went perfectly. The room is nice, close to the beach and the restaurant is also good. The beach is clean but a lot of rocks. Good we could pay with credit card.

Plussat: Absolutely stunning view from the top room (the window facing the beach). The property is surrounded by lovely garden and peace-full beach site with palm trees & even a swing. Location is remote & good for people who like to chill & have their privacy. On-site restaurant has got also a lovely sea view.

Miinukset: Staff is little "unapproachable" - customer service and pro-active behaviour improvement can be a key. Rooms & bathroom can be cleaner (however its still a "beach house", so it may have some flaws..)

Plussat: Very good location close to the amazing Rawana beach. Tasty breakfast and helpful staff

Plussat: The Coppenrath house has an incredible atmosphere and an amazing location. Falling asleep to the soundof the waves and waking up to a beautiful view of the ocean is the experience i enjoyed most about the Coppenrath house. The owner is extremely kind I enjoyed many conversations with him!! The area has tons of delicious restaurants, less then 500 meters in all directions!! Easily the best Hostel on the southeren coast of Sri Lanka!!

Plussat: Breakfast was delicious, people working there super friendly. Beach on 10 meter walking

Plussat: We had so much fun here! It’s the BEST location! We didn’t even need to leave the area. There’s food and an amazing beach. The host Sanshi was amazing and so hospitable! My fiancé was even able to use his surf board and surf with his friends. Highly recommend!

Plussat: Yoga everyday. Great location. AC on the room was a big + for us. You have to try the porridge for breakfast!!

Plussat: Best location, and also frienly staff

Plussat: The location is very nice,the view on the beach is awesome, that's why we booked here. The bed is good and there are mosquitoes web and a fan.

Miinukset: The shower was disgusting but the bath was clean. The toilet where your sit was like full of moisture. The WiFi doesn't reach our room nor the front door.

Plussat: The staff, the smile on their face! The beach access (our favorite beach in SL). They also did our laundry at a fair price.

Miinukset: WiFi was very weak. The food in restaurant can improve a bit. ( but that’s in general for Tangalle) The bathtub in the bedroom was a bit odd. (However, it didnt stop us from enjoying our stat)

Plussat: I stayed in a dorm and it was very nice and clean. Great view and great rooftop yoga area. There were hardly any guests when I stayed there as it’s off season but I am sure it has a nice vibe and easy to meet other people. High standard for a hostel and a nice owner.

Miinukset: The kitchen wasn’t very clean, but they want to clean it now that the season starts soon again. There are many restaurants and bars close by along the beach so this is a good alternative.

Plussat: Staff were super nice and accommodated us in a nice sea view room because we were the only guests. Food was great. They were super friendly to our kids. It's right on the beach with gorgeous views. Pool was out of commission when we arrived, but they cleaned it.

Miinukset: A bit expensive for the off season. Looks a little warn down, but rustic!

Plussat: Nice staff , nice vibe awesome views and great pool and food

Plussat: staff v good. food super ,

Plussat: The location was really PERFECT!! We had view at the pool and automatically at the beach. When you got out of the pool you walked 5 steps and you where on a beach all by yourself. Like a private beach. That was perfect because we come to relax. Room was big and really clean!! Nice staff

Miinukset: I knew it was far from the ‘city centre’ but that makes the stay a little expensive. Because we had dinners & breakfast at the Esperanza villa, that was expensive and not so nice. It wasn’t really bad but for the price we’ve paid was it bad. Breakfast was better than dinner!! One last thing was the second night we would like to eat pizza but was nog available so ordered pasta but we had to wait for like an hour befor the manager came home so we can have dinner. That was not so nice. BUT besides this it was amazing!!

Plussat: the bungalow itself is clean, well decorated and spacious with fridge and washing machine. Mr. manager Chamara is professionally, kind and friendly. Breakfast can be served on the terrace, but it was always delayed for 30-40 min, so you wait for breakfast instead of enjoying beach, it's better to go to restaurant for breakfast to avoid waiting. Garden and beach is beautiful for good chill and relax.

Miinukset: It was a negative surprise to find out the bungalow is not in the resort itself, so garden view within resort is not correct, it is actually three gardens/properties independent property away the resort and beach but you can use the resort area with a pool. Next to the property there is big garbage place burned daily which brings the terrible smell to your rooms. Restaurant staff is most of the time hidden "nowhere" so you cannot place an order,but once they show up they are smiling and kind. Restaurant is always empty as it is bloody overpriced for Sri Lankas standards, e. g. cappuccino is 4 usd. Very tasty and good value restaurant is just next to the property on the beach.

Plussat: Erittäin rauhallinen ja viihtyisä pieni paikka. Todella kiva ranta, sopii 1-100 vuotiaille lapsille ja hotellista sai lainata bodyboardeja. Ei kaupustelijoita tai myyjiä, hyvin vähän muita turisteja. Lähistöllä muutama pieni hotelli ja pari pientä (mutta viihtyisää) rantaravintolaa muovituoleineen. Hotellin oma ravintola on paikallisessa mittakaavassa kallis mutta suomalaisittain halpa, ja sieltä saa hyvää ruokaa. Täällä ei tapahdu mitään.

Miinukset: Hotelli on maaseudulla, kaukana kaikista nähtävyyksistä ja keskuksista, ja matka sinne kestää kauan. Hotellin ravintolan ruokalista on lyhyt. Täällä ei tapahdu mitään.

Plussat: The views are incredible, the sea in front of you and the pool are the best things in the hotel. The staff are good!

Miinukset: It seems that before was a better place, with better facilities. Now, the hotel is a little bit dirty, we found some little insects on the pillow. And if you come in the off season they don’t have all the things in the menu restaurant.

Plussat: Beautiful location with an amazing beach

Plussat: the staff at this property were amazing, especially Eric the manager literally went above and beyond. he truly tried to make our stay as comfortable as possible the location is on a quiet beach 10 mins by tuktuk from Tangalle, there’s only 5 other hotels/guesthouses on that beach so you have it to yourself more or less. keep in mind that this also means that there’s no other restaurants around, at least for us during off-season, so you have to eat at their restaurant, which is a bit more expensive but the food is good

Miinukset: cleanliness could’ve been improved a bit, but no big issue