Buckingham Place

On Sri Lanka’s south coast in Rekawa/Tangalla, this boutique hotel & spa sits steps from Rekawa Beach and the Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project. Parewella Natural Swimming Area, Tangalle Lighthouse and Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary are all close by, with Bundala National Park a short drive away. Ideal as a beach hotel escape with lagoon-side views.

Privately owned, award-winning boutique hotel & spa set on about 5 acres with commanding lagoon and garden views. Sixteen spacious rooms and suites feature private balconies or patios, refrigerators, minibars and ensuite bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showerheads. Bold, colorful contemporary décor, a chilled at-home vibe and film nights make it perfect for honeymooners, imaginative couples and small families (children 5+).

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages and facials, then cool off in the 33m ocean-facing infinity pool or the garden and indoor pools. The hotel also has a bar, poolside bar, arcade/game area, pool table, piano, kids’ playroom and picnic area. Tours and ticket assistance and easy beach walks put nearby wildlife parks and rock pools within reach—wake up to lagoon views and sea-breeze mornings.

24-hour reception with multilingual staff and concierge, plus laundry/dry-cleaning, luggage storage and free on-site parking. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in rooms and common areas; roundtrip airport shuttle and train pick-up can be arranged for a surcharge. Communal areas are wheelchair accessible.

Dine at the hotel’s wow-factor restaurant or unwind at the bar and poolside lounge; room service is available during limited hours. Expect poolside suppers, lazy breakfasts and heartfelt, well-regarded food that matches the hotel’s chilled, intimate vibe.