Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Hotels
9.5 (1298 reviews)
Kahandamodara Road , Tangalle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Spacious rooms
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness of some amenities
Limited swimming beach access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Some concerns about cleanliness in amenities mentioned.
Service
10
Very kind and helpful staff highlighted across multiple reviews.
Location
10
Exceptional location with stunning beach access noted.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms described as spacious and beautifully maintained.
Amenities
9
Good amenities, but minor issues with beach access.
Value for Money
9.5
Fair prices for high-quality services and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Excellent food options both in the restaurant and nearby.
Overall Experience
10
Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple guests expressing their intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Lankavatara Ocean Retreat offers elegant rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Each room is equipped with a kettle for your convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Enjoy the year-round outdoor pool and unwind with a refreshing drink at the hotel's bar. Free private parking is available, ensuring a stress-free stay.

Scenic Location
Situated in Kalametiya, just 15 km from the picturesque Tangalle Lagoon, this property is a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.

To experience serenity by the ocean, book your stay at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat now.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 1298 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Susanne • couple • de
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne, gepflegte Anlage, toller Service, hübsche Zimmer. Wir haben im Restaurant sehr lecker gegessen und fanden die Preise angemessen. Die Massagen waren einfach phänomenal!

Cons:

Es war alles super!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • fr
10
Merveilleuse expérience au calme.
Pros:

Tout était merveilleux ! Une chambre moderne, dans un hôtel moderne et très agréable. Un des rares Hotel avec accès direct à la plage. Un personnel extrêmement aimable et aux petits soins. Un équipement de pointe dans la chambre, une préparation de notre chambre pour notre voyage noce superbe. Sûrement le meilleur hôtel de notre séjour ! Un spa de grande qualité, bien qu’un peu cher.

Cons:

Absolument rien à redire. Il faut noter que l’hôtel n’est pas à Thales même, mais à 30 minutes de la ville. Cela dit, cela contribue au calme que beaucoup de voyageurs peuvent rechercher dans cette région.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ch
10
Like paradise
Pros:

Die Lage ist einfach fantastisch, die Zimmer sind grossräumig und modern, der Service unglaublich. Am Morgen gibt es um 8:30 jeweils eine Stunde Yoga, die Masseure sind sehr professionell.

Cons:

Alles super, wie im Paradies!

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • de
8
Schön am Meer gelegen, Leider ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen
Pros:

Lage am Meer und die Größe der Zimmer. Die Mitarbeiter sind super lieb und kinderfreundlich. Der Strand ist wunderschön! Essen auch sehr gut am Abend.

Cons:

Wir hatten erst die Garten-Suite gebucht. Leider ist diese sehr dunkel und am Parkplatz und voll mit Mücken. Wurden kostenfrei upgegraded. Das war toll. Pool, Schirme und Liegen brauchen unbedingt Erneuerungen.
Frühstück könnte noch abwechslungsreicher sein, wenn man einige Tage da ist.
Die Fotos hier auf booking.com sind schon sehr schön und wahrscheinlich noch aus der Zeit, wo alles neu war.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • ch
10
Ruheoase am Traumstrand.
Pros:

Grosszügige Zimmer, direkt am menschenleeren Strand. Absolut tolles Personal und feines Essen.

Cons:

nichts

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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DESMARES • extended_group • fr
9
Havre de paix loin du tourisme de masse
Pros:

Hôtel à échelle humaine , calme, chambre lumineuse et spacieuses et luxueuses, proximité avec l’océan et le restaurant délicieux !!! Les séances de yoga le matin sont un vrai plus !

Cons:

Piscine trop chaude !! Mais c’est de la faute à personne !

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Viviane • couple • fr
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Akhil • couple • us
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Igor • family_with_children • om
7
Quite, relaxing, good atmosphere
Pros:

Helpful staff, good food. Nice, clean beach, great waves.
We have changed 3 different rooms, all very spacious and clean. The better one had a great sea view
I have enjoyed massage and yoga every day

Cons:

We had problems with the AC in all of our rooms. Staff has tried to fixed them, but at the end we had to change the room

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Winnie • couple • gb
8
Beautiful hotel right by a quiet and scenic beach
Pros:

Spacious and well stocked rooms. Great pool and right next to a very quiet beach. Fantastic staff

Cons:

Food options limited, wish there were more Sri Lankan options on the menu

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Benedikt • family_with_children • de
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Perfect location, pristine beach, like we had 4km of beach to ourselves. Great staff and facilities and excellent food.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Edouard • couple • ae
9
Fantastic location and facilities to disconnect from the world's agitation
Pros:

Amazing location and facilities. Views from the room is breath taking with large terrace.
Staff very friendly. Great food and cocktails. Price more than reasonable for the quality.

Cons:

The headboard and bed frame rest on a wooden structure that attracts dust and insects. We noticed numerous ants and a significant trail passing through the room. I understand the property is truly isolated and surrounded by jungle, but this should not be happening inside the rooms, and I believe the wooden structure is the main contributor to the issue.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Anika • couple • de
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lea • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Tout, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !

Super restaurant, super personnel, super massage, la chambre est sublime, tout est parfait!

Cons:

Rien!

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • lk
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Moritz • couple • de
10
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • cz
10
Malebné ubytování
Pros:

Pobyt v Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa byl naprosto skvělý. Celé místo je krásné, klidné a perfektní na odpočinek – přesně takový ten „luxusní chill“, co chceš na dovolené.

Personál byl úžasný – vždy milý, usměvavý a ochotný se vším pomoct. Opravdu jsme se cítili opečovávaně po celou dobu pobytu. Velkým bonusem byl i jejich rozkošný pejsek, který dodal celému místu ještě víc pohody a příjemné atmosféry 😊

Všechno bylo čisté, dobře připravené a prostředí kolem hotelu je nádherné. Pokud hledáte kombinaci klidu, krásy a skvělého servisu, tohle místo je jasná volba.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ch
10
Paradise on the beach
Pros:

It’s simply one of the best accommodation we’ve ever been to.

From the very beginning, it seems like you arrive in paradise, the pool, the beach, the great rooms… everything looks gorgeous and is made for you to completely unwind and relax.

It is a bit far from any city, or grocery shop or anything like this but you will find a magical place where it’s you and some occasional fishermen.

Couldn’t recommend more this lovely accommodation.

Cons:

We thought the breakfast was a little bit underwhelming - especially in comparison to other places in Sri Lanka we’ve visited. They give you a basket of (European) bread and a fruit platter and then you can pick a main. For a hotel of that ranking, we were expecting a bit more. We also recommend to swap the croissant and bread by local roti that are closer to the culture and will taste better.

The WiFi wasn’t the very best either.

Besides these two points, it was really exceptional and deserves to be a 10/10 accommodation.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Marius • family_with_children • de
10
Einfach eine traumhafte Oase ♥️
Pros:

Es ist ein traumhaft schöner Ort,mit Liebe zum Detail,super leckerem Essen und herausragendem Personal was sehr freundlich & hilfsbereit ist.

Cons:

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2026-04-13 • via Nuitee