Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

This resort is an absolute paradise — a flawless blend of relaxation, tropical beauty, and seaside serenity. Nestled right on the beach, the constant, soothing sound of crashing waves creates a very tranquil atmosphere. The surrounding wildlife adds a truly magical touch, with frequent visits from monkeys bringing a sense of charm and connection to nature.

The food exceeded every expectation. Every meal was exceptional — from the vibrant, fresh fruit at breakfast to the rich and authentic Sri Lankan dishes, each one more delicious than the last. Dining here was genuinely a highlight of the stay.

What truly sets this place apart, though, is the staff. They are among the warmest, most attentive, and genuinely caring people I’ve ever encountered. Nothing was ever too much trouble — they went above and beyond at every opportunity. When we booked a safari through one of their contacts, they thoughtfully prepared breakfast packs for us, which was such a kind and appreciated touch.

The location is a bit remote, far from other popular areas but easy to book transport through the PickMe app or via the resort.

An unforgettable experience in every way — I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Tranquillité
Vue sur océan
Personnel agréable
Chambre spacieuse et propre

Прекрасные завтраки с кашей и гранолой, чистота, новые стильные и большие номера , вежливый персонал

Super Lage direkt am Meer mit Sandstrand.
Exzellentes Frühstück mit gutem Kaffee.
Wir hatten die Suite, mit großem Balkon und privaten Liegen. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Privater bewachte Parkplatz.
Freudlicher Empfang mit Drink und feuchtem Handtuch.

This is a fantastic hotel in a beautiful, peaceful setting and provides the perfect place to really unwind and switch off. The rooms are very spacious and beautifully decorated with views of the pool and sea. We loved the seating area outside the rooms, the chairs were extremely comfortable. The food and drinks from the restaurant and pool bar are delicious and have everything you would want. There’s not a huge amount near the hotel but if you want to just relax on the beach and enjoy the hotel then this is the perfect place. The staff couldn’t be more accommodating and bring a friendly face everyday.

Absolute perfection!!! Morning Yoga, beautiful and relaxed restaurant, ample sun beds, shallow and deep pools overlooking the sea, beautiful beach, quiet and relaxed!

Diese Unterkunft war ein absoluter Traum zum entspannen!
Wir haben hier unseren letzten Tag unserer Reise verbracht. Unser Highlight war, dass wir ein Upgrade bekommen haben, auf das schönste Zimmer der ganzen Unterkunft.

Entspanntes und sehr geschmackvolles Ambiente in absoluter Einsamkeit. Hier kann man die Seele baumeln lassen. Extrem freundliche Mitarbeiter (wie fast überall in Sri Lanka), sehr gepflegt und sauber, toller Strand - allerdings nicht unbedingt zum Baden.
Massage wurde zweimal gebucht bei unterschiedlichen Damen, aber beide top.

We loved this hotel, it was beautiful, peaceful and the beach is just lovely.
Staff were very kind and the food is of a high quality and standard.
We had a lovely massage at the spa which was very reasonable and enjoyable.
Highly recommend this hotel - especially if you just need time to relax.
We were so lucky to see a turtle swim up on to the beach to lay eggs! Staff said it's never happened before!.

This was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka.
It’s right on a stunning, tranquil, paradise-like beach. The rooms were clean and really comfortable, the staff were really friendly and attentive, the gardens were abundant with tropical plants and wildlife, the included breakfast and other meals were all delicious, the pool was clean and big enough to swim in with plenty of free sun beds facing the sea and there were free yoga sessions in the mornings. What more could you ask for?

Прекрасный отель, все продумано до мелочей, красивая ухоженная зеленая территория, грамотно расположенные корпуса с прекрасным видом на океан. Глубокий бассейн, который чистится ежедневно (чего мы не наблюдали в других отелях), уборка по запросу, номера огромные почти 50 кв.м. Все чистое, новое, стильное, удобное - было очень комфортно и приятно проводить время и в номере и на террасе в удобных креслах. Официанты целый день как пчелки трудятся и всегда поблизости готовые принять заказ на напитки или еду, или помочь с любым вопросом. Обслуживающий персонал все очень доброжелательные и внимательные.

Het vriendelijke personeel, rustige omgeving, hygiëne en het heerlijke eten!

Juste incroyable ! Allez y les yeux fermés. C'est plus beau que sur les photos et le manger de l'hôtel est d'une gentillesse incroyable (vous pouvez lui faire confiance pour les activités c'est le même prix qu'en direct). Je vous recommande aussi le restaurant en face de l'hôtel qui est top ... Et le restaurant de l'hôtel est très très bon également...notre meilleur hôtel du Sri-lanka

Hotel był bardzo czysty zadbany przepięknej plaży. W hotelu był bardzo fajny basen i leżaki zaraz przy plaży. Jedzenie było bardzo smaczne szczególnie z śniadania.

Lovely small hotel personal hotel, it’s chilled and understated vibe. Striped back polished concrete and muted coloured tones of decor. Not shouty in anyway. Large bedroom and bathroom. Comfortable large bed and comfortable temperature for great night sleep. Attentive and friendly staff whatever role. Great food and reasonable. breakfast my favourite so far - healthy options too. Free daily yoga was a real bonus and well supported. Being right on this stunning endless quiet beach and sound of the waves! Pool was great too especially if the sea was a little too rough.

Everything was exceptional. The location right at the beach, the food was amazing, service was top notch! 10/10 would recommend.