Buckingham Place

Service was outstanding - personal, efficient, truly nothing too much trouble. Food is delicious, fresh, local, charged every day. Setting is so relaxing. Loved the pool area with ambiance of a relaxed home from home with wonderful music too. Accommodation was spacious comfortable with amazing views.

We decided to treat ourselves for the last 6 days of our honeymoon, and Buckingham Place did not disappoint at all. It was in fact one of our favourite resort experiences we have had!

We stayed in the honeymoon suite, which was huge and luxurious, featuring a giant outdoor bathroom. One small highlight was enjoying a supplied ginger beer (re-stocked each night!) and watching the sunset over the lagoon from our room each evening.

The grounds of the hotel itself are stunningly kept, and the architecture/aesthetic are great. Even the colour scheme was picked perfectly, and the work of the in-house artist complements this and adds further character throughout.

The pool area is as nice as you will see anywhere around the world, with a view across to the ocean across the infinity edge of the pool.

The location is extremely quiet, and feels very isolated - great for unwinding.

The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful, and you can tell that the owner Nick, who made a point of greeting us each evening, has built a wonderful culture there.

Finally - the quality of food from the kitchen was top-notch, with different dishes offered each night - all leaving us full but still wanting more!

All was superb, delicious food, friendly and attentive staff.
Great facilities.
Lovely pool.

Fabulous boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive you feel relaxed and at home. Everything about this hotel is focussed on the guests from the relaxed breakfast to the amazing cocktails. Our room was enormous with an indoor/ outdoor shower and bath! I slept better here than in any other hotel in Srilanka!
The staff are lovely, friendly, professional but never overbearing. You can walk to the beach to watch the waves.
The evening meal was exceptional , the menu changes everyday and is so fresh and delicious we didn't eat anywhere else.
Nick the owner is around keeping an eye on things, which is why this is such an amazing place. The bright colours are joyous, we just kept saying how lucky we felt to be there!
If you ever get the chance to visit Buckingham Place jump at the chance, easy to see why people return again and again. We loved it!!

Außergewöhnliches Boutique Hotel mit englischem Flair und sehr besonderer Einrichtung und Stimmung (Farbgebung, Möbel, Bilder, Klassik/Jazz im Hintergrund, Flügel und Pianist,…) ,sehr freundlichem und zugewandtem Personal (in vielen anderen Hotels - auch Grand Hotels eher aufgesetzt freundlich). Wir wurden auch vom Eigentümer Sir Nick persönlich sehr freundlich empfangen, sogar die Chef-Hündin des Haus Madam Bella begrüßte uns jeden Morgen.
Das Frühstückund Rice & Curry waren fein und köstlich, eine sehr gepflegte Anlage unbd Garten.

Breakfast was great - amazing views.
Staff were exceptional.
Dinner - Sri Lankan options were very good - more of these needed!
Pool was perfect.
An amazing place to stay and we will be back!

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I was recommended Buckingham Place by a friend and it certainly lived up to expectations, in many cases beating them. It's a beautiful hotel, my room was absolutely huge with a wonderful view of the water, the pool is excellent, but the best part is the food. I only stayed a night, but every meal I had was one of the best meals I had in Sri Lanka.

On top of that all of the staff are very friendly and the owner Nick greets everyone personally and makes sure your stay is great. Absolutely recommend

An amazing place for quiet luxury. The location, the service, the concept, the vibe, the energy and ethos of the place and its team.

Nous avons réservé au dernier moment une chambre familiale suite à un changement d’itinéraire. Cet hôtel est très différent de tous les hôtels ou guest houses que nous avons fréquenté au Sri Lanka. Grand hôtel en bord de plage avec superbe piscine à débordement. De type boutique hôtel, de même standing que les hôtels que l’on trouve à Maurice par exemple. Restaurant assez gastronomique européen, avec musique classique et opéra en fond sonore. Très chic. On ne peut pas se baigner dans l’océan à cet endroit mais si vous êtes
Chanceux vous verrez peut être des pontes de tortue sur la plage. Le propriétaire est très sympathique, clientèle d’habitués je pense.

Everything about this hotel is excellent!

As one approaches Buckingham Place, the roads get progressively more narrow and rural, but as you enter the property through the gate, you realize that you have arrived at Shangrila! (Or is it Hotel California?) This was reinforced on check-in, where we were greeted by name. There was an excellent pianist playing in the middle of the afternoon, while Mr. Nick, his dogs and guests looked on. This property is the embodiment of Nick's vision - a bright colour palette, tasteful design, hospitality and service that is second to none. Our impressions were reinforced as we met several other couples who were repeat visitors and whose stays were as long as a month. Nick is a hotelier extraordinaire, overseeing all the details and holding court with his guests in the bar before and after dinner.

The meals were delicious. Breakfast was ample with lots of choice (do try the curried bacon!). Lunch and dinner menus changed daily, with lots of seafood options. If you are so inclined, there's a seafood platter that can be pre-ordered. We ordered it on our last night, and it was a meal that we'll always remember!

L’emplacement très isolé est super pour avoir un aspect plus calme du sud et des plages. La vue depuis la piscine et la piscine en soit est exceptionnelle, c’est un cadre absolument fabuleux. Pleins de petites attentions de la part du propriétaire de l’hôtel ainsi que du personnel également .

Everything. Food, quietness, lovely helpful staff, rooms, cleanliness etc

Buckingham Place is, without comparison, one of the most wonderful places we have ever stayed. The surroundings are truly magical – peaceful, beautiful, and filled with a special positive energy that you feel from the very first moment.

The owner, Nick, is incredibly present and attentive, which sets the tone for the entire place. You genuinely feel welcomed and cared for. The atmosphere is homely, personal, and warm – more like being a guest in a beautiful home than staying at a hotel.

The food is in a class of its own – without a doubt some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. Every single meal was a delight. The service from the staff is far beyond exceptional; they notice everything, and before you even have to ask, they are there – discreet, smiling, and always ready to help.

Everything is simply perfect. Our six days here were absolutely fantastic, and Buckingham Place has set the bar extremely high for future stays.

A place you don’t just stay at – you experience. We will most certainly return.

We have stayed in many hotels throughout the world and have to say this place made you feel more welcome and comfortable than anywhere we have stayed before. The staff and owner Nick take great pride in making this a truly memorable experience.
Add to the outstanding service the superb food, and if there is something you wanted that wasn't on the menu, no problem, the chef will accommodate you.
And then there is the beach. Miles of empty golden sand with a raging sea. Unspoilt by row upon row of sunbeds, music blaring etc. This is a place to unwind, relax and let the world go by.
Buckingham Place is a must, many of the guys we met were returning year on year. I suspect we will become regulars as well.

Excellent stay! Very good hotel with a friendly, professional owner and amazing staff. The pool and beach view were absolutely breathtaking. The food was super good, and the surrounding nature made the experience even more special. Highly recommended!

Loved our stay here! It’s a beautiful hotel with the most amazing staff that make you feel like part of the family. Would highly recommend if you are in this part of Sri Lanka.