Halcyon Mawella

Hotels
9.5 (257 reviews)
Morakatiyara Road , Tangalle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely staff
Beautiful beach
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety
Creaky bed in premium room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
The villa was spotless and beautiful, indicating high cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Staff were lovely, friendly, and attentive throughout the stay.
Location
9.34
Amazing location with a beautiful quiet beach perfect for relaxation.
Room Quality
9.29
Very comfortable room highlighted in multiple reviews.
Amenities
9.32
Includes great pool, restaurant, and beach access.
Value for Money
9.28
Overall experience suggests good value for the luxury offered.
Food and Beverage
9.83
Food was excellent with a variety of options and outstanding quality.
Overall Experience
9.8
Guests described their stay as lovely and perfect, indicating a high overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:47

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Retreat

Exquisite Amenities: Halcyon Mawella, nestled in Tangalle, boasts an outdoor pool, free private parking, and a lush garden. Indulge in delectable cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar. Free WiFi and attentive room service ensure a comfortable stay.

Breathtaking Views: Select rooms offer stunning sea views, complemented by modern amenities such as air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Seaside Activities: Dive into adventure with snorkeling excursions and bask in the sun on the hotel's sun terrace. Explore nearby attractions like the Weherahena Buddhist Temple and Kushtarajagala for a memorable vacation experience.

Book your stay at Halcyon Mawella for a rejuvenating beach getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for free 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 257 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.83
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Laura couple gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful location, right on the beach. Lovely staff

Cons:

Family room was dark and the bed was hard. Was hoping to be woken up my sunlight but people couldn’t see into our room if we opened the windows, meaning little privacy.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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JANE extended_group us
10
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

Breakfast & Location 10/10.. We had an amazing stay and the staff made our stay so memorable. We will be back ! Thanks again . Love this place!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
9
Peaceful, relaxing, simple and perfect
Pros:

Sitting in bed with the doors from our room open,watching the waves, the beach and the fishing boats- bliss.
Simple but beautifully decorated rooms with everything you need.
Food in the small restaurant was delicious and a terrace upstairs is a great spot to sit for an evening drink and to chat.
The owners have put a lot of thought and love into Halcyon Mawella including the setting up of a foundation within the local community.
Just our kind of place and I truly hope we will be back ☺️

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Richie.King family_with_children cz
9
Pleasant boutique hotel away from the tourist centers
Pros:

Pleasant boutique hotel away from the tourist centers with a nice pool by the beautiful beach. Excellent food and breakfast (a la carte menu). We enjoyed our stay and we can only recommend it.

Cons:

The only small thing was the missing clothes dryer in the room.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Peter couple ch
10
sehr zu empfehlen
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Juliet couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple gb
10
Amazing hotel! Would revisit 100%!
Pros:

Amazing setting. Beautiful rooms, fabulous pool, brilliant bar and restaurant. Fabulous friendly staff. Quiet setting. Felt small and private. 100% would revisit!

Our favourite hotel on our x3 week holiday to Sri Lanka!

Cons:

N/A - everything was perfect!

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful property with amazing staff

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Louisa family_with_children nl
10
Magisch
Pros:

Dit verblijf was zonder twijfel het absolute pareltje van onze reis. Vanaf het moment dat we aankwamen, werden we hartelijk welkom geheten door de eigenaar van het hotel — een ontzettend sympathieke en gastvrije man bij wie je je meteen thuis voelt.

We verbleven in de villa naast het hotel, en wat een geweldige plek was dat. De villa is prachtig ingericht, brandschoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Je beschikt over een eigen privézwembad en een mooie tuin met comfortabele ligbedden, waar je in alle rust kunt ontspannen. Via WhatsApp kun je op elk moment eten en drinken bestellen of vragen stellen, waarop altijd snel en vriendelijk wordt gereageerd — een service die echt uitblinkt.

De villa en tuin liggen direct aan het strand, en wat voor strand! Het is zonder twijfel het mooiste strand dat wij tijdens onze hele reis hebben gezien. Het voelde bijna verlaten; op een paar andere hotelgasten en lokale vissers na was er nauwelijks iemand. Rust, ruimte en een adembenemend mooie omgeving.

Het hotel stelt surfboards en bodyboards ter beschikking die je vrij kunt gebruiken, wat het verblijf extra leuk maakt. Ook het eten in het hotel is heerlijk en met veel zorg bereid. Daarnaast ligt er op het strand een klein lokaal eettentje dat absoluut een aanrader is: een fijne sfeer, fantastisch eten en dineren met je voeten in het zand, pal aan de waterlijn — magisch.

Wat deze plek nóg specialer maakt, is het maatschappelijke hart achter het hotel. De eigenaar heeft een stichting opgezet waarmee een lokaal bedrijf is gestart, speciaal om de lokale gemeenschap te ondersteunen, met name vrouwen. Zij maken onder andere kaarsen en zeepjes die in het hotel worden gebruikt en verkocht aan andere hotels. Deze bijzondere plek kun je lopend vanuit het hotel bezoeken, waar je met eigen ogen kunt zien hoe alles wordt gemaakt.

Cons:

Niks, het overtrof echt onze verwachtingen.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Ella couple gb
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Stéphanie family_with_children ch
9
Petit coin de paradis
Pros:

Magnifique hôtel situé en bordure d’une plage sublime. Authentique et charmant, peu de chambres, personnel attentionné. Excellente cuisine.

Cons:

Éviter les chambres qui n’ont pas la vue océan.

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Priyantha family_with_children kh
7
Family trip for one Night
Pros:

supper nice and friendly staffe, and beach front.

Cons:

I am a local traveller, and I do not see the value of money for the family room I booked. No room amenities, such as a safe box, dry amenities, a tea coffee station,, luggage rack or even its beach property, no carpet to clean the legs. The shower room is open to the toilet, and water go all over after the shower. It's kind of a double-deck room, and no Air conditioning for the upper deck beds. my kids complained it was hot with the given fan

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Victor couple sg
10
Great for lazing
Pros:

Really beautiful property on a serene quiet stretch of beach. Beautiful bedroom with a good king sized bed, spacious bathroom, great restaurant on site. We also had an onsite massage in our room and it was great. Best flat white we had in Sri Lanka.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Dorota family_with_children gb
10
Lives up to its name!
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel ideally located on an amazing and clean beach.
Talented chef at the restaurant and a great team. Lots of thoughtful details like plug adaptors in the room or water by the pool, body boards to make the most of the waves.
Great support for the local community, too, through a foundation that facilitates production of local condiments (VERY tasty) and crafts - get some if you stay here :)

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children dk
10
A wonderful place with a fabulous restaurant!
Pros:

This is a wonderful hotel! We stayed for 4 nights and loved everything about this place. The design is beautiful - a lovely pool right next to the beach and an open restaurant. The rooms were lovely and very clean. The restaurant is fabulous with delicious food - for all of breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff are very nice, happy and friendly. Zander and the team (and Loki the dog!) are fantastic! We hope to visit again!

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Liz couple gb
10
Understated luxury all set on a beautiful quiet beach. Paradise.
Pros:

Everything, I can’t think of one thing they could do better!

Cons:

There is nothing I didn’t like about this property

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Thomas extended_group fr
10
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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SP couple ie
10
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
10
2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Jonathan extended_group gb
10
Pros:

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Halcyon. All the staff were lovely and friendly and gave great suggestions for the local area. The villa was spotless, and very beautiful, the beach alongside likewise and great for swimming, body boarding etc. Can’t recommend enough!

2025-12-06 via Nuitee