Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle

Hotels
9.5 (107 reviews)
Katuwenewatta, Moraketiara, Nakulugamuwa, , Tangalle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Beautiful location
Stunning room quality
Cons:
Limited food variety
Slow WiFi

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Some reviews point out that the towels were tired and the restaurant dining area needs attention.
Service
10
Staff are described as exceptional, kind, and attentive, providing excellent support.
Location
9.82
Many reviews praise the beautiful setting and quiet beachfront location.
Room Quality
9.86
Rooms and furnishings received excellent feedback, contributing positively to the stay.
Amenities
9.81
The pool and communal areas are beautifully laid out and well-maintained.
Value for Money
9.34
While some food options are pricey, the overall experience aligns with the hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food choices were critiqued for being limited and using excessive coconut fat.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a wonderful experience with happy memories and strong recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation Near Mawella Beach

Exquisite Amenities: Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and lush garden at Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle. The 5-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Elegant Rooms with Views: Relax in rooms equipped with a desk, cozy bed linen, and a charming patio overlooking the garden. Some rooms feature balconies with sea views, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurant, including American, British, and Seafood options. Special dietary needs are catered to with dairy-free, halal, and vegan choices available.

Experience the epitome of luxury at Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle. Book your stay now for a memorable beachside getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for US$100 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$150 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 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 10
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.86
Amenities: 9.81
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 10
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Gregory couple au
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Harriet couple au
7
Beautiful resort!
Pros:

Staff were beautiful and attentive and check-in was seamless. We even got to check in early without any mention from staff. Hotel grounds were absolutely immaculate and we enjoyed the pools very much.

Loved the peaceful location on Mawella beach.

Overall good value for money.

Cons:

Food was quite average and on multiple occasions, was not very fresh. Perhaps because the hotel was at this time only servicing a handful of guests (due to the socio-political climate).

Room very clean but a little bit tired - rugs in room need replacing they were stained. Small complaint but not quite was is expected of 5 star.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller at
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple mo
8
Pros:

The location, the old building

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Amaresh extended_group au
4
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The quality dropped in service. The assistant manager was not upto standard. Delayed service. The phone in the room not functioning hence call for service with ease.

Best part of the kurumba is it location and isolated with privacy. Beach is excellent but value for money for this property ia not there

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
6
Good location, good staff, let down by poor food.
Pros:

The pool near the courtyard was very nice, the verandah room was compact but stylish.

Cons:

The restaurant food was very poor, except breakfast which was acceptable. The beach access was uninviting and poorly furnished.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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JANE extended_group us
10
Pros:

Had a great stay here - property was lovely and staff were amazing. Will be back for sure

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple be
9
Pros:

A great location on a quiet palm fringed beach, with exceptional staff. The food is especially worthy of note. The quality of curries and Sri Lankan food were so much better than any of the other hotels we stayed in. Everything was freshly cooked and catered to your likes and dislikes. A fantastic property all round.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Gillibert couple fr
10
Pros:

Le paradis sur terre est à cet endroit !

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Norosoa solo_traveller sg
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
J
João extended_group pt
10
Excelente estadia
Pros:

Localização perfeita mesmo em cima de uma excelente praia. Piscinas várias! A nossa casa tinha uma piscina própria muito bonita.

Cons:

A piscina poderia estar mais limpa das folhas mas o tempo estava ventoso. Deveríam servir vinho a copo e não obrigatóriamente à garrafa.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Great stay at Taru Villas Mawella
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at Taru Villas Mawella, it's a lovely quiet property next to a wonderful beach. The staff were great, and a special call out to Lahiru who kindly helped us when we were having problems obtaining tickets for the cricket. Management appear to be investing in the hotel to ensure it maintains the quality you'd expect at this price point.

Cons:

Breakfast service was a little inconsistent and the food a bit hit and miss; order the Sri Lankan and it's wonderful, Eggs Benedict, not so much.

It would have been nice to have a chair in the room as per the photographs on Booking.com.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Christine couple us
10
An ideal location for those who prefer a quiet and secluded location on a beautiful beach with attentive staff and great
Pros:

Quiet and secluded location just a few steps away from a clean, fine-sand beach. We loved the property’s Colonial style and the amazingly attentive and gracious service provided by the staff. Our every need was met by the devoted staff always present to attend to any possible wish. Both the Western and the Sri Lankan breakfasts (must be booked the day before) were outstanding. Our fish based dinner was absolutely superb: the tuna was the most tender we’ve ever tasted. The grounds and the rooms are perfectly maintained and we enjoyed the shower’s plentiful hot water with good pressure. The various loose teas provided in the room were a nice touch.

Cons:

Most of the time the WiFi didn’t work.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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veronica couple au
7
Great place to visit , colonial style accommodation
Pros:

Great location in a beautiful stretch of beach

Cons:

Internet was very poor; beds are very small
Not a lot of privacy with veranda rooms as guests walk past .

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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stephane couple fr
10
Best stay in our Sri Lanka journey
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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stephane couple fr
10
Meilleure expérience au Sri Lanka
Pros:

Très belle surprise . Calme et Luxe .

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
M
matthew couple gb
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
M
Maximilian couple de
4
Schöne Hotelanlage aber ein schlechtes Zimmer.
Pros:

Die Anlage des Hotels ist schön und der Mawella Beach ist hübsch und man kann hier gut im Meer schwimmen. Gutes Frühstück und freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Wir hatten ein Zimmer im „moderneren“ Teil des Hotels. Das Zimmer war leider schlecht: komplett durchgelegene Betten, eine nicht funktionstüchtige und stinkende Klimaanlage, dreckiger Boden und ein fleckiger Toilettensitz. Selbst wenn die Toilette oberflächlich sauber war (was ich bezweifle), hätte man den Sitz schon längst austauschen müssen. Außerdem lief Wasser aus der Toilette.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Gundersen couple no
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee