Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Amazing food
Beautiful property
Cons:
Not directly on the water

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Exceptional service with personal and thoughtful attention, likened to Olympic-level hospitality.
Location
10
Not directly on the water but compensated for with beautiful property.
Room Quality
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
10
Easily the best Sri Lankan food, surpassing expectations.
Overall Experience
10
An exceptional overall experience that embodies peace and hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-15 22:04

Property Description

Luxurious Colonial Charm
Maya Tangalle, a stunning blend of British and Dutch influences, offers a luxurious retreat with a touch of colonial charm. Featured in Harpers Bazaar UK, this elegant property promises a journey of exquisite hospitality in a tranquil setting.

Bespoke Boutique Manor
Originally a holiday home, Maya Tangalle boasts lush gardens and tasteful colonial-style architecture. Whether you're a family, couple, or solo traveler, this boutique manor provides a unique escape amidst scenic mountain landscapes.

Nature-Friendly Luxury
Exclusively for resident guests, Maya Tangalle not only pampers you with luxury but also immerses you in nature's serenity. Committed to eco-friendly practices, the hotel strives to reduce its carbon footprint by using solar power and organic produce from its garden.

Experience the colonial elegance and natural serenity at Maya Tangalle - book your stay now for an unforgettable retreat.

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 allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$50 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

10
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
A
Andrew extended_group gb
9
A rare gem of a hotel
Pros:

Really attentive staff, excellent pool and fantastic gardens and aspect.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
M
MGianluca couple it
9
Soggiorno da sogno
Pros:

Personale molto disponibile, bella struttura molto accogliente e pulita, ci torneremo.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
S
Sophie solo_traveller fr
10
Experience incroyable
Pros:

J’ai passé 3 nuits au Maya Tangalle. Tout etait parfait, la qualité du service, la très belle piscine, le jardin extraordinaire avec ses nombreux oiseaux, on vous installe même une table au milieu du jardin pour pouvoir prendre votre petit déjeuner au milieu des chants d’oiseaux. Une expérience incroyable que je recommande vivement
Merci à toute l’équipe du Maya Tangalle

Cons:

Tout etait absolument parfait

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
N
Neil couple gb
10
Heavenly stay in a country we have been visiting for years
Pros:

We ended up staying at Maya as the hotel we had booked into had an issue with their water. What a sliding doors moment that proved to be !! We arrived at the hotel and immediately knew we had made the right decision.
We had arrived in a heavenly place away from the throngs of tourists but not too far from other sites with exemplary service and truly outstanding food .
The beautiful pool overlooked lush green paddy fields abundant with wildlife and we were utterly spoilt from the moment we awoke until lights out….
I am usually a little dubious when I see a 10 review and the photos possibly do not do the property justice…. Our one night stay has turned into three and although there is a huge world out there to explore we are already planing our return.
All the staff are superb carefully supervised by the excellent Prasath

Cons:

We truly love led everything

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
S
Sainsbury couple nl
10
Excellent hotel. Will be going back.
Pros:

The food was excellent - both dinner and breakfast. The service was impeccable. It's a beautiful location. I will be going back again.

Cons:

Hard to pick out anything that we didn't like.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
N
Nikhil couple in
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
N
Nikhil couple in
10
Pros:

We stayed at Maya Tangalle for three nights and honestly it was exceptional. The service was so good it felt like they secretly trained for the Olympics of hospitality. Everything was personal, thoughtful, and somehow always perfectly timed.

The food was unreal. Easily the best Sri Lankan food I’ve had, the kind that makes you rethink every mediocre meal you’ve ever tolerated.

Sampath and Prashath were hospitality personified. Sampath kept doing these quiet little things that made the whole stay feel special without ever trying too hard.

And the property itself is just stunning. The kind of place that slows your brain down and reminds you what peace feels like.

If I could bottle the vibe of Maya Tangalle, I would.

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
L
leah couple us
10
Pros:

Everyone was so friendly. Food was amazing. Staff was amazing. Property was beautiful.

Cons:

Not on the water but totally make up for it in other ways

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
P
Perran group gb
10
Thank you so much, can't wait to come back x
Pros:

Very special stay, my third trip to Sri Lanka and was the best food and service I have had anywhere.

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
U
Umberto family with young children it
10
Real Paradise . Superlative service . Wonderful staff
Pros:

Wonderful staff . Eccellent service
A real paradise

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
G
Giovanni young couple it
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff was amazing, they really took good care of us

Cons:

Everything was great

2024-03-20 via Nuitee
S
Sarah young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

A wonderful 2 nights was spent in this exquisite Portugese villa. From beginning to end we were fabulously treated by the team here. The rooms are top notch, set in lovely gardens and with a fabulous pool. Highly recommended for a magical experience.

2024-02-07 via Nuitee
M
Maithri young couple au
10
Exceptional
2024-01-05 via Nuitee
M
Maithri young couple au
10
Outstanding! Perfect in every way.
2024-01-05 via Nuitee
D
Danushka young couple au
10
It is a luxurious and relaxing stay in a beautiful boutique villa
Pros:

Staff/ Facilities/Cleaness

2023-04-22 via Nuitee
N
Nadeerai young couple my
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful place in the middle lush greens. Incredible pool. Every part of the hotel is tastefully decorated. The restaurant is really elegant. Will definitely be back again!

2023-04-11 via Nuitee
A
Anu review category business travellers au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The property is fantastic. It is super clean. The pool is amazing and big.The food is good and diverse. The villa is really family friendly, you will find an activity for every one in the family . Staff is exceptionally helpful. Rooms, decoration, beds are super luxurious and spotless.

2023-04-07 via Nuitee
T
Tracey review category business travellers gb
10
Amazing boutique hotel and stay in beautiful surroundings.
Pros:

Absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The manager and staff were friendly and made check-in easy.
The Presidential Suite was stunning. A phenomenal restaurant, great food and great service throughout. The best boutique hotel we have found in Sri Lanka. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and vacation.

Cons:

N/A

2023-04-04 via Nuitee
S
Steve young couple gb
10
An amazing five star experience
Pros:

the property is amazing and has been furnished to the hugest of standards. This is truly five star standards from the surroundings, the furniture, the staff and the overall experience

2023-04-01 via Nuitee
J
Jani review category business travellers lk
10
Great property, exceptional architecture and very tastefully designed.
Pros:

The property was very well maintained with a very high standards of cleanliness with all the best amenities. The service provided by the staff deserves 5 stars as they attended to all of our needs and expectations.The food was out of this world with a fine dining experience. Without a doubt these guys have taken hospitality to another level. By far the best boutique hotel we have been to in Sri Lanka and we would definitely recommend Maya Tangalle to anyone who wishes to experience a calm, quiet and luxurious vacation!

2023-02-28 via Nuitee