Little Pumpkin Cabanas & seafood restaurant

Hotels
8.2 (58 reviews)
Marakolliya Beach, Medilla , Tangalle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Tour desk
Car hire
Massage services
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Exceptional breakfast
Cons:
Small room
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.88
Staff is super nice and helpful.
Location
8.92
The cabanas are just on the beach, so location is perfect.
Room Quality
7.37
The room was small and basic.
Amenities
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.36
Not a great value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.91
The Sri Lankan breakfast was exceptional and fresh fish was available.
Overall Experience
7.88
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:47

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views
Indulge in the serenity of the open-air restaurant at Little Pumpkin Cabanas, offering stunning ocean views. Each fan-cooled room features a private balcony and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location
Situated in Tangalle, this beachfront property is in close proximity to popular attractions such as Mulgirigala Rock Temple and Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary, making it an ideal choice for explorers.
Delightful Dining Experience
Savor a variety of delectable dishes including local and Western cuisines at the on-site restaurant. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a culinary journey during your stay.
Experience tranquility and comfort at Little Pumpkin Cabanas - Book now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 9 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 10 years old to 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 10 years old and over stay for US$15 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

8.2
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Bogdan Lorin • couple • es
9
No muy cómodo
Pros:

En primera línea de playa .

Cons:

Elegí la habitación que está encima de la cocina . Es un poco rollo,sube el olor de comida ,se escuchan los ruidos pero luego más tarde se tranquiliza la cosa . Es una habitación un poco extraña y también el mar es muy agitado y puede molestar para descansar .

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Hadden een kamer met zijdelings uitzicht op de zee. Fantastische locatie, vriendelijke eigenaren.
Uitstekend ontbijt. Het restaurant is ook zeer fijn om te zitten en je kunt er lunchen en dineren. Verbleven er maar 1 nacht maar het is echt een plaatsje waar je meerdere nachten zou willen verblijven. Het kajakken op de rivier die net naast het hotel loopt is ook echt leuk om te doen. Kortom een aanrader!

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • au
10
We would definitely stay again and stay longer
Pros:

Location was directly on the beach in individual cabins close to restaurant/bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and dinner choices and quality great. Off street parking for tuktuk was also handy. Walking distance to other restaurants and short drive to town for shopping. Perfect!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • au
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Location is fantastic. Right on the beach. Good restaurant on site.

Cons:

No coffee or tea in the room. Or filtered water.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Agathe • couple • fr
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie • family_with_children • fr
10
Superbe accueil, cuisine très bonne, très bon rapport qualité prix.
Pros:

La chambre à l’étage avec son balcon privatif donnant sur la mer était royale 🤩

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna Boróka • couple • hu
10
Amazing ✨
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • couple • gb
10
Excellent relaxing holidays
Pros:

Location firstly then the food both included and the one you can order especially the grilled fish. The view of the sea from my cabana balcony .The stuff are super nice too

Cons:

A bit noisy but it is the sound of the waves! I literally slept on th cabana on the beach

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Aaltje • couple • nl
10
Heerlijk verblijf in Tangalle met de lekkerste koffie tot nu toe!
Pros:

Great coffee! Very friendly staff and good food.

Cons:

The beach furniture needs some replacement.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Sehr nette Gastgeber, tolle Lage am Meer, ruhiger Strand. Der kaffee war sehr lecker. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Können es nur weiterempfehlen

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • ca
9
Value for money
Pros:

Location right on the beach and walking distance to many restaurants. Non touristy area. Staff were fantastic and food at the accommodation was very good.

Cons:

Not easy to swim directly in front of hotel.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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astrid • family_with_children • de
10
Coffee at the beach
Pros:

Nice people, nice drinks/food, great surrounding.
Especially having my morning coffee at the beach.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Karin • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Beliggenheden var super. Personalet venligt og imødekommende. Maden smagte dejligt. Stille og roligt.
Ingen forstyrrende musik.

Cons:

Ikke noget

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Wilhelm • couple • de
7
Pros:

Das Balkonzimmer ist sehr hübsch gelegen u d hat eine tolle Aussicht. Frühstück war sehr gut.

Cons:

Das Bad ist unterirdisch. Ein einziges Flickwerk aus Resteposten. Bodenfliesen extrem glatt. Alles unsauber. Bodenbretter auf Balkon müssten ausgetauscht werden.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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ALBERTO • couple • es
9
Pros:

Staff is super nice and helpful. The cabanas are just on the beach, so location is perfect. Breakfasts are super nice.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nora • family_with_children • lk
9
Pros:

Direkt am Strand! Einfache kleine Cabana mit kleiner Terrasse und Blick zum Strand. Man konnte sogar etwas baden, obwohl das in der Nebensaison am restlichen Strand von Tangalle kaum möglich ist. Die Wellen waren sehr stark. Das Essen war klasse! Es wurde nach Wunsch frischer Fisch vom Markt besorgt und zubereitet. Einmal bekamen wir Sri Lankanisches Frühstück mit Hoppers und String Hoppers. Sehr lecker!
Das Zimmer selbst ist ziemlich klein. Unser Sohn hat auf einer extra Matratze auf dem Boden geschlafen, da das Zimmer nur für 3 ausreichte.

Cons:

Es war ein 3-Bett-Zimmer! Wir bekamen eine extra Matratze, aber man sollte bedenken, dass dann nur noch sehr wenig Platz ist!

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alicja • solo_traveller • pl
7
Ok place
Pros:

The Sri Lankan breakfast was exceptional. I kept coming for the breakfast and the view from the restaurant even after I changed the guest house.

Cons:

Not a great value for money. The room was small, basic, barely any view of the sea from the "side sea view". I only stayed for one night and then relocated nearby. But I kept coming for breakfast!

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Ellapitawattta • family with young children • lk
9
good experience, very nice location
Pros:

Frendlyness, coporation

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Kelly-marie • young couple • gb
5
Passable
Pros:

The property was ok - don’t do your washing there it cost us 1000 r/s per Kg

2025-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Allison • young couple • gb
8
Lovely little pitstop
Pros:

Great location, as just wanted to chill with the sound of the waves... Perfect. Food great, beer was cold and staff helpful. This was the only bit of tangalle we saw, but would definitely come back x

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee