Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Hotels
9.5 (1322 reviews)
Kahandamodara Road , Tangalle , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Spacious rooms
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness of some amenities
Limited swimming beach access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Some concerns about cleanliness in amenities mentioned.
Service
10
Very kind and helpful staff highlighted across multiple reviews.
Location
10
Exceptional location with stunning beach access noted.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms described as spacious and beautifully maintained.
Amenities
9
Good amenities, but minor issues with beach access.
Value for Money
9.5
Fair prices for high-quality services and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Excellent food options both in the restaurant and nearby.
Overall Experience
10
Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple guests expressing their intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Lankavatara Ocean Retreat offers elegant rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Each room is equipped with a kettle for your convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Enjoy the year-round outdoor pool and unwind with a refreshing drink at the hotel's bar. Free private parking is available, ensuring a stress-free stay.

Scenic Location
Situated in Kalametiya, just 15 km from the picturesque Tangalle Lagoon, this property is a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.

To experience serenity by the ocean, book your stay at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat now.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 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 from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for US$20 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 1322 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Stefanie solo_traveller be
10
Super mooi verblijf , aanrader
Pros:

Wondermooie lokatie en heel mooi verblijf , alles klopte

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple fr
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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maciej couple pl
10
Perfect and outstanding
Pros:

Our most favourite place in Sri Lanka. Very kind and friendly staff, great facilities, food, room, pool, beach. All just perfect and will definitely return. Thank you.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Murali solo_traveller us
10
I fully reccomend this spot and highly encourage visitors to take advantage of the "low season."
Pros:

Food was generally well above average. I didn't have many meals here du to my schedule, but the few times I did, I was more than simply pleased. given the location it is important that the selections are few and more the reason to have good food, and this spot checks that box.
Typical Sri Lankan staff with overwhelming kindness, hospitality and generosity with their always friendly and smiling kind hearts. I always evaluate a place of hospitality by how management works out any shortcomings. While there was practically none that was noteworthy, even the slightest issues were addressed fast and efficiently.

Cons:

I am not going to nitpick - frankly I see nothing worthy of a comment that qualifies as something I "didn't like"!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Pumudi extended_group au
10
Beautiful and relaxing
Pros:

Amazing room w beautiful interior decoration. Very close to the beach - literal steps away from the water. Staff were friendly and helpful. Dinner at the resort was very true to Sri Lankan flavours - highly recommend

Cons:

Some small damages in the room tiles - nothing else was an exceptional stay

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Milos family_with_children rs
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Svitlana solo_traveller ae
10
Excellent stay! Near huuuuge empty ocean! Go and see sunrise!
Pros:

Sooooo good and stylish place!
I regret I did not stay more days here..
Ocean in 1 step
Stylish rooms/villas!
Very polite and professional employees!!!
Yoga every morning for freee and very good!
And sooooo good chef and quisine!!!!!!!

Cons:

Nothing fo say

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mina family_with_children ae
10
An Unforgettable Stay
Pros:

Our stay at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat was absolutely wonderful. The location is breathtaking, with a beautiful private beach and stunning ocean views that create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.

The rooms were spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, with every detail thoughtfully arranged. The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay memorable. Their genuine hospitality made us feel truly welcome.

The food was delicious, especially the fresh seafood and breakfast, and the peaceful surroundings made it easy to completely unwind. Whether relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or watching the sunset, every moment was special.

If you’re looking for a quiet luxury retreat in Sri Lanka with outstanding service and a beautiful setting, I highly recommend Lankavatara Ocean Retreat. We would definitely love to return!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Samir family_with_children ae
10
Perfect Stay
Pros:

The staff is very helpful, kind and friendly.
Location is very good.
Rooms are very clean and room service is very supportive.
Food are perfect sea food is very tasty and we really enjoyed it
This hotel is really highly recommended

Cons:

Literally nothing

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Svitlana solo_traveller ae
10
Endless beauty! With magical sunrise!!!!
Pros:

Excellent stay!
Houses on the beach!
So new so stylish!!!!
Employees are perfect!
Yoga in the morning!
Elephant was in night on the beach!
Looooooong beach!!! Cleanedt ever!

Cons:

Nothing to declare

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Nivethan extended_group fr
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat. The hotel is very clean, well-maintained, and offers a stunning view of the ocean. The swimming pool is absolutely beautiful and perfect for relaxing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Our room was spotless, comfortable, and very well cared for. What made our stay even more special was the kindness of the staff. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay.

Thank you to the entire team for their warm hospitality. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay by the ocean.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Paul Edouard Louis couple fr
10
Nous avons passé deux jours sur place mais nous aurions aimé rester plus si nous l’avions pu. Merci aux équipes de Lanka
Pros:

Le personnel est très attentionné et arrangeant
La cuisine est très bonne et le prix est correct
L’endroit est beau et l’accès direct à la plage est un réel plus

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple de
10
Pros:

Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt. Wir waren leider nur 1 Nacht da es das Ende unserer Rundreise war, aber eins ist ganz sicher wir kommen wieder & dann wird es definitiv nicht nur 1 Nacht bleiben.
Wir haben einfach ein kostenloses Upgrade auf das schönste Zimmer im Hotel bekommen, es war ein absoluter Traum. Wunderschöne Anlage, super freundliches Personal, alle total lieb und herzlich. Traumstrand direkt vor der Nase und man ist komplett für sich. Das Essen war richtig gut und lecker, tolle Auswahl beim Frühstück - sowie auch auf der Mittag & Abendkarte. Wir haben bei einer Yogastunde mitgemacht, die im
Hotel für die Gäste kostenfrei statt findet, war auch richtig schön!

Ich schreibe selten Bewertungen , aber hier musste es definitiv sein. Absolute Empfehlung- vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt und liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Ludovico couple it
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Nisim family_with_children il
10
Pros:

מלון מטורף ברמה גבוהה מעל כל מלון בסרי לנקה.
לקחנו את החדר הגדול ביותר . אנחנו זוג +3 ,תינוק .
היה נוח ומושלם. שיעור יוגה בבוקר עם מורה מקצועי והאוכל גם היה טוב לעומת כל המקומות בסרי לנקה

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Julia couple de
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Janneke family_with_children de
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller qa
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Livia solo_traveller at
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel! Definetly recommend it! Very clean, modern, comfortable beds, a pool with a fantastic view to the sea. You can straight walk to the beach from your room. Perfect for a romantic walk to see a beautiful sunset! It is a very calm beach.The staff is very friendly and the food at the restaurant is very good, with lots of choices.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Kaia couple no
10
Amazing stay at the beach
Pros:

We loved our stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location at the bech is just amazing. We loved the food and the service is amazing. Cant wait to come back🌞

2026-05-26 via Nuitee