Halcyon Mawella

Hotels
9.5 (272 reviews)
Morakatiyara Road , Tangalle , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 272 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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MiE-Z • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • cy
9
absolutely stunning
Pros:

loved everything, the food is amazing and the building and Interiors super stylish.

Cons:

it’s on a beautiful beach, but there’s really nothing else there.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Harmke • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Natalie Simone • family_with_children • ch
10
es war ein ruhiger Aufenthalt mit sehr aufmerksamen Personal.
Pros:

Strandnähe, Ruhe, Pool

Cons:

nichts

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Bigna • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • ae
10
Would have stayed longer if we could! Truly magic place!
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Cartledge • couple • au
10
Stylish understated boutique hotel.
Pros:

Loved being on the beach and a pool.
Zander the owner has picked a mix of exceptional staff.
Also he helps a woman’s foundation down the road, they make all the soaps, candle etc for the hotel.
He has helped many dogs in the area live a better life 🙏
We also loved that in the room there is no fridge making noise and using energy.
Instead there is a beautiful wooden ice chest that has complementary drinks that are restocked each day.
NO PLASTICS AT THE HOTEL❣️

Cons:

The only thing was no body moisturiser.
I did bring this up to Zander and he is going to work with the foundation to make a moisturiser.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • au
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • family_with_children • it
10
Semplicemente favoloso!
Pros:

Posto meraviglioso servizio impeccabile!!

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Sina • couple • de
10
Wohlfühloase
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolle • couple • au
10
Perfect beachfront stay with amazing food and genuinely great service.
Pros:

A really wonderful spot right on quiet, pristine Mawella Beach. The rooms are all unique and beautifully done, and the team are warm, responsive, and happy to help with anything— I especially enjoyed my morning coffee delivery on our balcony. The restaurant and bar are exceptional, every meal and cocktail impressed, plus a great wine list. Lovely pool area, easy beach access and the service was absolutely outstanding throughout our stay. We left feeling relaxed and happy, and would absolutely come back! Thank you again to the whole team (and Loki!) for making our stay so memorable. The hotel is also very much community and sustainably minded - make sure to stop by their nearby Foundation to learn more.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was really wonderful!

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
Blissful relaxation
Pros:

A good range of options on the menu from healthy to hearty. Granola with fruit and buffalo kurd/yogurt, full English with the best sausages in Sri Lanka, pancakes and palm sugar. Lunch and evening menu excellent and a favourite of mine the tuna tartare. Rooms well thought out and stylish.

Cons:

Would have liked a hairdryer in the room, but wasn't a deal breaker.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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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