Must-see hotels in Tangalla & Around

  • Chill

    Tangalla & Around

    This beautiful new place is owned by a Hungarian–Sri Lankan couple who've worked in hospitality for years and run a tight ship. Their two huge detached…

  • Ganesh Garden

    Tangalla & Around

    A very well-run place with an array of different cabanas. There are mud-walled abodes next to the lagoon at the rear, while others near the beach are…

  • Lonely Beach Resort

    Tangalla & Around

    While the planet is not lonely, this corner of the beach near the lagoon certainly is – indeed it's perfect for those in search of a tranquil beachside…

  • Buckingham Place

    Tangalla & Around

    This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar. Rooms boast a contemporary look, with polished concrete…

  • Cinnabar Resort

    Tangalla & Around

    Everything you need to know about Cinnabar is that one of its rooms is a treehouse. If you're bored it wouldn't be much effort to find driftwood on the…

  • Serein Beach

    Tangalla & Around

    This smart three-storey hotel has nine very attractive rooms featuring stylish modern furniture; book one on the upper floor for full-frontal sea views…

  • Villa Araliya

    Tangalla & Around

    A German-run beachside place set in luxuriant gardens with bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes. The compound has…

  • Frangipani Beach Villas

    Tangalla & Around

    Located close to town, this guesthouse is a designers' nightmare – the garish, clashing decor, dodgy murals and dated furnishings could not be more…

  • Mangrove Beach Cabanas

    Tangalla & Around

    On a breathtaking stretch of near-deserted beach, this long-running place has rustic chic cabanas, some of which feature lots of twisted driftwood. All…

  • Ibis Guest House

    Tangalla & Around

    Despite its chain-hotel name, this rambling place is all local. Spacious rooms are filled with heavy wooden furnishings, four-poster beds and easy chairs…

  • Suwaya Villa

    Tangalla & Around

    In a very peaceful though isolated location surrounded by beach and mangroves, this complex has 25 smart rooms that feel just a little out of place in…

  • Sandy’s

    Tangalla & Around

    Classic Robinson Crusoe–style beach hang-out with palm-thatch open-air cabanas (some have bedrooms open to the stars and sea breezes). Conditions can be…

  • Mangrove Chalets

    Tangalla & Around

    These large bungalows (some sleep up to four) have spacious verandas facing the sea or lagoon. It's a good spot for families, as the mangrove waters are…

  • Panorama Rock Cafe

    Tangalla & Around

    This older property has rooms in cement bungalow-style units. The site is nicely shaded with mature plants, while the open-front cafe has a good water's…

  • Starfish Beach Cafe

    Tangalla & Around

    Run by a bunch of energetic and music-loving young guys, this guesthouse has large, airy, tidy rooms and is popular with backpackers. This is a good place…

  • Gems Garden Beach House

    Tangalla & Around

    Right on the beachfront road, east of the centre, this budget-friendly place has basic (a bit dark, but clean) fan-cooled rooms with mosquito nets, and…

  • Moonstone Villas

    Tangalla & Around

    Offers modern and pleasantly decorated rooms in leafy, lush grounds, though rates are a tad steep given the location: the beach is down and across the…

  • King Fisher

    Tangalla & Around

    Bright colours abound at the best ultra-cheap option on the strip. The very basic rooms are adequate for a night or two if you're really intent on rupee…

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