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About this property

Located on Rekawa Beach, Buckingham Place overlooks the Indian Ocean and Rekawa lagoon. It features a 108 ft ocean facing infinity pool with wet bar and another pool (39 ft) in its quiet nature garden, and direct beach access and a nearby rock-pool for ocean dipping. All rooms come with a king-size double bed and veranda or balcony overlooking the lagoon. Spacious air-conditioned rooms combine modern art with furnishings made from natural materials. Large private bathrooms have a bathtub and/or rain shower. Surrounded by tropical greenery, Buckingham Place features several indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, a small spa, a snooker room, and is home to a wild pony that roams freely around the property. The all-day open-air oceanfront restaurant and bar serve local and international dishes including vegetarian options and a selection of wines, beers and spirits. Buckingham Place is a 2hr45min drive from Colombo International Airport. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip. We speak your language!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful place. Couldn't fault it. Attentive staff, great food, superb facilities
  • Rebecca
    Canada Canada
    This may be the best hotel we have ever stayed in. Beautiful grounds, stylish and comfortable spaces, it can’t possibly ever feel crowded even when every room is full, stunning pool, delicious and innovative food, and quite simply the finest...
  • James
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The Buckingham is an exceptional Hotel located on Rekwa Beach near to Tangalle. The service and quality of the Hotel is top notch. Amazing food and breakfasts and beautiful infinity pool overlooking the sea. The rooms are well appointed and the...
  • Shereen
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We never planned to go to Tangalle. Reading the reviews of this property put Tangalle on the radar for us. I read somewhere that Nick (the owner) once said: “I became utterly mesmerized by the chaotic beauty of this island and its peoples’...
  • Sara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Paradise, if you want a bit of boutique luxury this is the place for you. The team are most attentive and nothing is too much trouble
  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property Huge well equipped room Extensive breakfast offer Exceptional pool Easy Tuk Tuk access
  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    The pool area and the bar were fantastic! Our room was stunning - right by the lagoon with a big open bathroom. Everything worked very well! The food was fantastic, we had both breakfast and dinner there!
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning boutique hotel, amazing sea views, beautiful rooms and fantastic staff. Wish we could have stayed longer! Two beautiful hotel dogs call Bella and Gracie are a great addition!
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nick and his team as ever go above and beyond to ensure your stay with them is perfect. Peaceful, classy, amazing rooms, gardens, beach and a wonderful bar and restaurant providing very high quality dining. Our 3rd visit and we are planning the...
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Amazing, professional and attentive staff who went out of their way to ensure we had a perfect stay. Can’t fault it.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Ocean Front
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 9 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

9 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children below 6 years cannot be accommodated at the property.

As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.

The property will assist you with all this information.

The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.

Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.

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