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About this property

Beachfront Location: Sleeping Elephant Beach Resort in Tangalle offers direct access to a private beach area and beachfront. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and a serene setting. Exceptional Facilities: The resort features an infinity swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and sea views. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all guest needs. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves seafood, local, and international cuisines for lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Nearby Attractions: Wella Odaya Beach is just a few steps away, while Tangalle Lagoon lies 11 km from the resort. Other attractions include Hummanaya Blow Hole (24 km) and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery (13 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay – it truly is a dream destination. Every detail has been carefully taken care of by the owners, reflecting their dedication. What stands out the most is how they’ve managed to combine a sense of luxury with a...
  • Aleksei
    Russia Russia
    Carefully managed piece of heaven on the edge between ocean and jungle with european comfort and fantastic cuisine! Fantastic beach where you can swim. You can see peacocks, monkeys, varans, mongoose, buffalo, fireflies around the resort. Spacious...
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    Stunning location and so peaceful - away from it all. So much care and thought put into making this a little piece of paradise.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent rooms very comfortable bed like the cold outside shower along with good inside bathroom nice big terrace Delicious breakfast Very relaxed atmosphere and quiet
  • Mohamed
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Room lay out was nice with a rear entrance leading to open shower area, enjoyed the sea food for dinner.
  • Lucie
    Australia Australia
    An utterly beautiful, serene place to enjoy peace and quiet. The villa was super clean and comfortable, the restaurant provided delicious meals and the staff and hosts couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. The location was on a long...
  • Tabitha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely amazing stay here. Felt like a private hotel, there were a few other families staying but plenty of space by the pool. The beach was really gorgeous and lovely for a quiet walk. The restaurants food was amazing. We had fresh fish one...
  • Brett
    Australia Australia
    The Sleeping Elephant Beach Resort was absolutely incredible, we even extended our stay because of how beautiful it was, perfect for our family getaway. The area wasn’t too touristy, so you felt like you were in your own paradise oasis. John and...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing, peaceful resort with wonderful, friendly staff and excellent facilities. The family bungalow was perfect, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Really hope we will return one day!! Thanks Monika and the team 😊❤️
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The resort is stunning and the actual location of the accommodation is beautiful on a very quiet beach. It was situated further away from any towns than we had anticipated so it's tricky to get out and about without needing to book a Tuk Tuk. ...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurace #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Sleeping Elephant Beach Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Lockers
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre

    Languages spoken

    • Czech
    • English

    House rules

    Sleeping Elephant Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$25 per child, per night
    6 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$30 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$35 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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