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Buckingham Place

4.0 star property
Rekawa beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools, spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Building design
Extra Large Double Bedroom
Garden Suite
Extra Large Double Bedroom | View from room
Located by the ocean, Buckingham Place offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar, garden and arcade/game room. Unwind with spa treatments like manicures and massages or simply lounge on the sun-kissed beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is €258
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 88 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 84 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Double Bedroom

Balcony Double Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 84 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Double Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 59 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200

What's nearby

  • Rekawa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 17 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 18 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 27 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Verala - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪journey - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coppenrath restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Heman’s Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Buckingham Place

Buckingham Place is a great choice for your beach stay in Rekawa, putting you near activities such as kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel also features a poolside bar, free bike rentals and a terrace.

Languages

English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (8 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Beach access
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 11 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
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Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 16000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up and train station drop-off services are offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Accommodations for children age 6-12 must be requested prior to arrival
Property Registration Number 5288312

Also known as

Buckingham Place Hotel Tangalle
Buckingham Place Hotel
Buckingham Place Tangalle
Buckingham Place
Buckingham Place Hotel
Buckingham Place Rekawa
Buckingham Place Hotel Rekawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Buckingham Place offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Buckingham Place does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Buckingham Place?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Buckingham Place?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Buckingham Place?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Buckingham Place?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 16000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Buckingham Place?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Buckingham Place and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Buckingham Place also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Buckingham Place?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Buckingham Place have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Buckingham Place like?

Buckingham Place is located near Rekawa Beach, and a short 1-minute walk from Turtle Watch Rekawa.

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Buckingham Place Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place! We loved staying at Buckingham place. Everything was perfect - the room, the service , the beach, the amazing pool, the food … if we come back to Sri Lanka we will come back to this little place of heaven on earth. Thank you nick for our enjoyable stay!
Annika, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing
One og thr best hotels i our trip Very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay Thanks for everyone in this hotel
Haytham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place and will definitely be coming back! There are so many small and thoughtful details that the staff uphold that make the place so welcoming and friendly. We had a memorable yet relaxing stay here and the only regret is that we wish we would have booked longer! The food was delicious and they catered to our dietary requirements without any fuss. For us, it ticked every box, Magical place!
Zen, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A sanctuary from the fast pace of modern life with every need anticipated by Nick and his well trained staff. An opportunity to appreciate the fauna and flora, swim in a blissful pool, relax in a wonderful garden and enjoy fine dining with an imaginative fusion of Sri Lankan and world fare. Thanks also go to Rocky the rescue horse for keeping us entertained with his antics. We would recommend a trip to Bundula Nature Reserve for anyone interested in birds. This was ably arranged for us at our request nothing being too much trouble for our host. We stayed for 6 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal plus extras and this was very good value for money. We recommend Buckingham Place to others and hope to be back.

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, great vibe, excellent service
Amazing stay, even extended twice. The service is second to none, everything is no problem. From the amazing view of the sea to all the varied wildlife in the grounds, posse of monkeys visit every day drinking from the pool and generally being monkeys to peacocks, a mongoose, frogs, all the birds. Nick the owner is a friendly chap and clearly set the ethos of this place and is always around to help if needed. Kalpa and Umesh (managers) are great, absolute credit to the place. Can’t say a bad word, if we are back to Sri Lanka then a visit here will be on the cards again. We had 2 rooms, both great, outdoor showers, very clean, air con, amazing views over the lagoon, comfy beds. Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka, only left as we had plans. The beach is 2 min walk away past all the hermit crabs, we saw baby turtles going into the sea one evening just before they close the beach due to conservation. We then went another night with the turtle conservation next door and witnessed a turtle laying eggs. This place has it all.
Phil, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Janice, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt ophold
Alt var helt perfekt. Fantastisk mad.
Sanne Kok, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Auf den ersten Blick scheint die Anlage nicht ganz dem üblichen 5 Sterne Ambiente zu entsprechen, sehr bald zeigt sich eine wirklich einzigartige , unprätentiöse und sehr gastorientierte Ausrichtung. Sehr gutes a la carte Frühstück, eine ruhige und entspannende Atmosphäre, weit weg vom Massentourismus. Sehr zu empfehlen für alle , denen die professionelle Freundlichkeit der üblichen Kettenhotels nicht mehr zusagt. Negativ ist nur die fehlende gute Bademöglichkeit im rauen Meer und die Abwesenheit der üblichen touristischen Zerstreuung in der Umgebung .
Darius, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful welcoming hotel
Loved the whole experience. The food was the best we have had in Sri Lanka so far. The staff couldn’t do more to make you feel at home. There were turtles on the deserted stunning beach and the whole place is just beautiful Nick the owner is very friendly and welcoming. We couldn’t have had a better time.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is amazing!
Darren, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

WOOOOWWW!!!
We booked two nights and prolonged for another two. Super thoughtful and friendly stuff. Amazing(!) food. Stunning pool. Abondoned beach. We highly recommend it.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Personally, this experience was one of the best suite experiences in Sri Lanka. Friendly staff were guided us to find the hotel in first and, room was clean and tidy and foods were delicious.
Amal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a tragedy that more people cannot experience this great hotel because of the pandemic. Excellent staff and the best food in Sri Lanka. We will definitely be back.
Timothy H, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Where to start. Nick Buckingham is a legend - and his hotel team is first rate. The food... oh the food - truly brilliant. Don’t leave this place without at least having ordered tuna for your supper. The bedrooms and bathrooms are a wow factor, the oceanfront pool is superb and the whole experience is fantastic. Well done Nick Buckingham - you’ve created a mini paradise. Kind regards Lucy & Chris CP
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best service
Amazing place with super friendly staff and outstanding services. Very pleasant and warm owner (Nick) who makes you feel very comfortable and well taken care of. A must stay when you're in Sri lanka...
Erik, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very relaxed for the guest with lovely staff & beautiful surroundings
GC, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buckingham Place is a hidden gem, not to be missed by the discerning traveller. At the end of a hot and dustry road you will find this oasis of tranquility, superb service, high end accommodation and a welcoming smile. As their information file says; you can check out, but you can never leave!
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ABOVE AND BEYOND
This hotel is truly a hidden gem. The serenity you feel when you're here is out of this world and every little detail is thought through. My fiance and I stayed here for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer because it was the first time in our trip when we felt we could stop planning the details of the day and just relax. Nick, the owner, greets every guest and asks several times how their stay is. He makes sure you know that everything could be customized to your liking and there is no pressure to conform to any sort of "norms", starting from the time you want to eat breakfast to where you want your meals to what is actually in the meal itself. And by the way, the meals are all a la carte and not buffet-style because they are all made from fresh, local ingredients (the dinner options rotate as well to keep it fresh and interesting). We planned to do at least one day trip, but ended up not leaving the hotel at all during our stay because it was just so perfect. The only downside is that you cannot swim in the stretch of beach directly in front of the hotel, but we liked the pool better anyway and just went for walks on the beach instead. The staff is so friendly and make you feel like family. Even if you don't like something you ordered, you can send it back with no problem and they will be kind and apologetic about it instead of treating you like a problem (which I've experienced at other places). 11/10.
Tahmina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Dream Hotel
Having been to around 45 countries and experienced backpacking in hostels to luxury 5* star resorts and everything in between - Buckingham Place was by FAR the best hotel we have ever stayed in. There are too many positive things to say without writing for hours, but here are three highlights : 1) The attention to detail - from the incredible bathroom toiletries (even toothpaste!) to the complimentary refreshing pool side drinks, everything has been thought of. 2) The swimming pool is PERFECT. Sparkling clean, great temperature, large, beautiful - with a bar section too! 3) The staff - they make you feel part of their family. On Xmas morning, a knock on the door with breakfast in bed and a HUGE bag full of presents and Sri Lankan souvenirs - where else would this happen?! This wasn't just a hotel, it was a memorable experience we will cherish!
joshua, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just do it!
Absolutely top-notch experience. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka, and you don't take the time to visit Buckingham Place, you are missing out.
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lawrence F, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The service at this hotel is unmatched. Absolutely amazing location. And the food was delicious!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ein herausragend gutes Hotel. Die Anlage ist an einem verlassenen Strand wunderschön gelegen und sehr schön hergerichtet. Das gesamte Personal ist wahnsinnig engagiert und freundlich, sogar für die Verhältnisse des ohnehin servicefreundlichen Sri Lanka war dieses Hotel nochmal eine neue Stufe. Meine Frau ernährt sich vegan und für sie wurde jeden Tag neue Gerichte erfunden und angepasst. Das war schon toll. Gleichzeitig bereitet das Restaurant sehr leckeres Essen zu. Egal ob man örtliche oder westliche Küche möchte. Morgens gab es frischen Tee oder Kaffee ans Bett. Insgesamt einfach sehr schön! Nick und sein Team schaffen es, ein Gefühl von zuhause im Urlaub zu kreieren. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen.
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip