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Gems Garden Guest House
Gems Garden Guest House
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Set in Tangalle, Gems Garden Guest House offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Tangalle Beach and offers various facilities, such as an open-air bath and a garden. The property features lake and garden views, and is 2.8 km from Paravi Wella Beach. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. The guest house serves a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Gems Garden Guest House. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 16 km from the accommodation, while Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 38 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 62 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Celina
Germany
“We highly recommend this beautiful place. It truly feels like home, surrounded by a friendly family and their lovely dogs, peacefully located between the river and the sea. The cabin we booked is small and charming, perfectly adequate for the...” - Biancamaria
United Kingdom
“The friendliness of the host and his family, the location close to other places but at the same time quiet, the beach and the lake, the small balcony outside the room” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Secluded guesthouse in tangalle with a very kind host and lovely family. Cabin style rooms with good privacy. Comfy bed. Our host was very helpful organising tuk tuks for us.” - Anonym
Sweden
“Everything with Gems Garden was so amazing! Ruwan & Ishani is now our family away from home♥️♥️We have not met more loving and warm people, running this family business. We had the luxury to spend new years and my birthday with them, and they...” - Jagoda
Poland
“Lovely cabana in a quiet place very close to the beach. Good mosquito net. The room was very comfortable and we had a great time staying there. The owners are very welcoming. There is also lots of restaurants nearby. We can definitely recommend...” - Lara-sophie
Germany
“Gems Garden was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The location is perfect, right by the beach, with stunning views and easy access to everything. The staff were...” - Mathias
Germany
“Really good value for little money. Located just 1 minute on foot from the beach and immediately at the river in a beautiful garden. The owner is a really helpful and friendly person. Can highly recommend ❤️” - Samuel
Germany
“Beautiful accommodation with very nice hosts. The Gems Garden Guest House is a family business who offers delicious authentic Sri Lankan breakfast and very clean rooms. It's close to the sea with a long natural beach. The hosts were very friendly...” - Baptiste
Spain
“Incredible welcoming from Ruwan and his family ! The guest house is a bit away from the center, perfect for the calm we looked for. Ruwan helped us all our stay long, providing us a scooter rent at a fair price to a family he helps as often as he...” - Paul
Australia
“We had a wonderful stay with Ruan and his lovely family. They are so kind and we were treated like family the entire time we were there. Whatever you ask for they will provide if they are able to. Our cabana was a little dark but it was very...”
Quality rating

Managed by Jayasooriya patabadige piyaruwan
Company information
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Serandib restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
Facilities of Gems Garden Guest HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Grocery deliveries
- Minimarket on site
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesGems Garden Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).