Everything was perfect, very clean and nice place, close to the beach, yummy breakfast, great staff, no airco, but the fan was doing well.

Stayed in April 2025

The only mistake was that we stayed only one night. We would have loved to explore the surroundings a bit more and relaxed in the guesthouse.

Samith and his cousin gave us the warmest welcome. The guesthouse has a beautiful garden and the rooms are all you need: clean, a good bed and a balcony. It is just a short walk to a long stretch of white sand & palm trees beach, swimming not everywhere possible though. We were even lucky to go on a night walk on the beach and see turtles! Around are some restaurants and other places, but it is quite "remote". Thus a perfect place to wind down. Samith is a good cook as well!

Stayed in March 2025

The owner of the place is a really nice guy, really helpful and easy going. Also the food is excellent, the chef samith made sure all of our wishes were met and even more! He prepared extra vegan meals for us and they were amazing! The rooms (we extended and stayed in two different ones) were really clean and had nice beds. We really enjoyed the calm and quiet atmosphere. Also it’s really close (2min walk) to the beach which is really nice and not too touristic. It was hard to swim there due to heavy waves, but not sure if it was because of weather conditions at that time.

Stayed in March 2025

One of my favorite places that I stayed at during my time in Sri Lanka. The family who owns the place is super friendly, the garden very beautiful & the rooms spacious and clean. I had a super tasty breakfast & the beach is just 2 min walking distance. I can only recommend staying there! :)

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Great place in a great location. The room was big and clean on the top floor. Had plenty of space to put clothes. The gardens were beautiful. Was only a 1 minute walk if that to the gorgeous clean quiet beach. Was so quiet on a night and slept really well. The owner was lovely and friendly and so helpful. He Had a tuk tuk and can take you to places for a very good price. Originally booked for 2 nights but ended up staying 5. Didn’t want to leave in the end. There’s some great local restaurants around and a supermarket not far away. Would definitely come back and I’m sad to leave 😢 felt at home here.

Stayed in February 2025

We stayed for 3 nights and were sad to leave. The owner and his staff were very friendly, from the first moment we could tell he has a good heart! The room was unbelievably cheap but had everything we needed. Two comfortable beds with mosquito nets, a ceiling fan, a terrace with chairs, even hot water. The guesthouse is located a short walk from the beach, you only walk 2 minutes and you're there... The owner helped us with different things (like organizing a big Tuk Tuk that took us all the way to Ella). We were traveling with our 3 year old daughter and the owner and his staff were very friendly with her and gave her little extras for breakfast like a banana or some cake ;) Breakfast was not included, but very affordable and tasty. We hope we'll be back one day!

Stayed in January 2025

Yet, we weren't impressed. The staff spoke little English so it was difficult to communicate, but eventually we did get everything done. In general, the staff was very slow with everything

Objectively, there is little to complain about: the room was clean and big. The food was good. The beach is only 1 minute walk away (swimmable but barely). Laundry was done. (If I have to complain - we ordered breakfast for 8 am and it didn't arrive until 8:45).

Stayed in January 2025

Great owner with amazing family story... Good accomodation with nice breakfast. It's just 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach and beach bars. Right behind the corner there is also a very good spa and massage place. I would come back to Rock Pool definitely!

Stayed in August 2024

This was my third time staying in Tangalle and this was best accommodation I stayed in in this area. Everything was absolutely perfect. The place is really close to the beach, you can hear the soft sound of the sea from your room which is so nice and relaxing. The accommodation itself is spacious and clean, bed is really comfortable . I stayed in upper room with beautiful terrace. In night you can enjoy beautiful sky full of stars and take night walk to the beach. I enjoyed really nice breakfast in rock pool, believe me that you won't find anything cheaper around, so save yourself time 😄 You can use owners kitchen if you like and store your groceries in the fridge. Owner its really nice person, always does the best for you and absolutely respects your privacy. Thank you so much! Totally recommend and if Im coming back to Tangalle, I will definitely choose this accommodation:)

Stayed in April 2024

We stayed in the wooden cabana for 4 nights in March and really enjoyed our stay. The beach is just 1 minute away (not for swimming but with breathtaking views), a small store and bike rental is 10 minutes away. The area is calm, full of beautiful birds, there are peacocks walking around. There’s lots of local restaurants in the area. This property offers amazing local breakfast for a good price. The owner is helpful and very friendly. For us the fan was enough for staying cool in the night.

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful location, 2 minute walk to the beach. This place is also underrated for its view and feel. We stayed in the private wooden bungalow and had the most comfortable experience, ending up extending our stay. Kumar, our host, was super nice and helpful and is a great cook. His breakfast was exceptionally good and affordable. If you’re lucky he’ll get you a refreshing coconut from his garden ;)

Stayed in February 2024

Rangithk is a friendly and helpful host. Its a Very quiet place near the beach and lagoon, 100m. I sah turtles on the beach, cause the turtle project is close by with friendly guys. It was the cleanest room of all my 5 weeks travel... You can rent canoe in 50m distance for 1000 lkr and scooter at the supermarket for 2000 lkr per day. The host also offered me to rent his tuk tuk..he also drove me to my next home for little money... I can recommend it at all...

Stayed in February 2024

Was a super nice place, quiet, few minutes to walk to the amazing beach. Host was super kind, even helped me to get a taxi to tangalle town. Price is unbeatable. Also it is a family business, I would always prefer it to an Investment buiss/chain.

Stayed in February 2024

We loved our stay at Rock Pool Residence! We planned to stay three nights and ended up staying for 5, because we felt so relaxed and safe there! The host is an amazing man, who is really caring and helpful. He offered us to stay after one night in the upstairs room, which is bigger and a more luxury - though we also loved the cabana!! - and offered us everyday a different, super super tasty breakfast! We gonna miss it! The cabana and the two other rooms are located in a big, beautiful garden, which surrounds you with calmness and the sounds of nature. Everything is really tidy and made with a lot of love! With a 2 min. Walk you can go to the beach, where we swam everyday - it was our highlight, because the large beach was nearly without tourists, only had some bars and we could completely slow down. Thank you so much, we really hope to come back one day!!

Stayed in February 2024

To us, there was nothing not to like.

We had the most wonderful stay at Rock Pool Residence! Meeting our host Kumar was unforgettable. He has such a warm personality, such a moving life story and he works so hard to give his guests everything they need. Rock Pool Residence is only a three minute walk to the beautiful beach. Turn left and the beaches are pristine and very quiet. Turn right and you’ll walk towards the more busy beaches of Tangalle, lined with restaurants. Best of both worlds! We had the privilege to stay in both the cabana and the upstairs balcony room. We originally booked the cabana and we found it to be pleasant, simple and so cute. From your private veranda you can watch all the beautiful birds, peacocks, squirrels and the occasional monkey in the luscious garden. Mind you, if you are tall, the bed might be on the shorter side for you. The balcony room has just been redone, is more luxurious, has a big bed and bathroom and is bright and airy with a large balcony with very comfortable chairs to spend some hours reading or talking. A beautiful room! Both the cabana and the balcony room are well worth your money and we can highly recommend having the very reasonably priced breakfast there. Kumar serves fresh fruit, dalh curry, amazing coconut sambal and string hoppers, roti or milk rice to go with it and coffee or tea. Even though Kumar is still practicing his English, which makes him a little shy, take your time to get to know him. He is a wonderful host and beautiful person. Also highly recommended: a visit to the nearby Buddhist rock temple. The tuk tuk ride there (ask Kumar for the number of his friend Manju the tuk tuk driver to take you there) is through the most beautiful landscapes and the temple complex is magnificent. Staying at Kumar’s place and meeting this man is one of the most memorable moments of our trip and Kumar really deserves to have a thriving homestay. We can highly recommend. Thank you, Kumar!

Stayed in February 2024

Big room, very clean. The garden is amazing, only sounds of nature because it's quite secluded. The beautiful beach is in walking distance, just a bit too rough to swim.

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely the best hostel I have experienced, the host Mr Ranjid (?) is totally friendly and helpful. Recommended for all travellers.

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful, serene and quiet space by the lagoon right off the beach. Ranjit was a sweet, genuine host and his wife made delicious traditional breakfast. All standards were surpassed. I look forward to returning for a longer duration as the price was a steal for it's quality. He even dropped us off to the bus stop in his tuk-tuk at the end of our stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Very friendly owner and great location. The bungalow is clean, has a private bathroom and a very comfortable bed !

Stayed in January 2024

Understandably (he has a young family) there is no evening meal so options are limited and (relatively) expensive in the area. There is a basic supermarket 600m away.

The host is super friendly and helpful, brought us papaya and bananas from the market. This is a gem, a lovely little cabana, basic but clean, with seats on the terrace. All around the area are other, accommodations owned by foreigners (snapped up after the tsunami perhaps?) charging WAY more for similar accommodation. Breakfast is great here, lots of choice 4usd. We saw many birds, monitor lizards, mud crabs and monkeys. Very good value, recommend.

Stayed in January 2024

The accommodation is situated in the quieter part of Tangalle, allowing for a beautiful experience of an untouched beach. The property is almost right by the sea, just a 3-minute walk away. In return, you have a gorgeous green garden here, and everything is done with great care. Fantastic loungers on the veranda, a super comfortable bed, a truly excellent warm shower with ample water pressure. The bungalow is spacious and beautifully decorated with a table, chairs, storage space, and a large mirror. There's even dimmable lighting. It's finally not just "functional" but imbued with atmosphere. The owner is super friendly. We are simply thrilled to have found this jewel!

Stayed in January 2024

All good - no negatives.

The manager was super friendly and helpful. The location was metres from a stunning beach and the rooms set in a well tended, lovely garden. The room was large, light and comfortable with big terrace. Great stay. Thank you.

Stayed in January 2024

The location is a bit out of the way and the nearby beach was a bit rough for swimming.

The surroundings, peaceful and quiet, in nature, a few monkeys and peacocks about, nice seating area outside.

Stayed in April 2023

The owner of the hotel is very friendly, Ranjith tries to help with everything, the rooms are clean and there are no disturbing noises, thank you for hosting

Stayed in March 2023