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No.46/3, Labeema, Kadurupokuna Road, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
#54 of 125 hotels in Tangalle
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 80 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.4
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Mxnkel
Germany8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no complaints:)
we’ve had a wonderful stay! the family was super kind and helped us with a lot of information :) they were so welcoming and the breakfast was super delicious!! everything was really clean and comfortable. The location was not really central but really peaceful. Would 100% recommend staying here!!!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Sonia
Netherlands3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
an A/C would be nice as it can get really hot in the room at night, even with the fan:)
A really nice room and breakfast and the property is run by a lovely family! Recommend it!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Belen
Spain8 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Beautiful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owners and their children. They were so nice with my and my boyfriend, they care us in many ways.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Anne
Germany42 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I stayed at THE NEST for four nights. I was super satisfied with my room, it was very clean:) The neighbourhood is pretty calm and authentic. To Tangalle Beach I had to walk around 30 minutes and to Silent Beach 45 minutes. For met it wasn’t a huge problem as I like walking;) The owner and his wife are very friendly and welcoming:)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 18, 2025
Dimitra
Greece7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Miss Sahara, the owner was amazing. very welcoming very friendly and always with a smile. The property has clean rooms, no A/C but for us was no bother, solar panel( for the ones that go in cloudy days could mean no hot water). The location is a little complicated to find but still close to everything walking distance so ones you figure the road it’s easy to move around. Overall experience was very pleasant!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 15, 2025
Lacianfri
Italy98 Reviews13 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The owner is the perfect host, always willing to help. Rooms are spacious and clean, the bed is huge! Parking is available. Close to red beach and the restaurants in the area. Strongly recommended, value for money guaranteed
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Krzysztof
Poland11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Nice and helpful staff. 15 min on the beach. The room was good for this price. I recommend it.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 14, 2024
Antoine
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Best place to stay in Tangalle :)
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Jonathan
Cyprus17 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hosts are very friendly and the breakfast is good. Great vfm
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 29, 2024
Simo
Italy74 Reviews10 helpful votes10“Must in Tangalle!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful place with beautiful people!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Paul
Belgium71 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit far from beach (20 min walk)
Very nice hosts (especially the lady) and good englush
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Lakmal
Sri Lanka16 Reviews10“very good . convenient. owner wasvery helpful”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
The location was very convenient for my work. Very close to city. secure place
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 9, 2024
Sarka
India68 Reviews19 helpful votes10“Go to Tangalle, stay with Udith”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nada. 0.
Best of the best, Udith and his family are the TOP hosts of the whole Sri Lanka. No ifs and buts, if you pass by Tangalle, 100% you take the accommodation in their place. This family goes above and beyond normal customer service. And great vibes only in their place.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 9, 2024
Lily
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“The family are so beautiful and welcomed us so nicley. We loved being welcomed in by them and staying with them I’d high”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is a nice private room with a nice bathroom - at the back of a family house with separate entrance and key. Providing amazing Sri Lanka breakfast and dinner for cheap prices.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Daniel
India16 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very peaceful and comfortable place., amazing dinner and breakfast and the family who owns it is super friendly and helpful and welcoming. Could not been better!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 8, 2024
Viktoria
Ukraine4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice experience, very friendly family
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 7, 2024
Ferran
Spain49 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Nicest homestay in tangalle!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a bit of humidity in the rooms.
The place was great, the room was big and comfortable, the bathroom clean and the location was pretty cool, only 4-5 min from the city centre and so chill there. The staff was superkind and helpful, always asking how to improve your stay. The price was also nice, possibly one of the best relations quality/price in tangalle. Really recommendable
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 16, 2024
Hugo
France9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was spacious and clean. The diner was delicious but with a big smile it could have been perfect.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Kayleigh
New Zealand30 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Lovely family”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very hot and the mattress was very thin. Not a good nights sleep for us. But we did enjoy the place, family, food and friendliness - also good price.
Really friendly and down to earth family. Homestay feel.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Natacha
Belgium9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place to stay, the room has everything you need. Great hospitality.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Atila
Turkey9 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is ok
A very warm family and a beautiful room. A cute location where you can meet all your needs
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Laura
Australia6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really nice owner and their children are very cute and kind. Good breakfast. Room clean and spacious. Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Andreea
Romania16 Reviews10 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice family, very quiet area, good WIFi. Totally recommend!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Indrė
Lithuania17 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great stay;)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The check in time differed from the indicated on booking (I was able to check in only around 5 pm, which wasn’t great after the long journey)
Near to the beach. The room was clean and comfortable, the WiFi worked just perfectly. The family is really welcoming and friendly. It was extremely convenient to book a safari through them, which was well organised and great value for money;)
Stayed in February 2024
