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Buckingham Place

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Building design
Balcony Double Bedroom
Extra Large Double Bedroom
Honeymoon Suite | View from room
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

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Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200
  • Popular LocationRekawa Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTurtle Watch Rekawa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTangalle Beach17 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Suite

  • 84 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Double Bedroom

Balcony Double Bedroom

  • 66 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

  • 84 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Double Bedroom | View from room

Extra Large Double Bedroom

  • 59 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rekawa

On the beach.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and 20 miles (32 km) of Mulkirigala Rock Monastery. Bundala National Park and Udawalawe National Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Rekawa Beach - 1 min walk
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 1 min walk
  • Tangalle Beach - 17 min drive
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 18 min drive
  • Goyambokka Beach - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪journey - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Verele - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Poolside Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Heman’s Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar restaurant & bar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Buckingham Place

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Buckingham Place offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Buckingham Place. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Rekawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Buckingham Place offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Rekawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Roundtrip train station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buckingham Place

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Accommodations for children age 6-12 must be requested prior to arrival
Property Registration Number 5288312

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Buckingham Place Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amal, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at this hotel is unmatched. Absolutely amazing location. And the food was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the best all round property we have stayed in anywhere in the world. Brilliant staff, quality food, amazing setting fantastic facilities why would you not stay here in this tranquil oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of best hotels we've stayed in. Food certainly up there with best we have ever had. Staff really attentive, yet not in your face or stuffy in any way. Just a great experience staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the “chilled” vibe. Breakfast can be eaten any time of the day, is freshly prepared and you can eat as much as you like! The food was unusual and delicious. All staff were friendly and polite. Very relaxing few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Amazing place and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buckingham Place is one mans dream and he has succeeded in creating a wonderful hotel. It’s a secluded very quiet location, next to a beautiful empty beach. It’s spacious with the rooms spread out and the main restaurant and infinity pool overlooking the beach. The owner Nick is charming, all the staff incredibly attentive. Food was wonderful. Half of the guests were returning guests who just really love the place. We totally understand why.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slice of Paradise
Wow. We’ve just checked out of Buckingham Place and my mind is already busy planning my next trip back. This charming little hotel boasts sea views, beach access and breakfast with the sound of the waves. The online photos don’t really do the place justice. Breakfast deserves a mention- no buffet here, just order what you fancy until you’re full and can have tea in your room and then again at breakfast (my idea of heaven!) The place is run by the owner Nick who the local staff are clearly very fond of and it shows in the service we received. You’re really made to feel that nothing is too much trouble and we’ve never received service quite like it. I also particularly loved that they limit plastic use - reusable and refillable water bottles, metal straws and more going on behind the scenes! I will definitely look to return for a relaxing few days!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
My father and brother and I had a wonderful stay at Buckingham Place. We especially enjoyed the beautiful grounds and architecture that the owner, Nick, has put together amidst the wilderness surrounding the hotel. The food and service are excellent as you would expect. Do take the opportunity to meet Nick as he is a lot of fun and great company. I would highly recommend a stay of a couple of nights to soak in the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019