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Buckingham Place

4.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Building design
Extra Large Suite | View from room
Garden Suite
Building design

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200
  • Rekawa Beach
    1 min walk
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa
    1 min walk
  • Tangalle Beach
    17 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 | View from room

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

With a stay at Buckingham Place in Rekawa, you'll be 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Mulkirigala Rock Monastery. .This beach hotel is 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Bundala National Park.

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

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

Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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. 42-inch 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buckingham Place has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

GC, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very relaxed for the guest with lovely staff & beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 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

Frederic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great peaceful place to stay. Great staff. Good food. No downside.
Stayed 6 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