Turtle Bay

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Tangalle with spa, outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Gurupokuna Road, Tangalle, 82200

What's nearby

  • Tangalle Lighthouse - 1 min walk
  • Tangalle Beach - 8 min walk
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 9 min walk
  • Goyambokka Beach - 6 min drive
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Verala - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪journey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coppenrath restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heman’s Coffee Shop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Turtle Bay

At Turtle Bay, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or sip a drink at the beach bar. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace, a sauna and a children's pool.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 12:30 PM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

On-site venue – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 17 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 130 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Turtle Bay Hotel Kalametiya
Turtle Bay Kalametiya
Turtle Bay Hotel Ambalanthota
Turtle Bay Ambalanthota
Turtle Bay Hotel
Turtle Bay Tangalle
Turtle Bay Hotel Tangalle

Frequently asked questions

Does Turtle Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Turtle Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Turtle Bay?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Turtle Bay?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Turtle Bay?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Turtle Bay?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 130 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Turtle Bay?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Turtle Bay and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Turtle Bay also has a sauna and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Turtle Bay?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers beachfront dining, local cuisine and garden views.
Does Turtle Bay have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Turtle Bay like?
Turtle Bay is located on the waterfront, a short 9-minute walk from Parewella Natural Swimming Area and 8 minutes' walk from Tangalle Beach.

Turtle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, lovely staff. Helped with many different needs I had.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Empty beach, friendly staff. Food was great. Weather nice.
12-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the property. it was a perfect place to relax with a beautiful empty beach. Stunning views. Helpful staff. Stayed 4 nights. No other bars/restaurants nearby so you must expect to spend most of your time at the property. We did the guided birdwatching trip on the lake which was excellent. Unfortunately, while we were there, the sea was too rough for swimming and so we made good use of the pool. Food was good, especially the Sri Lankan dishes. Would have been nice to have a bar area where you could go for a drink before dinner but this is only a minor criticism.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel with really nice people in a really nice location. No complaints, very happy with the service. Everyone was very kind and eager to make our stay enjoyable. What makes or breaks this hotel is location: if you are happy to stay at the hotel and relax in a quiet peaceful setting, then this hotel is for you. If you’re hoping to do some exploring, this place is a bit out of the way.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay but wish it was more
We stayed here for 2 nights. The area is very remote leading on to a private beach which is great to relax. The rooms are big and finished to a high standard, although it might have been good to have a telephone to call down for any needs. There are only 7 rooms so it has a peaceful feel and the staff are then very attentive. Everything we needed was taken care of and the food here is great!
Kyle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A tranquil and comfortable stay
Thoroughly enjoyable. A very calm, tranquil option which proved clean and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. One night was enough for us, though, as there are limited things to do in the area.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Lovely place, on the beach. Place and staff are lovely. Out of the way, came here to relax for 1 night. Was very pleased
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best service for the price we paid!!!!!!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Really good for chilling, really friendly staff & excellent food. Sad to leave!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent, quiet, peaceful and gorgeous
Totally amazing. We stayed four nights, wished it was ten. Quiet, amazingly friendly and helpful staff ana Management (thank you Chamara, Sarath, Supon and others)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, amazing hotel, staff and unbeatable views
Hotel: A beautiful bungalow style hotel with maybe 6 room, each of them with a million dollar view of a pristine, private beach and the blue ocean! Staff: Each of the staff members seem to genuinely care about you and your time spent at Turtle Bay. They take extra care to ensure that you have your meals on time, that your rooms are cleaned multiple times a day. Can't say enough about them. Amazing, kind-hearted people! Rooms: Rooms are HUGE! And comfortable and well-appointed. But the VIEW is the kicker! Unbeatable and going to sleep with the sound of the waves is really priceless. All of this at an unbeatable price. Part of me didn't want to write this review so that this hidden gem stays that way :) But the folks there deserve more guests and more revenue. Go to Turtle Bay and you will not regret it!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel we found in Sri Lanka
We loved our stay at turtle bay. We were started to get a bit fed up with Sri Lanka hotels charging lots of money for poor rooms / service, but finally we found a hotel that was worth the price and more! Great service (room cleaned twice daily), great staff, beautiful and quiet location. Wish we stayed longer. Our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka without doubt.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Total Relax including a good restaurant
A very nice Hotel with only 7 rooms but a really outstanding service and 'family' concept where the entire staff is striving to make your stay perfect and exceptional. A good place to relax and unwind including a super delicious restaurant. Only thing you have to be aware of, that there is absoultely NO tourism infrastructure around this place! No restaurants, no shops, no nothing! Nearest town is 40 mins. by local transport. But if you're looking for a calm and tranquil place to forget about your daily routine and enjoy some undisturbed you-time, then it's the perfect place for you :-)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5/5
Ferdinand, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Great place, all alone on the long beautiful beach. Bird watching was excellent. A few days here is perfect for a calm and relaxed stay, it’s quite far from everything else so I wouldn’t stay a whole week or so. The Sri Lankan/Asian food was good ! Massage was good too.
Tobias, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and very friendly staff
My fiancee and I stayed at Turtle Bay for 13 days in April, and could not have been more happy about our stay. The most memorable thing about our stay at Turtle Bay is the stunning nature around the hotel. The area is just so beautiful. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. No matter where we wanted to go or what we wanted to see, they would arrange everything for us and give us lots of tips on what to do and see. It was never any problem that I am a vegetarian and they would make special dishes for me without meat or fish. All in all a perfect holiday in the perfect location. Would recommend to anyone, but especially for couples. If we are going back to Sri Lanka, we will definitely stay at Turtle Bay again.
Rebekka, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Allt var helt perfekt. Personalen är underbar och god mat
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Turtle Bay
Helt fantastiskt hotell med underbar personal!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Superbe emplacement mais piscine dangereuse !
Turtle Bay est superbement placé en bord de mer, hélas très dangereuse pour la baignade. Il possède une jolie piscine mais : - aucun éclairage ou presque des abords de la piscine (la nuit tombant brutalement à 18h !) - une descente d'escalier en béton non sécurisée (et non éclairée le soir) au bord de la piscine. Inadmissible et dangereux ! (Nous l'avons hélas expérimenté à nos dépens)
Thierry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ne cherchez plus le paradis ailleurs
Des notre arrivée au Turte Bay nous avons été enchanté de constater que tous ce que nous avions lu était vrai : cet hôtel est un havre de paix, calme, au cadre idyllique et au personnel charmant. Après une déception suite la découverte de notre chambre qui ne correspondait pas à nos attentes et notre réservation, le personnel s’est montré exemplaire et s’est plié en 4 pour que rien ne gâche nos 3 nuits sur place. Avec un accès direct sur une plage sublime où l’on appréciera de se balader, un jardin charmant, 2 piscines, de multiples transats et beds et des chambres tout confort avec balcon le Turtle bay ne laisse rien au hasard pour assurer une expérience formidable. Le petit + : le faible nombre de chambre qui facilite la proximité avec un staff absolument charmant et une ambiance des plus relaxantes. Espérons que les futures constructions et le développement ne viendront pas abîmer ce petit paradis
MV, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

amazing place
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kleines Paradies in idyllischer Lage
Wunderschönes Hotel mit atemberaubender Aussicht auf den unberührten Stand der Turtle Bay, fern von allem Trubel. Die Zimmer sind groß, sauber und stilvoll eingerichtet. Jedes hat einen Balkon, bzw. Terrasse mit Meerblick. Es gibt einen großen, sauberen infinity pool. Die Atmosphäre ist familiär, durch persönliche Betreuung des Hotel Managers und seines freundlichen Personals. Die Hilfsbereitschaft auch bei der weiteren Reiseplanung ließ keine Wünsche offen. Der Chefkoch Kithsiri Perera zaubert ein fantastisches Curry und Seafood und geht sehr individuell auf die Wünsche seiner Gäste ein. Eigentlich hatten wir vor nur drei Nächte zu bleiben. Im Endeffekt konnten wir nicht anders, als zu verlängern. :)
Verified Expedia guest review