Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Tangalle Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Goyambokka Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
Turtle Watch Rekawa - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Lounge - 5 min drive
Verala - 6 min drive
journey - 4 min drive
Coppenrath restaurant - 5 min walk
Heman’s Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
About this property
Ceylon Sea Hotel
Situated by the ocean, Ceylon Sea Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Tangalle. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a fitness centre.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 15
Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas (60 minutes per day)
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle within 1.00 km*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Beach bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
On the beach
Yoga classes
Canoeing
Fishing
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2015
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fitness centre
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch LED TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 15.00
Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per child: USD 10.00 (from 8 to 10 years old)
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 to 8 for adults and USD 4 to 5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per vehicle (return)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 5 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Also known as
Ceylonsea Hotel Tangalle
Ceylonsea Hotel
Ceylonsea Tangalle
Ceylon Sea Hotel Tangalle
Ceylon Sea Tangalle
Ceylon Sea
Ceylonsea Hotel Spa
Ceylon Sea Hotel Hotel
Ceylon Sea Hotel Tangalle
Ceylon Sea Hotel Hotel Tangalle
Frequently asked questions
Does Ceylon Sea Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ceylon Sea Hotel 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.
Are pets allowed at Ceylon Sea Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ceylon Sea Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ceylon Sea Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ceylon Sea Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ceylon Sea Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as rowing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 2 bars and a fitness centre. Ceylon Sea Hotel also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ceylon Sea Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Ceylon Sea Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Ceylon Sea Hotel like?
Ceylon Sea Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Tangalle Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Parewella Natural Swimming Area.
Ceylon Sea Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2019
Linda
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 June 2018
Lacks Management
Good
- clean spacious rooms
- air con
- good location
- nice food
- most staff friendly
Bad
I was a solo female traveller, but my partner & friend were coming to join me on this stay after 2 nights.
On the 2nd night somebody called my room phone late at night and asked me if I wanted him to sleep with me. I complained to reception the next day and later spoke to the manager (around 11am). He said that he would look into it. At the same time he said that I had to pay more than double for the room - even though we had agreed the rates 2 nights before. I explained I had friends coming and it was late to change the bookings so he honoured the price for one night.
After hearing nothing about the incident by the time we checked out the following morning, I asked to speak to the manager. He said he had looked at the CCTV (although checked the wrong times - my fault as I initially said midnight but it was actually around 11.20pm which I did tell another member of staff) so he said he would look into it further. As a gesture of goodwill (baring in mind we had just checked out and already paid for another hotel) he would give us the same rate for another night.
The incident hasn’t been handled well and the communication from the manager has lacked, with no empathy. The room rates had been agreed with reception staff and it has inconvenienced our whole trip. To do a gesture of good will after making us checkout is another way of showing the lack of management.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2018
Misincormation
Upon arrival, I was told I was lucky as I would only have to pay the advertised price, which was in error, as I should have been paying more than double.
Your mistake. Live with it. The
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2018
Lovely modern hotel close to the beach!
Had a great 3 night stay in this hotel. The room was large and the bed massive! Nice balcony off the room too.
Very relaxing atmosphere near to a nice stretch of beach. The waves are very choppy in Tangalle so not ideal for swimming. The noise of the waves crashing can be heard from the room but I liked this!
Staff are extremely helpful and go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant stay - can organise a driver or tuk tuk for you too.
Plenty of restaurants along the street - fabulous seafood. I loved my stay in Tangalle and at this hotel!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2017
Ceylonsea
Beautiful hotel
Good location
Great food
Walking distance to everything in the area
maeve
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Jan 2017
Nice hotel on the beach, but not 4*
New hotel but need some improvment in case of room property mantainance (TV, board shelfs) and cleanest of open stairs and corridors. No safe in the room. Low quality soap and nothing in case of other toilet acessories that is no 4* standart. Breakfast is limited by different type of eggs, no other choice for few days and long waiting time to get it. Could be the best on this nice beach, but managment need to fix all this issue as soon as possible .
Yelena
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
2 Jan 2017
This venue seems to be mostly for local Sri Lankan weddings as there was a big room for events and the property otherwise was pretty bare. There were staff everywhere but no one really seemed to know what they were doing or seemed to care. The property seems somewhat unfinished and although the beach is beautifully isolated and easy to access from the hotel, there are no beach umbrellas or towels, or any other basics for a beach hotel. The room was humid so we turned on the A/C immediately, which worked fine. The bed was large but there was an odd smell coming from the bathroom. This smell was akin to bathrooms I've been to in developing countries so maybe it is emanating from the pipes. The bathroom is the type with a drain so there's no separate shower which Western people may not be used to. Breakfast was on the light side of what we were used to in Ella and Dhambulla for similarly priced hotels. The staff was pretty inattentive and I had to ask for bottled water 3x before it was delivered. There are tons of other accommodations, restaurants, and beach nearby so I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone looking for a bit of comfort after hard long travel or something more than the bare minimum of a beachside hotel.
Minjeong
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 Dec 2016
Good location
Loud music starts at 8pm till 11pm
Staff very friendly n helpful
Fantastic beach walk
Nice fresh fish n chips
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2016
Strong wave sweeping on the coast very frequent. Great breakfast with tasty food.
LIANG HOE
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2016
We really loved sleeping with the sound of the waves. Also breakfast was great on the Beach. Loved this place
mirella
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2016
New modern hotel right on the beach
Welcomed with fruit juice drink. Easy walking distance to shops and beachfront cafés.
Comfortable room with good facilities and balcony.
Lynne
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
6 Mar 2016
Got great potential when it's finished
we had an enjoyable 3 night stay, the hotel will be lovely once it's finished. The grounds are a building site with noisy workmen from 5am. The staff are really helpful and friendly - well worth a visit but I'd leave it a couple of months
Margaret
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2018
l'hotel est bien situé, prés de la plage et de la ville, les chambres sont confortables, le personnel agréable, toujours prêt à rendre service, nous avons passé un séjour agréable
nathalie
nathalie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Dec 2016
Recension Ceylonsea Hotel & Spa
Hotellet är OK och läget är fint nära stranden. Rummen är också OK.
Det som drar ned betyget är att granntomten är en ödetomt som är smutsig. Vi hade beställt middag och denna var inte alls bra. Frukosten var OK. Vi har dock bott på flera andra hotell där det ofta erbjöds kvälls- och frukostbuffé. Detta var inte fallet på Ceylonsea Hotel & Spa.
Vi kommer att välja ett annat hotell nästa gång vi kommer till Tangalle.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2016
Tangalle是一个非常小的镇,所以不存在交通问题。
酒店非常新服务很好。早餐在海滩上吃,非常浪漫。经济实惠.
zhemin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2016
Hotellet hade ingen pool och vi fick klaga flera gånger om städningen. Annars väldigt bra hotell.
Emelie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2016
karsten
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2016
Belle chambre
Très belle chambre, hôtel tout neuf (pas encore terminé mais aucune nuisance). Petit-déjeuner trop cher (5$/personne) mais bon