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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
A modern room with a stone wall, a sofa with a colorful pillow, a black and white striped teapot, and matching cups on a table.
Garden Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)
Garden Suite | Terrace/patio
A structure with green pillars and a blue roof, surrounded by palm trees and other greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200
  • Place, Rekawa Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Watch Rekawa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tangalle Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Extra Large Double Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Extra Large Double Bedroom

  • Lagoon view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Extra Large Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Extra Large Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A yellow building with a large tree in front.

Balcony Double Bedroom

  • Lagoon view
  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the foreground.

Garden Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern building with a green and yellow facade, a balcony, and a bicycle parked outside.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Lagoon view
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 4 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Tangalle Beach - 21 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 41 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Dickwella Beach - 41 min drive - 19.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sumudu Seafood - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pumpkin Restaurant and Little Cabanas - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pastis - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kōpi - ‬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. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (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. 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.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

Guests must transfer to the property via Shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 at the property
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 62.50 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 125
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 62.50 (from 1 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 100 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. 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.
  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buckingham Place to the airport?

Buckingham Place is 135.2 mi (183-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buckingham Place?

As of Jul 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buckingham Place on Jul 23, 2026 start from $279, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Buckingham Place have an airport shuttle?

Buckingham Place offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle.

How close is Buckingham Place to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Buckingham Place offer free breakfast?

Buckingham Place does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Buckingham Place?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Buckingham Place?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Buckingham Place?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Buckingham Place have a pool?

Buckingham Place features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Buckingham Place have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Buckingham Place have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, facials, and massages.

How close is Buckingham Place to downtown Rekawa?

Buckingham Place is 0.2 mi away from Rekawa.

Buckingham Place Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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The room was clean. The staff was polite and attentive. The pool was superb. Bar and meal service were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buckingham Place is truly one of a kind. The attention to detail down from the daily free smoothie, ice cold cup of water when you come up from The beach, beautifully curated music playing through out the restaurant and pool area (these are just to name a few) make you feel extremely well taken care of and the most relaxed I truly may have ever been! This hotel will live in my dreams and I would encourage anyone to make a booking here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haytham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing

One og thr best hotels i our trip Very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay Thanks for everyone in this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! We loved staying at Buckingham place. Everything was perfect - the room, the service , the beach, the amazing pool, the food … if we come back to Sri Lanka we will come back to this little place of heaven on earth. Thank you nick for our enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A sanctuary from the fast pace of modern life with every need anticipated by Nick and his well trained staff. An opportunity to appreciate the fauna and flora, swim in a blissful pool, relax in a wonderful garden and enjoy fine dining with an imaginative fusion of Sri Lankan and world fare. Thanks also go to Rocky the rescue horse for keeping us entertained with his antics. We would recommend a trip to Bundula Nature Reserve for anyone interested in birds. This was ably arranged for us at our request nothing being too much trouble for our host. We stayed for 6 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal plus extras and this was very good value for money. We recommend Buckingham Place to others and hope to be back.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det er anden gang vi besøger stedet - og bestemt ikke sidste. Fantastisk sted og ejeren Nick har virkelig sans for at styre stedet, så alle får en fantastisk oplevelse. Desuden er personalet så imødekommende og søde. Maden er helt i top. Ingen vil fortryde et ophold på Buckingham.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Kok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt ophold

Alt var helt perfekt. Fantastisk mad.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auf den ersten Blick scheint die Anlage nicht ganz dem üblichen 5 Sterne Ambiente zu entsprechen, sehr bald zeigt sich eine wirklich einzigartige , unprätentiöse und sehr gastorientierte Ausrichtung. Sehr gutes a la carte Frühstück, eine ruhige und entspannende Atmosphäre, weit weg vom Massentourismus. Sehr zu empfehlen für alle , denen die professionelle Freundlichkeit der üblichen Kettenhotels nicht mehr zusagt. Negativ ist nur die fehlende gute Bademöglichkeit im rauen Meer und die Abwesenheit der üblichen touristischen Zerstreuung in der Umgebung .
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

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Everything is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WOOOOWWW!!!

We booked two nights and prolonged for another two. Super thoughtful and friendly stuff. Amazing(!) food. Stunning pool. Abondoned beach. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amal

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GC

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein herausragend gutes Hotel. Die Anlage ist an einem verlassenen Strand wunderschön gelegen und sehr schön hergerichtet. Das gesamte Personal ist wahnsinnig engagiert und freundlich, sogar für die Verhältnisse des ohnehin servicefreundlichen Sri Lanka war dieses Hotel nochmal eine neue Stufe. Meine Frau ernährt sich vegan und für sie wurde jeden Tag neue Gerichte erfunden und angepasst. Das war schon toll. Gleichzeitig bereitet das Restaurant sehr leckeres Essen zu. Egal ob man örtliche oder westliche Küche möchte. Morgens gab es frischen Tee oder Kaffee ans Bett. Insgesamt einfach sehr schön! Nick und sein Team schaffen es, ein Gefühl von zuhause im Urlaub zu kreieren. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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