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Turtle Bay

3.5 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Gurupokuna Road, Tangalle, 82200
  • Tangalle Lighthouse
    1 min walk
  • Tangalle Beach
    8 min walk
  • Villa Ocean Wave
    6 min walk
  • Midigama Railway Station
    51 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Tangalle

Turtle Bay places you steps from Tangalle Lighthouse and within a 10-minute stroll of Tangalle Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and body scrubs along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas, and enjoy the on-site sauna and kids' swimming pool. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Tangalle hotel include Parewella Natural Swimming Area and Goyambokka Beach.

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

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

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
Turtle Bay offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Turtle Bay. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tangalle hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Turtle Bay offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 17 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 17 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Turtle Bay?

Turtle Bay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Turtle Bay?

Yep, Turtle Bay has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Turtle Bay?

Yep, Turtle Bay is a short 8-minute walk from Tangalle Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Turtle Bay?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Turtle Bay. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Turtle Bay have a pool?

Turtle Bay has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Turtle Bay a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Turtle Bay.

Is Turtle Bay family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Turtle Bay is a hit with families.

Does Turtle Bay serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Turtle Bay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Turtle Bay?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Turtle Bay?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Turtle Bay?

No, pets are not allowed.

Turtle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely staff. Helped with many different needs I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empty beach, friendly staff. Food was great. Weather nice.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best service for the price we paid!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Really good for chilling, really friendly staff & excellent food. Sad to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Denver, CO

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Stephan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Tobias

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt var helt perfekt. Personalen är underbar och god mat
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Turtle Bay
Helt fantastiskt hotell med underbar personal!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Thierry, Marseille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

MV, Annecy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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