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

Explore the area

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Gurupokuna Road, Tangalle, 82200
  • Tangalle Lighthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Goyambokka Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Tangalle

Turtle Bay places you next to Tangalle Lighthouse and within a 10-minute walk of Tangalle Beach. This 7-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Tangalle Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tangalle Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Goyambokka Beach - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 23 min drive - 8.9 miles

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
Guests of Turtle Bay enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 130 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect to find satellite TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and refrigerators are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English, German

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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 roundtrip 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 7:00 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
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 at the property
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-12:30 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Turtle Bay?

Turtle Bay offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Turtle Bay?

As of May 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turtle Bay on May 13, 2025 start from $101.69, excluding 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.

What's there to do near Turtle Bay?

Located steps from Tangalle Lighthouse, this hotel is in Tangalle, and within a 10-minute walk of Tangalle Beach and Parewella Natural Swimming Area. You'll also find Goyambokka Beach and Mawella Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Turtle Bay?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Turtle Bay?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and couples treatments.

Does Turtle Bay have a casino at the property?

No, Turtle Bay doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Turtle Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Turtle Bay?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Turtle Bay have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Turtle Bay have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Turtle Bay serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Turtle Bay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Turtle Bay.

Does Turtle Bay have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Turtle Bay?

Yes, every guestroom at Turtle Bay comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

amazing place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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. :)