Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa - Tangalle

Beachfront boutique hotel with Ayurvedic wellness on a top 10 world beach in Tangalle

Accommodations

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa Tangalle offers ocean-view suites and apartments with handcrafted decor and private bathrooms. Rooms include a kettle, daybeds, and balconies overlooking the pool or ocean. The one-bedroom apartment with terrace provides a kitchenette and interconnecting rooms for families.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local and organic ingredients, including fresh seafood like crab and lobster. Guests can order Sri Lankan curries off-menu, prepared by the kitchen upon request. A family-run restaurant called Upoint across the street offers homemade Sri Lankan meals, providing an alternative dining option.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa provides Ayurvedic treatments, massage, and foot reflexology at reasonable prices. Complimentary yoga classes are held each morning on the open-air terrace overlooking the ocean. The hotel also offers bicycle rental and bike tours for active guests exploring the surrounding area.

Beach & Activities

Lankavatara sits directly on one of the world's top 10 most beautiful beaches, a long stretch of empty white sand with palm trees and no other resorts in sight. The year-round outdoor infinity pool with ocean views provides safe swimming when the sea is rough. Guests can join local fishermen pulling nets, go birdwatching at Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary (15 km away), or arrange a catamaran ride through the hotel reception.

Family-Friendly Features

The hotel provides a dedicated children's pool, board games, and a playground area within the tropical garden. Family rooms include partial ocean view suites with extra daybeds and a kitchenette for convenience. Staff arrange baby cots, surprise birthday decorations, and kid-friendly meals upon request, ensuring a hassle-free stay for parents.

• Location: Secluded beachfront on world's top 10 beach, 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon
• Rooms: Ocean-view suites, apartments with handcrafted decor and private bathrooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant with local organic seafood, plus Upoint family-run curries
• Wellness: Ayurvedic spa, daily complimentary yoga, foot reflexology
• Activities: Birdwatching at Kalametiya, fishing, snorkeling, bicycle rental
• Family: Kids' pool, board games, baby cots, child-friendly meals
• Ideal for: Couples, families, wellness travelers seeking a remote beach getaway