Reviews of Serenity Beach Cabanas
26/3 Modara Road, 82400 Tangalle, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBest place to be! Directly on the beach, very friendly crew, helping with everything, clean und smart bungalow, whole property very clean, daily working for improving everything, good food, games, bicycle and waveboards available
Nothing to complain, food in restaurant a big small and expensive, but always good -we will come back for sure
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStunning location right on the beach, absolutely perfect for a few days of relaxation. Staff friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant is really good.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRight on a lovely beach. Cabanas well appointed, clean and comfortable.
nice to see you again - thanks so much for the positive feedback
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, had the beach to ourselves
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSerenity beach cabanas was amazing, the owner & staff members were the best!
We couldn’t stay longer
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay at this beautiful cabana right on the beach. The location is perfect—peaceful yet within walking distance to other restaurants and beach bars. **Highlights:** ✔ **Fantastic food** – One of the best restaurants in the area, both in quality and service. ✔ **Attentive & friendly staff** – Always happy to help, whether beach bed mattresses or fresh beach towels. ✔ **Super clean & high-standard amenities** – From quality beach beds to premium coffee (made with a proper Italian machine!), tea cups, cutlery, and much more. ✔ **Stunning ocean views** – The spacious balcony with comfortable chairs was the perfect spot to relax, listening to the waves at night. If you’re looking for a tranquil yet well-located getaway with top-notch service, this is the place! **Definitely recommend.**
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocated directly on the beach, beautiful view! you wake up with the ocean sound. Great breakfast. Staff is really nice and helpful
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA beautiful simplistic stay right on the beach front. Would stay again
thank you - we would love to see you again
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWonderful week spent here after travelling. Ali and Kapi the owners are so friendly and helpful. We had some great chats . The cabanas are spacious and spotlessly clean - the bed super comfy! Air con great. The staff are brilliant - work tirelessly and will do absolutely anything to help. Breakfast super lots of choice and service quick. Had lunches and dinner all of which were of high standard . Prawn kebabs a favourite! Location on a lovely beach at the quieter end of tangalle. Lots of other beaches nearby . Can walk to many beach front restaurants. Ali and team can recommend and organise trips they are super efficient . Get a scooter for a couple of days and ride out to surrounding areas . A week here with food drinks and scooter was really inexpensive for the service, location and accommodation. Please visit you won’t be disappointed
thank you for the amazing review - so pleased you loved everything about your stay. Appreciate the advice for other tourists. Agree - the scooters are good value and a great way to explore the surrounding area
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, staff, room, breakfast etc etc.
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Thanks for the excellent review - so pleased you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIncredible location, had all of the facilities for a comfortable stay, the sound of the waves crashing on the beach made for a peaceful and tranquil location. The hosts were amazing - so friendly and welcoming. Nothing was a problem. Very generous breakfast; best we have had in Sri Lanka.
Nothing, this has been the highlight of our trip so far!
Thanks for the amazing review! Appreciate the positive feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us All the best!
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location right on the beach, friendly welcoming staff and great restaurant we had breakfast and dinner both were amazing
Thanks for the high praise - we are proud of our team and are pleased to hear we are serving good food from our newly renovated kitchen
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewbreakfast was good
The paths in front of houses shouldn't be swept in the morning before everyone has gone to breakfast.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, fantastic small houses right opposite the beach. Great food and brilliant staff. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
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Wow - thanks for the amazing feedback! So pleased you loved your stay with us. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSmall, beautifully located hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff. Quality breakfast with a lot of options to choose.. deliciius fish and seafood availlable in the restaurant
Thank you Piotr, for the outstanding review. So pleased your family enjoyed your stay and our restaurant. All the best
Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFantastic stay thank you, our best is Sri Lanka & best breakfast too. Dinner also excellent & great staff. Cabanas are lovely & right by the sea. Would love to come back one day.
Thank you for your lovely review and positive feedback. We are proud of the effort our team put into looking after our guests. So pleased you enjoyed our breakfast and dinner in our restaurant. We would love to welcome you back on your next trip to Sri Lanka:)
Thank you for your lovely review and positive feedback. We are proud of the effort our team put into looking after our guests. So pleased you enjoyed our breakfast and dinner in our restaurant. We would love to welcome you back on your… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our short but very sweet stay. Beautifully finished cabana in an idyllic spot, very clean and comfortable and the best bathroom so far in Sri Lanka. Great hospitality, the team go above and beyond for their guests.
One very small suggestion - a hanging rail for clothes in the wardrobe would be great.
So pleased you loved your stay with us. Appreciate your suggestion for the clothes rail. Thank you for the positive feedback - its nice to know the effort our team put in is appreciated.
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful accommodation directly on the Beach. Ali, Kapi and their wonderful staff couldn’t do enough for you to make our stay special. Breakfast was amazing, big portions complimented by coffee/tea and a fresh fruit smoothie. We also had dinner one evening, it was superb and I’d highly recommend. We loved Tangalle, nice relaxed beach resort with plenty of places to explore locally.
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Thanks Josh, for the great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed our cabanas and our team looked after you well. Good to hear that you found the breakfast and dinner superb. All the best
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewExcellent choice of accommodation, we are so happy we booked Serenity Cabanas. The owners are a lovely couple from Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Elle and Kapila - they are always around making sure guests are ok and feel at home, in fact we felt at home. Breakfast is so delicious, staff are wonderful, we appreciate everybody’s effort, big thanks to Ravi, he is always there with a big smile, we love your sense of humour - Thank you Tharidu, for your great service. Also massive hug to the beautiful lady at the reception. Rooms are spacious, you’ll have everything you need. View outside your cabana is gorgeous, the sound of the waves at night is so soothing, you sleep like a baby on those comfortable beds. The place is clean, the level of hygiene is superb, there is a laundry service, and the owners provide tips on things to do in Tangalle. We couldn’t find a better place, thank you so much for your hospitality
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA boutique hotel with your individual cabana on the sand, what more can you wish for? Staff was incredibly attentive and sweet, the food in their restaurant wonderful and open all day not to even mention the gentle owners of which New Zealand Abby made us feel home and at ease within no time! In my opinion this is Unanatuwa’s most personal and high end see front location.
thanks so much for the lovely review - glad you loved our seafront location
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewHotel is at a perfect location.
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Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting at the quieter end of the beach away from the larger throngs of tourists and many loungers. All the staff and particularly Alison were a joy to deal with and chat to. They are really focused on your enjoyment and take time to check in, discuss your stay and help with any advice and transfers to other locations you may need, which they certainly did with us. Rooms were very comfortable, the beach is in front of you and the breakfasts were consistently excellent. Loved our time at Serenity Beach Cabanas. The driver they provided to our next destination (Yala) was also excellent. Thank you!
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Thanks for the excellent review - so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us :)
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat location - quiet from the hustle and bustle . Great food, friendly people . The accommodation was spacious and clean - we loved it . Thank you 🙏
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