Reviews of Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel 4 stars
Kalamatiya, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSwimming Pool Structure of Resort
Food Laundry Service
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff , lovely people
there is no activities to do in that area
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hospitality of the staff was sensational. Everyone was super friendly. Also the view to the beachfront was stunning and the beach very clean and quiet.
We think the place could use a bit of a make up. It didn’t look as new as on the pictures (e.g. rooftop). Also I would definitely recommend to book sea view as we had “partially seaview” which was had more a view towards the next hotel then to the sea.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation, views, comfort, clean, staff
Quality of meals - food wasn’t as good as we’d expected especially given how beautiful the hotel is.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe food was excellent and the facilities fantastic, seeing turtles swimming
To many dogs and one tried nipping my heels
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a brief experience at the hotel, and according to our stay, i can not get a full evaluation of this hotel. The view of the ocean is breathtaking .
A little attention will make the place better and tidier. It just needs effort to change the bedroom furniture and paint the bathroom, and the place will become a paradise
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSea View room was amazing, spacious room, balcony, spa. Food in restaurant was delicious, I tried many types of sea food. Staff is very helpful and ready to make your stay enjoyable. I liked the pool with “stars” on the bottom and spend many hours swimming and enjoying. Limited number of room(7 in total I think) made my journey to feel private
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice and quiet resort facing the sea with private pool. Rooms were spacious and clean. They help organize tours to the lagoon (a five minutes tuktuk ride) and transportation if needed. We even got a late checkout on the house!
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewTurtle bay is a cute little hotel in a beautiful and secluded beach. Rooms are big and comfy. Has a big pool facing the ocean. Staffs are excellent. Special mention to Raji and Sarath. They took care of us well.
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA very welcoming hotel, beautiful location by the beach, stunning views. Two pools to relax in with plenty of sunloungers. The rooms are beautifully decorated large rooms authentic Srilankan design with good aircon. The food from breakfast, lunch and dinner was very delicious and plenty of food. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back here with the family.
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFabulous room that was large, comfortable and clean looking out onto the lovely pool area and the ocean behind. Great food, the Sri Lankan breakfast especially was delicious. Staff were all friendly and helpful, remembered I have a gluten allergy and cooked things separately, really recommend.
The bathroom could do with a touch up but all in all a great stay.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe liked everything! -rooms. There are only like 7 of them and all of them face the ocean - can you imagine?! The view is incredible! And you hear the ocean sound all the time (you’ll get used to it!) -you will be having daily walks to the ocean beach which is very beautiful and clean (but with heavy waves) -but most of the starts go to amazing people who work here. Very friendly and helpful! Always smiling -I liked the fact that this hotel is a bit isolated and you literally get to it what they got from the fishermen. But everything we tried (shrimps, tuna) was sooooo delicious. They also have fresh fruits all the time. And don’t forget to try Sri Lankan traditional breakfast🩷 I would say it’s the best place I’ve stayed so far. I definitely wanna go back. You will be very happy here. Cause all the people around are happy to be there too.
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Dear Daria Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Turtle Bay! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time — from the oceanfront rooms and daily beach walks, to the fresh seafood and traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts. Most of all, we are grateful for your kind words about our team. It means a lot to know that their friendliness and warmth made your stay even more special. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Until then, we wish you many more beautiful adventures! Warm regards, The Turtle Bay Team
Dear Daria Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Turtle Bay! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time — from the oceanfront rooms and daily beach walks, to the fresh seafood and traditional Sri Lankan breakfast… Show more
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation was really good how ever I would have preferred more spread on the breakfast buffet
Preferably better view of the sea from the room
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We're truly glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and the overall experience. Regarding your comments on the breakfast buffet, we genuinely appreciate the feedback. As a small and intimate property, we’ve designed the buffet to reflect a carefully curated selection — aiming to maintain high quality and a “best of the best” approach, even though a larger spread isn’t always economically feasible for a boutique setting like ours. That said, we are proud to offer one of the only buffet-style breakfasts in the Kalametiya area, and we continuously seek ways to improve while preserving that signature quality. We also note your preference for a more direct sea view. Your room had a partial sea view, as requested, but we understand your desire for an even more open view. We’ll certainly keep that in mind for your next visit and will do our best to accommodate a room with the best possible outlook. Thank you again for your thoughtful suggestions — they help us grow and serve you better. Warm Regards Turtle Bay Family
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We're truly glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and the overall experience. Regarding your comments on the breakfast buffet, we genuinely appreciate the feedbac… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA great find in quiet corner of Southern Sri Lanka away from the crowds. A beautiful palm lined pool on a quiet wild stretch of beach. What makes the resort so special is the hospitality of the excellent team who can’t do enough to make your stay memorable. The small boutique concept works really well with excellent quality food and drinks and good value for money. We will definitely be back.
Dear Andrew We sincerely thank you for choosing to stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope you enjoyed the peace, beauty, and charm of our coastal hideaway. We’d be honored to welcome you back anytime. Until then, safe travels and may your journey ahead be filled with joy, wellness, and sunshine. With heartfelt thanks, The Turtle Bay Team Where the sea meets your soul
Dear Andrew We sincerely thank you for choosing to stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope you enjoyed the peace, beauty, and charm of our coastal hideaway. We’d be honored to welcome you back anytime. Un… Show more
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOverall the grounds are beautiful! It is very apparent the staff take pride in maintaining this! Along with lovely smiles! The pool has a beautiful view and well maintained, seating is spotted around to relax and eat, beautiful quiet beach to walk along, spa massages relaxing! Restaurant serves range of foods for breakfast, lunch/substantial snack foods , cocktails/ beer, dinner from 7pm. We have spent 2 weeks intrepid travelling and this was our chill time for 2 nights. Thoroughly enjoyed thanks to the very welcoming, happy staff! Definitely stay again but in a room with a view.
We enjoyed our stay, but a few things could be improved: Dinner starts at 7 PM, but the restaurant lights were left off, making it near impossible to see our meal. This seemed to be an attempt to prevent flying insects, but it affected the dining experience. We booked Number 7 Deluxe Double Room with a Side Sea View for three adults. However, the “sea view” was mostly obstructed by large exterior walls, with only a small glimpse of the pool next door and a little bit of the sea. The single bed was more like a cot bed, and our adult daughter’s feet hung over the end. Despite these points, we enjoyed the overall experience.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the beauty of our grounds, the relaxing spa, and above all, the warm smiles and hospitality of our team. Your kind words are a wonderful encouragement to our staff, who take great pride in caring for this little slice of paradise. We also truly appreciate your constructive feedback. Your note about the lighting during dinner is well taken — we understand how it affected the ambiance, and we’re already exploring better solutions to balance comfort with nature. We’re also looking into ways to improve our room descriptions and sleeping arrangements to better suit groups of three. Thank you for pointing these out in such a kind and helpful way. We’d love to welcome you back — and next time, we’ll make sure it’s in a room with a view that truly delivers! Warm regards, The Turtle Bay Team
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the beauty of our grounds, the relaxing spa, and above all, the warm smiles and hospitality of our team. Your… Show more
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewpool ambience and amount of loungers available in sun or shade
restaurant meals. they were tasteless, mostly overcooked and the menu never changed
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that you found your two-night stay at Turtle Bay to be a pleasant and refreshing break after exploring the sights of Galle. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the poolside ambience and found comfort in our sun and shade loungers. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that our restaurant meals didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback on the taste and variety is truly valuable, and we are already working with our kitchen team to revisit the menu and improve quality. Guest insights like yours help us grow and provide the experience we truly strive for. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a much more satisfying dining experience next time. Warm regards, The Turtle Bay Team
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that you found your two-night stay at Turtle Bay to be a pleasant and refreshing break after exploring the sights of Galle. It’s wonderful to know that you enj… Show more
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewamazing location! good room very nice staff!
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe enjoyed the whole experience at Turtle bay resort , the staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for you , the location is stunning , beautiful beach