Near the turtle watch,wellawathugoda,Rekawa west Netolpitiya, Tangalle, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
#6 of 126 B&Bs and Inns in Tangalle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 August 2025
Lars
SloveniaUnfortunately, there is a lot of construction going on in this area right now (the appetite for tourists is growing everywhere in Sri Lanka), and there is an unfinished concrete ruin right next to this house. You can't see that in the photos. We were a little shocked at first, but luckily we didn't notice the construction site much. The bathroom facilities in our room were unfortunately somewhat inadequate. To get to the toilet and sink, you have to walk through the antechamber where the shower is located. This means you constantly have wet feet. In addition, the water pressure (we were in the upper apartment) was very weak. It was just enough for showering.
We had a great time here and really enjoyed the four days. Don took fantastic care of us and cooked delicious meals for us in the evenings. He is an excellent cook and bought fresh fish and scampi especially for us. The breakfast was also excellent and plentiful. You can also ask Don if you want to go on excursions in the area or need a driver. He is very helpful and has good ideas for daytrips. We went on two trips with Don (one for the whole day and one for a few hours) and it was great. The price he charged for the trips and his waiting time was also very fair. The house is located right between the lagoon and the huge, beautiful Rekawa Beach, where you can also take part in guided sea turtle tours. During the day, access to the beach is free, but in the evening (from 7 p.m.) you can only go to the beach with a guide. During the day, we took long walks on the very clean beach (it's a nature reserve) which is not suitable for swimming (waves are too high). There are also a few beach bars along the beach and a couple of restaurants in the vicinity. In the evening (after Don's delicious dinner), we loved sitting on the huge balcony outside our room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Georgiana
ItalyAn Unforgettable Stay – Absolutely Recommended! Our experience at this hotel was nothing short of amazing. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay special — he welcomed us warmly, explained all the wonderful things we could do in the area, told us exactly where to see the turtles, and even personally accompanied us to the natural pools where we could swim. He prepared a delicious dinner for us (truly one of the best meals we had during our trip) and brought breakfast to us every morning with a big smile. His kindness, attentiveness, and genuine care made us feel not just like guests, but like friends. He is truly one of the most warm-hearted people we met during our entire trip, and staying here is worth it for his kindness alone. The room was spotless and very comfortable, and one magical morning we even saw monkeys playing on our balcony — such a beautiful surprise! The area itself is stunning, so much so that we decided to stay for two more nights just to enjoy it a little longer. If you want a stay where you feel truly taken care of, with a host who makes every effort to ensure you have the best possible experience, this is the place to be. We left with full hearts and amazing memories. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Tom
United KingdomA great space with super air con and friendly host
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Karoline
NorwayLovely stay at Amour at turtle beach! Quiet and peaceful, located a few minutes from the beach! Don was incredibly friendly and showed us the beach and the turtle sanctuary! Clean and big space, lovely garden where we got Sri Lankan breakfast! Highly recommended! :)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Amy
NepalBeautiful setting a few minutes walk from one of many local lagoons with diverse bird life. It is only 2 rooms, one downstairs and one upstairs, so it's great for a calm and private experience. That said Don and Mala were very responsive and helpful. They even let us use the kitchen at the back of the property to cook prawns bought at Tangalle fish market. Very clean and comfortable stay. Thank you!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Jona
GermanyNothing
A true paradise – highly recommended even off-season! We had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel. The place is absolutely stunning and full of nature! We saw monkeys, cute little squirrels, and even turtles right on the beach. Even though it wasn’t high season, we found the location to be perfect – peaceful, authentic, and full of charm. The people were incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made it a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and nature-filled getaway!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Jiamin
ChinaNothing
We have a wonderful stay there. Quiet place, nice breakfast and comfy room with good hot water shower (which is not easy to have in most of places we stayed in Sri Lanka). It only takes 3-5 mins to walk to the stunning beach. We even had amazing turtle watch seeing turtle laying eggs at evening.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Saskia
Switzerland-
We had a wonderful stay! The staff was amazing and made us feel very welcome. One of the highlights was going to the beach at 5 p.m. and witnessing baby turtles making their way to the ocean – such a magical moment. Later that night, just a 3-minute walk from the resort, we saw a turtle laying her eggs, which was incredibly special. 😍🙏🏼 The breakfast was delicious, our room was very clean, and thanks to the good air conditioning, it always felt perfectly fresh. The host also recommended a local spot for dinner, and we had the best curry just around the corner. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area! ❤️
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Irena
United KingdomNothing
I was so lucky having chosen Amour at Turtle Beach for my stay - what a gem of the place! Superb location in a quiet Rekawa village, surrounded by lush greenery, few minutes walk to a stunning beach where green turtles come to nest. The room is very clean, modern, spacious and well furnished, with a very comfortable bed and a large balcony where sumptuous breakfast is served every morning. Aircon is quiet and efficient, it cools the room in minutes. But the best part is the hospitality of the owner, Don. He is not only an exceptional host, but also a great chef (I ate all my meals at the hotel as restaurants nearby were closed due to the end of the season) and a tour guide too (we did a couple of very interesting tours looking at local sights and attractions). He even brought me back to Colombo at the end of my stay. I had a truly unforgettable time at Amour, and I highly recommend it to everyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Robina
AustraliaWe loved our stay at Amour. This is a quiet place on the south coast near the Rekawa Turtle Sanctuary. Lovely house close to bush, lagoon and turtle beach. Great breakfast. Don is an amazing host who offers information about the area and will also drive you to destinations. Very thoughtful person. Highlights were the Turtle watch, safe rock pool to swim and the ancient Buddhist Mulkirigala Rock Temple. Amazing! Thank you Don and Kanthi.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Emilie
FranceNothing.
This is a perfect 10. We were late but the dinner was ready, a wonderfall crab combo and a beer and just time to finish and go to sea the turtles needing and the babies birth. The beach is just a few meters from the hotel. The breakfast was also marvellous and and Don offered us his service to drive to our next place in this wonderful Sri Lanka. Do not hesitate to go there and see the turtles and much more. The best welcome ever !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Isabel
United KingdomNothing - it was fabulous
Amour Turtle Beach is incredible. Perfect location to visit the stunning beach and see baby turtles hatching, lots of great restaurants within a couple of minutes walk, spacious, modern + spotless room, delicious breakfast on a beautiful balcony. The host Don was so kind, making sure we had everything we needed, helping us find taxis and generally going out of his way to ensure we had a great time. (He also drove us to our next location - very comfortable car, highly recommend!) His tip to head to the beach at 5pm probably meant we saw 200+ more baby turtles than we would have done otherwise! We originally booked for 3 nights but extended as we were enjoying the location and Amour so much. Book it, you won’t regret it!! :)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Loic
FranceNothing, everything was perfect
Everything was perfect, the hotel is really close from the beach where you can see baby turtles come out their nest to go to the ocean. Don is really helpful and was always there for me, I booked a motor bike with him, did my laundry, had diner at the hotel, and he organised my day trip to Yala national park and then Ella with some stops on the road. I’d come back for sure.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Madara
LatviaWe had a wonderful stay at Amour at Turtle Beach! The host was incredibly welcoming, greeting us late in the evening and ensuring we had a delicious dinner. He also provided us with helpful information about the possibility of seeing turtles on the beach, which was such a special touch. The cottage itself was cozy and perfect for a relaxing stay. In the morning, the host made us the most amazing breakfast, which was the perfect start to the day. We truly enjoyed our time here and highly recommend it!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Richard
SwitzerlandMissing shower squeegee
Spacious, air-conditioned and ventilated, jungle garden, friendly host and hostess
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Janice
United KingdomNothing
Great location very near Turtle conservation area. Don the owner is great cooking delicious food and good advice about travel.He even phoned us to let us know when the turtles were on the beach.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Xrisa
ItalyThe room was very nice,spacious and clean!the location is great just few minutes walking from the beach!the owner is very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very tasty!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Fabiana
ItalyDon is a great host! He welcomed us in a great way; he cooks great food and especially the breakfast is very special! The room is very nice, big and cozy. Don helped us with the turtle experience which was amazing !
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Annett
AustriaNothing, everything was perfect!
You should definetly stay here and take minimum 2 nights! It is a lovely house with two rooms, one with a terrace and one with a beautiful balcony where we stayed. The room is very spacious and cosy. The breakfast was very tasty and served on the balcony which was really nice. Most importantly I can only confirm other reviews regarding the host Don- he is exceptional! We only stayed one night (wanted to stay longer but was fully booked) and he helped us with so many things regarding our trip! Talk to him and follow his advices!!! Definitely visit the bird sanctuary close by it’s really worth it. He then took us to our next place Haputale including a visit to a national park and waterfall- the transfer to pick me rates! And he does everything with a smile. Thanks Don, it was really a pleasure and we hope to be back 🙏
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Michelle
United StatesWonderful cozy stay near Rekawa beach, mainly stayed a night to see the turtles. The host was amazing and really helpful, hospitable and responsive. He made me feel very welcomed and was very attentive. Lodging was also comfortable and clean. I highly recommend!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Ruthie
United StatesWonderful family that was so helpful with organizing transportation onwards. I got to see a turtle laying eggs with the morning sunrise.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Kamalatharsi
SwitzerlandEverything was great!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The location was perfect for turtle watching, just a short walk from the beach. Our daughter loved the front yard, and the outdoor shower was a great. The Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious—one of the best we’ve had! But what made our stay truly special was Ruchira, the host. He went above and beyond to organize our turtle-watching experience, as well as safaris in Udawalawe and Yala. His recommendations on things to do in the area were spot on! Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the area. We’d love to come back!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Mihael
SloveniaTowel and sheets could be cleaner.
The owner is very nice and helpful. The room is big and comfy and terase is great.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Ginny
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like but like some others have said some bottled water in room/at breakfast would be most helpful.
Our favourite property & location of our Sri Lanka tour so far. We stayed in the upstairs apartment which was very spacious with large comfortable bed, lovely high ceiling, air conditioning and large balcony area. The breakfast, served on our balcony, was a lovely touch. The beach is stunning and so quiet with little cafes with sun loungers tucked well back and dotted along it. The highlight was our evening ‘Turtle Watch’ experience on the beach…in an ethically controlled environment seeing a green turtle laying her eggs, covering them, and heading back into the sea was a memory that will stay with us forever. Thankyou Don for being such a great host, we highly recommend your property.
Stayed in January 2025
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