Reviews of Turtle Watch Cabana 1 stars

The host and family were so welcoming and hospitable. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and show us around. The cabanas are modern and clean, with comfy beds and modern bathrooms. My two sons were kept entertained with the wildlife that roamed the jungle like backyard. The host's son was keen to show us the local beaches and made a fantastic guide for us. The homemade meals were tasty, fresh, and a good size. Everything was made on site and they were happy to oblige any dietary requirements if they were able to. We recommend this stunning little out-of-the-way jungle spot for those looking to escape to a quieter area. Also, Asanka, the main host, has helped with the Rewaka Turtle Watch for years and was happy to support us to observe turtles at night.

The cabana is located in beautiful garden with hammocks to chill. Great vibe when is dark. It’s situated within walking distance to the beach. The owners are really helpful and friendly. The host offered himself to go with us to watch turtles in the night. We also had laundry done without any charges. The breakfast was tasty. There was also possibility to order homemade food.

Very friendly staff, really peaceful beach, spacious, beautiful.

Hidden gem close to the beach. Spacious and very confortable cabanas. The garden and host are very nice. Very clean.

Lovely outdoor space, great food and friendly owners, especially their youngest son who showed us round the beach, and played with my son we were also taken out to see the turtles which was amazing! Thank you

We had a lovely time staying at Turtle Watch Cabana. Our room was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed our breakfasts cooked by Asanka and his wife every morning and enjoyed the one dinner we ate there. Asanka was very helpful and kind. He took us to a local turtle beach, organised kayaking on the lagoon and to top it off took us to see turtles nesting. We had an incredible experience staying here and would recommend it to anyone!! The beaches nearby are breathtaking, the cabanas are set in an amazing location.

Our stay at this amazing place, in a beautiful and really clean cabana near Rekawa beach was simply unforgettable! We traveled as a family with teen children, and from the very first moment, we felt like part of the local family. The hosts Asanka and his wife Ridmi were incredibly friendly, caring, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The atmosphere was so warm and authentic, making us feel like we were visiting relatives rather than staying at accommodation. My children quickly made new friends, especially with their son Premu who spent time with us and showed us so many local things. He is such a free spirit and we all miss him a lot 🫶. We enjoyed the peace, beautiful jungle garden and delicious homemade food so much that we prolonged our 2 night stay for another night and after our check out and moving to another beach accomodation along the coast we had decided we wanted to spend our last two nights at our cabana again and we had come back again 🙈. Asanka was there for us willing to help at any time and Ridmi makes these beautiful sarongs 🪡. If you're looking for a quiet place where you’ll feel at home, surrounded by wonderful people and genuine Sri Lankan hospitality, this is the perfect choice! The beautiful beach is cca 5 minutes walk, with nearly no tourists, you can either enjoy waves or a natural rock pool. Thank you for the amazing memories – we will definitely be back! 🫶🇱🇰

Everything was just perfect for us.

Great location away from the hustle and bustle. Breakfast was great and very friendly hosts. We had some animal trying to eat inside the roof one night which was noisy but only lasted a little time and apart from that slept great. Great restaurants and beaches within walking distance

Lovely huts with full of character Very clean, comfy beds, Nicely maintained gardens. Short walk to lovely beach. Owner took us on a night time hike to watch the turtles laying their eggs. So pleased that he was conscious of not disturbing them. No phone lights allowed only the red light he had for us to see them. And keeping a respectful distance. What an amazing experience. Thank you.

The cabanas are in a really beautiful garden neaby the beautiful beach of rekawa where you can see the turtles at night The owners took a very good care of us !

Beautiful setting. The owner has taken great care to create a natural environment. It’s very peaceful & relaxing. The room was practical, clean & spacious. Great to have a fridge & kettle (bring your own tea bags). Near stunning beaches with nice little eating/drinking places. Watch the turtles being tossed in the surf. Our favourite place so far in our trip. Asanka was extremely helpful in arranging kayak hire for the lagoon & turtle viewings etc. If you like to be away from the hustle & bustle choose Rekawa & Turtle Watch Cabana. Try out La Sera for delicious authentic food.

I was extremely shocked on arrival at this property. 2 staff took our bags with no smile nor hello and showed us to our room. Then walked off and brang us a smoothie each with no communication. We sat awaiting check in or for a greeting from the owner Asanka who we'd read great reviews about. After a while my partner went up to the staff to ask and turns out one of the staff was Asanka himself. My partner asked where the beach was and just got pointed in the right direction in a cold manner. We ended up struggling to find it initially. During meals when we said thank you or asked for something he was very straight faced and cold. We had previously sent a message via Booking.com and via the contact number on the booking details to request dinner but this wasn't received as apparently Asanka doesn't have access to Booking.com and the number is for someone else? Dinner of rice and currys looked good but was not flavourful. The place is NOT beachfront as advertised you have to walk to a small beach that is available and the main beach is further. We went on the turtle watch and Asanka kept leaving us for over 10 minutes at a time without really explaining what was going on. We ended up sat on the beach 2.5 hours. You can't help mother nature as unfortunately the sand was to dry for them to dig. You can only see the nests after they have laid eggs which can take over 2 hours from them starting to dig holes. So you could be on the beach a long time as you start the watch at 8pm. We tried to engage in conversation but found the whole atmosphere of the place unpleasant and unwelcoming. I want to leave straight after arriving due to this and this advertising but we chose to stay due not wanting any hassle. The water did run out but we mentioned this and they put another supply on straight away and it started working with 5 minutes.

A wonderful stay away from hustle and bustle, close to a small uncrowded beach. Our host was very friendly and helpful and took time to show us turtles on the nearby protected beach.

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Good owners, clean, very delicious breakfast, nice place.

Really nice cabana. The location is really quiet and peaceful. Asanka the host is really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was amazing.

Lovely rustic cabana in the garden of owners house. Very comfortable bed. Wonderful location with stunning beach 5 minutes walk away. Beautiful lagoons nearby if you like bird watching. Several restaurants within 5-15 minutes walk. Not that you need them as lovely home cooked dinners are available on request. For me, best bit was being taken by Asanka to see turtles. In fact one night he took me out twice as he knew I was so keen to see them. Saw Green and Olive Ridley turtles laying eggs, whilst there were fireflies in the palm trees. Wow ! Unforgettable experience. Highlight of my 5 week Sri Lanka trip. Thank you so much Asanka.

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A very comfortable and well-furnished room located in a beautiful garden. The owners kindly agreed to wash our clothes free of charge. There is also the opportunity to join a guided walk to a nearby reserve, where turtles lay their eggs—a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The best pancakes with banana on the breakfast!!! 🥞

We really enjoyed here in Watch Turtle cabanas in Tangalle ! Our cabana was really super,,within the jungle, close tò the see and very big with a nice bath. We visited the area using motorbike, Kids did a lot of surf and enjoyed the staying having fun with the family of the host. The food was really amazing,we ate very well! We reccommend to all the families !

The hotel is very close to the beach. The owner took us at night to see the turtles lay eggs. We only had one dinner there but it was by far the best meal we had in Sri Lanka.. And the best bed sheets😉

There was no hot water in the shower

The actual bedroom and bathroom was very spacious and clean. Had a lovely breakfast. Very cute dogs who live there. We did enjoy feeling we were in nature and in a deserted island. Saw lots of crabs and local wildlife.

The area where the property is in is lots of dirt roads and gets very muddy when it rains. It might be that we visited in November but there really were no tourists or restaurants. The waves were very rough and lots of rock when we tried to swim nearby. Wasn’t offered any transport into town so hitchhiked and got a local to take us, is a good 20 mins away to a nice beach. Very weird vibes when we arrived, owner wasn’t there and then later was given no information about how to get anywhere or even mention of the turtles. We did end up researching the turtles which are nearby but read the reviews and looked very unethical, with turtles being disturbed by lots of tourists and we didn’t want to participate in that. Under room description it included amenities such as kettle etc but none of that was included. The power was off for about 5 hours when we arrived, but that was at no fault of the owner. Maybe in peak season this would be a nice place to stay and not in the rain but be preparers for big surf and being in quite an isolated place. Not that many options for restaurants at the time, and most were quite pricy and the seafood still didn’t seem the freshest. However I can understand it must be difficult to have fresh things when there aren’t a lot of tourists.

There are three beautifully designed and home built cabanas, ours was round with its own terrace. Asanka was a really helpful and flexible host, the homecooked food was the best!

This properly gave us an amazing recharge after the chaos of Arugam bay. It is remote, serene and quiet. We felt immersed in nature- which is exactly what was needed! The rooms are spacious and clean. Asanka and his gorgeous wife and son were the most amazing hosts. Food was brilliant! Asanka took us turtle watching, but unfortunately due to an unwell son, we couldn’t stick it out. This is a special property run by a special family. We will not forget this stay.

The property is very remote, which didn’t bother us. But due to the season, there were no other restaurants or bars nearby. It didn’t bother us- but just something to keep in mind.

We stayed initially one night and the staff (Asanka and his beautiful family) have been really good from the beginning. The rooms (cabanas) are amazing, clean, big and rustic. Then we left for a place in Galle, planning to stay there for 4 nights. Terrible mistake, we decided to come back to Asanka and stay here for additional 3 nights. In so few time I can say that Asanka and his wife are now friends for us. Best human experience in Sri Lanka during our holiday. We also had the chance to see turtles ALL ALONE and without any other tourist, thanks to Asanka that the very first night brought us to live this extraordinary experience. A place where we left our hearts and souls and where we truly hope to come back one day. Do yourself a favour and give Asanka the possibility to became your friend! P.s. breakfast pancakes and fruits are AMAZING. Dinner is something extraordinary too!

Very friendly owner. The accommodation was very comfortable and relaxing, situated right next to the beach with easy access to local restaurants and attractions, including the turtle conservation project. Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka.

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Everything, accomodation is very nice, owner more then helpful, breakfast was ok.

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