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Reviews of Turtle Paradise 4 stars

turtle paradise, Rekawa Beach, Netolpitiya, Tangalle 82200, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka

#67 of 126 hotels in Tangalle

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Review score

Based on 103 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Good place by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy, friendly, helpful. Good breakfast. The parking area was large.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic helpful hosts. Helped to rub aloe Vera over my burnt bits😁 gorgeous food. Lots of advice given on what to do, turtles etc, where to swim. Lifts onto tangalle and transfers sorted for us. Lovely leaving gift on last day. Would definitely go again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Wonderful stay! Rukman, Ayesha and their son were amazing hosts, very lovely and attentive. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious! We had dinner too which was also great so we decided to have lunch there as well the next day. Rukman is such a good cook! We stayed only one night to visit Turtle Watch and see natural turtle nesting. If we had more time in Sri Lanka we would have definitely stayed at Turtle Paradise longer. Rekawa is a beautiful and peaceful village. We went for a stroll at sunset and saw so many beautiful birds. The next day we wanted to visit the lagoon to look for more wildlife and Rukman offered to take us and show us around. He and his family are such good, genuine people. I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you 🙏

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was near to the beach to see wild turtles and also the people were so proffessional and kind! Breakfast was really good too and the room was very nice!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    A lovley home feeling place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can mention

    I liked the family owning the hotel - they smile and take care of you as much as needed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A pool would have been great as beach is not for swimming as are most of Sri Lanka beaches

    Lovely hosts delicious welcoming drink and breakfast was included nicest breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    We had a wonderful stay! The place was clean, and the room was spacious. We stayed on the top floor, which provided a great view and a nice balcony where we could relax. The host made us feel comfortable and welcomed us from the moment we arrived. She was incredibly kind and attentive; her hospitality truly made a difference and added a personal touch to our experience. The breakfasts were a feast, and during our two-night stay, we enjoyed a different selection of food each morning. Another bonus is that the homestay is just a few minutes' walk from Rekawa Beach, where you can join a turtle-watching tour. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean and friendly place to stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Great experience at Rekawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walk to Turtle Beach. Nice food

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place. Staff are really friendly and helpful. There are 3 options for wifi, you just have to pick the right one for where you are located and you should get a good signal.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is nice and really close to the turtle centre. Possibility to rent a scooter. You can reach Netolpitiya in 10 minutes, Tangalle in 20.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Great location for turtle beach! Lovely family run accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was super close to the Turtle Conservation Centre which was in our list of things we wanted to do. The staff were friendly and helpful and made us a really tasty breakfast! Would definitely stay again ☺️

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Nice Guesthouse Near the Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Near the beach and the evening turtle tours. Room was well equipped with good WiFi, hot shower, and air conditioning.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Great retreat from the civilization
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a countryside small resort, where locals have nice cosy hotels because of the turtle beach attraction. In the daytime you feel like beeing alone in the hole massive beach. Sad that the waves are too big to swim, however the sound of the ocean lets you meditate with the nature. The hotel is simple and coay at its best! Some facilities could be improved however it doesn’t not irritate. Staff very friendly, food delicious and not expensive.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful stay close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though I did appreciate disconnecting for a bit, as a solo introvert it was difficult not having WiFi connection in the room.

    Lovely stay very close to the beautiful beach. Really lovely hosts and comfortable and relaxing room with a beautiful view. The best thing is you get the whole beach to yourself early in the morning… it’s not for swimming but the waves are awesome.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    All in all we had a lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and Comfortable.Everything worked as it should.Good breakfast ample portions.Aisha and Takshan went above and beyond to make our stay great.The rest of the staff were very good and served us with a smile.Thanks again Takshan for transporting us where and when we needed to go 👌🏻

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 26 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel. Family run. Great food. Clean rooms. Very close to the sea. We are delighted with this place and the people we met here. We will try to come back here

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    8.0
    Family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nearest beach is dangerous so you need to search for a safer place especially for the kids. There was also some breakfast problem during our stay and it was difficult to reach the conclusion in English.

    Very nice garden and surroundings. It is great we could pay by card. The room was clean and nicely organised with tea and coffee and good air con and a fan.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We go two times breakfast with old grilled toast bread and butter and had to request an omelet for an additional fee. The wifi is not powerful enough for the number of guests and strong enough to reach all the rooms.

    The room is nice and clean. There is hot water and ac. The location is great next to the Rekawa beach and not too far away from Tangalle by tuktuk. The staff does not speak much English but somehow it works. We could also do laundry. Fresh fruit platter every morning. The restaurant serves fresh and good food.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing stay at Turtle Paradise! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience - they even helped arrange medical assistance when I needed it. The location is beautiful and we enjoyed the lagoon boat trip, massage, and turtle watching. They even taught us how to drive a tuk-tuk! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you look beyond the photos the accommodation was fine but it certainly isn’t as good as the photos and description on the website. The lake view is only visible from the top 2 floors of 4 and our room was on the 2nd floor. We were originally given a ground floor room, which I would not recommend. There was no bath available, only a shower, the pump in the shower did not work so, although we did have hot water, it was not good water pressure. The kettle did not work but it was swiftly replaced and in fairness we did not mention any problem with the shower. Having said all of the above: It was good value for money, very clean and comfortable with a generous balcony and seating area. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the service was good. The area is very quiet and not far from the beach. For us it was just a one night stay with an early departure so we did not have the opportunity to visit the beach and the surrounding area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice place for turtle view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not acurate counted price usd/rupia. Not possible to take a batch in the sea (too big and dengerous waves in this place). No lake view as in description.

    Helpfull personnel, close to turtle watch place.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is so so.

    We loved our stay there and even extended it by one night. The room was comfy, location is close to the beach and turtle center. Open dining area is really nice. You can hang out there which is very helpful especially when it is raining (which happened to us one night). Restaurant service might be slow at times but the food is delicious.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is far, mainly stayed for Rekawa beach and turtle project which we later found out is unethical so didn’t go. it’s not the property’s fault of course, just to note! We still enjoyed the secluded beach and peaceful vibes

    Lovely rooms with clean, comfy beds and a balcony, lovely staff who made amazing home cooked meals! Could see loads of birds from here and overall a really nice place in this area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the internet connection could have been better. the communication with a part of the stuff was more complicated because of little english knowlegde.

    the property is located in walking distance near a beautiful beach. it is very clean, the room has a nice panorama view and the stuff was very friendly. they offered a healthy breakfast including fruits, eggs and pancakes.

    Stayed in December 2024

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