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Buckingham Place

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Buckingham Place

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Building design
Extra Large Suite | View from room
Extra Large Suite
Building design

Overview of Buckingham Place

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200
  • Popular LocationRekawa Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTurtle Watch Rekawa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTangalle Beach16 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 88 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Suite | View from room

Extra Large Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 84 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Double Bedroom

Balcony Double Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Separate bath and shower
  • 66 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 84 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Extra Large Double Bedroom | View from room

Extra Large Double Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Separate bath and shower
  • 59 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rekawa

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, facials and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Rekawa Beach - 1 min walk
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 1 min walk
  • Tangalle Beach - 16 min drive
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 18 min drive
  • Goyambokka Beach - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • journey - 19 min drive
  • Verele - 21 min drive
  • Poolside Bar - 19 min drive
  • Heman’s Coffee Shop - 16 min drive
  • Zanzibar restaurant & bar - 17 min drive

About this property

Buckingham Place

Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Buckingham Place offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Buckingham Place. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Rekawa hotel is smoke free.

  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Buckingham Place offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Rekawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buckingham Place

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 5288312

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Buckingham Place Hotel Tangalla
Buckingham Place Tangalla
Buckingham Place Hotel Tangalle
Buckingham Place Hotel
Buckingham Place Tangalle
Buckingham Place
Buckingham Place Hotel
Buckingham Place Rekawa
Buckingham Place Hotel Rekawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buckingham Place?

Buckingham Place offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Buckingham Place?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buckingham Place on 11 May 2024 start from NZ$504.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Buckingham Place?

Yep, Buckingham Place has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Buckingham Place?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Buckingham Place. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and deep-tissue massages.

What makes Buckingham Place a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buckingham Place.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buckingham Place?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buckingham Place?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

Are pets allowed at Buckingham Place?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Buckingham Place Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful welcoming hotel
Loved the whole experience. The food was the best we have had in Sri Lanka so far. The staff couldn’t do more to make you feel at home. There were turtles on the deserted stunning beach and the whole place is just beautiful Nick the owner is very friendly and welcoming. We couldn’t have had a better time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amal, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personally, this experience was one of the best suite experiences in Sri Lanka. Friendly staff were guided us to find the hotel in first and, room was clean and tidy and foods were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a tragedy that more people cannot experience this great hotel because of the pandemic. Excellent staff and the best food in Sri Lanka. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start. Nick Buckingham is a legend - and his hotel team is first rate. The food... oh the food - truly brilliant. Don’t leave this place without at least having ordered tuna for your supper. The bedrooms and bathrooms are a wow factor, the oceanfront pool is superb and the whole experience is fantastic. Well done Nick Buckingham - you’ve created a mini paradise. Kind regards Lucy & Chris CP
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best service
Amazing place with super friendly staff and outstanding services. Very pleasant and warm owner (Nick) who makes you feel very comfortable and well taken care of. A must stay when you're in Sri lanka...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

GC, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very relaxed for the guest with lovely staff & beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buckingham Place is a hidden gem, not to be missed by the discerning traveller. At the end of a hot and dustry road you will find this oasis of tranquility, superb service, high end accommodation and a welcoming smile. As their information file says; you can check out, but you can never leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ABOVE AND BEYOND
This hotel is truly a hidden gem. The serenity you feel when you're here is out of this world and every little detail is thought through. My fiance and I stayed here for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer because it was the first time in our trip when we felt we could stop planning the details of the day and just relax. Nick, the owner, greets every guest and asks several times how their stay is. He makes sure you know that everything could be customized to your liking and there is no pressure to conform to any sort of "norms", starting from the time you want to eat breakfast to where you want your meals to what is actually in the meal itself. And by the way, the meals are all a la carte and not buffet-style because they are all made from fresh, local ingredients (the dinner options rotate as well to keep it fresh and interesting). We planned to do at least one day trip, but ended up not leaving the hotel at all during our stay because it was just so perfect. The only downside is that you cannot swim in the stretch of beach directly in front of the hotel, but we liked the pool better anyway and just went for walks on the beach instead. The staff is so friendly and make you feel like family. Even if you don't like something you ordered, you can send it back with no problem and they will be kind and apologetic about it instead of treating you like a problem (which I've experienced at other places). 11/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019