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Buckingham Place

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Bar (on property)
Building design

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Balcony Double Bedroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Garden Suite

Highlights

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

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Extra Large Double Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 59 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Rekawa Beach, Wellawathugoda Road, Netolpitilya, Rekawa, 82200

What's nearby

  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rekawa Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Tangalle Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 25 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 28 min drive - 16.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Verala - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪journey - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coppenrath restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Heman’s Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Buckingham Place

Upscale boutique hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden at Buckingham Place. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and beach towels
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

English

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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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 floor
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Accommodations for children age 6-12 must be requested prior to arrival
Property Registration Number 5288312

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Buckingham Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Buckingham Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buckingham Place?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buckingham Place?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Buckingham Place?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Buckingham Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 16000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Buckingham Place located?

This Rekawa hotel is on the beach, 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Mulkirigala Rock Monastery and Bundala National Park.

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Buckingham Place Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 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

Haytham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing

One og thr best hotels i our trip Very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay Thanks for everyone in this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! We loved staying at Buckingham place. Everything was perfect - the room, the service , the beach, the amazing pool, the food … if we come back to Sri Lanka we will come back to this little place of heaven on earth. Thank you nick for our enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place and will definitely be coming back! There are so many small and thoughtful details that the staff uphold that make the place so welcoming and friendly. We had a memorable yet relaxing stay here and the only regret is that we wish we would have booked longer! The food was delicious and they catered to our dietary requirements without any fuss. For us, it ticked every box, Magical place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A sanctuary from the fast pace of modern life with every need anticipated by Nick and his well trained staff. An opportunity to appreciate the fauna and flora, swim in a blissful pool, relax in a wonderful garden and enjoy fine dining with an imaginative fusion of Sri Lankan and world fare. Thanks also go to Rocky the rescue horse for keeping us entertained with his antics. We would recommend a trip to Bundula Nature Reserve for anyone interested in birds. This was ably arranged for us at our request nothing being too much trouble for our host. We stayed for 6 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal plus extras and this was very good value for money. We recommend Buckingham Place to others and hope to be back.

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place, great vibe, excellent service

Amazing stay, even extended twice. The service is second to none, everything is no problem. From the amazing view of the sea to all the varied wildlife in the grounds, posse of monkeys visit every day drinking from the pool and generally being monkeys to peacocks, a mongoose, frogs, all the birds. Nick the owner is a friendly chap and clearly set the ethos of this place and is always around to help if needed. Kalpa and Umesh (managers) are great, absolute credit to the place. Can’t say a bad word, if we are back to Sri Lanka then a visit here will be on the cards again. We had 2 rooms, both great, outdoor showers, very clean, air con, amazing views over the lagoon, comfy beds. Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka, only left as we had plans. The beach is 2 min walk away past all the hermit crabs, we saw baby turtles going into the sea one evening just before they close the beach due to conservation. We then went another night with the turtle conservation next door and witnessed a turtle laying eggs. This place has it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanne Kok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt ophold

Alt var helt perfekt. Fantastisk mad.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auf den ersten Blick scheint die Anlage nicht ganz dem üblichen 5 Sterne Ambiente zu entsprechen, sehr bald zeigt sich eine wirklich einzigartige , unprätentiöse und sehr gastorientierte Ausrichtung. Sehr gutes a la carte Frühstück, eine ruhige und entspannende Atmosphäre, weit weg vom Massentourismus. Sehr zu empfehlen für alle , denen die professionelle Freundlichkeit der üblichen Kettenhotels nicht mehr zusagt. Negativ ist nur die fehlende gute Bademöglichkeit im rauen Meer und die Abwesenheit der üblichen touristischen Zerstreuung in der Umgebung .
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WOOOOWWW!!!

We booked two nights and prolonged for another two. Super thoughtful and friendly stuff. Amazing(!) food. Stunning pool. Abondoned beach. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amal, Melbourne

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Dream Hotel

Having been to around 45 countries and experienced backpacking in hostels to luxury 5* star resorts and everything in between - Buckingham Place was by FAR the best hotel we have ever stayed in. There are too many positive things to say without writing for hours, but here are three highlights : 1) The attention to detail - from the incredible bathroom toiletries (even toothpaste!) to the complimentary refreshing pool side drinks, everything has been thought of. 2) The swimming pool is PERFECT. Sparkling clean, great temperature, large, beautiful - with a bar section too! 3) The staff - they make you feel part of their family. On Xmas morning, a knock on the door with breakfast in bed and a HUGE bag full of presents and Sri Lankan souvenirs - where else would this happen?! This wasn't just a hotel, it was a memorable experience we will cherish!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just do it!

Absolutely top-notch experience. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka, and you don't take the time to visit Buckingham Place, you are missing out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at this hotel is unmatched. Absolutely amazing location. And the food was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Ein herausragend gutes Hotel. Die Anlage ist an einem verlassenen Strand wunderschön gelegen und sehr schön hergerichtet. Das gesamte Personal ist wahnsinnig engagiert und freundlich, sogar für die Verhältnisse des ohnehin servicefreundlichen Sri Lanka war dieses Hotel nochmal eine neue Stufe. Meine Frau ernährt sich vegan und für sie wurde jeden Tag neue Gerichte erfunden und angepasst. Das war schon toll. Gleichzeitig bereitet das Restaurant sehr leckeres Essen zu. Egal ob man örtliche oder westliche Küche möchte. Morgens gab es frischen Tee oder Kaffee ans Bett. Insgesamt einfach sehr schön! Nick und sein Team schaffen es, ein Gefühl von zuhause im Urlaub zu kreieren. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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This has to be the best all round property we have stayed in anywhere in the world. Brilliant staff, quality food, amazing setting fantastic facilities why would you not stay here in this tranquil oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019