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Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

3.5 star property
Travelers find tranquility in this oceanside haven with lush gardens, rejuvenating spa services, two outdoor pools, and bicycle rentals for relaxation and adventure.

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Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa offers a peaceful escape with a serene garden and terrace. Enjoy revitalizing massages or spa treatments, then cool off in two outdoor pools or the children's pool. The scenic surroundings are consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Garden View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Partial Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean View Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Partial Ocean View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Partial Ocean View Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Garden View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oceanfront View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oceanfront View Room

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedrooms Apartment with Garden View | Balcony

Two Bedrooms Apartment with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment With Garden View And Patio | Living area

One Bedroom Apartment With Garden View And Patio

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Partial Ocean View Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Partial Ocean View Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedrooms Apartment With Garden View and Veranda | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedrooms Apartment With Garden View and Veranda

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kalametiya, Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa is on the beach. Kalametiya Fishery Harbour and Parewella Natural Swimming Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary and Turtle Watch Rekawa. Dry Zone Botanical Garden and Ridiyagama Safari Park are also worth visiting. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Kalametiya travel guide
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Kahadamodara Road, Kalametiya, SP, 82120

What's nearby

  • Kahandamodara Beach
    Kahandamodara Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nine Temples
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kalametiya Fishery Harbour
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Goyambokka Beach
    34 min drive - 17.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Sumudu Seafood
    24 min drive
  • Ocean House
    10 min walk
  • නෝනගම Village
    17 min drive
  • Lawan Sea Food
    3 min drive
  • Ussangoda Rest
    16 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number PV103328

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kalametiya hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kahandamodara Beach and Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. Kalametiya Fishery Harbour and Nine Temples are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect retreat to relax for a few days. The staff were helpful and the food was delicious. There’s also a great restaurant opposite the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honesty probably the best beach resort we have ever stayed at. The place is small and intimate; literally right on the beach. Such a relaxing environment. The staff are very friendly and personable. The food at restaurant was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka… and very reasonable prices for the quality. The sunsets on the beach were amazing. It’s a quiet area, with not much to do but chill and relax! Spend 4 or 5 days here and you will forget all your worries in life! Highly highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is impeccable, from arrival, to drinks at the beach to breakfast. The property appears to be relatively new, the rooms are spacious and so are the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a place!! We stayed as a family of 4 (2 children 10/12) in an Oceanfront view room. Large double bed and 2 day beds for the kids! Clean and well appointed with a daily freshen up! We had the best time. So relaxing! A much calmer/quieter stretch of coastline (away from the busyness of Hiriketiya/ Weligama etc. Nice infinity pool to laze about in and plenty of sun loungers/cabanas for sunning, reading, drinking. Ocean, beach and waves were amazing, however, there are some serious rips/currents in the water so you may only be able to paddle around. No water sports. You can however do plenty of day trips (fishing), Udawalawa (to see the Elephants), to other beaches where you can surf/snorkel, cooking classes and Galle (old fort town - with hundreds of shops, cafe’s and restaurants. There is a good breakfast included in the cost of your room and a nice menu for lunch and evening meals. Plus there is a lovely family run restaurant across the street serving the best homemade currys and fish (caught by the family), plus a few others in walking distance. Staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough to help! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geertruida

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an outstanding stay at this hotel. The quiet, peaceful location made it the perfect place to unwind, with the beautifully scenic pool and direct beach access creating an ideal setting for relaxation. The food was consistently good throughout our stay, with plenty of fresh, well-prepared options. What truly set the hotel apart, though, was the staff—every member of the team was warm, helpful, and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. A fantastic place to relax and enjoy a more personal, welcoming experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, really off but relaxing and beautiful environment. Add fans in the restaurant to get rid of the mosquitoes at night and it’s five stars. Unfortunately many of the dishes on the menu wasn’t available. Make sure to visit the restaurant across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lage, super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, sehr gutes Essen zu allen Mahlzeiten in einem guten Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis - wunderschöner langer Strand mit ganz wenigen Menschen in diesem März 2026. Die Aussicht der Zimmer mit direkten Meerblick ist ein Traum.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe hôtel avec un tres bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Skønt
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaux

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Superbe ! Propre, petit dej incroyable !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent rum, trevlig personal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helmut Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Große, komfortable und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer (wir hatten ein Zimmer im 1. OG mit Meerblick) und Balkon. Die gesamte Hotelanlage ist super gepflegt und verfügt über einen direkten Zugang zum Strand. Das Restaurant hat uns ebenfalls sehr gut gefallen, die Essens- und Getränkeauswahl ist groß und die Qualität stets hervorragend. Das Personal ist überaus freundlich und hilfsbereit. Top!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traumhafter Strand!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina Juhl

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

Fantastisk!

Wow! Et fantastisk hotel. Virkelig sødt personale, som er flinke og rare. Generelt er der en rar stemning på hotellet, hvor man føler sig velkommen i det sekund, man træder ind. Fed beliggenhed lige ud til den uberørte strand. Vi kommer igen og kan ikke anbefale nok!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

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

Splendide

Dernier pour notre périple au Sri Lanka. Pas de regret d’avoir choisit cette hôtel. Le personnel est au petit soin. La piscine et la plage rendent le lieu magique. Nous vous profiter avec la fille des massages dont je recommande vivement. Nous y avons très bien mangé, choix avec menu traditionnel ou plus occidental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wir waren 6 Nächte dort, haben dann aber auf 5 Nächte verkürzt. Essen war mega lecker, Personal außerordentlich freundlich. Zustand des Hotels ist gepflegt und wird auch in Stand gehalten. Die Lage ist sehr einsam. Es gibts nichts Drumherum. Außer sehr viele frei laufende Hunde. Man musste ständig aufpassen, um nicht von irgendeinem Hund angesprungen zu werden. Besonders schlimm war der Hotelhund. Das war auch ein Grund unserer früheren Abreise. Für zwei Nächte sehr empfehlenswert, mehr sollte man sich dann sehr gut überlegen,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La estancia en Lankavatara fue espectacular. El hotel se encuentra en medio de una playa virgen rodeada de naturaleza. El servicio de todo el stuff fue simplemente excepcional, son la esencia de este hotel. En especial nuestro camarero Malshan se encargó de que todo fuese perfecto. Nos hicieron una cena romántica en la playa sin coste extra, nos llevaban las bebidas a la hamaca, siempre con mucha servicialidad. Suelen tener este tipo de detalles. Las habitaciones muy modernas y bien equipadas. SIn duda el mejor hotel de todos los que estuvimos. Comida muy rica, todos los platos están adaptados a los gustos occidentales, a penas pican. El chef es todo un maestro. Sin duda un espacio para relajarte, disfrutar y dejarte llevar. Los precios de la carta y del spa eran moderados para el bolsillo europeo, Se puede ver el menu en su web.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

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

Un séjour 10/10

Un séjour parfait ! Un hôtel intimiste avec une grande et belle plage, le personnel au petit soin, le spa était super je ne peux que recommander
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super schönes Strand Hotel. Ideal zum abschalten. Gutes essen, netter Service nur leider etwas langsam. Sonst alles Top.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Checked out early as not great & no refund

The resort is nice and wonderful view of the pool, but the feel of it wasnt for us and tje wifi being terrible meantnww ciuldbt stsy are we needed to be able to do some onojne work. When we asked to check out 1 night early from our 3 night stay they said they would try to resell the room to refund it bacl it us but they never did. The resort being remotely managed means the onsite staff cantaoe aby decisions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

LAURENT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien pour une ou deux nuits.

Chambre panoramique au premier étage spacieuse, très agréable avec grand balcon vue mer. Il n'y a pas de TV mais le wifi est bon. Arrivée en fin d'après midi. L'hôtel n'est pas très facile à trouver (petite inscription sur le mur à gauche de la route). Je n'ai pas trouvé le personnel particulièrement chaleureux et nos échanges ont été limités au strict nécessaire. Séjour de deux nuits. Premier diner pris au restaurant en face et le deuxième au restaurant de l'hôtel. Malgré une pré-réservation à 17 heures 30 pas de possibilité d'avoir une langouste 350g. Les repas pris avec mon guide et mon chauffeur étaient bons mais chers, sauf les desserts qui étaient moyens. Mon chauffeur et mon guide ont estimé que leurs plats de noddles étaient bons mais pas assez copieux pour le prix.Le petit déjeuner traditionnel est correct mais j'ai été surpris par le plat très chaud qui est servi dans un grand bol à la fin (peut être du riz au lait ?). L'hôtel est très isolé, la plage est propre mais la mer est très dangereuse. Il n'est pas possible de se baigner dans la mer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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4/10 Poor

Christoph

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Im Hotel angekommen wurden wir von niemandem Begrüßt, was wahrscheinlich an unseren Rucksäcken lag. Wir « Pöbel » kamen ja schließlich mit dem TukTuk und nicht mit einem privaten Fahrer. Allgemein könnte die Anlage wunderschön seien, jedoch laufen überall wilde Hunde umher, welche vom Hotelpersonal ignoriert werden. Die Hunde folgen einem überall hin in der Hoffnung etwas zu essen zu bekommen. Am Pool oder Strand eine Kleinigkeit essen? Unmöglich. Neben den Hunden ist der Service das wohl größte Problem. Komplett untrainiertes Personal, was hochnäsig über allem steht. Um ein paar Beispiele zu nennen: Die Hunde? Egal ob man Angst davor hat oder nicht, die sind halt da. Das Sri Lanka Frühstück? Gibt es nur, wenn man es am Vortag bestellt. Doof nur, dass einem das keiner sagt. Die Cocktails sind geschmacklich nicht gut, viel zu viel Wasser. Kokosnüsse gibt’s hier nicht. Tipp: Im Hotel neben an gibt es welche zu kaufen :) Die kaputte Klimaanlage habe ich noch gar nicht erwähnt. Als ich Bescheid gab, hieß es, sie wird repariert. Irgendjemand hat dann auch gegen halb 12 nachts etwas repariert,nur leider nicht unsere Klimaanlage. Falls ihr Pech habt und eure Klima auch nicht geht (oder fließend Wasser - fällt regelmässig aus) so dürft ihr auf keinen Fall die Türe offen lassen! Sonst kommendie Hunde sofort zu euch in’s Zimmer. Im Meer könnt ihr nicht baden, Lebensgefahr aufgrund von Strömungen! Das Abendessen ist geschmack. langweilig. Kühles weit vorher bestellten, sonst lauwarm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement magnifique au bord de la mer ... Chambres très propres , personnel disponible tout en étant discret. Restauration correcte mais un peu chère (vous trouverez néanmoins de quoi vous restaurer pour moins cher et très bon juste en traversant la route 😉). Établissement idéal pour un moment de "farniente" en fin de séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent!

Lovely stay, lovely staff and great food. The hotel is away from the main Tangalle town, but we enjoyed that. rooms are roomy and nicely designed and furnished. Food was great and our overall experience was that we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020