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Turtle Paradise

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A turtle on a sandy beach with palm trees and a clear sky. - Turtle Paradise (Rekawa)
A room with a bed under a white canopy, a round wooden table with a vase of flowers, a wooden chair, and a small wooden shelf with a bottle and a plant. - Turtle Paradise (Rekawa)
A staircase leading to a traditional gate surrounded by lush greenery. - Turtle Paradise (Rekawa)
A covered outdoor area with a view of a body of water and a sunset. - Turtle Paradise (Rekawa)
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Located close to Turtle Watch Rekawa and Rekawa Beach, Turtle Paradise provides an attached winery, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Turtle paradise, features ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

A room with a bed, a wooden table, a chair, a mirror, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a checkered bedspread, two pillows, and a white towel.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rekawa, Turtle Paradise is in the entertainment district and on a river. Turtle Watch Rekawa is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rekawa Beach and Goyambokka Beach. Parewella Natural Swimming Area and Hummanaya Blow Hole are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rekawa travel guide
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Rekawa Beach, Rekawa, Hambantota, 82200

What's nearby

  • Turtle Watch Rekawa
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rekawa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tangalle Beach
    17 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area
    21 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Goyambokka Beach
    23 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    180 min drive

Restaurants

  • journey
    19 min drive
  • Verala
    21 min drive
  • Cafe Pastis
    16 min drive
  • Cactos Lounge
    18 min drive
  • KFC
    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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Turtle paradise

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 3.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 90 (roundtrip), (up to 10 years old)

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Paradise?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Turtle Paradise?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Turtle Paradise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Turtle Paradise located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Rekawa hotel is in the historical district, steps from Turtle Watch Rekawa and Rekawa Beach. Parewella Natural Swimming Area and Goyambokka Beach are also within 9 mi (15 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

Turtle Paradise Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to the beach, pleasant surroundings and you can watch the birds and couple of squirrels playing around :) Friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Perfect for turtle viewing

If you're looking for a beach vacation with ocean views, this is not the spot. If you're looking for luxury, this is not where you should stay. However if you're looking to sleep somewhere with a mosquito net over your head, a place to shower and 2 minutes away from seeing turtles then this is the place for you. This hotel has the essential basic needs, bed, shower, mosquito net, towels, soap, toilet paper. I mention these, because if you're expecting a hotel that provides shampoo, lotions, a fridge or any other amenities, this is not the case. Service on the other hand is exceptional. The staff and everyone who works at the hotel is very kind and happy to accommodate our requests. The menu was varied, and we tried quite a few dishes and were pleased with all of them. If you're coming to see turtles on Rekawa beach, then book your stay here, it's literally a 2 min walk to the beach (we saw baby turtles making their way to sea, and mama turtles laying eggs in the evening). If however you don't care about seeing turtles, book elsewhere. The hotel is not close to much else, and there are no swimmable close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Sandy beach within minutes. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carolin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Positive: The family running the hotel is very sweet and kind. It’s also located close to the beach where you can watch Turtles, so that’s a plus. Negative: Unfortunately our room was very dirty. It looked like it wasn’t cleaned at all after the previous guests left. Many, many hair on the bed, pillow and ground. Dead insects on the floor, in the bathroom and the mosquito net above the bed too. 0/10 for cleanliness. Our checkin was a little rough also, as nobody was there when we arrived. The guy who finally came after 20min of waiting barely spoke any English, was kind though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proche de la mer mais très éloigné du centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Turtle Paradise er et sted som absolutt kan anbefales om man skal den veien. Standarden kan virke litt lavere ved første øyekast, men man finner raskt ut at dette er en liten oase et stykke fra Tangalle sentrum. Kort spasertur til stranden med skilpadde-sightseeing. Litt for lang avstand til sentrum, men dette gjenspeiler seg i en pris som vi faktisk opplevde som for lav i forhold til hva man fikk tilbake. Rene og pene rom, et kjøleskap som ikke virket, men det regner jeg med de løste etter at vi dro. Desidert den beste frokosten vi hadde på hele vårt opphold i Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otroligt bra hotel med bra service, precis vid stranden så vi kunde se sköldpaddor på kvällen. Utmärkt service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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

Truly a turtle paradise

Family owned and operated hotel & restaurant where the staff are warm, friendly and eager to please. Good traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and local fruits are served. The hotel is located very close to the beach where sea turtles can be seen nearly every evening. I’d highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shriram

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

A beautiful stay with great hosts!

We arrived to this hotel quite late in the night with family and a private driver. We were only staying for 1 night and were planning to leave straight after breakfast the next day. Staff were extremely friendly and warm and met us with big smiles. Accommodation as well as breakfast for our driver was provided free of charge. Shortly after we got into our rooms, we were welcomed with fresh flower garlands and freshly squeezed juices in our room. We were a bit surprised when we heard the knock on the door but it was a nice surprise! The rooms were very clean, neat and tidy and had everything we could need. I was very happy to see the mosquito nets draped around the beds! Had a comfortable night sleep. The food in the morning was very tasty and varied- with traditional Sri Lankan foods as well as fresh fruits. The location of the hotel was also amazing- very scenic and you can hear sounds of the sea. The owner was wonderful. We were quite sad to learn about the death of his 2 sons from drowning a few years ago in the sea (whilst their father tried to save them). Pictures of them are seen in the dining area. We were amazed at his resilience and positivity to continue on with a big smile. Sadly we had already visited a turtle conservation area the day before and also did not have enough time to see the nearby one. Perhaps next time we will try to do this! We were very happy with our stay and will definitely return if we visit Tangalle again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful host, good with kids, nice room (and a babysitter was almost included), great food, a bit remote area (we stayed there out of season), perfect for watching sea turtles at night. It almost felt like being on a family visit :-D
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Loveley little paradise

It was very simple, but georgeous. The hosts were lovely and the food excellent. When the complete house is ready it will be the loveliest place in Tangelle. 2 Min to the beach. Turtles at night and a nice stone covered ocean pool. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

Autentisk perle

Vi kan virkelig anbefale Turtle paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shmuel

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

Remote but good base for watching turtles

Right next to Turtle Watch for watching turtles lay eggs on the beach. You can also go out on the lagoon with the owner. Quite remote and far from the bustle of Tangalle.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Juste à côté du centre naturel des tortues

Ça été un très beau séjour Bouffe excellente , surtout les fruits de mer Toujours frais Un peu loin de Tangalle , mais on peut avoir le service de tuk tuk avec le propriétaire Par contre ... on doit vraiment vérifier les prix Car pour se rendre à
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019