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Turtle Paradise

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with free kid's club, near Turtle Watch Rekawa

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Ocean views
Exterior
Turtle Paradise near Rekawa Beach offers a family-friendly retreat with a winery, ocean-view restaurant, and coffee shop. Guests can use the free beach shuttle to the white sand shore or relax in the garden while kids enjoy the playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
Exterior

Near the beach

This Art Deco-style hotel is located in a national park and offers direct access to the beach. Take advantage of the beach toys at the white sand beach. Ocean-view dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Noteworthy nearby activities include whale watching and fishing.

Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 41 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rekawa Beach, Rekawa, Hambantota, 82200

What's nearby

  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rekawa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 21 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Tangalle Beach - 22 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Goyambokka Beach - 23 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verala - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chalet Restaurante - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Redbeach - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Yuliconia - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Turtle Paradise

Family-friendly hotel near Turtle Watch Rekawa
Located close to Rekawa Beach, Turtle Paradise provides an attached winery, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and a free beach shuttle. The on-site restaurant, Turtle paradise, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and first-run movies.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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

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

Property is also known as

Turtle Paradise Hotel Tangalle
Turtle Paradise Tangalle
Turtle Paradise Hotel
Turtle Paradise Rekawa
Turtle Paradise Hotel Rekawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Turtle Paradise?

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).

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