Buckingham Place

Property class: 4
Beach hotel in Rekawa with spa and restaurant

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Buckingham Place is a great choice for your beach stay in Rekawa, putting you near activities like kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel also features a poolside bar, free bike rentals, and a terrace.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $244
$319 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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A sunlit patio with a wooden chair and table, a bicycle, and a potted plant.

Extra Large Double Bedroom

  • Lagoon view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A two-story building with a yellow facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Extra Large Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A yellow building with a large tree in front.

Balcony Double Bedroom

  • Lagoon view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the foreground.

Garden Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern building with a green and yellow facade, a balcony, and a bicycle parked outside.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Lagoon view
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Rekawa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 4 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 21 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 26 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 41 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 102.2 miles/164.5 km
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪journey - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Verala - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pastis - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cactos Lounge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Villa Ocean Waves - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Buckingham Place

  • Buckingham Place is a great choice for your beach stay in Rekawa, putting you near activities like kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel also features a poolside bar, free bike rentals, and a terrace.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:30pm
CHECK-OUT
10:30am

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via Shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
    • Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (8 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

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Buckingham Place Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food and catered to dietary requirements with excellent service. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean. The staff was polite and attentive. The pool was superb. Bar and meal service were good.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Buckingham Place is truly one of a kind. The attention to detail down from the daily free smoothie, ice cold cup of water when you come up from The beach, beautifully curated music playing through out the restaurant and pool area (these are just to name a few) make you feel extremely well taken care of and the most relaxed I truly may have ever been! This hotel will live in my dreams and I would encourage anyone to make a booking here.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing hotel, where nothing is too much. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing

One og thr best hotels i our trip Very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay Thanks for everyone in this hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Local lindo , equipe excelente, ótimo serviço e comida deliciosa .
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10/10 Exceptional

Det er anden gang vi besøger stedet - og bestemt ikke sidste. Fantastisk sted og ejeren Nick har virkelig sans for at styre stedet, så alle får en fantastisk oplevelse. Desuden er personalet så imødekommende og søde. Maden er helt i top. Ingen vil fortryde et ophold på Buckingham.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt ophold

Alt var helt perfekt. Fantastisk mad.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 .
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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...
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10/10 Exceptional

All very relaxed for the guest with lovely staff & beautiful surroundings
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service at this hotel is unmatched. Absolutely amazing location. And the food was delicious!