Buckingham Place

Tangalla & Around


This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar. Rooms boast a contemporary look, with polished concrete floors, elegant furniture and gorgeous semi-open bathrooms. It's close to the turtle-viewing area and there's excellent birdlife on the neighbouring lagoon – be sure to take out a kayak.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tangalla & Around attractions

1. Viewpoint

4.18 MILES

Follow Harbour Rd around the point and into the military area (which is usually wide open); there are great vistas from this viewpoint along the grassy…

2. Rest House

4.2 MILES

The shady Rest House was once home to the Dutch administrators. It’s one of the oldest rest houses in the country, and was originally built (as a plate on…

5. Ho-o-maniya Blowhole

9.34 MILES

The Ho-o-maniya blowhole is sometimes spectacular and other times a fizzle. During the southwest monsoon (June is the best time), high seas can force…

6. Mulkirigala Rock Temples

9.54 MILES

Dangling off a rocky crag 16km northwest of Tangalla and nestled away among a green forest of coconut trees are the peaceful rock temples of Mulkirigala…

7. Wewurukannala Vihara

11.78 MILES

A 50m-high seated Buddha figure – the largest in Sri Lanka – is a highlight of this somewhat gaudy temple, which is often thronged with worshippers…

8. Dondra Head Lighthouse

19.95 MILES

The landmark Dondra Head Lighthouse provides an exclamation mark to the southernmost point of Sri Lanka. Visitors are not currently permitted to enter the…