The lookout lodge

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Lookout Lodge in Tangalle offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a patio or balcony, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant serving continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian breakfasts with local specialities, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Free WiFi is available throughout the lodge. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, The Lookout Lodge is a 7-minute walk from Tangalle Beach. Nearby attractions include Tangalle Lagoon (10 km) and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery (11 km). Highly rated for its swimming pool, beach access, and garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very well appointed. Lovely pool. Lots of wildlife. Great staff who made us very welcome and comfortable and cooked delicious meals for us.”
Kassandra
Australia Australia
“Lovely big rooms, big bathroom. Good ac. Good hot water. Icy cold beers available. Big breakfast. Lovely staff.nice pool.”
Christian
Germany Germany
“Wonderful, very clean accommodation with the most beautiful pool we’ve experienced so far. Very friendly and family-like service, and an incredible variety of exotic wildlife, especially birds. Secluded dream beaches within walking distance...”
Henke
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great hospitality and wonderful dinner. Real fresh and tasty. We just stayed 20 hours but had a great relaxed time in the swimming pool and with the turtles on the beach”
Marion
France France
“Very nice property, lovely garden, friendly staff!”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful pool and very comfortable room. Great breakfast and one evening we got the home cooked dinner - a delicious selection of curries! Very peaceful location and within walking distance of the beach and turtle sanctuary which is definitely...”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice location, amongst the wildlife, but close to the beach. Amazing staff. Spacious rooms.”
Kitty
United States United States
“Room and common area facilities was spacious and clean. Great that it's small setting for 4 rooms only. Hosts are responsive to questions and coordinating activities!”
Rimvydas
Lithuania Lithuania
“Wonderful hotel in a very beautiful location. Everything is very clean and well maintained. Clean and very beautiful swimming pool. The owner, and hotel manager Gintarė is very friendly and always ready to help. The breakfast is very delicious,...”
Piotr
Poland Poland
“Beautiful place located very close to a beautiful beach and away from noise and crowds. You can relax and enjoy the charms it offers by starting the day with a delicious breakfast, something different is served every day. The owner takes great...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The lookout lodge

Company review score: 9.8Based on 142 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are interested in sharing our hidden beauty of this side of the country and welcome guests anytime with open arms. We do fun activities such as evening turtle watch, sunset and sunrise kayaking, cooking and just enjoying life.

Property information

🌿 The Lookout Lodge – A Peaceful Nature Escape Welcome to The Lookout Lodge, a cozy hideaway nestled in a calm southern Sri Lankan village. Surrounded by lush greenery and hundreds of singing birds, our lodge is a true nature oasis where you can relax, recharge, and feel connected to the island’s beauty. Enjoy lazy afternoons by the beautiful pool, watch tropical birds flutter through the garden, and soak in the peaceful rhythm of village life. Just a 7-minute walk away, you’ll find an amazing wild beach — a protected area where sea turtles come to nest under the stars. Simple, comfortable, and full of charm, The Lookout Lodge offers the perfect balance of nature, tranquility, and local authenticity.

Neighbourhood information

Quaint and chilled village it's a perfect place to get away from the hustle of the busy towns and touristic places. The beaches here are a tropical paradise, beautiful walks, great swimming and snorkelling spots, historical temples, national parks and a turtle conservation close by.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
lodge*s cafe

No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.