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Ceylon Sea Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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No.26, Medakatiya, Tangalle, Southern, 82200
  • Popular LocationTangalle Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationParewella Natural Swimming Area18 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoyambokka Beach10 min drive
  • AirportHambantota (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.)73 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Beachfront

Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, Ocean View

Bathroom amenities

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Medaketiya

Located in Tangalle, Ceylon Sea Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Tangalle Lighthouse and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Parewella Natural Swimming Area and Blue Beach Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Turtle Watch Rekawa and Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. Kayaking, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Tangalle Beach - 3 min walk
  • Parewella Natural Swimming Area - 18 min walk
  • Tangalle Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Goyambokka Beach - 10 min drive
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • journey - 4 min drive
  • Verele - 6 min drive
  • Poolside Bar - 4 min drive
  • Moon River - 8 min drive
  • Heman’s Coffee Shop - 2 min walk

About this property

Ceylon Sea Hotel

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
At Ceylon Sea Hotel, you can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, rowing and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, an arcade/games room and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A front desk safe, wedding services and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Ceylon Sea Hotel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 60 minutes per day

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1.00 km

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 4-8 for adults and USD 4-5 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 15.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 10.00 (from 8 to 10 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4 to 8 for adults and from USD 4 to 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (return)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 60 minutes per day

Property is also known as

Ceylonsea Hotel Tangalle
Ceylonsea Hotel
Ceylonsea Tangalle
Ceylonsea
Ceylon Sea Hotel Hotel
Ceylon Sea Hotel Tangalle
Ceylon Sea Hotel Hotel Tangalle

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ceylon Sea Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceylon Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ceylon Sea Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Ceylon Sea Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ceylon Sea Hotel located?

Located in Tangalle, this beachfront hotel is in a national park and within 1 mi (2 km) of Tangalle Beach, Parewella Natural Swimming Area and Tangalle Lighthouse. Goyambokka Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Ceylon Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Lacks Management
Good - clean spacious rooms - air con - good location - nice food - most staff friendly Bad I was a solo female traveller, but my partner & friend were coming to join me on this stay after 2 nights. On the 2nd night somebody called my room phone late at night and asked me if I wanted him to sleep with me. I complained to reception the next day and later spoke to the manager (around 11am). He said that he would look into it. At the same time he said that I had to pay more than double for the room - even though we had agreed the rates 2 nights before. I explained I had friends coming and it was late to change the bookings so he honoured the price for one night. After hearing nothing about the incident by the time we checked out the following morning, I asked to speak to the manager. He said he had looked at the CCTV (although checked the wrong times - my fault as I initially said midnight but it was actually around 11.20pm which I did tell another member of staff) so he said he would look into it further. As a gesture of goodwill (baring in mind we had just checked out and already paid for another hotel) he would give us the same rate for another night. The incident hasn’t been handled well and the communication from the manager has lacked, with no empathy. The room rates had been agreed with reception staff and it has inconvenienced our whole trip. To do a gesture of good will after making us checkout is another way of showing the lack of management.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misincormation
Upon arrival, I was told I was lucky as I would only have to pay the advertised price, which was in error, as I should have been paying more than double. Your mistake. Live with it. The
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely modern hotel close to the beach!
Had a great 3 night stay in this hotel. The room was large and the bed massive! Nice balcony off the room too. Very relaxing atmosphere near to a nice stretch of beach. The waves are very choppy in Tangalle so not ideal for swimming. The noise of the waves crashing can be heard from the room but I liked this! Staff are extremely helpful and go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant stay - can organise a driver or tuk tuk for you too. Plenty of restaurants along the street - fabulous seafood. I loved my stay in Tangalle and at this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ceylonsea
Beautiful hotel Good location Great food Walking distance to everything in the area

6/10 Okay

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel on the beach, but not 4*
New hotel but need some improvment in case of room property mantainance (TV, board shelfs) and cleanest of open stairs and corridors. No safe in the room. Low quality soap and nothing in case of other toilet acessories that is no 4* standart. Breakfast is limited by different type of eggs, no other choice for few days and long waiting time to get it. Could be the best on this nice beach, but managment need to fix all this issue as soon as possible .

2/10 Terrible

Minjeong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This venue seems to be mostly for local Sri Lankan weddings as there was a big room for events and the property otherwise was pretty bare. There were staff everywhere but no one really seemed to know what they were doing or seemed to care. The property seems somewhat unfinished and although the beach is beautifully isolated and easy to access from the hotel, there are no beach umbrellas or towels, or any other basics for a beach hotel. The room was humid so we turned on the A/C immediately, which worked fine. The bed was large but there was an odd smell coming from the bathroom. This smell was akin to bathrooms I've been to in developing countries so maybe it is emanating from the pipes. The bathroom is the type with a drain so there's no separate shower which Western people may not be used to. Breakfast was on the light side of what we were used to in Ella and Dhambulla for similarly priced hotels. The staff was pretty inattentive and I had to ask for bottled water 3x before it was delivered. There are tons of other accommodations, restaurants, and beach nearby so I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone looking for a bit of comfort after hard long travel or something more than the bare minimum of a beachside hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Loud music starts at 8pm till 11pm Staff very friendly n helpful Fantastic beach walk Nice fresh fish n chips

8/10 Good

LIANG HOE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strong wave sweeping on the coast very frequent. Great breakfast with tasty food.

10/10 Excellent

mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really loved sleeping with the sound of the waves. Also breakfast was great on the Beach. Loved this place