The lookout lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
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 work desk, 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 specialties, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Free WiFi is available throughout the lodge. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, The Lookout Lodge is a 7-minute walk from Tangalle Beach. Nearby attractions include Tangalle Lagoon (6.2 mi) and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery (6.8 mi). Highly rated for its swimming pool, beach access, and garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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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Aaron
Canada Canada
“Lovely hosts, great breakfast, the room was large and very clean, short walk to the beach and nice to cool off in the the brand new pool!”
Adrian
Poland Poland
“Our highlight accommodation during our three weeks trip in Sri Lanka- super clean, spacious, comfortable with a crystal clear pool surrounded by nature. Thank you, Gintare, Chami and Chatu”
Erez
Australia Australia
“A lovely place in the quiet part of Tanglle. We booked at the last minute and they were ready for us with an early check-in early and a very nice welcome drink. The owner Gintarė and manager Chami were very helpful, organising transport to The...”
Steven
Canada Canada
“The staff are friendly and willing to make your stay a pleasant one. Pool was nice and the nights were quiet. Food was excellent. Would stay again.”
Magdalena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed 4 nights in this beautiful villa run by a friendly and helpful family. They offered their help and assistance when my daughter had a medical emergency, which we are very grateful and appreciative for. The room was extremely clean, with a...”
Helge
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very beautiful and super clean lodge. Very modern rooms, great fresh breakfast, super friendly host, amazing gardens and relaxing swimming pool. Everything was perfect. For us, after already two weeks traveling in Sri Lanka, this was by far the...”
Ilonka
Netherlands Netherlands
“this was our favorite stay in Sri Lanka! The room and bathroom was beautiful and very comfortable. Our little balcony had a great view and was a lovely place to relax. We spend a good amount of time relaxing near the pool (our kids loved it as...”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really clean and comfortable guest house in Rekawa. We came here for the turtle watching at night, which was a short walk away. There are a number of restaurants on the way so this guest house is very well located. Breakfast was great, and the...”
Marieka
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a tranquil place to stay. We'd been on the go for a few days and The Lookout Lodge was a wonderful place to relax. Waking up to birdsong was a delight. The breakfasts we had were delicious and just enough without too much waste. We had two...”
Aleksandra
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Wonderful property! Beautifully set up, comfortable beds and beautiful bathrooms, extremely welcoming hosts”

Hosted by The lookout lodge

9.8
Host Review Score
The lookout lodge
🌿 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.
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.
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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
lodge*s cafe

No additional info available

Amenities of The lookout lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about The lookout lodge