Boutique-style, Luxury Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Talalla South

Set by the Indian Ocean and sitting on Rekawa Beach is the raved-about Buckingham Place. All 16 rooms are extremely spacious and boast bathtubs, a rainfall shower, and ocean-view balconies. Buckingham also has an ocean-view restaurant that changes its menu daily, and can even make special accommodations. When you want to take a dip there is private beach access, a 33 meter long ocean-view infinity pool, a 12 meter long garden pool, a nearby rock-pool, and swim-up bar. You can enjoy movie nights, pool, snooker, and volleyball. There are also massage services available from both male and female therapists. The best part of staying at the peaceful Buckingham Place is the surrounding nature and wildlife, particularly turtles.

Kahanda Kanda is a posh boutique hotel found on a current tea estate. 10 unique suites create an intimate setting, with 3 having private outdoor pools. Fresh food is always served at Kahanda Kanda, with menus of traditional Sri Lankan food, diverse Thai food, and even Western fish. There are even Cookery Classes offered for those who want to learn how to cook. The property has an infinity pool, a gym, a cinema lounge, a spa, and a gorgeous view of Koggala Lake. The staff at Kahanda Kanda can help you arrange tours of Galle Fort, whale watching, boat trips, bike rides, scuba diving, and much more.

The Fortress Resort and Spa is an ultra-luxurious, 5-star boutique hotel that sits on Galle Beach. The four different room types and two different suite types all come with spacious sleeping areas, expansive bathrooms, and housekeeping twice a day. Guests at The Fortress fall in love with the hotel’s infinity pool, which boasts a gorgeous ocean view, a kids' section, water jets, and even WiFi access. A shopping arcade, business services, and a fitness centre are other facilities to take advantage of when staying at The Fortress. Complimentary pool games and billiards are available on the property, as well as the ability to plan and book water sports, badminton, and whale watching excursions. After a long day of being active, you can utilize the hotel’s Ayurveda Spa, where your well-being is their priority.