Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle

Staff were beautiful and attentive and check-in was seamless. We even got to check in early without any mention from staff. Hotel grounds were absolutely immaculate and we enjoyed the pools very much. Loved the peaceful location on Mawella beach. Overall good value for money.

Food was quite average and on multiple occasions, was not very fresh. Perhaps because the hotel was at this time only servicing a handful of guests (due to the socio-political climate). Room very clean but a little bit tired - rugs in room need replacing they were stained. Small complaint but not quite was is expected of 5 star.

The location, the old building

Location was good

The quality dropped in service. The assistant manager was not upto standard. Delayed service. The phone in the room not functioning hence call for service with ease. Best part of the kurumba is it location and isolated with privacy. Beach is excellent but value for money for this property ia not there

The pool near the courtyard was very nice, the verandah room was compact but stylish.

The restaurant food was very poor, except breakfast which was acceptable. The beach access was uninviting and poorly furnished.

Had a great stay here - property was lovely and staff were amazing. Will be back for sure

A great location on a quiet palm fringed beach, with exceptional staff. The food is especially worthy of note. The quality of curries and Sri Lankan food were so much better than any of the other hotels we stayed in. Everything was freshly cooked and catered to your likes and dislikes. A fantastic property all round.

Le paradis sur terre est à cet endroit !

Rien

Localização perfeita mesmo em cima de uma excelente praia. Piscinas várias! A nossa casa tinha uma piscina própria muito bonita.

A piscina poderia estar mais limpa das folhas mas o tempo estava ventoso. Deveríam servir vinho a copo e não obrigatóriamente à garrafa.

We had a lovely stay at Taru Villas Mawella, it's a lovely quiet property next to a wonderful beach. The staff were great, and a special call out to Lahiru who kindly helped us when we were having problems obtaining tickets for the cricket. Management appear to be investing in the hotel to ensure it maintains the quality you'd expect at this price point.

Breakfast service was a little inconsistent and the food a bit hit and miss; order the Sri Lankan and it's wonderful, Eggs Benedict, not so much. It would have been nice to have a chair in the room as per the photographs on Booking.com.

Great location in a beautiful stretch of beach

Internet was very poor; beds are very small Not a lot of privacy with veranda rooms as guests walk past .

Quiet and secluded location just a few steps away from a clean, fine-sand beach. We loved the property’s Colonial style and the amazingly attentive and gracious service provided by the staff. Our every need was met by the devoted staff always present to attend to any possible wish. Both the Western and the Sri Lankan breakfasts (must be booked the day before) were outstanding. Our fish based dinner was absolutely superb: the tuna was the most tender we’ve ever tasted. The grounds and the rooms are perfectly maintained and we enjoyed the shower’s plentiful hot water with good pressure. The various loose teas provided in the room were a nice touch.

Most of the time the WiFi didn’t work.

Très belle surprise . Calme et Luxe .

Tout était parfait

Die Anlage des Hotels ist schön und der Mawella Beach ist hübsch und man kann hier gut im Meer schwimmen. Gutes Frühstück und freundliches Personal.

Wir hatten ein Zimmer im „moderneren“ Teil des Hotels. Das Zimmer war leider schlecht: komplett durchgelegene Betten, eine nicht funktionstüchtige und stinkende Klimaanlage, dreckiger Boden und ein fleckiger Toilettensitz. Selbst wenn die Toilette oberflächlich sauber war (was ich bezweifle), hätte man den Sitz schon längst austauschen müssen. Außerdem lief Wasser aus der Toilette.

Location is excellent - right in front of the beautiful beach. Our private villa had its own pool too

The food at the restaurant was average

Great location and good price. Service was okay.

Room was rundown with older mattresses. The second floor construction seemed rushed I.e. like a lower star hotel. Food quality wasn't up to par to Taru Villa levels.

Meilleure expérience de notre voyage c’était cet hôtel. Toutes parfait. On était vraiment triste de quitter cet hôtel. Les personnels adorables surtout surtout le manager Lahir. On a été très gâté vraiment.

Loved the location, privacy and boutique relaxed feel. It felt like a private villa! The staff were excellent and service fantastic. It was our honeymoon and they made a beautiful cake for us - so so kind.

Andrew looked after us very well and made us feel extremely welcome

el desayuno es bueno y la localozación es expectacular. Está retirado de restaurantes para salir a cenar pero un tuktuk te acerca por un módico precio. La oferta para cenar es limitada pero el alojamiemto está muy bien cuidado y te hace sentir como en una película de principios del siglo XX. Volveré cuando vuelva a Sri Lanka y lo aconcejaré. Espero que las lluvias del pasado fin de noviembre respeten vuestra forma de vida.

más variedad para las cenas.

We spent four nights at Taru Villas and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is truly exceptional — always kind, attentive, and ready to help with anything we needed. Lahiru helped my husband organise a surprise for my birthday, and when I fell ill, the team supported us with genuine care. If you’re looking for real relaxation, this is the perfect place. It’s set on a quiet, long, stunning stretch of oceanfront. There isn’t much around, but that’s exactly what makes it such a special and peaceful destination. Highly recommended for anyone seeking calm, comfort, and heartfelt hospitality.

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Beautiful hotel on a great beach for body surfing and walking. V peaceful.

Food choices were poor with mostly Sri Lankan food with too much coconut fat used. Towels were tired. Restaurant dining area was very dated and needs attention. Dogs on beach were annoying guests.

Friendly staff & nice food

WiFi was bit slow.

Really the perfect hideaway!

Beautiful setting Fabulous pool villa, furnishings were fantastic. We appreciated the fresh tea and milk in the room( rather than tea bags and creamer). The main communal areas were also beautifully laid out and furnished. Peacocks, kingfishers, monkeys, monitor lizards and ‘chipmunks’ around the hotel and grounds which were beautiful to see. Beach front and had two pools. A small hotel so was lovely and quiet. Great to be able to use the bodyboards - especially as it rained most of the time! Perfectly placed to see sunrise had it not been cloudy. Staff were extremely attentive , friendly and helpful. Sam and Donald amongst others were very engaging. The food was excellent.

The taxi to the hotel and the one we booked for departure found it hard to find (a plus point in many ways), but the security guard didn’t help as he said we weren’t at the hotel when we had found it.

Close to the ocean

Food was average and expensive

Direkt am Meer, schöne Zimmer und Pool. Das Essen war sehr gut und auch die Drinks. Kann ich nur emofehlen besondwrs das Curry. Personal ist sehr herzlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück ist bombastisch.

Eigentlich war alles bestens, einzig die Sprach (englisch) wird nur von einem bis zwei Personen gesprochen, was etwas Schade ist.

Wunderschöne ruhig gelegene Anlage.

Preise im Hotel verhältnismässig teuer.

Мы снимали виллу Кurumba, нам важно было наличие кухни. Сама вилла стоит уединенно, веранда с диванами, удобная кровать, но кухня… все портила. Брали полупансион, нам повезло, шеф-повар был 2 из 3-х дней нашего пребывания. В его дни еда была очень вкусной! Далее было достойно, но обычно и просто. Персонал постоянно следит для порядком, убирают территорию, если дождь, даже ночью, все пляжную мебель накрывают и убирают матрасы. Пляж прекрасен. Это бухта с минимальным количеством людей, широкая полоса для прогулок. Лодки местных жителей и они не мешают. Есть что-то типа сапов, можно покататься на волнах

Кухня! Это отдельная комната на вилле, с отдельным входом. Очень и очень устаревшая, много бестолковой посуды, тарелки, бокалы, стаканы…. А посуды для плиты почти нет и та что есть- «убитая». Включить плиту-тот еще квест, к нам пришел сотрудник и не с первого раза включил. В общем-готовить на ней почти не возможно. Если бы не кухня на вилле и еда в последний день с другим поваром, можно было бы поставить и10 баллов

Rooms are absolutely fabulous, the bathroom in particular. Thepool is amazing. All the hard qualities are there for a comfortable stay. Received a home made popsicle on arrival which was a nice and novel touch, compared to the many fruit juices we've been served at other places. We liked the option for dinner and breakfast at our private terrace.

Food was mediocre at best. During dinner we were served a warm bottle of rose, staff insisted it came from the fridge. Restaurant options were fairly limited, and during our stay various things were out of stock (such as the local beer?). The supplement for half board was not that much, so in that sense perhaps one should not expect as much, however, the quality of the F&B side of things did just not align with the overall resort experience. Staff was nice but not trained up to the standards one may expect from such a resort.

الغرفه والموظفون الاطلاله المكان ..

الاكل كان غير جيد ليس لذيذ .. الفطور ليس جيدا

The property was gorgeous and on the most amazing beach, the staff were lovely

The food menus don’t have loads of options maybe if you’re staying there for more than a couple of nights there could be more options

Everything was fantastic, felt like heaven :) Great staff !!

The location was amazing, but aside from that the staff were welcoming, friendly, professional, helpful, the breakfast was very good. We had everyone this we needed and enjoyed our stay.

I cannot think of anything but would have liked to stay longer!

The property was clean and well maintained.

Die Villas sind an einem großartigen Strand gelegen und alles ist picobello vom Feinsten. Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich, insbesondere der Servicechef der Anlage und des Restaurants. Gemütlich zog eine Waran seine Runden im Schwimmbecken und dann weiter, wir fanden das entzückend.

Magnifique villa avec grande piscine, accès direct à la mer. Deux grandes et superbes chambres et un salon extérieur, ainsi qu’une cuisine. Personnel à disposition. La plage est très belle et quasi déserte. Une expérience magnifique et Donald a rendu le séjour magique en étant attentif à toutes nos demandes, ses initiatives sont très adaptées. Il a même organisé un super petit déjeuner pour l’anniversaire de notre fille. Le restaurant pour les dîners est superbe et la cuisine est très bonne et fine, de la grande gastronomie.

Le lit pourrait être un peu plus grand pour un confort maximal.

Great boutique hotel in beautiful setting with great staff

Met gezin van 4 verbleven in Kurumba House. Het huis, dat uit 2 aparte kamers en een keuken bestaat heeft zeer nette kamers. Het prettigste zijn de veranda en grote tuin direct aan zee plus zwembad achter het huis die je allemaal helemaal voor jezelf hebt. Op verzoek werd het diner bij het huis geserveerd, wat het geheel afmaakte. Zeer prettig personeel en behulpzame manager die tips gaf over activiteiten, restaurants en tuk tuks regelde. Het strand was zeer rustig, er zijn wel wat andere accommodaties maar die lijken weinig gebruikt te worden en daardoor hadden we bijna de hele baai voor onszelf. Het mooie strand icm vissersboten maakten het geheel zeer idyllisch.

De zee was, in ieder geval in augustus, behoorlijk wild. Leuk met body boards van het hotel, maar we durfden de kinderen van 12 en 10 niet alleen in zee te laten. Het gebouw waar het restaurant is, is in heel andere stijl dan de rest van het hotel, minder idyllisch.

Als je door de poort loopt, waan je je direct in paradijs. Dit is een prachtig resort, smaakvol ingericht en direct aan het strand, met meerdere zwembaden en het meest vriendelijke personeel. Uitgebreid ontbijt, heerlijke lunch (all day dining) en je kunt er heerlijk dineren. Elke dag een ander menu met keuze uit 4 hoofdgerechten. En leuk voor de kids: er is een pooltafel. We hebben zo enorm genoten hier, dat we een extra nacht hebben geboekt. Wij zijn hier helemaal tot rust gekomen en voortreffelijk verzorgd. Dank aan al het personeel voor de goede zorgen en gastvrijheid!!

Spacious, serene, no screaming kids and tranquil

They overcharged me for dinner which should NEVER have happened! Advertised prices are in USD and bill was in rupees so obviously at first glance we can't tell when there's an overcharge ! Cross check ur itemised bill! Advice to the hotel is that they should have the prices in both LKR and USD on their menus as well as their bills to allow for easy verification by the guest.

Beautiful peaceful place. Staff were amazing and food was lovely. A perfect place to getaway.

Just perfect perfect stay from the first minute! Service, hospitality, beach, food…. All made with such love & attention to the details! Thanks so much all the people working there 🙏❤️

The hotel is right on the beach and it’s a beautiful quiet beach. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the Sri Lankan curry for breakfast was delicious (you have to order it the night before)

Beautiful setting in the gardens. Next to the ocean. Can hear the waves breaking on the beach. Really cosy and comfortable room and bed. Lovely finishing touches.

No tea or coffee facilities in the rooms. I’m sure it said it did on the website. Manager tried to say it was a tranquil but there were a lot of small children who were very noisey.

Such a great location, close to Tangalle. Big, green property that makes you feel relaxed. You can always find a nice spot to enjoy the shade in hot day, listening sooting sound of waves. Lounge area being one of them. Beautiful pool and vicinity of the beach gives you the choice to enjoy your swim. Room was spacious and inviting, with the big and comfortable bed and nice terrace to enter the garden. A la carte breakfast was amazing, with variety of local and international choices. Compliments to the chef. We had the issue with our shower, but Oshan and his team sorted it out immediately. The only thing we regret is not staying here longer, due to our previously arranged plans, but we are looking forward to our next trip to Sri Lanka and enjoy Taru villas once again.

From our arrival to our departure the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We decided to book literally a couple of days before - we didn’t want to stay in Mirissa after speaking with several people - and the villa was just beautiful and exceeded what we were looking for. Somewhere quiet, great location, and relaxing. Taru Villas was everything we look for.

Maybe the evening dinner options? We wanted authentic Sri Lankan and the options were mainly western influenced. However there were plenty of options along the beach so we didn’t miss out.

Stunning villa and great location. Lovely clean beach with a couple of beach bars.

I loved the premises, that speak classic luxury. Beautiful room and common space, especially the open living room that is a lovely area to relax at evenings, to do online work with a laptop, or chill with a cup of tea when it rains outside. The staff is very professional, and the maintenance/cleaning services impeccable. One of the main managers - Oshan is the most caring guardian!

• The area outside the hotel outside the fence on the beach is nothing like a luxury experience (the beach itself is normal if you stay elsewhere but if you stay at the hotel I would like properly arranged sun-beds, etc.) • I had a minor unpleasant dinner experience with one of the waiters where he almost refused to serve me at 9pm even if it’s written their kitchen is available until 10 pm (but we all have space for development). • I felt the youngest of the guests during my stay; thus if one is traveling solo, and is younger than 40, I would suggest to look for a more lively place :) • And I didn’t like limited lunch/dinner menu with more western adapted meal options and more western adapted prices as well - so explore the surroundings for a true Sri lankian experience!

The location was lovely with immediate access to the beach with colourful fishing boats . Lovely verandah and pool with chaise longues to sit facing the ocean. Nice verandah off our room also overlooking the pool and beach.

I stayed at the villa. Exceptional and lovely. The service and kindness enhanced the experience.

Excellent property, very stylish, friendly staff

Dining à la cart was average, the grilled fish and the curry has to be ordered in advance so we had no time to do that. Very good breakfast

Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Great Sri Lankan breakfast. Very clean and spacious rooms. Right on the beach with body boards you can use. Very comfy huge bed. Quiet.

wonderful boutique property right on the beach. great staff and very attentive

Wonderful stay! Excellent service. Always with a smile. Delicious food. Gorgeous beach.

Peaceful, clean small hotel with lovely grounds and all the amenities. The staff were always available and helpful. The food was excellent.

It is a little far from the town of Tangalle. The beach was littered with plastics and other garbage.

I and my family spent five nights at Taru Villas, the first two at the Pool House and the remaining three nights at Kurumba House where were upgraded thanks to the kindness of the manager Gihan. Gihan was very attentive, supportive, always professional. Nothing was impossible for him! The stay at the villas exceeded our expectations. Everything was great. The properties were spotless and super comfortable. The food was amazing, fresh juices so tasty! We were being looked after by Ruwan, his service was amazing. He was always there and available but at the same time his presence was very discreet. We would love to come back to the Villas. Thank you all for making our holiday truly special!

Nothing

Waking at 6am to join the fishing boats on the sand and watch them head out for the day.The Red Dragon beach hut caught a Tuna for us and cooked it last night with the owners family.Gihan,Lakshitha and all the staff have offered service above and beyond.Being an Aman Junkie,this villa fits our requirements to perfection. We had been here only three hours and extended our stay by an extra day.The Sri Lankan Curry Feast with 11 plates offering such a delicious taste sensation knocked our socks off.

Everything was PERFECT

This place is an absolute paradise. We stayed at Kurumba House right on the beach with heaps of privacy, a private pool, and incredible service. We were looked after with such care by Donald and the Taru team. The food is incredible too!! Highly recommend doing a cooking class.

The property was perfect - beautiful room, amazing location, lovely clean beach and the staff were so attentive and lovely

I can’t think of anything

Cozy environment Lot of privacy. We stayed at new white color building which has only 3 rooms. Amazing wide beach which is not crowded at all. Delicious meals at the restaurant And of course outstanding management and team Thank you for treating us so cordially 🙏

Great quiet gentle time relaxed & very attentive staff! Nothing was ever an issue! Really loved it all!

Breakfast and food in general was very good!

Service a bit slow.

Fabulous place - felt like a true sanctuary. The staff were amazing and we were very well looked after

Nothing - it was fabulous!

The breakfast was amazing, added bonus there wasn't a cut off time, so could have a lie in and still get breakfast

A bit out of way in location.

Breakfast was a great spread. our butler Rupa was the best, and so was Sujeewa. The staff made our stay really pleasant. Will definitely go back. Plus what more can you want than the ocean at your feet!

Nothing really.

Fantastic sanctuary in a wonderful location

Our butler was amazing, he was sooo hospitable, I would take him home with us. And everyone was else amazing as well. They went beyond and above to ensure we had everything we needed.

nothing.

Great choice of breakfast and excellent service meals served on the terrace outside our villa . Perfect location overlooking the beach , quiet , clean spacious with our own private plunge pool . Wonderful staff !

Happy with everything ... chose not to have our evening meal at the restaurant as menu limited .

A clean, beautiful house with a swimming pool. It is a pity that the pool can be used by all residents of the hotel, sometimes it was uncomfortable. The staff is very kind and helpful. The food in the restaurant is delicious.

Bad WiFi, the generator was also constantly working and its noise was very loud.

Very quite place, with the tranquility needed. very well decorated and the gardens are beatiful. The beach is almost desert but the sea is rough.

the breakfast service is too slow even for those who want to relax. employees start covering beach chairs too early, sometimes before dark.

Stunning accommodation. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to Karumba House. Amazing hospitality, delicious food, perfect stay!

Nothing!

Peaceful. Well located for beach.

Location

Toilet leaked everywhere and rather than fix it, they simply put down towels. Awful to use as would get wet feet from the leaking water.