This is the place you have to stay when possible. It's not just near the beach, it is really on the beach. I recommend the biggest room, huge glass front to the beach, big sized room, good AC, comfortable bed, everything in good condition. The chairs/tables/sunbeds are right in fron of the room and at the beach. But definetly the best value is the family running the property. So truly genuine kind, friendly and honest, not trying to rip you off, trying to upsell or anything. You know, some of the very few people we met like that in 1 month traveling Sri Lanka. We had some health complications and they went out of their way to help and support us amazingly, thank you so much again! And the food is awesome, included breakfast which we enjoyed every morning as well as home cooked dinner. Best prawns curry in Sri Lanka! So definetly best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. One helpful warning not regarding the place but the fisherman at the beach near by. Don't trust them. We and a lot of other people around there got scammed when helping out bringing in the fisher nets at the beach. They lure you into some place supposed to be home, cooking some fish and then manipulate you with different type of stories to scam money from you. Be aware.

Fantastic location right on the beach. Friendly, happy host family who went out of their way to help.

The beach location was great - ideal for swimming and watching or helping the local fishermen haul in their nets. Yet the bustling town was just 15 mins walk away, Hosts offered fantastic fresh fish dinners each night at low prices and always a cheery smile. Bathroom needed an update and storage facilities were lacking ie no wardrobe or drawers. Not the hosts fault but.. rubbish was constantly washed up on the beach from a small tip 80 metres away. This needs to go - but it didn't really effect an excellent stay

Great place to stay in Tangalle! Right on the beach, this small hotel is in a quiet peaceful location but close to town and other restaurants. The hotel is run by a lovely family who are truly helpful and charming. Mum is a wonderful cook and she prepares every dish fresh to order - the food was delicious! The hosts are also very helpful in organising any activities you want to do. My room was spacious, clean and really comfortable. The aircon and WiFi worked well too. Great place to stay in Tangalle - totally recommend!

Nothing - everything was lovely.

We spent 3 unforgettable days at this property, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The place is run by an amazing, warm, always smiling, and incredibly kind family who made us feel so welcome. We enjoyed it so much that we chose to have most of our meals on-site and spent a lot of time there. The breakfasts were the best we had on the island, and every dish we ordered was outstanding!!!-fresh sauces, exceptional salads, and deliciously prepared meals. The pineapple mojito deserves a special mention as the best drink we’ve ever had. 😀It’s incredible how attached we became to the host family in just three days. Their wonderful daughters made the stay even more special. We truly felt like part of their family. The property offers an excellent location—close to the city center, bus station, shops, and restaurants, remaining at the same time quiet and peaceful. It is practically on the beach, allowing for long, scenic walks along the seaside.The rooms are spacious, clean, and open directly onto a terrace equipped with sun loungers and tables. The air conditioning worked perfectly, cooling the room wonderfully even without needing adjustments at night. Additionally, the property provides easy access to stunning beaches and charming local restaurants while remaining close to authentic island life, like helping out with the local fishermen’s daily catch.:) Also supported us in organizing the trips .Overall, it’s a perfect balance of comfort, location, and genuine cultural experience at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend!!!

Nothing . We are planning to come back .

Great location set right on the beach. Fishermen at work right outside but we enjoyed watching them first thing in the morning and we were also asked to give them a hand, many of the locals and tourists got involved. Room was tidy and spacious though bathroom could do with a little TLC. No toiletries but this was fine as I had asked before hand. Fridge in room and aircon was good. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Also got our laundry washed here and was ready for us the next day. I loved hearing the roaring of the waves at night.

Amazing on the beach location. Great dinner. Nice hosts. Room is simple but ok.

Absolutely nowhere to hang anything. For this money you normally get a bit more in Sri Lanka.

Situated right on the beach, this family run place was delightful. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, with good aircon and wifi. Listening to the waves is very relaxing. The sea is rough, so to swim you need to go a little bit further up the beach where there are some rocks to shield you. As always, in this beautiful country, the owners go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable and special and helped me with my onward travel arrangements and gave me a lift to the bus station. Also had the chicken kottu one night for dinner and it was excellent. Breakfast also very good and served on the beach. Lots of other eating options nearby.

We loved staying at Sunray Beach. The room and bathroom were extremely clean and the biggest room we had during our stay in Sri Lanka. The family that run it are amazing and extremely friendly and couldn't do more for us. Breakfast was huge, kept us full until dinner, and the fresh seafood that was cooked for us was the best we've ever had. Waking up every morning having breakfast on the beach and watching the fishermen bring in the catch of the day is something we will never forget. Thank you again hopefully we will be back with smaller cases next time.

Nothing.

We had a very pleasant stay at Sun Ray beach house. The host greeted us with welcome drink tea/coffee of your choise as a welcome drink. The room was well cooled and the A/C was working perfectly fine during the whole stay. The room itself was simple, but it was clean and spacious. The rooms are on the beach, it is two steps between sandy beach and the room, so you can listed to waves all the time. The breakfast were really good, you can choose the western or local style. It is only four room hotel, so hosts really take care of you and help you with anything you need and are super friendly. We really enjoyed talking and getting to know them, it was very pleasant stay for us, much recommended.

This is by far the best place to stay in Sri Lanka. Tangalle is such a wonderful village with amazing people and this hotel is truly amazing. The family that owns the hotel is the nicest I’ve met in Sri Lanka, they are friendly, helpful and lovely. They made us tea with lemons and bananas when my boyfriend had a stomach bug and gave me aloe Vera for my sunburn. I felt comfortable during my whole stay here and would always come back again. The room is spacious and comfortable, the AC works perfectly and the bathroom is very clean. The most amazing part is that you walk out of the room and are directly at the beach. There are tables, chairs and lounges in the sand where you can relax for the whole day and watch the fishermen do their work. The breakfast is yummy and filling, it doesn’t matter if you get the western or the Sri Lankan one (but I would definitely recommend the Sri Lankan one!!!)

Sometimes the WiFi didn’t work well but that didn’t bother us.