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Buckingham Place

Wellawathugoda Road, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
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Buckingham Place
Ranked #1 of 10 hotels in Tangalle
5.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

My family and I (2 children) spent 6 days at Buckingham Place in April. We have travelled a lot and stayed in some very good hotels, but I can honestly say that this was right up there with the very best of them. The setting, between virgin jungle and virgin beach, is magical. The rooms, spacious, under-stated but stylish, with... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
28 May 2012

TripAdvisor rules for hoteliers preclude the use of names in their responses, though recognising the author of this wonderful review is not unduly challenging! Firstly, on behalf of us all I sincerely thank you for your review. Your eloquent praise includes every aspect of the hotel; its team, the surroundings and me personally. This valuable support is greatly appreciated and... More

Australia
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We were there when the tsunami warning was given which eventually was cancelled, thank goodness. However the way the owner Nick Buckingham and his team handled the situation was just wonderful. Now to the really important stuff. This is just a delightful place to visit, the accommodation is excellent and unique, the food and beverages very good and sensibly priced.... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Thank you very much for your outstanding review. Considering that a (rare) tsunami warning occurred during your stay it is of particular note that you are so positive about returning to Sri Lanka. The property at c16m above sea level is very well elevated (to assure others) and as you’ll recall, we were perfectly confident to stay put in the... More

Doha, Qatar
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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We stayed here in April for 5 nights and wish we were here for longer. During Nick's personal introduction to the resort he expressed his desire to make this more like a homestay than a hotel. Well sorry Nick you failed!! this is way above a homestay and way above most hotels we have ever stayed in. This place overflows... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
5 May 2012

This morning we’re over the moon... Just one day has elapsed since your departure and you’ve already found time to write this outstanding review – I’m impressed as well as grateful! On behalf of the whole team I send sincere thanks for your enthusiasm and kindness, and for keeping the sun shining through to the end of our season!! Though... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My girlfriend and I, and two close friends, stayed for three days at Buckingham Place, in March. It was one of the most delightful and relaxed stays I've experienced anywhere in the world. After the bustle of London life, and the 15 hour journey, stepping through the gates into Buckingham Place was like being wrapped in cotton wool. With Nick's... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
4 May 2012

On behalf of everyone at Buckingham Place thank you very much for your generous ‘Five out of Five’. Thanks too for such a favourable comparison with hotels you have stayed in around the world – frankly we couldn’t wish for greater praise. Throughout your stay all of you were exceptionally friendly, kind and respectful towards the team and me personally,... More

Burnley, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We stayed in seven different hotels during our recent trip to Sri Lanka, but there is a reason why I am reviewing Buckingham Place before the others. Quite simply it's because it is a stunning resort in a stunning location with quite possibly the most relaxing ambiance I have ever come across. There probably aren't enough superlatives to describe our... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Once again I send thanks to two absolutely wonderful guests. It was a pleasure to host and serve you and now I’m thrilled to read this remarkably kind and helpful review. I remember the week clearly, almost a ‘full house’ with a houseful of easy going, interesting and delightfully sociable guests. It is impossible to choose my favourite TripAdvisor review... More

Colombo
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We arrived late one evening at the gates of Buckingham Place to be welcomed by a most charming Nick Buckingham, owner of this luxury resort hotel in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. With a welcome drink in hand we were lead through a tropical garden lit with flaming torches and dotted with coconut palms to our beautifully appointed rooms.... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
24 April 2012

On behalf of the team I convey our utmost thanks for your eloquent and complimentary review. To say; for the hotel and ourslves to be regarded this highly is immensely pleasing, rather understates the fact! Such kind, positive feedback - as you have given, helps sustain our endeavour to stay on track whilst enhancing our pride in what we do.... More

Bristol
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A couple of hours along the coast from Galle we turned off the main road and meandered along an unmade country road past rice paddies and lagoons. As we were beginning to wonder if we had taken the wrong road the gates of Buckingham Place appeared and opened in welcome. From the moment of our first greeting by the overwhelmingly... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
24 April 2012

Thank you so much for your fabulous TripAdvisor review, we too wish you could have stayed for longer but are happy to know of your plan to return! I am often asked by fellow hoteliers and guests why I respond to every review. Invariably I repeat myself and quite often, (almost) I'm lost for words! I answer simply, that if... More

Grimstad, Norway
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I know about a horse grazing in the best habitat on this planet and - despite being a human - I am quite confident this horse recons it as well as I do. I am of course talking about Ginger, the local resident at Buckingham Place, and Ginger is a kind, patient and relaxed horse - reflecting the pace at... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
7 April 2012

Nothing I write here can adequately compliment the eloquence and sheer passion of your review. Nevertheless, quite ordinarily but necessarily I thank you sincerely for these remarkably kind words in support of us all. Over your 10 day stay my pleasure was to witness your magical connection with the hotel and its team and, though at the end I felt... More

Kiev
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

After a rocky bit of the road we finally arrived to the little paradise on the edge of the world - very sweet, newly opened hotel . We were 3 couples. All of us had great, spacious and stylish suites  with very comfortable beds and beautiful views. Our room had breathtaking bathroom with open roof and palm tree in the... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
2 April 2012

I send sincere thanks on behalf of the entire Buckingham Place team, firstly for coming to stay and then again for this kind and valuable TripAdvisor review. I send personal thanks too for inviting me to spend evenings with you all which I enjoyed immensely .... and for the bottle of Ukrainian Vodka that I’m keeping for a special occasion!... More

Almaty, Kazakhstan
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

It is rare to go to a place which you have only seen on the Internet and it goes beyond your expectations. This is certainly the case with Buckingham Place near Rekawa Beach in Sri Lanka. Although it is a long drive from Colombo it is in the long run well worth it. You drive up from the main road... More

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Nick Buckingham, Owner at Buckingham Place, responded to this review
30 March 2012

For once I’m (almost) lost for words! Your fabulous review is as outstanding as you are a couple and without exaggeration we eagerly await confirmation of your stay at Christmas & New Year. Saying thank you seems woefully inadequate but, I hope you’ll understand how deeply appreciative we are to receive such great review. For nearly a week, as usual... More

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Wellawathugoda Road, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* INR9,562 - 12,023

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