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About this property
Beachfront Location: Gems Garden Guest House in Tangalle offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the open-air bath and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Asian options. Evening entertainment and a minimarket enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Tangalle Beach is just a few steps away, while Hummanaya Blow Hole is 16 km and Tangalle Lagoon 2.7 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 62 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Celina
Germany
“We highly recommend this beautiful place. It truly feels like home, surrounded by a friendly family and their lovely dogs, peacefully located between the river and the sea. The cabin we booked is small and charming, perfectly adequate for the...” - Biancamaria
United Kingdom
“The friendliness of the host and his family, the location close to other places but at the same time quiet, the beach and the lake, the small balcony outside the room” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Secluded guesthouse in tangalle with a very kind host and lovely family. Cabin style rooms with good privacy. Comfy bed. Our host was very helpful organising tuk tuks for us.” - Anonym
Sweden
“Everything with Gems Garden was so amazing! Ruwan & Ishani is now our family away from home♥️♥️We have not met more loving and warm people, running this family business. We had the luxury to spend new years and my birthday with them, and they...” - Jagoda
Poland
“Lovely cabana in a quiet place very close to the beach. Good mosquito net. The room was very comfortable and we had a great time staying there. The owners are very welcoming. There is also lots of restaurants nearby. We can definitely recommend...” - Lara-sophie
Germany
“Gems Garden was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The location is perfect, right by the beach, with stunning views and easy access to everything. The staff were...” - Mathias
Germany
“Really good value for little money. Located just 1 minute on foot from the beach and immediately at the river in a beautiful garden. The owner is a really helpful and friendly person. Can highly recommend ❤️” - Samuel
Germany
“Beautiful accommodation with very nice hosts. The Gems Garden Guest House is a family business who offers delicious authentic Sri Lankan breakfast and very clean rooms. It's close to the sea with a long natural beach. The hosts were very friendly...” - Baptiste
Spain
“Incredible welcoming from Ruwan and his family ! The guest house is a bit away from the center, perfect for the calm we looked for. Ruwan helped us all our stay long, providing us a scooter rent at a fair price to a family he helps as often as he...” - Paul
Australia
“We had a wonderful stay with Ruan and his lovely family. They are so kind and we were treated like family the entire time we were there. Whatever you ask for they will provide if they are able to. Our cabana was a little dark but it was very...”
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Managed by Jayasooriya patabadige piyaruwan
Company information
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Serandib restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).