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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Box House in Tangalle offers a spacious villa with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Guests enjoy a living room, terrace, and private pool. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea with seafood, local, Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Convenient Location: Located 54 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, The Box House is near Tangalle Beach (3 km) and Hummanaya Blow Hole (17 km). Guests appreciate the garden, swimming pool, and room cleanliness.

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Property highlights

    • Get what you need

    • If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Canoeing

    • Cycling

    • Open-air bath


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, privacy and the pool facilities. Breakfast on the 2nd day was to our liking.
  • Chamara
    Denmark Denmark
    Just fabulous place in every since - nature in the back-yard. Calm and peaceful area to spend few days in. The area have some good food options in walking distance. The beach is 20 min on foot but it’s one of the good ones to spend the day in....
  • Shanika
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We had a wonderful time at the Box House. The staff was really helpful with everything and quickly attended to our needs. The food was delicious. The rooms were clean and spacious. The environment was quiet and it was perfect for a relaxing family...
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The pool! We had so much fun in the pool. Beautiful leafy garden to keep cool in. The food was delicious and the rooms lovely. Thank you for having us 🫶🏼
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is a design delight - really stunning but it is a little tired and could do with a slight bit of refreshing. The people working there were amazing and could not do enough to ensure the property was clean, you had everything you needed...
  • Stacey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The villa was spotlessly clean and clearly well looked after. The staff were always on hand and really helpful. It was just a gorgeous place to chill and only a 10 / 15 minute walk to the beach, passing lovely people on the way and sometimes...
  • Héloise
    Singapore Singapore
    We had a great time at the box house. Nice villa and pool and we enjoyed the food they cooked for us... the personal was always available and did everything that you can feel us at home. we recommend this place for sure... for families or group of...
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The intimate setting, impeccable service, and stunning architecture created the perfect backdrop for our stay in Tangalle. The attention to detail, from the charmingly curated decor to the exquisite cuisine, exceeded our expectations. Dillhan...
  • Tinakristina
    Russia Russia
    A great place to chill with family and friends. The beds are comfortable, the facilities are tidy and clean, and the staff is friendly and knows what to do and how to treat guests well. I would especially like to mention a good set of dishes for...
  • Danilo
    Germany Germany
    What a fantastic place! Everything looked like in the pictures. We had a remarkable time just hanging out at the pole and enjoying the food that Dilhan and his team where preparing. The space was spotlessly clean and the design of the place is...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kasun Andrahennadi

9
Host review score
Kasun Andrahennadi
Nestled amidst a grove of towering Satinwood Trees, this modern villa is made up of Five re-purposed shipping containers. The rooms are well appointed and spacious, and well insulated from the heat. All rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms and 5 star hotel grade Bed & Bath amenities. Centrally located, just 3.5KMs from Tangalle Town, and walking distance to the main Tangalle-Hambantota A2 Highway. This property is located on the beach access road, just 1KM away from Marakolliya beach. This Architect designed villa is a one-of-a-kind experience. The original form of the containers' industrial exterior has been maintained, while the interior has been transformed into a chic space with a custom designed furniture fit-out. The villa is centred around an internal courtyard, which Blends the outdoors with the indoors, making it a plush exotic living experience. This gated private property is located on an acre of land; guests can enjoy peaceful walks through its grove of shady Satinwood trees as well as swim in its 40 foot private pool. Dedicated Butler at the Villa to provide meals and basic services. Meals can be provided at an additional cost.
Centrally located, just 3.5KMs from Tangalle Town, and walking distance to the main Tangalle-Hambantota A2 Highway. This property is located on the beach access road, just 1KM away from Marakolliya beach & Wildlife Turtle Project Kapuhenwala where turtle watching can be arranged in the nature of the beach. This property is in close proximity to other popular beaches & attractions in Tangalle
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

The Box House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Box House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.