Shiva'S Beach Cabanas, Tangalle

Shiva'S Beach Cabanas - A beachfront resort with wooden cabanas, fresh seafood dining, and access to natural swimming pools

Shiva'S Beach Cabanas features nine wooden cabanas and two air-conditioned family rooms, all with private verandas offering garden, lagoon, or sea views. Each cabana includes a walk-in shower with hot water, comfortable double beds, and shaded outdoor lounging areas. The on-site beach restaurant serves freshly prepared Sri Lankan and international cuisine, with guests able to select their fish from the morning catch. A natural swimming pool is accessible 1312.3 ft along Marakolliya Beach, and free entry to a partner hotel pool is available 15 minutes away. The resort arranges safaris to Uda Walawe and Yala National Parks, as well as tuk-tuk transport with driver Douglas. Guests at Shiva'S Beach Cabanas can take the coastal train from Colombo to Matara, followed by a bus and tuk-tuk connection to the property.

Pros

Direct beachfront location with unobstructed ocean views from select cabanas.

Fresh seafood selection, including lobster, sourced daily from local fishermen.

Proximity to Rekawa Lagoon for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

Free Wi-Fi available in both accommodations and dining areas.

Complimentary airport transfers for groups of up to nine passengers.

Cons

The immediate beachfront has unsafe swimming conditions for children.

Limited dining options within walking distance of the property.