SLOW - VILLA & CAFE, Tangalle

Slow - Villa & Cafe in Tangalle is a 3-star bed and breakfast with a garden, sun terrace, and water sports facilities, offering a range of activities such as snorkeling, canoeing, badminton, and themed dinner nights. The property features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, garden or sea views, and amenities like a kitchenette with filtered water dispenser, fridge, and seating area. On-site dining includes a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating, with breakfast served daily; homemade ice cream is available for purchase. Leisure facilities include an indoor play area for children, babysitting services, and a spa offering full body, back, neck, hand, and foot massages. Located 300 metres from Unakuruwa Beach, the hotel is a 3-minute walk away, and Silent Beach is a 15-minute walk; Tangalle Lagoon, Hummanaya Blow Hole, and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery are notable nearby attractions. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is provided; paid airport shuttle services are offered to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 60 km away. A guest noted that the climb to the property is steep and not accessible by regular cars, but the host provides a tuk-tuk pick-up from the main road. Slow - Villa & Cafe has a fully equipped kitchen in some rooms, and a guest praised the wonderful garden with a spectacular view toward the sea. The hotel offers laundry and daily housekeeping services, as well as non-smoking rooms throughout and tea/coffee makers in all rooms. Walking tours can be arranged, and barbecue facilities are available for guest use.

Beautiful garden with spectacular sea views

Best breakfast, different every day and always plenty

Homemade ice cream available, worth the money

Close to Silent Beach (15-minute walk) and many great restaurants in walking distance

Host provides pick-up from the main road in a tuk-tuk

No swimming pool on site

Water pressure in the top room is a little low