Buckingham Place
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Located between the stunning Rekawa beaches and lagoon, Buckingham Place is one of the most unique, quirky and comfortable beach hotels in Sri Lanka.
Owner and manager Nick Buckingham has worked tirelessly to create this magical retreat, where every element of the guest experience has been carefully planned and considered.
Buckingham Place would appeal to people of all ages, although it is not recommended for those with young children.
The hotel gets rave feedback and with its charismatic owner lending a fun angle with anecdotal tales of life in Sri Lanka it is not hard to see why Buckingham Place entices many guests to return. The off-the-beaten-track location provides a taste of real Sri Lankan life in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The wild, secluded beach is a 2-minute walk from the main entrance. Whilst swimming here is too unpredictable, there is a nearby rock-pool in walkable distance. Rekawa is famous for its Turtles and in season (February – July) it is possible to watch these majestic creatures laying their eggs right beneath the hotel.
The Rooms
Accommodation is in eleven bright and spacious Rooms and Suites. Perched overlooking the lagoon, these offer fine views and secluded outdoor seating areas. All are air-conditioned and include amenities such as indoor and outdoor bathrooms, air-conditioning and fridges. The interiors are designed in an open plan style, with light pastel colours lending a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
All the rooms are unique with slightly different styles, features and layouts, although all essentially provide the same experience. Suites and Rooms are the same sizes but the suites each have something to differentiate them from the rooms – a particularly good view, outdoor bathtub or an extra bedroom.
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