Buckingham Place in Tangalle is a nice hotel where you can see the old charm of Sri Lankas southern coast and also experience modern luxury. It is located between a lake and the wild beach of Rekawa, where turtles lay their eggs. This is a place for people who love nature.
## The Hotel Experience
* The hotel has a design with 16 big rooms and suites that have a modern look. Every room has a bed and a private balcony where you can see the lake. The hotel has some amenities, including:
* A big pool that faces the ocean and a smaller pool in a garden.
* You can see monkeys, big lizards and peacocks on the hotel grounds. There is even a friendly wild pony named Rocky that roams around.
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* The hotel restaurant is famous for its breakfast, which you can have at any time of day. The menu changes every day. Has a mix of Sri Lankan and European food.
* The hotel usually welcomes kids who’re 7 years old or more and they want to keep the atmosphere quiet.
## Exploring Tangalle
* You can walk to Rekawa Beach from the hotel, where you can see turtles laying eggs at night from December to May.
* There is a Buddhist temple called Mulkirigala Rock Temple, which is a short drive away.
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* You can also visit the Hummanaya Blow Hole, which’s a natural hole where water shoots up into the air. If you like birds you can take a boat ride through the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary.
* There are some beaches near the hotel, like Silent Beach and Hiriketiya Beach which are great for day trips.
## Traveler Essentials
* The best time to visit the coast is from December to March, when the weather is dry and sunny.
* It takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours to drive to Buckingham Place from the airport in Colombo.
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* The hotel does not have a schedule so you do not need to worry about what time you eat.
