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Boasting lake views, Rock Pool Residence offers accommodation with balcony, around 100 metres from Tangalle Beach. It is set 18 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole and features a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. All units feature a desk. The guest house serves a Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. The family-friendly restaurant at Rock Pool Residence specialises in Chinese cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. Activities such as snorkelling, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 41 km from Rock Pool Residence, while Tangalle Lagoon is 5.4 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 56 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Tangalle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iga
    Poland Poland
    Great owner with amazing family story... Good accomodation with nice breakfast. It's just 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach and beach bars. Right behind the corner there is also a very good spa and massage place. I would come back to Rock Pool...
  • Simona
    Spain Spain
    This was my third time staying in Tangalle and this was best accommodation I stayed in in this area. Everything was absolutely perfect. The place is really close to the beach, you can hear the soft sound of the sea from your room which is so nice...
  • Mariia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the wooden cabana for 4 nights in March and really enjoyed our stay. The beach is just 1 minute away (not for swimming but with breathtaking views), a small store and bike rental is 10 minutes away. The area is calm, full of beautiful...
  • Kristin
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Rangithk is a friendly and helpful host. Its a Very quiet place near the beach and lagoon, 100m. I sah turtles on the beach, cause the turtle project is close by with friendly guys. It was the cleanest room of all my 5 weeks travel... You can rent...
  • Lennert
    Germany Germany
    Was a super nice place, quiet, few minutes to walk to the amazing beach. Host was super kind, even helped me to get a taxi to tangalle town. Price is unbeatable. Also it is a family business, I would always prefer it to an Investment buiss/chain.
  • Luka
    Germany Germany
    We loved our stay at Rock Pool Residence! We planned to stay three nights and ended up staying for 5, because we felt so relaxed and safe there! The host is an amazing man, who is really caring and helpful. He offered us to stay after one night in...
  • Dais6
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Big room, very clean. The garden is amazing, only sounds of nature because it's quite secluded. The beautiful beach is in walking distance, just a bit too rough to swim.
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Absolutely the best hostel I have experienced, the host Mr Ranjid (?) is totally friendly and helpful. Recommended for all travellers.
  • Anahi-
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly owner and great location. The bungalow is clean, has a private bathroom and a very comfortable bed !
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host is super friendly and helpful, brought us papaya and bananas from the market. This is a gem, a lovely little cabana, basic but clean, with seats on the terrace. All around the area are other, accommodations owned by foreigners (snapped...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Rock Pool Residence
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Rock Pool Residence takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:30 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 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rock Pool Residence

  • Room options at Rock Pool Residence include:

    • Double
  • Guests staying at Rock Pool Residence can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Rock Pool Residence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rock Pool Residence is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Rock Pool Residence is 2.4 miles from the centre of Tangalle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Rock Pool Residence offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
  • The prices at Rock Pool Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rock Pool Residence has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1