This is the best place we stayed so far. The rooms have an amazing view to the lake including from the bathroom! The design was beautiful and look elegant. Outside the room we were able to see animals and plants or rest at the swimming pool. But what makes this place so special is the wonderful staff. They are so caring and kind and the food they cook is delicious! They care about every detail!

It is a bit secluded, but you have everything you need at the place, or the staff would make their best to help you find a transportation to places

What made our week’s stay at Lagoon Gate Tangalle Resort truly exceptional was how well looked after we were by Lalith and his family. My friend and I were interested in yoga and exploring, and not only did Lalith connect us with everyone to ensure we had the best possible experiences, from yoga and kayaking to whale and turtle watching, but we got to discover the closely connected local community. Rooms were spacious and spotless, our meals were freshly home-cooked, and there was plenty to see in the tropical grounds. Tangalle is a stunning part of Sri Lanka, and we are grateful that we really got to make the most of it.

Super little hotel right by the lagoon. The team were awesome throughout, from the introduction to departure. They always made sure I had everything I wanted for a comfortable stay. There were lots of little touches that make the experience, from free kayaking - a staff member took me and even did the hard paddling! A free trip to a nearby Buddhist temple with amazing 360 degree views. A free coconut brought to you when lounging by the pool. Fresh fruit from the garden, which even gets shared with the local wildlife. The room was large, comfortable with all the facilities. The hotel everywhere was spotless. The pool very clean and a nice temperature. The onsite masseuse is very good. They offer yoga and martial arts lessons too though I never did those. The restaurant was amazing. They have a talented kitchen team. The seafood was especially delicious. The portions huge - see pictures. I had four lobsters for one person one evening and the biggest prawns ever on another. But the best thing is the team. Super friendly, professional and always there for you. I will return!

Everything. This is my paradise. The rooms are large and spotless clean, the restaurant served delicious food which enjoy watching the green surroundings. The best Sri Lankan breakfast on my vacation. The hotel is next to the lagoon and for free you can go kanooing and see the beautiful wildlife or go to the beach where you have miles of beach. Note that the beach has large waves and therefore is not suited for swimming. This does not matter because the hotel has a lovely pool area. The hotel spa is excellent and you get to choose between several treatments.. all are excellent. If you want to arrange travel or tours the hotel offers that too. A young man Ravi will help you arrange tours and airporttransfer. I used this several times and can highly recommend this. Last.. the staff is fantastic, kind and genuinely wants you too feel at home. The best hotel I ever stayed at and looking forward to come again.

I liked everything

My wife and I stayed at Lagoon Gate during our short trip to Tangalle. Due to the affordable cost of the lodgings, we were unsure what type or property it would be and what kind of service we would get; however, once arriving, we were very impressed with the property and the staff on site. The rooms are spacious and very clean, complete with a balcony to relax on in the evening. The swimming pool on site is warm and has a great surrounding area. As the property only has 6-8 guesthouses, it is not too overcrowded and an overall peaceful experience if you are looking to relax. For those active guests, kayaks are available to use free of change and gives you a chance to paddle over to the neighboring island to explore the beach (it took us about 25 Minutes in a double kayak). As it is in quite a remote location, there are no options to venture out for meals (unless you have a car); therefore, your only option is dining in the property’s on-site restaurant. This wasn’t a problem tho as the food was fantastic and the service even better. The portion sizes are massive and the owner was always giving us little extras, such as fruit, soup and even a few local spirits. The menu was reasonably priced, with the majority of main meals costing between 7-9 USD and had a fairly wide selection of local and international options. They also have a selection of beer and spirits for those looking to have a few drinks (also a stocked mini bar in your room). Over all, we would give our stay a solid 10/10 as it more than exceeded our expectations, considering the price. Will definitely be back in the future. Mark & Sarah

Great room, great food, great people. If you like Sri Lankaan food, make sure you ask the owner about the opportunity to eat at a local family’s house. Really great food and and a special experience.

It’s not close by the beach.

This place is so well-maintained (spotlessly clean, garden is full of exotic plants and wild animals and the pool is cleaned literally every 10minutes) and it was pleasant to sleep on a high quality bed (all furnitures are very pristine). But what makes this place special is the staff. They are proactive, friendly and progressional. We had such a wholesome time here and we are already planning to come back next year. Please try their food, Tuna sashimi is the best tuna I have ever had and all are very reasonably priced. Beaches around here tend to be quieter yet had all nice bars and restaurants.

Literally nothing

Really one of the best hotels we ever stayed in. From the rooms, to the service to the hotel area with the pool - everything felt more like a 5-star-surrounding. The manager and the stuff are as helpful as it gets and fulfill wishes you didn't know you even hat. The view from the shower was amazing as well as the rest of the apartment. 10/10 - we would totally come again.

ONLY thing approvable: though they ask you beforehand what time you want to have breakfast/dinner (to be best prepared I guess) sometimes it takes a while until you get your food. But you can enjoy a lovely view from the terrace meanwhile and calm down. So nothing to worry about.

Our 3 night stay was truly special from the moment we arrived to when we left. Lalith who runs the place greeted us with a garland and welcome drink and personally showed us to our glorious room with an amazing view of the lagoon..comfy bed and pillows with complimentary water throughout our stay and lovely dressing gowns too. On the rainy day we saw lots of wild life from our balcony including monkeys , lots of birds and a monitor lizard..All of the food is freshly cooked and to the highest standard ..the large prawns and lobster were out of this world.. breakfast was plentiful and delicious.. Lalith was really friendly and we enjoyed some complimentary ice-creams, lovely curd and kithile.. which we thoroughly enjoyed..he also pursudaded me to seek medical attention for my poorly toe and arranged transport for which I was really grateful as it really helped.. he also arranged a tuk tuk tour of the local area which we really enjoyed..we crossed the lagoon in the free kayaks provided and walked to the gorgeous beach. The pool area is really well presented and lovely..I had the best 90 minute Averyurdic massage in a little hut with soothing music..divine.. all the staff were friendly and professional throughout and a big shout out to Laliths wife who is an awesome top quality chef.. we can't recommend this resort highly enough..if you want a little luxury away at an amazing price this is the place for you.. if we ever come back to Sri Lanka we will definitely stay again..

The remote location right at the lagoon was perfect for a relaxing day. The rooms were gorgeous and really designed with love, had a good size and all amenities one might need. With each room having its own veranda, we could very well relax during a strong rain.“ and enjoyed just relaxing and reading. The restaurant offered great service and very good food. The pool and everything about the hotel is clean and pretty. The massage we had was also very relaxing

We had pigeons on the roof that woke us up. Not very bad, but something worth mentioning. Also there is a construction site right besides the hotel. They did not start early or work into the night though, so it wasn’t a bad experience.