We decided to treat ourselves for the last 6 days of our honeymoon, and Buckingham Place did not disappoint at all. It was in fact one of our favourite resort experiences we have had! We stayed in the honeymoon suite, which was huge and luxurious, featuring a giant outdoor bathroom. One small highlight was enjoying a supplied ginger beer (re-stocked each night!) and watching the sunset over the lagoon from our room each evening. The grounds of the hotel itself are stunningly kept, and the architecture/aesthetic are great. Even the colour scheme was picked perfectly, and the work of the in-house artist complements this and adds further character throughout. The pool area is as nice as you will see anywhere around the world, with a view across to the ocean across the infinity edge of the pool. The location is extremely quiet, and feels very isolated - great for unwinding. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful, and you can tell that the owner Nick, who made a point of greeting us each evening, has built a wonderful culture there. Finally - the quality of food from the kitchen was top-notch, with different dishes offered each night - all leaving us full but still wanting more!

“Superb. Faultless.”

All was superb, delicious food, friendly and attentive staff. Great facilities. Lovely pool.

“Fabulous fabulous fabulous!”

Fabulous boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive you feel relaxed and at home. Everything about this hotel is focussed on the guests from the relaxed breakfast to the amazing cocktails. Our room was enormous with an indoor/ outdoor shower and bath! I slept better here than in any other hotel in Srilanka! The staff are lovely, friendly, professional but never overbearing. You can walk to the beach to watch the waves. The evening meal was exceptional , the menu changes everyday and is so fresh and delicious we didn't eat anywhere else. Nick the owner is around keeping an eye on things, which is why this is such an amazing place. The bright colours are joyous, we just kept saying how lucky we felt to be there! If you ever get the chance to visit Buckingham Place jump at the chance, easy to see why people return again and again. We loved it!!

“Definitely stay here if you can - it's a wonderful hotel with amazing staff and a perfect location”

Breakfast was great - amazing views. Staff were exceptional. Dinner - Sri Lankan options were very good - more of these needed! Pool was perfect. An amazing place to stay and we will be back!

“A little paradise to enjoy a peaceful moment, to pause from busy life in a wonderful setting facing the ocean”

An amazing place for quiet luxury. The location, the service, the concept, the vibe, the energy and ethos of the place and its team.

“Best hotel of our 8 hotel 4 week trip.”

Everything about this hotel is excellent!

I liked everything so much that I want to return in the future. I will be recommending it to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka, enough said?

“Peaceful and relaxing”

Tranquil, wonderfully attentive staff, great restaurant. Great place to stay and wind down after completing a tour of Sri Lanka, would not hesitate to recommend it to friends etc

“An absolutely exceptional experience”

Buckingham Place is, without comparison, one of the most wonderful places we have ever stayed. The surroundings are truly magical – peaceful, beautiful, and filled with a special positive energy that you feel from the very first moment. The owner, Nick, is incredibly present and attentive, which sets the tone for the entire place. You genuinely feel welcomed and cared for. The atmosphere is homely, personal, and warm – more like being a guest in a beautiful home than staying at a hotel. The food is in a class of its own – without a doubt some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. Every single meal was a delight. The service from the staff is far beyond exceptional; they notice everything, and before you even have to ask, they are there – discreet, smiling, and always ready to help. Everything is simply perfect. Our six days here were absolutely fantastic, and Buckingham Place has set the bar extremely high for future stays. A place you don’t just stay at – you experience. We will most certainly return.

“Perfect place to relax, watch the world go by whilst enjoying exceptional service”

We have stayed in many hotels throughout the world and have to say this place made you feel more welcome and comfortable than anywhere we have stayed before. The staff and owner Nick take great pride in making this a truly memorable experience. Add to the outstanding service the superb food, and if there is something you wanted that wasn't on the menu, no problem, the chef will accommodate you. And then there is the beach. Miles of empty golden sand with a raging sea. Unspoilt by row upon row of sunbeds, music blaring etc. This is a place to unwind, relax and let the world go by. Buckingham Place is a must, many of the guys we met were returning year on year. I suspect we will become regulars as well.

“As good as all the reviews say!”

Loved our stay here! It’s a beautiful hotel with the most amazing staff that make you feel like part of the family. Would highly recommend if you are in this part of Sri Lanka.

“Thoroughly enjoyable stay.”

Comfortable room with a view of the lagoon. Excellent food and service. Large swimming pool overlooking the sea. Special thanks to Kalpa in assisting with a hospital visit. The owner Nick is on site to give everyone a personal welcome.

“The owner here has done a heroic job. A veritable Odyssey. I tip my sombrero to him.”

Everything. View. The colours lift one’s spirit.

“Exactly what a hotel should be. Comfortable, accommodating, great food, great company. Wonderful atmosphere and beautif”

To me- hotels are all kinds of things, but a really good hotel doesn’t just make the everyday effortless, it elevates it. This hotel does that by the bucketload. I have to be honest, I had my doubts, first the name- Buckingham place, a pun like that brings to mind all manner of concerns, least of all- were we about to enter into some kind of themed hotel with a letter box in the foyer and a taxi parked outside?. I needn’t have been so suspicious, the owners surname is Buckingham. Simple. Although we were away for Christmas, we wanted to stay somewhere that would still make it feel like an occasion and it was becoming more and more apparent that the kids definitely felt that way. Buckingham place was perfect. The service, the friendly staff for whom nothing was too much, the owner who clearly, genuinely adores the place and loves to host, which he does incredibly well, the 2 dogs who’s presence makes it feel familiar and comfortable. Being the cynical type, I’ll admit I may have rolled my eyes at the Christmas feast, but…in for a penny…plus the owners charm had softened me. I’m so glad we did, from the breakfast in our rooms, to the bag of gifts from the hotel, to the mince pies and sherry round the pool (could have been naff, but somehow it wasn’t) to the very festive table settings and the company of a really lovely and interesting bunch of guests, it really was the perfect way to spend a Christmas Day away. Despite myself, I even enjoyed the Christmas pudding, I HATE Christmas pudding! Aside from this, the setting is incredible, it rests between wild, empty beaches, you can hear the roar of the ocean (and see it) from the infinity pool. Behind the spotless and well appointed rooms with their outdoor bathrooms- beyond sloping landscaped gardens is a still lagoon, just the sound of birdsong. Honestly, to create such a carefully curated spot in the middle of the wild is a pretty mean feat.

“A few days of luxury with excellent dining”

The views of the sea and lagoon and the very welcoming staff and owner

“It was a besutiful 4-day stay. I would definitely recommend.”

The staff were super kind and the place is amazing.

Lovely property but very expensive compared to others we stayed in. Also the amount we were billed was different from what Booking.com said though it was reflected in an email we hadn’t checked.

“If you can- you must go- it’s absolutely fantastic!”

Simply outstanding. Nick and his team have got looking after clients down to perfection. Rooms are super spacious and comfortable. The pool is out of this world. The staff are amazing.

“A tranquil haven where every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, the staff go above and beyond, and we left already pl”

We absolutely loved this hotel for its tranquility and calm. It’s the perfect hotel to switch off and enjoy slow living. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff go above and beyond. Every single detail has been thought of by the owner & staff, including coffee & tea in your room before breakfast, escorting you directly to see turtles on the beach and even waving you off when you leave. The food and drinks are spectacular. We already are planning to come back to this hotel. We only stayed for 2 nights, and wish we could have spent more time here.

“Excellent service and really a place to go to relax. Everything you need is in the hotel.”

Great service, 10/10