Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa

Tabula Rasa Resort features a lovely swimming pool with scenic views, friendly staff, and well-appointed, immaculate rooms. Guests appreciate the delicious breakfast and the serene, picturesque location near the beach.

Room: We had booked a standard room but we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a beautiful villa with a balcony and plunge pool. The room was immaculate and very tastefully decorated. The views down to the coast was very impressive and we spent many hours on the balcony listening to the sounds of the jungle and watching passing troops of monkeys. Activities and excursions: On our first day we took a Tuk Tuk to Galle Fort. The journey took around about 25 minutes (priced at 5000 rupees return, with the driver waiting for us whilst we wondered around the fort. We spent a day in Weligama having travelled there by train from Habaraduwa station. The trip took around about 20 minutes (cost 40 rupees). The main reason for this particular activity was that we wanted to experience a Sri Lankan train journey and this fitted the bill perfect (for a couple who are a bit too long in the tooth for lengthy backpacking style train journeys). During the rest of our time we visited a local tea plantation and went Whale watching both of which we would recommend. Facilities at hotel: At the hotel itself we made use of the pool, spa and yoga master. Though the Spa is a little more expensive than a local spa, the hotel’s services were excellent and well worth the money (I should say that the price was considerably cheaper than UK equivalents). Restaurant: The restaurant (‘The Dutch’) was excellent and served a range of Sri Lankan inspired high end European dishes. There was an extensive cocktail menu with most drink priced at around $6. Location: Though I had been a little worried that the location of the hotel may be a little remote, it transpired that the hotel was perfectly situated to allow for rest and relaxation in a jungle setting whilst only being 15 minutes walk to the local town. In our 5 days here we found plenty of activities and it was a great base for exploring this beautiful section of the Sri Lankan coast. Summary: All in all we had a wonderful time and would return in a heartbeat. The setting is beautiful and the staff could not be more helpful or accommodating.