Buckingham Place

Many places call themselves boutique hotels but Buckingham Place is truely the definition of what that really is. Fabulous suites, delicious meals, knowledgeable and attentive staff in a glorious location with excellent facilities make this place our favourite resort in Sri Lanka. All this is overseen by the hospitable owner, Nick Buckingham, who has lovingly developed the resort over many years, providing valuable employment for the locals and has built up a well trained crew. Nothing was too difficult and any need was happily accommodated. We will be back for our 4th visit either later this year or early next year

Just superb. I had high expectations before I came but once here my experience exceeded my expectations. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and happy. The food was excellent and the dinner was different every night. Our time here was so relaxing, peaceful and Nick, the owner, was so helpful. Couldn’t fault our time here and can highly recommend this hotel.

What an absolutely perfect place! The apartments, the grounds, the colours, the food and above all: The staff. The most friendly and accommodating hotel staff I have ever experienced. If you’re looking for a place that makes you feel welcome, look no further. This is it. Highly recommended.

This is the perfect place in Tangalle. Buckingham Place is magic, wonderful rooms, excellent service and amazing staff. The food was also super- with new menus every day. But I think what I loved the most was the vibrant colors all over the hotel ( yellow, blue and turquoise. It made me in an excellent mood every day. I can strongly recommend this hotel, you will love it!

Due to a booking issue with our original hotel, we unexpectedly found ourselves at Buckingham Place — and what a stroke of luck it turned out to be! Honestly, we now wish everyone would have a “booking issue” like ours. From the moment we arrived until the second we left, everything was just right. And if something wasn’t, the team made it right immediately. The attention to detail here is outstanding — we won’t spoil the surprises, but trust us, they’ve thought of everything. It’s hard to explain exactly what makes this place so special. It’s not just the comfort, design, or food — though all are excellent. It’s the atmosphere, the calm, the care. You’ll see it echoed in every other review. Above all, it’s the people who make Buckingham Place truly exceptional. The staff are warm, thoughtful, and genuinely committed to making your stay perfect. And Nick, the owner, leads by example — always present, always welcoming. This wasn’t just a hotel stay; it was an experience. We’ll definitely be back.

Echoing countless other comments on this site, Buckingham Place is one of the most memorable and probably the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in, and was the highlight of our 16 day trip. From the moment we drove into the hotel complex to the moment we were waved off by the team saying goodbye, everything was simply perfect….every member of the team was congenial and ‘on it’ …nothing was too much trouble and needs we didn’t know we had were met and exceeded. They have all been trained by Nick Buckingham, the owner and very amenable host, whose pride in what he has built is understandable and just shines through. The food is excellent…it didn’t occur to us to explore eating anywhere else, the pool area and gardens are Conde Nast cover shoot worthy and we enjoyed a skilful massage at the spa. We had a secluded superior room and it was huge…a separate dressing area and a bathroom to die for…open air shower anyone? The attention to detail was inherent throughout, from the flowers that adorned our room to the candle and matches next to the sunken bath tub, to the refillable water bottles that meant we didn’t see a plastic bottle for the entirety of our stay….and the coffee brought to our room every morning to drink on the veranda was especially welcome. The beach is deserted, which we loved, with miles of clean beautiful sand accompanied by roaring waves, nature at its finest. The only time we ventured out was for a couple of hours one evening…it was a wrench…but we were rewarded by the sight of a turtle laying eggs and baby turtles scrabbling to the sea for the first time…just magical. I almost didn’t write this review as I’d love to keep Buckingham Place a secret, but as it was recommended to me, I’m doing the right thing and recommending it also. I was unusually emotional when it came to leave and we’re already talking about when we can return. It really is a gem of a place.