We were there when the tsunami warning was given which eventually was cancelled, thank goodness. However the way the owner Nick Buckingham and his team handled the situation was just wonderful. Now to the really important stuff. This is just a delightful place to visit, the accommodation is excellent and unique, the food and beverages very good and sensibly priced.... More

We stayed here in April for 5 nights and wish we were here for longer. During Nick's personal introduction to the resort he expressed his desire to make this more like a homestay than a hotel. Well sorry Nick you failed!! this is way above a homestay and way above most hotels we have ever stayed in. This place overflows... More

My girlfriend and I, and two close friends, stayed for three days at Buckingham Place, in March. It was one of the most delightful and relaxed stays I've experienced anywhere in the world. After the bustle of London life, and the 15 hour journey, stepping through the gates into Buckingham Place was like being wrapped in cotton wool. With Nick's... More

We stayed in seven different hotels during our recent trip to Sri Lanka, but there is a reason why I am reviewing Buckingham Place before the others. Quite simply it's because it is a stunning resort in a stunning location with quite possibly the most relaxing ambiance I have ever come across. There probably aren't enough superlatives to describe our... More

We arrived late one evening at the gates of Buckingham Place to be welcomed by a most charming Nick Buckingham, owner of this luxury resort hotel in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. With a welcome drink in hand we were lead through a tropical garden lit with flaming torches and dotted with coconut palms to our beautifully appointed rooms.... More

A couple of hours along the coast from Galle we turned off the main road and meandered along an unmade country road past rice paddies and lagoons. As we were beginning to wonder if we had taken the wrong road the gates of Buckingham Place appeared and opened in welcome. From the moment of our first greeting by the overwhelmingly... More

I know about a horse grazing in the best habitat on this planet and - despite being a human - I am quite confident this horse recons it as well as I do. I am of course talking about Ginger, the local resident at Buckingham Place, and Ginger is a kind, patient and relaxed horse - reflecting the pace at... More

After a rocky bit of the road we finally arrived to the little paradise on the edge of the world - very sweet, newly opened hotel . We were 3 couples. All of us had great, spacious and stylish suites  with very comfortable beds and beautiful views. Our room had breathtaking bathroom with open roof and palm tree in the... More

It is rare to go to a place which you have only seen on the Internet and it goes beyond your expectations. This is certainly the case with Buckingham Place near Rekawa Beach in Sri Lanka. Although it is a long drive from Colombo it is in the long run well worth it. You drive up from the main road... More