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Maya Tangalle

A 19th-century colonial walauwa restored by Channa Daswatte, set in a 2-acre walled garden above the paddy fields — five suites, a 20-metre pool, and the calm of the deep south. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar UK.

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5 suitesIndividually styled
20 mL-shaped swimming pool
2 acresWalled garden & paddy views
15 minFree shuttle to the beaches
The manor hall at Maya Tangalle with its colonial proportions and contemporary interiors
The 20-metre L-shaped swimming pool at Maya Tangalle framed by lawns and garden

The Manor

A walauwa of history,
restored for quiet luxury

Maya Tangalle Luxury Manor began life as a 19th-century colonial walauwa — the Old Walawwa of Aranwella. Restored by celebrated architect Channa Daswatte, a protégé of Geoffrey Bawa, it blends historic character with contemporary interiors, and was selected for the MICHELIN Guide 2026 hotel collection.

Five individually styled suites gather around a 20-metre L-shaped swimming pool, within a 2-acre walled garden alive with birds and peacocks, overlooking working paddy fields. Take a suite, or take the whole manor as a staffed villa for a family or group.

  • 20-metre L-shaped poolSitting at the heart of the manor and its gardens
  • Five suites, one manorBook by the room or take the whole house as a staffed villa
  • 2-acre walled gardenBirds, peacocks and views over working paddy fields
  • Eco commitmentsSolar power, organic garden produce, reduced energy use
20mL-shaped pool
5Suites
2acresWalled garden
15minTo the coast
Working paddy fields stretching out below Maya Tangalle

The outlook

Green paddy fields, birdsong — and nowhere else to be

The walled garden opens to working paddy fields, farmed by the local community. Mornings here are famously peaceful.

Rooms & suites

Five suites, each styled its own way

Every suite has a king-size bed, free WiFi, air conditioning and ceiling fan, a safe, bathrobes and tea and coffee facilities — with breakfast included and in-room dining available.

The Presidential Suite at Maya Tangalle with a four-poster ebony bed
Signature suite · 180 m²

The Presidential Suite

The manor’s signature suite: a four-poster king-size ebony bed, ebony-and-brass styling, fine art and teak floors. A living area and dining room seating four, a dining area with mini pantry and coffee machine, and a marble bathroom with a spacious bathtub, his-and-her sinks and a rain shower.

  • Four-poster king bed
  • 75″ Smart TV with pay-TV
  • Bathtub & rain shower
  • Private courtyard
Bathroom: marble, with Jaguar taps and Villeroy & Boch fittings.
The King Deluxe Room at Maya Tangalle overlooking the pool
Pool-side · 80 m²

King Deluxe Room

A generous 80 m² room with a king bed and a view over the pool, finished with a marble bathroom and Spa Ceylon amenities — and a private courtyard for slow mornings.

  • King bed
  • 65″ Smart TV
  • Marble bathroom
  • Private courtyard
Pool-side view: wake to the water, steps from the suite.
A Deluxe Room at Maya Tangalle with its own colour scheme
Direct pool access · 80 m²

Deluxe Rooms

The Deluxe Rooms each carry a different colour scheme, with handpicked art and photography, white titanium floors and marble bathrooms. Your own private courtyard opens with direct access to the main pool.

  • King bed
  • Direct pool access
  • Marble bathroom
  • Private courtyard
Whole manor: all five suites can be taken together as a staffed private villa for around 10–15 guests.

The Tasting Room

Dining rooted in
the garden & the south

The Tasting Room fuses Sri Lankan and Western cuisine with organic produce from the manor’s own farm. Breakfast runs 6:30–11:00, lunch 12:00–14:00 and dinner 17:30–22:30 — and the 8-dish curry is a highlight.

The Tasting Room dining hall at Maya Tangalle
Kamatha Lunch

A traditional Sri Lankan rice & curry served on a lotus leaf in the middle of a working paddy field — Maya’s signature midday ritual.

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Maya Tangalle
Old Walawwa, Aranwella,
Beliatta, Sri Lanka

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Location

Paddy country calm —
minutes from the coast

Maya sits at the Old Walawwa, Aranwella, Beliatta — around two hours’ drive from Colombo and about five minutes from the Beliatta highway interchange, with Tangalle’s sandy beaches roughly 15 minutes away.

  • Tangalle beaches — ~15 minutesA free, unlimited shuttle runs to the coast, with surfing at Hiriketiya nearby.
  • Airport transfers on requestBook at least a day ahead through the reservations team.
  • Day trips arrangedYala and Udawalawe safaris, Rekawa turtle watching, Mulkirigala rock temple and the Hummanaya blow hole.
Directions mayatangalle.com

Surf & whale watching

Surf the breaks at Hiriketiya, or head out for whale and dolphin watching from the southern coast.

Ayurveda & yoga

Maya Ayurveda / INDRIYA Spa offers Deep South Ayurvedic programmes, with yoga and tai-chi in the thatched pavilion over the paddy fields.

Safaris & turtles

Yala and Udawalawe safaris, and night-time turtle watching at Rekawa.

For younger guests

The Junior Naturalist programme, swimming lessons, art classes and palmyrah weaving — children are warmly welcome.

Guest reviews

Loved by our guests — their words say it best

Rated 4.9 / 5 from 178 reviews on TripAdvisor, 10 / 10 on Bookaweb and 8.6 / 10 on Agoda.

★★★★★

We stayed at Maya Tangalle for three nights and honestly it was exceptional. The service was so good it felt like they secretly trained for the Olympics of hospitality. Everything was personal, thoughtful, and somehow always perfectly timed. The food was unreal. Easily the best Sri Lankan food I’ve had, the kind that makes you rethink every mediocre meal you’ve ever tolerated. Sampath and Prashath were hospitality personified. … And the property itself is just stunning. The kind of place that slows your brain down and reminds you what peace feels like. If I could bottle the vibe of Maya Tangalle, I would.

Nikhil · Bookaweb · 13 December 2025

★★★★★

The hotel is situated near Tagelle in a stunning location outside a bustling town. It has its own walled estate with 2 acres of grounds, beautiful gardens and 50 acres of paddy fields which the local community farm and also benefit from. The 5 rooms are all individually styled and have large rooms and finished to an exceptional standard. There is a very large L shaped elegant swimming pool which is cleared often during the day. … The food was of exceptional quality. It was very fresh and presented to please the eye as well as the palate. They managed to adapt the menu so my husbands allergy to chilli and spices was easily catered for. The staff were brilliant. They were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. They told us to treat it as their home.

Sallly E, London · TripAdvisor · 30 October 2025

★★★★★

Tranquil house with exceptional service. Staff are the best — sampath you looked after us so well. All the mango juice and food was excellent. Come here for relaxing experience. Additional tours of the area available. Nothing is too much trouble. Birds in the trees is all you hear with the peacocks.

Car0linel45_, Coggeshall, UK · TripAdvisor · 23 November 2025

★★★★★

A beautiful colonial-style gem — quiet, elegant, and perfectly maintained. Spacious rooms, delicious food, and exceptionally friendly service made our stay special. The personalized tours to temples, beaches, as well as turtle watching and Yoga with Hemanthe were fantastic. Thanks to Asoka, our great tour guide and the whole Maya team. If you visit Sri Lanka, this hotel is highly recommended.

Jessica · Bookaweb · 15 March 2026

Information & FAQs

Everything you need before you arrive

Five suites — book individually, or take the whole manor as a private staffed villa sleeping around 10–15 guests.
The manor sits inland in the paddy country, about 15 minutes’ drive from the coast. A free, unlimited beach shuttle runs to Tangalle’s beaches and Hiriketiya.
Breakfast is included in room rates, along with free WiFi, free parking with 24-hour security and the free beach shuttle. Lunch and dinner are served at the Tasting Room, as Kamatha Lunch, on Hopper Night or as candlelight dinners — confirm inclusions with the manor.
Yes — children are warmly welcome. Travel cots are available, extra beds and rollaways are $10/day, and there’s a Junior Naturalist programme, swimming lessons and art classes.
Sorry — pets are not allowed at the manor.
Check-in is from 2:00 pm, and check-out is before noon.
Yes — transfers are available on request at highly affordable rates. Please book at least 1 day ahead via the reservations team.
No — Maya welcomes families, and runs kids’ programmes including the Junior Naturalist activities.
Maya Ayurveda / INDRIYA Spa offers traditional Deep South Ayurvedic treatments — detoxification, rejuvenation and vitality, stress management and weight management programmes — plus yoga and tai-chi in the pavilion over the paddy fields.
Email reservations@mayatangalle.com or info@mayatangalle.com, or call +94 707 47 0000.

Reserve your stay

Slow down, breathe in —
the paddy fields are waiting

Five suites, one restored walauwa — by the room, or the whole manor to yourselves.

2:00 PMCheck-in
Before noonCheck-out
5 suitesOr the whole manor
Email reservations Call +94 707 47 0000

Maya Tangalle · Old Walawwa, Aranwella, Beliatta, Sri Lanka · info@mayatangalle.com