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Feel gently removed from the rest of the world at this canopy-skimming Dutch-owned boutique hotel up in the hills. Welcome to the jungle.
It’s calm and cool up in the hills and among the coconut trees at Tabula Rasa. The only giveaways that a hotel exists in this forest of fairytale green are a few terracotta roofs and the bright blue of an infinity pool peeking through the trees. To spend time at this Small Luxury Hotel of the World is a reminder of the beauty of nature. Say ‘ayubowan’ (hello) to the sun from a tropical terrace cleaved into jungle, cycle village-style paths to a symphony of birds and monkeys and take a tuk tuk down to the hotel’s private cabanas on the beach. Each of the 24 rooms is equipped with binoculars for wildlife spotting, suites feature private plunge pools, villas have views that reach to the ocean, and if you’re bringing the kids (we recommend this place for teens rather than tinies) there are brilliant two bedroom family apartments.
Why we love Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
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There’s sunrise yoga serenaded by birds and lobster suppers surrounded by the hum of the forest.
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Jungle rejuvenation at the spa with a coconut body scrub and green tea ritual.
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Upgrade to a plunge pool suite for a sky-high private dip or the new Emerald Suite for a luxury jungle experience.
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You’re on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, never far from white sand beaches, natural pools, snorkelling and swimming with turtles.
Holidays with a little extra 'wow'
Rooms
Tabula Rasa is owned by a Dutch couple, one half of whom is an architect and designer. Rooms, suites, villas and apartments reflect this with handcrafted furniture and fabrics, four-poster beds with mosquito nets and little details such as in-room binoculars. There are just 24 rooms here, including suites with private plunge pools and apartments for families of four.
A cosy room with jungle views.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Similar to the Deluxe Rooms but with an ocean view over the tops of the trees.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Standalone villas overlooking the resort grounds with glimpses of the Indian Ocean.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed
- queen-size daybed
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Enjoy panoramic jungle and ocean views from the covered terrace of these standalone villas.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed
- queen- size daybed
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Stunning suites with an infinity-edge plunge pool on the terrace.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed v queen-size daybed
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Spacious two-room suites with a living room and a master bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds. These suites accommodate up to four people so are perfect for a family.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size four-poster bed
- sofa
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
Spacious suite with a plunge pool and outdoor shower as well as a private terrace.
- air-conditioning
- terrace
- king-size bed
- bathroom with bathtub
- walk-in closet
- tea and coffee making facilities
- minibar*
- Wi-Fi
- 90m²
Facilities
Tabula Rasa’s restaurant brings fresh flavours straight to your plate; farm-fresh, home-grown and sustainably caught. The poolside bar serves up drinks among the palms with super views of the ocean, beaches and the lake.
The Dutch Restaurant & Lounge
The Dutch is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is known for their seafood platters. The menu is an exciting mix of Western, local and Asian flavours and caters to vegan and vegetarian too. Your setting is cosy among the coconuts, an inside/out venue with sweeping views of palm trees, hills and waves, while enjoying some jazzy tunes.
What's Included
Breakfast at The Dutch Restaurant & Lounge
Upgrade Options
Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at The Dutch Restaurant & Lounge
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Dutch Restaurant & Lounge
Spa Vasanava offers a full range of treatments with views outside where tropical birds tweet all day and cheeky monkeys play in the trees. Yoga in the wild is also a speciality, private sessions taught by professional yogis on a special yoga deck with sensational views.
Private surf lessons, snorkelling and swimming with turtles are all available nearby. Dalawella Beach, just fifteen minutes drive away, is excellent for diving and has a PADI-certified dive centre as well as options for kayaking, deep-sea fishing and surfing.
The hotel also runs a free shuttle service to their partner beach club 10 minutes away from the resort.
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