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Buckingham PlacevsTaru Villas - Lake Lodge
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Buckingham Place scores slightly better than Taru Villas - Lake Lodge. Buckingham Place has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 3 reviewers such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Buckingham Place
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Wellawathugoda Road, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
From $239/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"The gorgeous, upscale Buckingham Place boutique resort is a peaceful, secluded retreat with Rekawa Beach access and within a wildlife sanctuary." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Buckingham Place really puts its guests first. Hospitality is warm, unfussy and genuine; and the hotel’s first-class facilities include amply spacious rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar." Full review
Taru Villas - Lake Lodge Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
20 Alvis Terrace, Colombo 03000, Sri Lanka
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"It's a tranquil city retreat for quiet, low-key holiday-makers -- wild partiers steer clear." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A hard-to-beat central Colombo location close to shops, sights and restaurants – yet tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac – makes this chic and affordable hotel a winning place to stay in the capital." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This hotel gets everything just right...Service is excellent and the hotel is well managed. You can easily walk to much of what’s interesting in Colombo." Full review
