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Set on Goyambokka's beautiful main cove, the wooden cabanas and villas are hidden be-
hind a veil of coconut palms. The units are of various vintages but the overall property is
well-maintained. Being tucked up in your wooden hut listening to the waves is undeniably
romantic.
Rocky Point Beach Bungalows
GUESTHOUSE
( 077 497 7033;
www.srilankarockypoint.com
;
Goyambokka Rd;dm/r from US$20/35, bungalow
from US$40; )
There's a range of accommodation at the sunny compound back off the beach. You can opt
for one of the four-bed dorm rooms or a private room in the main building or a bungalow.
All rooms have nice private terraces and balconies.
Goyambokka Guest House
GUESTHOUSE
( 077 790 3091;
www.goyambokkaguesthouse.page.tl
;
Goyambokka Rd;r Rs 4400-6000; )
This whitewashed colonial villa set under a ceiling of dancing palm trees is back off the
beach. It offers 10 pleasant and well-priced rooms, some of which come with outdoor
showers.
Amanwella
LUXURY HOTEL
( 224 1333;
www.amanresorts.com
;
off Matara-Tangalla Rd;ste from US$550; )
One of the most luxurious beach resorts in Sri Lanka, each of the Amanwella's 30 suites
has its own private plunge pool and is so sybaritic that you may need to be prised out on
check-out day. All of the units have ocean views, and some are right on the beach. The en-
trance is just east of the 193km marker.
Tangalla & Around
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Tangalla is the gateway to the wide-open spaces and wide-open beaches of southeast Sri
Lanka. It's the last town of any size before Hambantota and has some old world charm.
But you're really here to find your perfect beach and revel in it.
