The location is amazingly beautiful at the end of the beach. The staff is excellent and super friendly and the food divine.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was amazing.

We loved everything about this place! Beautifully located, amazing pool, fantastic beach, mesmerising wildlife walking around the garden (we saw monkeys, lots of birds including owls and peacocks and lizards) and great, freshly prepared food. Some of the best fish we had in Sri Lanka! Great cocktails and ice tea. Fabulous desserts, too. The hotel was happy to organise great excursions for us (we went to Galle, Mulgirigala temple and also to Rekawa Beach at night where we saw turtles). The room was cleaned daily, fresh filtered water was provided. Everything was perfect.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

Wow! We stayed in nine hotels over 14 days and this hotel was by far the best. It is beautifully designed, as you would expect from a Geoffrey Bawa house, peaceful and totally relaxing. Our room had its own private garden. The hotel is located directly onto the most gorgeous beach, and there were monkeys and peacocks in the garden. We stayed two nights but really wished we had stayed longer. The breakfast and evening meals were excellent and staff were lovely. I particularly liked the banana bread served at breakfast. It would be really hard to find a nicer hotel than this!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

We absolutely loved our time here. The hotel is beautiful and so peaceful, and it feels like you’ve got your own private beach. The food was lovely and the staff were amazing. Couldn’t recommend any more!

Stayed in April 2025

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Quiet and lovely

Stayed in April 2025

Maybe the amount of mosquitoes, but it’s of course not the hotel’s fault.

The Last House is a beautiful property. You relax and feel calm as soon as you arrive. Sometimes it can always feel to clam, as there are only 5 rooms and you might be the only ones having dinner at the hotel on any given night. We loved our room and especially the outside shower. Service is impeccable and they help you arrange tuk tuks as the property is a bit out of the way.

Stayed in April 2025

Having to leave...

The whole place was beautiful. The spaces in the building gave it such a sense of peace and calm. A truly magical place. It also had a fantastic beach for surfing and a pool for ultimate relaxation

Stayed in April 2025

The service was very reactive and not proactive - if you wanted anything you had to hunt for the staff in the kitchen. We never got offered anything the whole time we were there. They were nice but could be more “available”

Such a beautiful property, particularly if you are a Geoffrey Bawa fan. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

I loved this place, it was probably the best place we stayed at during our 1 month trip around Sri Lanka. Mawella beach is stunning and quiet. Good food, lovely helpful staff. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. A bit expensive (but it is a Bawa house) and the location is far from everything, cars and tuk tuks don’t come that easily. The beach has big waves so not the best place for small children.

Stayed in March 2025

An incredibly special and unique place to spend a few days.

Stayed in March 2025

A place where time slows, nature and architecture blend seamlessly, and every moment feels effortless. Nestled on the best beach in the Tangalle area, it invites long walks on soft sand and perfect swims in warm, gentle waves. The rooms are stunning, filled with light and a quiet elegance that makes you feel at home yet somewhere extraordinary. The staff here are simply wonderful - warm, attentive, and always making sure your stay is unforgettable. And the breakfast? Absolutely incredible. Try the buffalo curd and the spicy Sri Lankan Omelett. We’re usually not the kind of travelers who spend much time in hotels during the day or have all our meals on-site, but The Last House is different. You don’t want to leave. Lunch and dinner here are as special as the place itself, making it easy to just stay and soak in the atmosphere. Step onto the beach, and if you're lucky, you might meet local fishermen who invite you to a sand game (spoiler: you will lose). A huge thank you to our fantastic driver, Taraka, who was arranged by the hotel and became our trusted companion for the entire trip. Always on time, incredibly skilled, and just a wonderful person - we highly recommend his service. The Last House is not just a hotel - it’s a meditation, a rare find, a place you never want to leave.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

This was without a doubt my favourite place I’ve ever stayed! The staff were so attentive and helpful, the property was beautiful, the food was delicious, the private beach was stunning. We were so sad to leave and must return!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

The most extraordinary location. The beach was sublime. The house was beyond our wildest imagination. So stylish in a simple way yet so beautiful.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything amazing !!!

Stayed in February 2025

Absolutely nothing

I almost don't want to share my review of The Last House because I want it to be my own little secret paradise! But of course, its fair to share. This is one of the most incredible hotels I've ever stayed in, and I've stayed in some pretty cool places. Of course the Geoffrey Bawa factor is cool, but the fact that the house manages to strike that perfect balance between luxury, yet so accessibly and comfortable. Nothing felt contrived or overdone, the house fit the surroundings perfectly, yet you felt like you were living in luxury. The incredibly beautiful and completely deserted beach is steps, STEPS, from the hotel. Every day we were there it was less than 5 people on the whole beach. Some of the best meals we had on our whole trip was at the Last House, the breakfast especially is incredible. And the service was impeccable. Nothing was too much, and they were super flexible with us on check in and check out time. Despite the fact that this place is a 12 hour flight from my home, I have no doubt in my mind that I will be back to this hotel. 11/10!

Stayed in February 2025

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Beautiful villa that has a very private feel to it. All the staff were lovely, food was delicious and the view from my balcony was just perfect. I would certainly come again.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful premises, amazing location and food.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing not to like :)

Amazing stay at the Last House, designed by Geoffrey Bawa. Staff spoiled us with impeccable and warm service. The room we stayed in was so relaxing, with beautiful furniture! The breakfast is amazingly diverse, tasty, and generous. We had dinner there every night and the food was tasty and always using top-notch ingredients. The beach is clean, calm, and relaxing!

Stayed in January 2025

I loved it all - I am struggling to find anything I didn’t like - the only thing not quite perfect for me was the pool - - I love swimming but some days the sea was too rough for me to swim -and the pool a bit too short for swimming lengths - this won’t bother most people and wouldn’t stop me coming back again !

Lovely design - laid back relaxed vibe - no fuss - great location -staff very helpful - we really liked it - and want to come back

Stayed in January 2025

A little too quiet only 5 rooms

Very beautiful unique Geoffrey Bawa house. Very intimate and exclusive feel. Great beachz

Stayed in December 2024

Everything about this property is ideal and even better it has the magic hand of Geoffrey Bawa as the architect 👌if I could imagine being in Heaven this is the place with the best beach in the world .

Stayed in December 2024

This was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka - beautiful property, quiet, stunning beech right off the garden, lovely pool, nature, great food and attentive staff. A little pricey - but worth it. Only 4 bedrooms so even when fully booked it would feel peaceful and relaxing. If we ever return to Sri Lanka we will be coming back!

Stayed in November 2024

The wifi was as temperamental as the weather, unfortunately, not being helped by a power cut in the middle of the night that went on for several hours knocking out fan and aircon... The beauty and formidable design of our non-ocean facing room was somewhat impaired by rather tired looking blackout roller blinds - an easy but we thought worthwhile fix...

A charming and delightful colonial-style designer property with many original building elements in an idyllic and isolated beach location - romantic in nature. Delicious although pricey food - both breakfast and dinner were outstanding...

Stayed in November 2024

Super Property at Great Location!

Stayed in October 2024