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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Tangalle, Sri Lanka · Anantara · High Luxury
Opened in December 2015 on a former 8.5-hectare coconut plantation perched on a clifftop above the Indian Ocean at Tangalle, Anantara Peace Haven was among the first large-scale beach resorts ever built on Sri Lanka's southern coast; its Italian restaurant Il Mare sits at the cliff's edge with waves breaking on the rock face directly below, and the resort's own coconut guru climbs the palms daily by hand to prune and harvest.
- 152 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Tangalle 82200
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
About Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
- The resort employs a dedicated 'coconut guru' — a staff member whose sole role is to free-climb 100-foot palms daily, prune them, and bring fresh king coconuts to the pool deck; the role is as much a living craft demonstration as a practical function.
- Il Mare, the resort's Italian restaurant, is perched directly on the cliff's edge with the Indian Ocean crashing against the rock face below — structurally cantilevered over the shoreline rather than set back from it.
- When it opened in December 2015, it was described as one of the first large beach hotels ever built in Sri Lanka, at a time when the country's post-war tourism boom was just beginning to attract international resort operators.
- Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked it in the top 15 of 50 Best Resorts in Asia in both 2016 and 2017, placing a Sri Lanka newcomer among established Maldives and Bali properties within two years of opening.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
On Sri Lanka's quiet southern coast, set within a coconut plantation above an Indian Ocean cliff.
Opened in December 2015 on a former 8.5-hectare coconut plantation perched on a clifftop above the Indian Ocean at Tangalle, Anantara Peace Haven was among the first large-scale beach resorts ever built on Sri Lanka's southern coast; its Italian restaurant Il Mare sits at the cliff's edge with waves breaking on the rock face directly below, and the resort's own coconut guru climbs the palms daily by hand to prune and harvest.
The setting
20 km from Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya. 216 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Journeys — Restaurant · International
- Verala — Restaurant · Teppanyaki with Sri Lankan flair
- Il Mare — Restaurant · Italian
- El Vino — Bar · Wine and tapas bar
Experiences
- Spice Spoons Anantara Cooking Class — Market and fishing port tour, then a step-by-step cooking class at the resort with lunch and a take-home Spice Spoons bag.
- Beach yoga — Beach yoga, with a yoga and meditation pavilion on site.
- Anantara Surf Centre by Tropicsurf — On-site surf centre operated by Tropicsurf.
- Whale watching trip — Whale watching trip offered as part of corporate retreat options.
- Scheduled nature walk — Nature walk run on a schedule by the resort.
- Bike trips to temples, markets and beaches — Bikes can be taken out to explore local temples, markets and stretches of golden beach.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Kids club
- Butler service
Awards
- Sri Lanka's Leading Luxury Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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