The Last House

How does one describe perfection........ a Geoffrey Bawa designed hotel on a quiet tropical beach with fantastic service and exceptional food. It just doesn't get any better than this. This place oozes class and style. We stayed at a number of boutique hotels throughout Sri Lanka and this place was a real highlight. We stayed in the Moonamal suite on the ground floor which was beautifully decorated with ensuite bathroom with shower plus an additional outside shower in secluded area. The garden of the property has a gate right onto the beach which is pretty much undeveloped and unspoilt with just coconut trees, golden sand and warm tropical water. Perfect ! The hotel is at the far eastern end of the beach giving you a secluded and almost private beach area. It's a very pleasant walk along the beach to the other end, where you will pass a number of fishing boats. We took a tuk tuk 20 minutes to spend a day at Hiriketiya Beach which was very pleasant with quite a few bars and restaurants and lots of surfboards to rent. This is a very pretty beach and although developed, it isn't spoilt. I also have to mention the quality of the food which was better absolutely first class and if anyone reads the Mr and Mrs Smith review saying there is no alcohol for sale her, do not believe them, The Last House serves the best cocktails we had in all of Sri Lanka.

The Last House is a stunning, calm oasis from the moment you arrive. The architecture is simply beautiful, every detail is thought through without being overdone. The beds are very comfortable, the air conditioning is effective and plenty of space. The pool is lovely to swim in at any time of day, we even enjoyed a few night swims during our stay. The food is absolutely delicious, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients the dishes have a contemporary take on Sri Lankan cuisine. The garden and terraces are gorgeous cool spaces to relax in the heat if you wish to spend time outside without being at the beach - the perfect place to read a book Everything had just the right touch, we felt well cared for and special. Be sure to visit, this little part of paradise if you're heading along the south coast of Sri Lanka - especially if you're into architecture and design!

I stayed here as part of my holiday to southern Sri Lanka. This is the most awesome experience I ever had part of my holiday. The white sanded beach is secluded paradise & Mr. Ananda with his team service was stands out. Great Value for Money and Solo travelers ideal choice is Na Room where I stayed with an iconic window opening up to the Indian Ocean.

Last House in Tangalle is an oasis of luxury and tranquility on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. From the moment I arrive, l'll be enchanted by the serene ambiance and impeccable service. With spacious and beautifully designed accommodations, delectable cuisine showcasing local flavors, and private beach access offering stunning sunset views, every moment at Last House is a true delight. Treat yourself to an unforgettable escape and experience the magic of Last House.

I stayed at the last house with my family for a couple of days. It's a wonderful hotel with a sea view. Actually, we spent our vacation in the last house, and it was incredible. We enjoyed the ocean, and the rooms lived up to the good quality as mentioned in the website s photos. The staff was supportive. I hope to come back.

A disappointing expensive experience trading on the name of Geoffrey Bawa Dinners 12,900 rupees without service charge and not exceptional quality. Additional charge of 900 rupees if anyone want bacon. Moonamal advertises a sunken bath …. It is now full of pebbles. There are so many better places both to stay and eat

I have travelled in Sri Lanka a number of times... yes the beaches are lovely, but some accomodation performs little more that shelter. The Last House is the opposite - and perfectly amplifies the fabulousness of the location. the BUILDING and ROOMS: you feel the BAWA influence in all the right ways. Rooms that have a sense of space (not just large - thought they are! - but with well positioned windows, shutters and furniture that is fine and elevated off the floor). Nothing too new or contrived - and elegantly patinated (not shabby chic-style!) the GARDENS: maintained constantly and thoughtfully, and home to a raft of animals and birdlife (nothing scary! Squirrels, peacocks etc all pass through). the STAFF: they are the magic of this property - thoughtful and attentive without crowding you... perfect. They were SOOO kind to me, and at no Time did Ifeel uncomfortable as a solo-traveller. I saw the same perfect balance with a trio of travellers that arrived and stayed while I was there too. The manager - Ananda - was so kind and also a fantastic source of local knowledge, food insights, fishing stories and insights re. language... the best. His team including Shehan and Amit were incredible professional and will make anything possible. (they organised a birthday cake - and even sang for me!) I cannot wait to visit again - I highly recommend the Last house for: - retreat/ family/ low-key time-out with friends or - if you would like a low-key stay whee you can dial up or down the activity as wanted. but mostly take advantage of a magical ambience, local knowledge and an incredibly thoughtful team. ( thanks so much Ananda and team!)

We spent 4 nights here at the end of our holiday. We wanted somewhere to relax and do nothing after 5 days of safaris. The hotel is very relaxed and small with only 5 rooms. The garden is a great place to sit and enjoy the Sri Lankan weather. A very secluded beach is at the bottom of the garden. It’s about a mile long and almost deserted. It is such a beautiful spot. We had a room on the first floor with a large balcony with chairs and sun beds. The rooms are very airy, with no glass windows. You can lie in bed and listen to the Indian Ocean - very relaxing. The quality of the food is excellent. Extremely well cooked and beautifully presented. Our only negative comment relates to the small menu choice for dinner (fish, or vegetable curry). A meat choice would be a big improvement. They now serve alcohol, which I think must be a recent change. Our butler was excellent and looked after us very well. Overall, a nice place to finish our holiday.

Feel so lucky to have stayed in various small boutique properties around the world. This is definitely up with the best: Authentic, sensitively and originally designed, comfortable with a real sense of space. I totally get it. It’s also on a lovely long, unspoilt beach, ideal for daily walks and dropping into the Indian Ocean for bodyboarding. Felt totally at home, looked after by a superb, discreet team - with the gentle sound of the ocean waves in the background. It made sense to have fresh fish and wonderful local food on the menu - served either in my room, or the restaurant, and one night they organised dinner on the beach. Awesome! Hope you love The Last House too!