The Box House

The Box House Review: Everything You Need to Know

The Box House Is This the Best Place to Stay in Tangalle (LK)?

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Situated 12 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole and 3.2 km from Tangalle Lagoon, The Box House offers accommodation in Tangalle. The property is located 3.5 km from the city center and just 1 km from the renowned Marakolliya beach, positioned along the beach access road.

Guests are welcomed with a private patio.

This villa consists of five repurposed shipping containers and includes a cozy living room. All rooms come equipped with TVs and air conditioning, featuring en-suite bathrooms stocked with high-quality hotel-grade linens. A tour desk is available on-site for guest convenience.

Guests can unwind in the property’s garden. Meals can be provided for an additional charge.

Airport transfers and tours to Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and Mirissa Whale Watching can be organized upon request. Customized tours can also be arranged through The Box House.

Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is located 4 km from the villa, while Medaketiya beach is 2.5 km away from the property.

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 large double bed

Facilities of The Box House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Free WiFi

  • Airport shuttle

  • Restaurant

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair

  • Dining table

  • Oven

  • Tumble dryer

  • Kitchenware

  • Electric kettle

  • Washing machine

  • Microwave

  • Refrigerator

Bedroom
  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

  • Alarm clock

  • Dressing room

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Additional bathroom

  • Bidet

  • Additional toilet

  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Bath

  • Shower

Living Area
  • Dining area

  • Sofa

  • Seating Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV

  • Laptop safe

  • Cable channels

  • Satellite channels

  • TV

Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed

  • Drying rack for clothing

  • Clothes rack

  • Tile/marble floor

  • Private entrance

  • Fan

  • Ironing facilities

  • Iron

Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture

  • Sun terrace

  • Barbecue

  • Private pool

  • BBQ facilities

    Additional charge

  • Patio

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free!

  • Open all year

  • Pool/beach towels

Wellness
  • Open-air bath

Food & Drink
  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Packed lunches

  • Restaurant

Activities
  • Cycling

    Off-site

  • Canoeing

    Additional chargeOff-site

Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view

  • Pool view

  • Garden view

Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached

Transport
  • Bicycle rental

    Additional charge

  • Shuttle service

    Additional charge

  • Car hire

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

Reception services
  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping

  • Ironing service

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Safety deposit box

Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Box House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 3 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Essential information for guests at this property

Upon check-in, guests must present a photo ID and a credit card. Please be aware that all Special Requests are made based on availability and may incur additional fees.

Please notify The Box House in advance of your anticipated arrival time. You can indicate this in the Special Requests box during booking or reach out to the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), enhanced safety and sanitation protocols are currently in place at this property.

This property is implementing measures to safeguard the health of guests and staff due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, certain services and amenities may be limited or unavailable.

Following government recommendations to minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may require extra documentation from guests to confirm identity, travel plans, and other pertinent information during periods when such guidelines are enforced.

Please ensure that you book this property in adherence to the local government guidelines of your travel destination, including but not limited to the purpose of your visit and permissible group size.

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