The resort village of Weligama is located a few kilometers from Bentota, but is still not the main tourist destination in Sri Lanka. This circumstance is used by travelers who want to save on housing and get a lot of impressions from the ocean, nature, island exoticism. The local beach is considered a paradise for surfers. Their season lasts from November to June. From July to October, there is nothing to do here – it rains, the ocean is not calm. In some areas, waves occur throughout the year. Beginner surfers will enjoy the shallow entrance to the water near the shore. For beach holidays and sunbathing, the period from January to April is best suited. At this time, there is a minimum amount of precipitation.
Weligama in translation means “a village built on sand”. The main attraction of the place is a long sandy beach. The coast is not built up with giant hotel complexes, as in other popular resorts. The center of the town is surrounded by beautiful villas. These mini-hotels are the main hotel fund of the resort. The owners offer comfortable living conditions, as well as help with the organization of leisure. In particular, they suggest the addresses of cozy restaurants, surf schools. Within a radius of 3-10 km you can visit the beach, which is visited by sea turtles (Turtle Point), the Handunugoda tea plantation, the House-Museum of the writer Martin Wickramasinghe and the ethnographic museum of Sri Lanka.
This review presents the best villas in Weligama. It is worth noting that all owners provide a shuttle service to and from the airport for a fee. For tourists coming by their own transport, a free parking space is provided.
Kumara Villa
A cozy house, surrounded on all sides by a luxurious tropical garden, is located half a kilometer from the golden beaches of Weligama. Modern private villa with three bedrooms and four bathrooms offers spacious living areas, a swimming pool with sea water and relaxation under palm trees. The staff of the staff is fully staffed with cooks, housekeepers and round-the-clock security. In the morning, a continental breakfast is served in the living room. At the same time, orders for lunch and dinner are accepted. They are paid separately. Chefs have completed additional training courses and can prepare dietary meals. Such mini-hotels often become starting points for walks and trips. The owner of Kumara Villa gives guests bicycles for rent absolutely free of charge. In addition, it will help to make a route for a walk through the most interesting places of the resort. Guests highly appreciate the service, comfort, convenience, cleanliness.
“This is a magnificent villa designed for a relaxing holiday. The beautiful rooms are decorated in Balinese style, with a lot of antique furniture. I liked the value for money. For example, food in this hotel is much cheaper than in the surrounding restaurants. It is prepared with fresh ingredients. I ordered seafood and the cook went to the market for fresh fish. I am quite satisfied with such a sensitive attitude” Bassam
Villa Siriwimal
Modern two-storey villa offers accommodation in rooms with panoramic windows. It offers guests: three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sun terrace on the second level, a lounge with a swimming pool, a lawn surrounded by tropical vegetation, a fully equipped kitchen. In the garden behind the house grow banana, mango and coconut trees. The beach is far away – it takes 10 minutes by tuk-tuk. The owners provide free bicycles and scooters for a fee. Like all chain hotels, Villa Siriwimal provides a full range of services adopted in the brand concept. First of all, it’s a great service. Young parents can always count on the help of a nanny if they are going to go somewhere without a child. Three dogs live in the yard of the house, but the owners will pick them up at the first request of the guests. Animals not only protect the territory, but also good-naturedly treat the guests. The villa is fully staffed with staff who are always ready to solve any problems. They will clean the room, change the bed linen, order a masseur. Guests also receive a 10% discount at nearby Bangkok Kitchen.
Cinnamon House Sri Lanka
Cinnamon House Sri Lanka is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The mini-hotel offers five bedrooms with bathrooms, located on different levels. There is a choice of king-size beds and two single beds to suit the needs of guests. All rooms offer direct ocean views. The main room boasts a beautiful seating area and a luxurious bathroom. Each bedroom is fully equipped with ceiling fans, air conditioning and mosquito nets. It offers guests: a personal butler, individual menu options, a personal dining pavilion overlooking the ocean, an infinity pool with underwater music speakers, a rooftop bar, a barbecue area with a full set of accessories, large sun terraces, a handmade swing. Walks through the beautiful landscaped garden are freely available. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, each bathroom has a jacuzzi and bidet. In the courtyard there is a swimming pool with a picturesque lounge. Spa and wellness facilities are available. As entertainment, thematic evenings with the invitation of musicians, cooking classes, trips to the golf course are organized. All water sports facilities can be rented at the hotel at an additional cost.
Weligama Bay Resort
Beach villa «Weligama Bay Resort» offers accommodation in 24 comfortable rooms. The long, clean and safe beach attracts visitors who are looking for a relaxing holiday, as well as surfers who love Weligama Bay. But it’s also an ideal starting point for exploring nearby attractions. The owners provide impeccable service for individual travelers and tour groups. At guests: boutique accommodation in five categories rooms either in the main building (Superior, Junior Suite, Family Suite) or in the garden (Garden Villa, Family Bungalow), accommodation on the beach, local fresh high-quality food in the Cutty Sark restaurant with perfect ocean views, relaxation in the pool with Jacuzzi for 6 people, wellness session of Ayurvedic massage. In the morning, breakfast is served on the terrace. Fresh pies are baked for an afternoon snack. The design of the rooms is as close as possible to ECO-standards. In the interiors there is a lot of wood, textiles, the use of plastic is minimized.
Cape Weligama
The resort complex “Cape Weligama” consists of 39 detached villas. They are built at an altitude of 40 m above sea level and cover an area of 12 acres. Despite the proximity to the beach and the ocean, there is a well-designed Wellness zone, which includes: one pool for 2-3 villas, two large pools with lounge and sun loungers, a pool-bay, and a panoramic 60-meter pool at the highest point of the cliff. Meals for guests are provided by the kitchens of three restaurants. In the morning, breakfast is served for everyone, and room service is possible. Three centers are open on the territory – SPA, fitness and diving. Vacationers are provided with services for the organization of kayak trips, cycling in rice fields, surfing lessons (the diving center has a PADI certificate), fishing on stilts, snorkeling and watching the life of whales.
Avendra Holiday Inn Weligama
The hotel complex “Avendra Holiday Inn Weligama” is located on the banks of the river, a four-minute walk from the ocean beach. 2 villas have been built on fenced grounds. Both can accommodate families with children. It offers a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor dining area, internet, bathroom with hairdryer, bidet and a full set of cosmetics. A supermarket, a fish market and an alcohol shop are within walking distance. Barbecue facilities can be borrowed free of charge. A hearty breakfast is included in the room rate. For children, high chairs for feeding are provided, a playground is built on the street, protective barriers are issued.
“Very friendly hosts. Upon meeting, we were treated to a chilled coconut cocktail. We liked that the villa is located on the banks of the river in a natural area. Monitor lizards sometimes walk around the yard, and chipmunks jump on the palm trees. But all living creatures are afraid of people, so they do not come close. Walking to the beach is close, but it is better to take a scooter from the owners. 2 minutes and on the ocean! Living conditions are good, the price is affordable» Anna
Grindlays Villa
Grindlays Villa offers comfortable accommodation. Each has a bedroom, a bathroom and a balcony. The shared kitchen is equipped with all the necessary utensils for cooking. The dining area is located outside under a canopy. The distance to the center of Velinama is 1 km, to the nearest beach – 550 m. The owners rent vehicles – bicycles, scooters, a car. The villa is usually stayed by lovers of active pastime. After a busy day, they rest in silence. No one prevents them from sleeping peacefully, meditating, doing yoga, recuperation. Among the guests are surfers, divers, cyclists, fishermen. There is no barbecue area. Pets will not be charged.
Villa Lake Mountain
Very inexpensive accommodation is offered by the owners of the villa “Villa Lake Mountain“. Such mini-hotels are not uncommon with Weligame. They consist of several bedrooms with a private bathroom and several common areas. This villa has a total of 3 rooms. Each has a kitchenette. This is very convenient for traveling families with young children. Mom will always be able to warm up the baby porridge or milk without leaving the room. The owners allow you to come with pets, help to organize fishing. Bed linen and towels are not included. Experienced hikers take supplies with them. Private parking is available on site. Space is provided free of charge. If you want to see the island and get acquainted with its sights, then this mini-hotel fully meets these requests. The distance to the nearest beach is 3.5 km, and to the roadway – just two steps.
“I will share a secret – I lived in this house for a month and a half. The owner set the lowest fee among all private hotels in the resort. On a rented car, I traveled all over the island, visited tea plantations and the jungle, drove to the beach in just 3 minutes. I advise those who come by car to stay here. Convenient to get to, you can relax in silence, cook your own food or order it in the nearest restaurant” Aleksandr
Fans of parties should take a closer look at the resort complex “Cape Weligama”. Its detached villas are like mini hotels with their own infrastructure. The owners prepared a unique wellness area, opened restaurants with different cuisines, put the beach in order. There are all conditions for a good rest, both passive and active. Weligama is a great place to spend a holiday with friends or family.
Selection of hotels Weligama on map
