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Weligama, Sri Lanka


"A popular destination for surfing, this expansive bay features sandy beaches & picturesque views"

Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. It is approximately 144 kilometers (89 mi) south of Colombo, Sri Lanka and is situated at an elevation of 9 meters (30 ft) above the sea level. It is no secret that Weligama is a has the best beach in the south coast Sri Lanka. Every year thousands of young travelers make their way to Weligama in search of surf beginner lessons and beach bars and clubs. There are a variety of beaches to choose from, all with a different vibe and suited to different types of travelers.

Weligama Surf Points
Weligama Surf Points

Sri Lanka has such beautiful cities, Weligama is just another addition to this long list. Located in the south coast of Sri Lanka, Weligama is a popular tourist destination and it is for a strong reason as well. Its marvelous rivers and just beautiful sceneries are so captivating that one just can’t resist. Weligama is filled with sandy beaches, small islands, landmarks and of course with some decent surf waves for surf beginner. It also an interesting blend of lively fishing town and beach resort. The sprawling main settlement and coastal road is somewhat scruffy and not that easy on the eye, but you'll find the sandy beach is attractive once you're away from the main section; there's a couple of cove beaches west of the center.


Unique Location with a Bay

Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Weligama resonates the charm of an idyllic fishing village. This quaint town is largely untouched by mass tourism and meanders along a stunning bay, dotted with rocky ridges and fringed with fine beads of golden sand. The bay is protected somewhat from the wind, if the rest of the coast is blown it can be better here.

Distance from Colombo Airport: 170 Km (3 - 4 hours drive)
Distance from Colombo: 140 Km
(3.30 hours drive)
Aerial view of Weligama bay with sandy beach
Aerial view of Weligama bay with sandy beach


Why Weligama So Special?

Weligama certainly a place with plenty of things to do which will keep you busy and happy. Lots of people make Weligama as one of their must visit destination just to witness the picturesque sandy beaches views it creates. It is a dream place for many surfers with some of the best surf beginners the Island provides. This coastal town got vastly popular among the tourists lately. If you are looking for a place to unwind from your busy lifestyle and to spend some peaceful, relaxed time with the nature, this is the place and you will leave Weligama with some fond memories to last a life time! If you are on a vacation in down south Sri Lanka, a trip to Weligama is a must.
Weligama Beach Area
Weligama Beach


How to get here - Weligama?

Travelers can easily reach Weligama from road, airplane, expressway and train. Travelers can easily reach Weligama from Airport, Colombo, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, Arugambay, Yala, Udawalawe, Hiriketiya, Kalpitiya, Negombo etc... You can find more details from here.


Surf Beginners Paradise?

Weligama is world famous for its coastline due to the sandy beaches that are perfect for surfing, snorkeling and coral watching. Weligama, is a great place to learn to surf, about two kilometers stretch of shallow sandy beach. One of the best places in south Sri Lanka to discover a connection with the ocean and catch your first wave. Get there for first light and surf till sunrise, so a good time to practice on uncontested waves. Surfers can easily be surfed when small, holds up to 5ft. A big swell on a beginner’s break is kook carnage with boards flying everywhere, very entertaining to watch. Expect learner drop-ins and to make some new buddies out the back. More advanced surfers can find reef breaks close by in Mirissa just 3 km south or Gurubebila just 3 kilometers north. You can find more details from here.
Surf Camps in Weligama
Surf lessons in Weligama Beach


Things to Do & See in Weligama?

Weligama is a unique Bay and Beach with a wide and long sandy beach. The tiny island called Taprobane Island once owned by Frenchman Count de Maunay has built a beautiful house on it. The Bay is famous for its remarkable fisherman doing stilt fishing, Weligama is also a wonderful Scuba Diving and Surfing Location. Spend a day just roving around the stunning beach, or marvel at the denizens of the deep ocean when you embark on a diving excursion. Popular for its remarkable surf points and dive sites, seas off the Weligama Beach is home to an extraordinary collection of marine life - offering you the chance to see Blue Whales, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Stingrays, Angelfish, Parrot fish, and wide array of other marine life. You can find more details from here.


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Home » Things to do and see » River Safari in Polwatta

Polwatta River Weligama

Polwatta river is located in the south of Sri Lanka in Weligama area. It opens to the Indian Ocean from Polwathumodara estuary is a very wide and a beautiful estuary in Sri Lanka. Treat yourself to a laid-back Polwatta River boat ride and immerse yourself in the scenic wonder of the southern coast. The tranquil river is flanked by lush mangroves abound with various species of birds and reptiles.

Polwatta River Safari
The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough. These creatures are pretty rare and don’t like crowds. You will also observe some authentic fish hunting.

Boat riders will take you from busy ocean atmosphere into a labyrinth of mangrove forests and exotic plants. There you will see hundreds of beautiful birds including Crimson-fronted barbet, wood peckers, king fishers, Black-hooded oriole and many, many others. A fish breeding center is located in the middle of the river offering an insight into the breeding cycle of local fish species. Polwatta river is a fragile ecosystem that is home to many rare animal species. it’s a real treasure trove for ecologists and biologists.
Fisherman in Polwatta river
Fisherman in Polwatta river
Polwatta river in Pelena, Weligama
Polwatta river in Pelena, Weligama
Polwatta river Safari Weligama
Polwatta river safari in Weligama

Eco system around Polwatta river

The Polwatta river flows through a terrain where it creates a small number of islands, and the eco system creates a beautiful wetland. A boat safari is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, crocodile’s egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.
King Fisher near river banks Pelena, Weligama
King Fisher near river banks
Birds in river banks, Polwatta Pelena, Weligama
Birds in river banks, Polwatta

How to get in to a river safari boat in Weligama?

There are several places where the boat rides can be arranged. Main docking areas situated in Polwathumodara mini harbor, Polwatta bridge, Denipitiya Bridge. Sometimes most of the river safari can be arrange without prior booking. Which means if you could visit the docking place and see the boat service providers and ask how much they hire for one hour boat tour. Please note that take your own safety precautions try to ride boat with life jackets. If you stop your tuk tuk or scooter in the docking area it advisable to keep them in your lodge and come back by walking. Sometimes arrangements of the boat safari will start on demand it means it has to be prior booking or scheduling. Therefore, you can easily contact your local tour operator or the hotel owner to arrange on behalf of for you.


Note: Below map shows the possible starting points where river safari can be start and arrange. There is no guarantee that persons always available for the boat ride therefore please do prior contact and bookings for your own boat rides.


Possible locations to take boat for river safari in Weligama:




Boat service providers with accommodations

Several hotels and and villas provide river safari facility. Hotels near Polwathumodara estuary like  Mandara Resort, Twenty-Two Weligambay, Backpackers Weligama bay, Villa sea open space, Relax Beach Resort, Jagabay Resort & Restaurant, Weligama Bay Eco Villa, Aussie Swiss Beach Resort provides boat facility. And some of villas and lodges are located near riverbanks has their own canoeing and boat facilities to explore Polwatta river with your own. They are Third Eye, The Leaf, Luvi Lucas River Side, Skywalker Guest House, River View Villa, Pelli Riverine, O2 Villas - Weligama, Green Orange Villa.
Boat service provide by river side Villas
Boat service provide by river side Villas
River bank view from Villa's
River bank view from Villa's

More fun in Polwatta river?

More fun in Polwatta river why not try Paramotor (Paraglider) on Polwatta river area with Skywalker Guest House or Crocodile safari in Nilwala river in Polhena, Matara.
Paramotor sessions by Skywalker in Polwatta river
Paramotor sessions by Skywalker in Polwatta river
Paraglider sessions by Skywalker in Weligama
Paraglider sessions by Skywalker in Weligama

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Home » Things to do and see » Fisheries Harbour Weligama

aerial view of fisheries harbour weligama

Fisheries harbour in Weligama situated in Kapparathota area is and can be easily seen as you are coming into the Weligama from Colombo (not in the expressway though). This is also known as Kapparathota anchorage. The difference in tides means some days you see enormous small fishing boats and yachts docked in the bay, and sometimes you see fishermen waist deep in water, off the shore for boat docking purpose. And place is a very organized harbour, dedicated for local fishing community.

The coastline of Weligama is rich and diverse in seafood resources. The Kapparathota Fisheries Harbour in Weligama was established and managed by the local fishing community. It has been designed for berthing and landing about 100 vessels, including deep-sea fishing vessels. The  jetty complex is built on sea area for docking the boats. Fisheries harbour also had a separate market place where fish will be on auction and selling.

Fishermen in harbour of fisheries harbour weligama
Fishermen in harbour
Fisheries harbour jetty view from Galle road
Fisheries harbour jetty view from Galle road

Fish Market Fisheries harbour Weligama

This is Fisheries harbour Weligama where hundreds of colourful fishing boats anchor and sell the night’s catch of fresh fish from the Indian Ocean, at the Fish Market to wholesale and individual buyers each morning. Travelers can easily visit this place via walking. It is located nearby the road. And see how the local fishing market works and how the local fishing culture of Weligama area. Morning hours like 06:00 - 08:00 mostly the fish auction and fish market operated daily. And other times its mainly used for anchorage purposes.
Fish boats scattered around Jetty
Fish boats scattered around Jetty


Aerial view of Fisheries harbour Weligama | The Anchorage

Aerial view of the fisheries harbour provide magnificent view where hundred of boats scattered around the jetty of Weligama bay area.
Fish boats scattered around the Fisheries Harbour Weligama pier
Fish boats scattered around the Fisheries Harbour Weligama pier


How to get here

It is located nearby the Galle road. And you can enter without any prior permission. And no need to pay entrance fee. But be careful when the morning hours where people rush around here and there you need to give priority for them to do their business. And simply 10 minutes walk will reach you TO Fisheries Harbour from Weligama town.




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Home » Things to do and see » Taprobane Island | Ganduwa Island

"An impossibly romantic island villa eccentrically accessible only by wading through the sea"

Taprobane Island Weligama Sri Lanka
Taprobane Island is the only privately owned island in Sri Lanka which is situated in Weligama coast. Taprobane was built in the 1920's by the eccentric English Count de Mauny as his dream home. The island, has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, aristocracy, writers and eccentrics, giving it a very colorful history. This villa build in palladio style and located highest point of the 2 acre island with sweeping views of the Weligama bay.

The house itself is planned around a central hexagonal hall and surrounded by large verandahs and terraces, it is a fantasy experience in outdoor living; perfect for honeymooners, families and anyone wanting to experience island life. The house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, huge verandahs and balconies and many a secluded spot to get lost in. There are 2 houseboys, a steward, chef, gardener and 2 uniformed security guards. Taprobane villa has a stunning infinity pool, seawater rockpool, shaded verandahs, boogie boards, board games and tropical garden.
Taprobane Island Weligama visitweligama.org
In-front of Taprobane Island Weligama

Facilities in the Taprobane Island

With a staff of five to cater to your every need, the fantasy of this 2.5 acre island can be enjoyed all to yourself with no disruptions or disturbances, completely sealed from the outside world. Only accessible by wading through the slow-moving surf, the statuesque neo-Palladian mansion of Taprobane is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens which enjoy 360 degree ocean views.


Accommodation in Taprobane Island

The octagonal shape of the main house allows for the appreciation of the panorama of every angle from the wraparound verandas. Rooms revolve outwards from a grand central space characterized by a 30m high-domed roof, and its open plan design allows for the cool flow of air. The main house features comfortable living areas and three suites, while two more are located on a lower level of the house. Taprobane sleeps 10 people comfortably in its five en-suite bedrooms: 4 doubles and 1 twin, which can be rented by the room or in its entirety, with its cool white terrazzo floors and high wooden ceilings has 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms each with sea views. Light and airy living areas and shaded terraces and verandahs provide many a secluded spot to sunbathe, paint or read.
Taprobane Island Weligama visitweligama.org
Ariel view of Taprobane Island Weligama

Dining of Taprobane Island

At Taprobane Island you have your own private chef to provide you with delicious tropical cuisine built around the freshest of local ingredients. Meals are predominantly seafood with an Asian influence, but our chefs are also brilliant at creating mouthwatering Sri Lankan curries and hoppers for which Sri Lankan cuisine is known. After discussing your menu requirements for the day, your chef and his staff will procure the food from local markets and local fisherman who have hauled in their catch overnight.

A highlight of living on Taprobane is that every angle of the island affords a unique view over Weligama Bay, and the Indian Ocean. Breakfast, lunch, cocktails, dinner and late night star gazing presents a dizzying array of gorgeous views. Whether it's cocktail hour, lunch time or dinner time, our staff will ensure that each location is memorable & unique.


How to get in here : Taprobane Island

Travelers can witness this Mansion by walking from Weligama city. It is located in-front of Weligama Bay hotel. You can easily walk down from Weligama surf center. You do not need book the villa to see it. It is openly available but you can not enter without a prior booking. Never mind you can see around.




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Home » Beaches near Weligama » Weligama Beach

"Lovely beach with a view of the sunset, great for surf beginners"

Weligama beach is a serene and tranquil beach retreat in Sri Lanka boasting stunning natural scenery, deserted beaches, fantastic surf breaks and amazing seafood restaurants. And it is a very touristy beach. Which is just full of beach culture. This beach is for those who want to surf, relax or soak up the local atmosphere. There are learn to surf schools and surfboard hire shops every where you look. Just like other Sri Lankan coastal cities, it is also filled with beaches that enhance its beauty a lot more than before. Its beaches are half occupied with fishermen who are busy fishing and boating. A little way away from the beaches, villages are filled with busy people working day and night to make a fortune, Schools that give surfing lessons can be seen at the ends of the beaches. It’s such a pleasant sight to witness. It has attractive beaches that are ideal for surfing. Along the beaches, there are resort open for people who want to stay alongside the beautiful scenario.

Weligama beach visitweligama.org

Weligama beach is an interesting blend of lively fishing town and beach resort. The sprawling main settlement and coastal road is somewhat scruffy and not that easy on the eye, but you'll find the sandy beach is attractive once you're away from the main section; there's a couple of cove beaches west of the centre. At the east end of the beach, there's an enormous new concrete Marriott hotel, which towers over the surrounding buildings and looks completely out of place.
Kids surfing in Weligama beach | visitweligama.org
Even Kids surfing in Weligama beach

Beach corridor

The beach has amazingly soft shaft and generally very clean and safe for locals and foreigners alike. The waves aren’t too harsh that the even your kids too enjoyed it. Clean blue sea with steady waves. It is a surfer’s paradise with plenty of shops around to help you learn surfing. For others who just want to enjoy the sea, it offers plenty of opportunities as well. There are plenty of vegetarian eateries to choose from and if you’re into yoga this is the place to be. It is a very picturesque beach.
Marriott Hotel Weligama | visitweligama.org
Marriott Hotel along with Weligama Beach break


Surfers Heaven ?

Weligama beach is a nice clean area which allows for easy swimming and is popular with surfers. And beach is a heaven for beginners/intermediate surfers, perfect for long boarding and training and learning since the waves seldom is higher than 4 ft and comes quite slowly. And thanks to the conditions the bay is packed with surf schools and surf hotels and as a result of that the water is sometimes overcrowded.
Surfers Heaven Weligama | visitweligama.org
Surfers Heaven Weligama


Weligama Bay

It has become is one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean with several famous surf points in walking distance for an advanced surfer. Weligama beach is probably the largest surf bay on the south east of the island. It’s a shallow sand reef which make it safe although the waves are moving quite a bit.
Weligama Bay aerial view | visitweligama.org
Weligama bay aerial view


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Sri Lanka’s Southern coast is renowned for its world class beaches and relaxed atmosphere. There are dozens of beach towns dotted along the shore, and with that much choice it can be hard to know which one to choose. Perched 100 feet above the Indian Ocean, on one of the most dramatic settings you’ve seen is Cape Weligama. This spectacular boutique resort is located on the headland of Weligama Bay that juts out of the spectacular southern coast of Sri Lanka, only a 30 minute drive from historic Galle. If one were to stand at the tip of the cape, there would be nothing standing in your way between Sri Lanka and the south pole. The road leading up the property trails along tiny lane ways and through charming residential neighborhoods, allowing you a glimpse of authentic Sri Lankan life.
Cape Weligama - Sri Lanka's Best and Largest Luxury Villa Resort


Cape Weligama : At a Glance

Cape Weligama has so much more to offer than its breath-taking panoramic ocean views. It is a fantastic luxury resort with very spacious, terracotta-roofed villas all named after famous Ceylon explorers. Stunning panoramas naturally complement all 39 private retreats designed by one of Asia’s most celebrated architects, Lek Bunnag. An array of international dining venues captures Weligama’s iconic sunsets, as does the 60 meter crescent-shaped infinity pool that appears to flow seamlessly into the shimmering sea. Earthy hues and crisp white linens are the lovely finishing touches to these villas, ranging in size from one-bedroom villa up to the two-storey Cape Weligama residences that are perfect for families. The villas are clustered in groups of 3 or 4 in spacious gardens, each with their own infinity pool to share, meaning you can have privacy in your private pool or enjoy the stunning ocean views from the spectacular main pool. There is also access to a beach from the hotel and a fully equipped gym.
Pool side in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Pool side in Cape Weligama

Location of Cape Weligama

The resort's location is a fine one, perched high on a palm-dominated headland with magnificent Indian Ocean and coastal views, just a few miles from surf-orientated Weligama. The ocean panoramas are breathtaking and the owners have made the most of the hotel's location by eking out superb clifftop viewpoints for drinks or private dining.
Address: Abimanagama Road, Weligama, Sri Lanka.
Tele: 00 94 11 774 5730
Web: www.capeweligama.com



Service & Facilities in Cape Weligama

There are no on-call butlers yet room service is seamless and the staff are prompt when responding to requests. The chefs visibly engage with guests in the restaurant. The 60-metre crescent-shaped Moon Pool for the over 12s champions the most spectacular coastal views. Below is a well-equipped gym and a casual surf bar that spills onto a terrace where pathways lead to magical ocean lookout spots. There's also a separate family pool, a spa villa and a water sports centre offering cycling trips, surfing, whale watching and diving.
Landscape in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Beach front seats in Cape Weligama

Rooms in Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama’s suites and villas are dotted across the 12 acres of tropical gardens, providing privacy and solitude. All have large terraces, oversized stone baths and steam rooms, while villas benefit from semi-private pools. The rooms themselves are some of the most capacious around, with beds big enough for entire families and elegant, beach-inspired interiors. Common to all room types are distinct custom-designed furnishings, plush linen on king-sized or twin beds and understated bathrooms with walk-in steam rooms/showers and freestanding bathtubs. The starting category suites sit next to the lower family pool and have quite limited sea views. All room categories come with wi-fi, Sonos Sound bars, tea & coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hair dryer, safe deposit box, flat screen tv, cable channels, in-house movie entertainment, telephone, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, bath tubs, steam room.
Villa rooms in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
In side of villa rooms in Cape Weligama
Bathroom amenities in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Bathroom amenities in Cape Weligama

Villas in Cape Weligama

From the gardens to the beach, the accommodations are spread out across 12 acres, nestled into the lush surroundings. Each of the luxury villas is well-thought out and spacious (the largest luxury villas in Sri Lanka), with clusters of 2-3 individual villas set around a pool and garden. Villas offer more privacy and potentially better views depending upon the type you book, yet are all extremely spacious – hallways lead to a vast bedroom and into a similarly huge bathroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and their big verandas are designed for dining and lounging. Rooms have minibars, coffee machines and tea-making facilities as well as Sonos speakers and a Smart TV loaded with a big collection of categorized movies and television shows.
Pathways to villas in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Pathways to villas in Cape Weligama
Private Pool in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Private pool in Cape Weligama


The two-storey two-bedroom Cape Pool Villa will suit privacy-seekers with a blow-out budget. Upping the ante for honeymoon romance, they have sweeping Indian ocean views from both bedrooms, and this is the only category with a private infinity pool on the roof terrace. However, Master Suites are more intimate and cost-effective, flaunting the same ochre and ultramarine-hued style as larger villas.
Private Villa in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Private Villa in Cape Weligama


Food & Drink in Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama has five restaurants and bars which offer food and drinks. Cape Weligama has two restaurants: Ocean Terrace is a dramatic, wooden pavilion with sweeping views of the sea, while Ocean Grill is a 12-seater steakhouse which requires advanced booking. The main restaurant is positioned at the top of the cape with panoramic south easterly views. Dishes draw influence from local, western and wider Asian cuisines, executed with both refinement and flair.
Surf Bar in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Surf Bar in Cape Weligama

Visitors favorite choices were Ocean Terrace and the Surf bar. The Surf bar is the place to go if you want to spend your day enjoying a cocktail or snacking on their light menu. Its atmosphere is at casual and sophisticated, making it the perfect place to while away the hours by the beach. Ocean Terrace is the hotel’s main restaurant and it serves a modern menu with local and international influences. Ocean Terrace features one of Cape Weligama most picturesque spots, offering a dramatic views of the Sri Lankan coastline and the rolling waves below. Every night for dinner we would walk down and seat ourselves with the rest of the guests. Dishes included Sri Lankan specialties, local fresh fish as well as some western options. The sociable Cape Club has light bites and cocktails. There’s a small bar beside the Cove Pool, too.
Sushi Plate @ Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Sushi Plate @ Cape Weligama
Resturant in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Restaurant in Cape Weligama


Poolside in Cape Weligama

This resort promises the moon and delivers, with an unheated, adults-only, 60 meters, crescent-shaped pool, with an infinity edge that curves around the cape, where swimmers can enjoy 270-degree Indian Ocean views. The Cove Pool welcomes kids, and each stone-wall-ringed garden includes a shared pool for two to three villas. Walk-in closets, spa bathrooms with a freestanding tub and shower that doubles as a steam room, make the villas feel relaxing and cozy. It’s the kind of room where you could easily past the day on your private patio, curled up to the sound of the Indian ocean while taking in the view.
Infinity Pool in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Infinity Pool in Cape Weligama
Moon Pool in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Moon Pool in Cape Weligama


Spa in Cape Weligama

Smell as sweet as the garden surrounds, with locally inspired in-villa treatments made with home-grown spices. Therapists will soothe and relax you with scented steam showers, organic spice scrubs (clove, nutmeg, sweet orange and sandalwood), Ceylon tea and cinnamon-laced essential-oil massages, and green-tea facials. Hidden under the Moon Pool, there’s a fully equipped air-conditioned gym, and cliff-edge yoga and Pilates platforms offer sights for the sore-thigh-ed.
Spa facility in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Spa facility in Cape Weligama


Family-friendly vs Honeymoon?

The Suites (Kings with twins) interconnect through their balcony/terrace, and overlook the family pool. The bijou kids' club is for the two to eight age group, and is chargeable, as are babysitters. There's a separate children's menu and cots are provided free of charge.
Residence bedroom in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Residence bedroom in Cape Weligama


Activities in Cape Weligama

The sports center has a spa and gym, while the Surf Bar has a big screen which sometimes plays the occasional movie or important sporting event. Apart from the moon shaped infinity pool there are other pools however, and in one of them you can even train for a PADI diving qualification. Furthermore, there are exciting activities and excursions to get involved including snorkeling, kayaking, diving, surfing, private cruises, fishing, seasonal whale and dolphin watching, cinnamon plantation trails, Galle fort walks and more, all executed with professionalism to allow guests to discover the authentic flavor of southern Sri Lanka.
Cape Weligama beach area | Visit Weligama
Cape Weligama beach area
Jungle beach / Turtle bay beach Weligama | Visit Weligama
Jungle beach / Turtle bay beach Weligama

Day Tours from Cape Weligama
For adventures further afield, must see destinations include Mirissa’s vibrant boat harbour and the historic Galle Fort where cobbled streets encased in coral and granite walls reveal ochre washed colonnaded houses, colonial churches, and renowned jewellery boutiques. Elephants, sloth bears & crocodiles may be spotted on day trips to the Udawalawe and Yala national park.
Souvenir Shop in Cape Weligama | Visit Weligama
Souvenir Shop in Cape Weligama

Borderlands Adventure Centre at Cape Weligama
The Borderlands Adventure Centre at Cape Weligama conducts many adventure activities upon your requests. The activity centre located near Cape Weligama resort in front of Jungle beach of Weligama. Visitors can engage in activities like: swim and snorkel in the aquamarine bay beneath Cape Weligama. Explore neighboring coves by kayak or learn to surf on Weligama’s legendary curls. The Dive Centre, staffed by an experienced international team of professionals, offers a comprehensive range of PADI dive courses and other off shore activities including private sunset cruises, big game fishing, seasonal whale and dolphin-watching trips and banana boating. Away from this idyllic coastline, explore Sri Lanka’s lush rural hinterland of sleepy villages, paddy fields, meandering lagoons and ancient temples by guided bicycle ride. Take a boat or kayak out on nearby Koggala Lake, its tranquil lagoon edged by fragrant cinnamon gardens and tropical wildlife. Find m ore details about Borderlands Adventure Centre from here.


Within a short walk you can find…

The beaches to the east and west of the hotel make for gorgeous walks at sunrise or sunset, especially if you enjoy long stretches of deserted, golden sand. Weligama itself – a lively little fishing town – is a short drive away, and Matara and Galle are both easily accessible via taxi or tuk-tuk. Below things to do and see are nearby Cape Weligama resort.

Taprobane Island
The Swining Chair Weligama
Jungle Beach
Kapparatota Beach
Fisheries Harbour
Scuba Diving
Stilt Fisherman
Agrabodhi Rajamaha Temple
Rajakulawadana Rajamaha Temple


Final Thoughts

Cape Weligama is the perfect vacation/honeymoon destination. With 39 rooms, sitting on 12 beautifully-manicured acres, even if the property was at capacity there is no way it would feel crowded. There are just too many options as to where you would like relax for the day. The other fantastic thing about this property is the physical location. It is situated on the point of the bay, which allows for incredible panoramic views no matter where you are on the property.

If you are looking for a relaxing beach side experience in southern territory of Sri Lanka, where everything is available with next to no effort, then this is the perfect place. It is comfortable, romantic, quiet and picturesque. This place will serve the privacy of the villas mean that you can enjoy your stay with hardly a glimpse of another guest. Cape Weligama will be well suited to all; from families to honeymooners to sun worshipers and culture seekers of all ages, providing a lovely relaxing spot to soak up the sun, enjoy the ocean views and explore the beautiful southern coast of Sri Lanka. Book Cape Weligama from here.

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The best luxury hotels in Weligama beach comprise five-star, four-star hotels and fine boutique resorts on Sri Lanka’s most famous beach, for travelers who expect the best accommodation available with all the high-end amenities and facilities that follow. Some are famous and legendary hotels that continue to appeal to the high-end market in Weligama with superb beachfront locations and dining and recreational facilities that are nothing but first-rate.

This list of the most popular Weligama beach luxury hotels also includes a selection of five-star resorts, each with a collection of finely appointed suites and guestrooms, complemented by tropical gardens; some with easy beach access and onsite dining and recreational facilities overlooking the dramatic sunsets. Start planning your luxurious stay in this most popular beach resort right here.

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1. Cape Weligama

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An impeccable Relais & Chateaux resort balanced on Weligama Bay's cliffs, Cape Weligama is probably one of the island's top luxury hotels. Cape Weligama inhabits 12 manicured acres atop a singular promontory rising 40 meters above the Indian Ocean. Stunning panoramas await you, naturally complementing the 39 private retreats designed by one of Asia's most celebrated architects, Lek Bunnag. The hotel’s dining venues capture Weligama's iconic sunsets, as does the 60-meter crescent-shaped infinity pool that appears to flow seamlessly into the shimmering sea, while those timeless breezes ensure elegant swells unfurl onto the sun-kissed sand.
Website: www.relaischateaux.com
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2. Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

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Located on a beautiful beach front in Weligama, Sri Lanka, Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa is a luxurious 5-star resort with direct beach access, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a premier spa. All rooms and suites come with stunning sea views, spacious balconies and luxurious amenities, along with high speed internet access across the hotel and a fun-filled and action packed Kids Club. The resort makes for the perfect family get away and is also the ideal destination for a romantic weekend planned with loved ones.
Website: www.marriott.com
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3. W15

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W15 is a boutique hotel in Weligama, Sri Lanka and provides in-room dining for a great holiday. Surf the Indian ocean waves at Weligama bay during a luxurious vacation. It offers 10 exclusive and individually themed bedrooms. Each room has its own unique character and flavor waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by the guests. W15’s inimitable dining experience, discreet attentive service, cutting edge design and architecture as well as the evening entertainment make it the place to be in Weligama bay.
Website: www.w15.lk
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4. Weligama Bay Resort

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A tropical retreat lined with palm trees, Weligama Bay Resort is located along Weligama Bay, a 10-minute walk from Weligama Town. It has a spa and wellness center, as well as an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and free Wi-Fi. The resort provides a garden to relax in, as well as free private parking on site. Family facilities include a kids pool. All the rooms at Weligama Bay Resort provide free wireless internet access, plus all the essentials for an enjoyable stay.
Website: www.weligamabayresort.com
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5. Twenty-Two Weligambay

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Offering a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace, Twenty-Two Weligambay is situated in Weligama, 3.8 km from Kushtarajagala. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for golfing. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkeling, diving and cycling.
Website: www.22weligambay.com
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6. Mandara Resort Mirissa

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Mandara Resort places you next to Weligama Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Mirissa Beach. This 4-star resort has 23 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. At Mandara Resort, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach resort include a fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
Website: www.mandarahotels.com
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7. Elephant Stables Weligama Bay

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Elephant Stables Weligama Bay is a mini boutique hotel that consists of 4 rooms and suites that occupies a prime location on the beachfront with outstanding views over the Indian Ocean. The hotel features a collection of 4 beautifully furnished rooms and suites that are named after Sri Lankan fruits with spacious designer bathrooms. These are located on the first floor (Deluxe Ocean View Rooms) or the garden (Deluxe Garden Rooms).
Website: www.elephantstablesweligamabay.com
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