Weligama

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Weligama
Weligama
Weligama featuring tropical scenes, rocky coastline and a sandy beach
Weligama which includes signage
Weligama showing a sunset and general coastal views
Relax on the sandy beach and experience the laid-back charm of this fishing town, which is a good base for touring Sri Lanka’s glorious southern coastline.

Get away from busy tourist crowds and visit the less-traveled resort of Weligama. This low-key fishing town sits between the Polwatta Ganga stream and Weligama Bay, a horseshoe-shaped cove with craggy bluffs. The name Weligama means Sandy Village. The town’s recreational lifestyle revolves around the attractive Weligama Beach.

Spend your days enhancing your tan, swimming and overlooking the glistening Indian Ocean. Perfect your surfing ability in the relatively small waves. Rent equipment and arrange lessons at stands along the beach. Paddle out though the shallow water to Taprobane Island, where a luxury hotel sits inside a neo-Palladian mansion.

Stroll along the beach road and browse the displays of handicrafts and exotic fruits at the market stalls. Watch fishermen arrive on colorful boats with the day’s catch, which is often served at the town’s bars and restaurants. Visit religious landmarks such as Kapthurai Mosque.

Use local buses and rickshaws to reach attractions outside the town center. Take a tour of a working tea plantation at the Handunugoda Tea Museum. See original artifacts from the life of a well-known Sinhalese author at the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum.

Pristine beaches lie within a short drive of Weligama. Travel west to Mihiripenna Beach and Unawatuna Beach. Hike up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda and secluded Jungle Beach. To the east is Mirissa Beach, popular for surfing and whale watching. Observe fishermen balancing precariously on wooden stilts at Polhena Beach.

Another interesting place to see is Matara. Its attractions include the 17th-century Star Fort and the Shrine of Our Lady church. Cross the bridge at Matara Beach to a headland and the Parevi Duwa Temple.

Get to Weligama easily via buses and trains that depart from ColomboOpens in a new window and many coastal towns. Guesthouses, homestays and luxury hotels provide accommodations to suit all travel budgets. Sri Lanka’s beaches are best between November and April when you can expect warm, dry days filled with sunshine.

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
700 Matara Road, Pelana, Weligama
The price is P14,533 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
P14,533
P19,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Great 5* option!"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Outpost Weligama Beachfront
Outpost Weligama Beachfront
3 out of 5
Wadana Watta, Weligama, SP
The price is P1,941 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
P1,941
P2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Kushtarajagala Statue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"I enjoyed the cleanliness of the room, ease of checkin and check out process."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2024

Outpost Weligama Beachfront
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
5 out of 5
Abimanagama Rd, Weligama, Southern Province
The price is P38,249 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
P38,249
P50,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Weligama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 13 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Turtle Bay Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Well kept property. Exceptional service. Very unique property with high end luxuries."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kenno's Korner
Kenno's Korner
3 out of 5
241/85, Bandrawatta, Kapparatota, Weligama, Southern Province
Stay at this 3-star villa in Weligama. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Turtle Bay Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Très bien situé, belle vue sur la mer. Accueille chaleureux, dîner local somptueux."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

Kenno's Korner
Cinnamon House by The Serendipity Collection
Cinnamon House by The Serendipity Collection
3.5 out of 5
220 Kalukanda Rd, Kapparathotha Road, Weligama, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Weligama. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Turtle Bay Beach ...
Cinnamon House by The Serendipity Collection
Oceanfront Condominiums Galle
Oceanfront Condominiums Galle
3 out of 5
463 Colombo - Galle Main Rd, Galle, SP
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mahamodara Beach and Galle Clock Tower are ...
Oceanfront Condominiums Galle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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