Our opinion
Weligama Bay Resort
The Weligama Bay Resort is great for active beach and water buffs, or for just chilling by the beach.
Hotel description
Weligama Bay Resort is set on a sandy beach in the middle of Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka’s quieter, stunning southern coast. The 24 individually designed bedrooms of this newly-built boutique hotel are housed in a main building and a collection of garden villas and joined bungalows. Set around a tropical garden and swimming pool, the accommodation at Weligama Bay Resort offers up-to-date technical equipment and individual air-conditioning, not to mention breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean. The stylish furniture is made from teak wood and comfortable bathrooms are made from white terrazzo. In the Bawana Spa, you will find traditional Ayurveda treatments as well as relaxing aromatherapy, Shirodara and exquisite elixirs of oils, fresh tropical fruits and spices to pamper your skin. The air-conditioned Cutty Sark restaurant and the open-air terrace bar invite you to explore Sri Lankan and international cuisine right by the beach, listening to the crashing waves as you relish grilled lobster and traditional watalapan.
The advantageous position of Weligama Bay Resort on this beautiful bay in Southern Sri Lanka makes it an excellent location for sea and beach activities as well as trips to historic Galle Fort, inland forests and along the coast. Weligama Bay is popular for surfing, with good waves and a fine sand bottom, without rocks or corals, attracting fans as well as surfing beginners. Scuba divers can enjoy discovering old shipwrecks or the beauty of undersea life whilst the soft beaches are inviting for daily walks, runs or games of beach volleyball. From November until April you can also enjoy whale or dolphin watching.
Official star rating
no rating
Distance from airport
About 3 1/2 hours by car.
Room types
Number of bedrooms Number of rooms – 24.
Description of each Room type
Type A: Superior Room. Air-conditioning, ceiling fan,TV and CD/MP3/DVD player, internet access, Mini bar with freezer.
Type B: Bungalow (with open-air shower). Air-conditioning, ceiling fan,TV and CD/MP3/DVD player, internet access, Mini bar with freezer.
Type C: Garden Villa (with open air-shower and bathtub). Air-conditioning, ceiling fan,TV and CD/MP3/DVD player, internet access, Mini bar with freezer.
Type D: Junior Suite (with bathtub). Air-conditioning, ceiling fan,TV and CD/MP3/DVD player, internet access, Mini bar with freezer.
Type E: Royal Suite (with bathtub). Air-conditioning, ceiling fan,TV and CD/MP3/DVD player, internet access, Mini bar with freezer.
Hotel facilities and services
The Cutty Sark Restaurant
Open-air terrace with cocktail bar
Open-air swimming pool and jaccuzzi
Bawana Spa
Land sports
Beach volleyball, Badminton.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Local interest Weligama Bay – beach, fishing boats; Weligama life; stilt fishermen along the coast; Historical port of Galle (UNESCO World Heritage site, 30 minutes away), Unuwatuna Beach.
Sports nearby
Activities nearby: Jogging on the beach, Surfing and Surf lessons on Weligama Bay, private yachting, scuba diving, Whale and dolphin watching .
Children
Children are welcome, A Baby cot can be provided free of charge, There is no room charge for children under 12 years old when sharing a room with their parents, with 50% discount on food.
Minimum stays
A minimum of 7 nights during the New Year period (29 Dec 2010 to 4 January 2011).
Other information
Standard Category: Comfortable – mid-range.
Weligama Bay is a great surfing location, with good waves and a fine sand bottom, without any rocks or corals, attracting fans as well as surfing beginners.