Weligama Sri Lanka: surfing, hotels, hostels and restaurants
Weligama Sri Lanka … I have traveled to Sri Lanka 4 times already and it feels like my home away from home. The 2nd and 3rd time I spend all my time on the south coast. The ‘danger’, when you start your trip here, is that you don’t want to leave the ocean anymore. All the beautiful beaches, the relaxed surf vibe, the nice cafes and digital nomad hotspots, make the south coast a paradise where you won’t get bored. I wrote blog posts about the beautiful bay Hiriketiya and my favorite hangout Dots Bay House. This time I stayed in Weligama, Midigama and Ahangama for longer periods of time. Next month I will be going back for my 3rd visit…. Here’s a list of all my Weligama tips and highlights!
If you are Dutch and you are reading this blog post in English, just tap the menu button to change the language to Dutch!
This blog post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission when you book through my website, at no extra cost to you! So thank you if you book through my website!
Weligama Sri Lanka | surfing, hostels, hotels & restaurants | tips & highlights
Weligama is the place for anyone who has never touched a surf board before and has now gathered enough courage to try a little nose dive. There are plenty of good surf schools and accommodations here. Because Weligama is located in a bay, the conditions are good almost every day. But even if you prefer to keep your cavities salt-free, you can also have a great time here. For example: get ice cream at Cruising Smoothly! Here’s a list of all of my other favorites!
Rent a tuktuk – promo code
If you are looking for an amazing way to explore Sri Lanka, rent your own tuktuk at TukTuk Rental! They rent tuktuks from locals to boost their income. A great way to travel around, visit all the places off the mainstream tourist route and support a local family as well! I have partnered up with them: use my code “LittleWanderbook” on their website for a good discount! Go to tuktukrental.com to book your tuktuk.
The best surf schools in Weligama Sri Lanka | tips & highlights
Great surf schools & surf camps in Weligama
Although I, obviously, haven’t tested them all myself, I’ve heard many good stories about the schools below from other travelers. Most spots offer all-in packages: lodging, food, surf and yoga lessons. You have to spend many hours in the ocean to learn how to surf and be willing to nose dive… a lot, but from the moment you are able to stand on your board for the first time, it is incredibly addictive!
MY STAY AT SOLID SURF HOUSE WELIGAMA
LaPoint: great organization, with locations all over the world. Not cheap, but LaPoint works with carefully selected professionals and the accommodations always look stunning and luxurious. They are also featured in my blog post on the best surf and yoga retreats around the world.
Kima Surf: wonderful place, with great reviews and you surf 2 times a day here. Loved the breakfast and the pool so much!
Layback Surf Camp: a somewhat smaller school, with a very cozy rooftop! A travel friend raved about her days here.
Basecamp
Solid Surf House
Lucky’s Surf Camp
AN AMAZING SURF & YOGA RETREAT IN HIRKETIYA
Weligama Sri Lanka | surfing, hostels, hotels & restaurants | tips & highlights
Breakfast/brunch and lunch in Weligama
Moochies: always busy, but with good reason. Loved it all.
Blanc
Deli Ceylon
Nomad Cafe Boutique
Hangtime Hostel: friendly, all-day hangout with a nice view of the bay. It can be very crowded and noisy here though.
GET YOUR SRI LANKA TRAIN TICKETS HERE
Brunch at Moochies | tips and highlights | Weligama Sri Lanka
On my Instagram you can watch all my Sri Lanka Instastories in Highlights for lots of travel inspiration!
Restaurants in Weligama
Ceylon Sliders: as far as I’m concerned, the best place for sunset drinks. The food and cocktails here are insanely delicious! The staff likes to flirt, so your G&T is served with a little ego boost…..
Fat Burner Live Kitchen
Locale
Crazy Burger
Hangten Rooftop Restaurant
Rise
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE TRAIN RIDE KANDY TO ELLA
An evening at Ceylon Sliders and the beautiful Secret Beach (Mirissa).
Great hostels and hotels in Weligama
(Click on the colored names for rates and availability)
Ceylon Sliders: this is where I ended my 2nd trip to Sri Lanka last year and slept like a princess in a huge room. At the entrance is a very nice little store, where you can buy the cutest souvenirs.
Mudra Hostel
Madla Rooms
Island Sisters
The Spindrift Hostel
Hangtime Hostel
Beatroot Hostels
Layback: although this is a surf school, you can also book single nights there.
Ocean Tribe
ALL MY HIRIKETIYA RECOMMENDATIONS
My beautiful room at Ceylon Sliders | best hostels and hotels in Weligama
ROOMS & RATES AT CEYLON SLIDERS
Book your accommodations with locals as much as possible, to support the economy. In Sri Lanka you will find many beautiful home stays and small hotels run by locals fully equipped with modern conveniences. For example, within crawling distance of the popular Doctor’s House, the best place to dance on Wednesdays and Saturdays, is Seadina Coral Home. After a night of sweaty dancing nextdoor, you’ll be in your lovely air-conditioned room in two blinks of an eye and the next morning the owner will prepare you a huge breakfast to heal a possible hangover. Even bicycle rental is included. I loved it here.
ROOMS AND RATES AT SEADINA CORAL HOME
On a Saturday, or Wednesday, visit The Doctor’s House by tuk tuk | Sri Lanka highlights and tips
GET YOUR SRI LANKA TRAIN TICKETS HERE
- For the best accommodations go to Booking.com
- Check out unique activities on Getyourguide.com
- Rent your own tuk tuk with the code “LittleWanderbook” at Tuktukrental.com
- Find your flight to Sri Lanka HERE.
Never visit an elephant park where elephants are ridden and, even at an “orphanage” or “shelter”, do your research in advance to check if the animals are treated well. At the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, the animals are chained up underwater. Do not go there!
MY ELLA RECOMMENDATIONS
READ ALL ABOUT MY STAY IN KANDY