Weligama Bay Beach Hotel

My family and I (Two boys, 7 and 10, husband and aunt) stayed at Weligama Bay Resort for a week in February. It was truly a wonderful experience. The staff treated us like family. They were so helpful in all regards. They catered to our dietary needs, helped my kids get their breakfast while my husband and I surfed, gave surf lessons to our aunt, made us coconut ice cream just because they knew we loved it, left us special flowers and messages on our bed after cleaning our room. I can't speak highly enough about this hotel. It was one of the best vacations we have ever had! Thank you for making our trip even more special.

BE AWARE - Be carefull at near weligama bay. There is a guy, who claims to be “not liar” and have a nice, independent talk with you. After, he offered a tour around turtle farm, snake farm,tea factory, spice garden, It was OK, but I noticed few problems (I should be careful before, but I wasn’t...) Most of the places he took us, was just tourist traps. We actually didn’t fall for it, but still... and second thing, he asked for 4000,- Rs before the trip in advance. I gave it to him, next day (tour day) I gave him price we agreed on - but he didn’t calculate in the 4000,- Rs I gave him! I forgot about it... today we were moving to Colombo so he offered a transport for 10000 (big van for 6 people). We agreed. He fooled me and driver - I gave him 5.000,- Rs at morning, we agreed that I will give the driver 5000 - but the driver was informed that he should receive rs10000. So we were discussing about this situation via phone... and it was nonsense. So please be careful with this guys, they looks very trustable, but they are big liars.

The hotel has nice rooms, climate and a clean bathroom. Very good Interieurs. Unfortunately it is located next to the only 10-13 floor Marriot Hotel on the beach. Therefore the location is unfortunately not the best. The staff is not very friendly. We were asked several times a day for our room number, although the person asked us 1 hour before. It seemed to us as if they did not believe us that we stayed there ... even on the third day. The waiters do not know the prices in the menue card and last but not least, the pool man wanted to take 1000 rupee from us for the fact that we wanted to lie on the sun lounger on the last day. We did not find the price/performance so suitable

Despite the location, It wasn't so great. We booked a Garden Villa and we felt it was not properly maintained. The bathroom smells ( probably close to a sewer) and the tub looked like it wasn't cleaned so we didn't use it. The room is dark even with lights on. They have a good room service menu and the food was delicious. They had very little staff but was able to cater the crowd. Things could be improved as they rates are high.

We travelled as a family - 3 adults, and 2 kids (1 and 4 years old). The family villas are nice, clean, although a bit on the basic side. This is not posh, but it is perfect for a relaxing getaway. The staff were all very helpful and kind. The rooms were cleaned very well every day. The pool was perfect for us and the kids and and the beach is steps away and is absolutely amazing. The restaurant is very good, but because the menu never changes you will want to get off site if you are there for more than a few days. The tours arranged by the front desk are more expensive than if you hire one independently, but it is very easy and convenient to just have the desk take care of it for you. I would return in a hearbeat. Visited December 2018.

Excellent place. Just on the beach. Very clean, staff were excellent at all times. We went with a small baby and was very convenient to have everything close by. The only downside is the restaurant. We had all meals at the restaurant, and some dishes were a bit disappointing.

We spent amazing 9 days here. These place is a perfect for families, lovers and young people. Absolutely the best service, staff and wellness. The best place for surfing and trips. If you want to see a jungle, snake and turtle farm, whales but and temples. We met a very kind and open people here.

We visit Sri Lanka every year but in this resort we were first time and it was amazing, great food, top services, luxury massages and generally special place for kids also . You are such close to ocean which is great for surfing. You can do many trips around . Definetely we will be back with family next year????. Thx a lot WBR

I travelled with three sons (19, 17 and 9) and WBR perfectly met our different needs - soft relaxing by the pool or fun surfing on the beach or base for excursions. The restaurant was excellent and meals always served with a smile, from breakfast to dinner. I'm sure the Garden Villas were fine, but we chose a Family Suite in the main building which we didn't regret. We loved the ocean view, generous bathroom and comfortable beds. Our fifth star goes to the friendly staff helping us far beyond expectations, for example when one of my boys got his skin burned in the sun. Thanks, WBR! Hope to see you again one day!

The hotel was perfectly located with its own sunbeds on the beach, a nice pool area, a two minute walk from the town with plenty of restaurant options, and a five minute drive from Mirissa. The beach was perfect for surfing and the hotel rents our surf boards so that was great. The staff were lovely, very helpful and breakfast (particularly the omelette and crepe offering) was brilliant.

My partner & I stayed at the weligama bay resort for 4 nights in late January and it was an exceptional place to relax & surf. The resort property is right on the water, the beach in front is clean and relaxing and ideal for both surfing & swimming. The restaurant is by the water too & every morning to sit outside having breakfast is just exactly what we needed. The staff is professional & accomodating. There is a comment in an earlier post that there is noise from the road in the rooms but the resort has been installing a second beautiful wood door in front of the other, so there are actually two doors to get into your room and that the sounds of the road to a minimal if not non existent. The sea is more present than anything. All the rooms open with balconies or patios to the sea side and though you can’t see the ocean clearly from all the rooms, it’s all good bc the sea is just right there, a 30 second walk away. The Marriott is directly next to the weligama bay resort and though it’s large, the charm of the weligama bay resort outshines the Marriott. You feel like you are where you should be. It’s personal & feels boutique and the rooms are just on point. Great shower pressure, hot water always there & comfy beds. The woodwork through the rooms is exquisite (the chairs, the bed frame, the bench, the rails on the balcony, the windows). It’s a well thought out place and you are relaxed staying at weligama bay resort. TripAdvisor is funny bc everyone has their own levels of what constitutes what they can handle or not. I read all the reviews on TripAdvisor about this place and can only tell you all we came out of the experience is that this place has got it going on and it’s worth staying here and booking if you’re thinking bout it. We stayed on one of the regular rooms and they are exceptional. Great job & keep this place going, it made our trip special.

This is a lovely resort has a really nice feel to it, we had only booked 3 nights but ended up staying 5 as had travelled around a bit so got here and felt relaxed so ended up longer, buffet breakfast was good with lots of choices, restaurant for dinner very nice, I found Weligama pretty crap restaurant wise compared to other parts of Sri Lanka hence we ate twice at hotel which I never usually do, 2 in Mirissa which has heaps better restaurants and 10 mins in Tuktuk, very clean and staff excellent, nice pool, we had villa room with extra bed for my son, both room and bathroom huge, only negative was lots of mozzies so 2 nights I was eaten alive never had So many mozzies bites in my life, I told one of the staff and he immediately got mosquitoe nets, not sure why they don't have them already so make sure you ask for them. Beach was lovely, great for surfing, lots of beginners which my son said was a bit annoying for him when surfing, snorkelling we went to Mirissa, would stay again as very relaxing hotel. Oh and forgot across the road and to yout left, pretty much out tge frint if Marriott is a little restaurant that does not look anything fancy but was so clean and great curries, juices and Roti and si cheap, it was the only decent restaurant in Weligama, don't go to Froggys it was terrible and overpriced.

We had a wonderful three days here at the end of October. Our large room overlooked the garden and the sea and everything in it was really comfortable. We ate in the restaurant every morning and evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. Really nice place to sit, right next to the sea and the garden. We had our own monkey to keep us amused most of the time. Couldn't fault the food at all, every meal we had was really nice. Breakfast was buffet with someone cooking eggs etc. The sea here is so warm! We couldn't believe it. We hired surf boards from the hotel, stepped outside the garden and we were off. My husband had a surf lesson from the hotel instructor, which was great. Wear a t-shirt in the water while surfing though as we got burnt, even though we had suntan lotion on. It's a lovely place to swim and have fun even if you don't want to surf. The swimming pool and the garden are really nice. Easy to walk into the town from the hotel, some pavements along the way. Tuk tuks outside but we like walking. I'd really recommend staying here. We were so pleased we didn't choose the massive, impersonal hotel next door. Much more authentic experience here with friendly staff.

Everyting about this place is perfect. Hotel rooms are spacious with big and comfortable beds. The staff is very attentive. The swimming pool is great, our kids spent most of the time in it (there is also a shallow area for very small children in the pool). The beach in front of the hotel is beautiful and clean. The sea is shallow and warm and perfect for kids to play or to try the surf. The surfboards are available for a small fee and we can also highly recommend the hotel surf trainer who was really nice and helpful like everyone in this trully amazing place. We have also managed to visit the nearby tea plantations and turtle sanctuary and there are many more places nearby to visit. We had a wonderful time in the Weligama Bay Resort and we are looking forward to come back.

Weligama Bay Resort is in a great location, choice of pleasant beach or resort pool for a swim. Staff are very friendly, lovely and helpful. As the resort is small, the staff all knew us, which gave the place a lovely, personal feel. Food in the restaurant is good, and there are also many local little restaurants nearby. Cooking classes are available at the Resort, as well as a very relaxing massage at the spa. The rooms are a very good size, and very comfortable. Sri Lankan life continues up and down the beach from the Resort, with colourful fishing boats sailing in and out during the day, and children playing cricket on the beach, once you walk past the many surfing schools along the beach. Thoroughly recommend Weligama Bay Resort as a place to stay. We were even lucky enough to have a turtle lay her eggs right in front of us while having dinner our first night there.

Weligama Bay Resort is an amazing hotel. Everything is perfect. The rooms, the bar, the restaurants, the beach, etc. are very clean and the food is amazing but what make this hotel unique is the staff. I would like to thank them all for their great hospitality and service. Thank you to all the staff for making our trip excellent.

My husband and I stayed in the bangalo room for 5 nights. the room was very clean every day, The staff was amazing! very helpful and nice. Breakfast was good and the view to the see is just addictive! We get to this hotel by mystake but we can easly recommend this wonderful place!

We are staying at a nearby villa and fancied a night out - what a calm and relaxing venue for a family meal of fresh tuna, wonderful chips, salad and chilled white wine . Staff were wonderful and food and location perfect - come on back people, it’s lovely here !

Stayed at this hotel for three nights, the garden villa was ideal and very comfortable with one of the biggest bathrooms we have experienced. All the staff could not have been more than accommodating and the food in the restaurant was splendid.

We had a fantastic time at Weligama bay resort. The garden villa we stayed in was amazing and literally metres from the beach. It is a small property and the staff are very attentive. It is right on the beach with a great pool and the buffet breakfast was awesome. Walking distance to the Main Street where there are also plenty of eating options. Also a short 5 min tuk tuk ride to Mirissa.

Dear Weligama. What a unique place With lovely People. Perfect service and wounderfull food. You made the beginning of Our Sri Lanka journey perfect. Thank you all. Wounderfull Rooms and facilitets. Surfing and yoga available. Best from family Stausholm

This place is just wonderful. Location fabulous, attentive and friendly staff, good breakfast and literally seconds from the beach. We stayed in a garden villa - huge room with lovely big bathroom, comfortable bed. We lucked out and got the villa right next to the pool, which was perfect for when our two year old had his nap. Beautiful grounds and restaurant is also very reasonably priced with top notch food.

Our room had THE best view of the pools and the beach; it was relaxing just watching things from the room at times! We dined at the three bigger restaurants on the resort, and all of them provided delicious food and wonderful service. All in all, we felt like the 'most important guests there'; and I'm sure they made everyone feel that way. Customer service is important to us, and I would like to mention these outstanding staff members: Saraj, Saurabh, Kavinda, Kamanthi,Jayamuthu, Nimalka, Iran, Juyathees, Asiri, Viraj, Indika, Mohamed,Manoj, Nalaka, Dinithiand Harshana, and Ranjela. All of these (and others) made us feel more than welcome.

Accommodation, atmosphere, staff, meal, hospitality, massages - everything was absolutely amazing. Location is just few steps from the beach and for surfers its paradise, because WBR is in the middle of surf spots on the south. We spent in WBR 2 weeks and definitely come back soon.

Hotel is lovely, staff friendly and rooms are specious. Food varies from local to international and everyone is able to choose what they like. We are enjoying very much the time spent here. Fruit for breakfast absolutely amazing and delicious.

Staying at Weligama bay resort is an amazing pleasure for all of the family. We had the great pleasure of celebrating our daughter her 13th birthday today, and this event was a great success and a huge surprise thanks to them. We asked yesterday from San - one of the team member from the reception to help us arranging the surprise party for her, and he was fully devoted to the assignment. The surprise was awesome with all the decorations, balloons,confetti and cake he arranged for us, and our daughter was super amazed!! It wasn’t the same without his help. In addition to that all other facilities at this resort are above all expectations. The room is perfectly clean, the restaurant service, the pool service and the perfect location next to the beach. We warmly recommend you this resort and we will surely comeback here at the future.

A very short stay at Weligama Bay Resort was relaxing, lovely and the Spa was amazing. The staff in the Restaurant will do their best to provide you with whatever your request is for the seafood. Staff certainly go out of their way, you just need to ask.

When selecting the hotel in Weligama we had a very lucky hand, we chose Bay Resort, which fulfilled our expectations in all directions. The calm and friendly atmosphere of the hotel has made us the second half of our stay in Sri Lanka, we spent 6 days in the hotel. We took the opportunity to swim in the waves of the sea (about 80 steps from our bungalow) or in the hotel pool. The staff's concern about trimming the beach at the sea or surfing the surf was obvious. Also, the staff at the restaurant, where we had breakfast and dinner every day, was on a high professional level. The food was always tasty, the breakfast was varied and balanced. With cleanliness we were also very satisfied. The flowers on the bed were my everyday pleasure. When we were at the reception, we promised with my husband that we are not the last one at this hotel.

Highly recommend staying here if you are traveling in the area. In comparison to other nearby places, it is a lot more peaceful and relaxing. We loved the beach and enjoyed the option of renting surf boards through the hotel, which we did several times. Best area to learn to surf, as there were not a lot of surf lessons/schools right in front of the place. The pool towels were SO soft. Good breakfast buffet and best coffee we had the whole time we were in Sri Lanka. Staff did a phenomenal job. Greatly enjoyed our time here and highly recommend it!!!! Would recommend they update their mattresses- that would be our one complaint, we could feel every single spring in the mattress.

This was just the most wonderfully relaxing 4 night stay. Everything was first class; the staff, the room, the grounds, the food, the beach......need I go on! If we return to Sri Lanka we will definitely stay here again. Loved it!

We stayed in a garden villa for 4 nights and we enjoyed every second of it, we wish we had a couple more nights there to enjoy how peaceful it was, we are the type to go out exploring when we are away but we were surprised that we wanted to spend more time in the resort than we usually would. The garden villa was large and spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, big bathroom with a powerful shower. The pool was the perfect temperature which didn’t take our breath away like most pools. The beach was spotlessly clean outside the resort and the staff were on hand to bring cushions and towels when needed. The restaurant was first class in terms of food and service. We had the seafood platter twice, one of the best seafood dishes we have had. The coconut ice cream also a firm favourite. The Waiting on staff were attentive and liked to get to know us. The prices were cheaper than expected for such a highly rated resort, we felt as thought it was hard to spend our money here. The reception staff were friendly and efficient on check in and check out. All in all a perfect stay. We can’t fault it :) Thank you to all the staff who looked after us.

I have spent almost 10days with my family ( 4 kids. 14 - 26 yrs) in this resort including NewYear Eve. Nice boutique hotel with a family athmosphere . Great relaxation, intimate place in positive contrast with big Marriott International hotel in the neighborhood. Sensational food offer in the hotel restaurant provide a La carte dishes and on Top of that the Staff is able to be adaptive to fulfill whatever wish you have. Specific chapter is surfing . All my family fell in love with this sport. Just rent for peanuts Board with a trainer at the beginning and you have almost the whole day program for the next days. I recommend this hotel to all families looking for special family intimate style property with great value for money.

We stayed in a bungalow on this amazing resort and it was wonderful , I think it is my favourite place in the world The staff there are unbelievable and the pool is perfect . Sun beds , 1 min walk to beach . When can we go back please ??

This was our second visit to Weligama Bay Resport, but definitely not the last. From the moment we signed in, it was a fabulous stay. The Garden Villa was spacious and clean, the food and drinks were fantastic, and, above all, our carers were awesome. Friendly and courteous, they made the whole trip another experience to remember. We will definitely return again. Thank you.

It is our fourth time at the hotel.We always had a great stay.The resort is very beautifull with amazing and comfortable rooms.Very friendly and professional staff and service.Delicious breakfasts and the hotel restaurant is perfect. We highly recommend Weligama Bay Resort

Situated as some kind of last outpost in the Weligama Bay area this place has a special kind of peacefulness that other places around the bay is lacking. It’s a truly magical place surrounded by palm trees which forms kind of an own garden. It consists of a main building (by the street) and eight villas (up to four people) in the garden towards the sea. The interior design is classic colonial style with dark wooden floors, pillars at the porches and rattan chairs and the service is truly top notch at every level – the reception, the cleaning dpt, the sunbed service, the spa and the restaurant. We spent a week in one of the villas in the garden and were taken care of as we would have been prime ministers. If you’re a surfer (as we) you have like 50 meters to the best waves of the bay just outside the resort and no prevarication whatsoever not to catch the day’s first waves in the sunrise before breakfast. Speaking of breakfast the restaurant provides you with the best of the best as well as for lunch and dinner served by waiters that really pay attention to you. Location, peacefulness and service characterizes this place and as a finishing touch Mr Chandimal was kind enough to let us use all amenities including shower after check out as our plane left late at night. Sounds too good to be true? Try for yourself, you won’t regret it.

Wow, we recently spent 10 days in the hotel for the cricket at Galle, staying in a junior suite. Firstly the room was spacious and comfortable serviced daily to a high standard. The food in the restaurant was varied and a great standard with relaxed and efficient service and most importantly the staff were brilliant both friendly and professional. Prior and during our stay the management went above and beyond to ensure our stay was as relaxing and enjoyable as it could of been, thank you, oh and don’t miss out on using the spa, it’s brilliant.

We stayed for 10 days in a Family Bungalow. The accommodation was spacious , well equipped and discreetly serviced. The Reception staff were efficient helpful knowledgeable and courteous at all times.

Me and my family spend nine days at this wonderful hotel. The personnel are very friendly and serviceminded. The restaurant serves good breakfast, lunch and dinner with a great variety. The beach just outside the hotel is the best part of Weligama and the sun beds are fresh. The hotel has surfing boards to a really reasonable price to rent. The traffic can be a little it noisy for the apartments. The villas are very nice and spacious. Thanks for a wonderful time, I really would like to return to this hotel!

Thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The rooms are beautiful, clean and modern. The hotel is small and friendly and on a beautiful spot of beach with a great little surf school just to the left of the beach entrance. The service was fantastic and all the staff were extremely helpful , friendly and professional. The manager Dinesh was very helpful as was Nimesh at the restaurant. There was also another restaurant waiter who was extremely good , he also did the rooms service (Sorry I can't remember your name). The evening food at cutty Sark in the evening was delicious. The only improvement I would say was the breakfast , it was good but would be improved if the fruit was fresher and string hoppers were available. We would definitely recommend this lovely place and we will be back.