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Weligama: where to stay, eat and explore

The places worth marking in Weligama, picked by people who know it: where to stay, where to eat and what to do.

  • 3 spots
  • Hand-picked by locals
Showing 3 spots in Weligama
Hostel & poshtel · Weligama town

Beatroot Hostels

A small, family-like hostel near Weligama beach with a garden, bar and café serving vegetarian and vegan food.

  • Budget
Hostel & poshtel · Weligama beach

Hangtime Hostel

A beachfront surf and yoga hostel on Weligama’s beginner bay, with a rooftop café, netted deck and private rooms in a fishing boat.

  • Mid-range
  • Surf
  • Yoga
  • Rooftop café
Hostel & poshtel · Weligama town

The Spindrift Hostel

A design-led, highly rated hostel seconds from Weligama beach, built by backpackers for backpackers.

  • Mid-range
  • Beachfront
  • Social
  • Solo travellers

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About Weligama

Weligama’s long, sandy bay has some of the most beginner-friendly waves in Sri Lanka, lined with surf schools, board rentals and hostels. It has become a hub for surfers, remote workers and backpackers on the south coast.

Mirissa is a few minutes east and Ahangama a short ride west.