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4.5
#1 of 22 villas in Weligama
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Eraeliya Villas and Gardens welcomes you to paradise. Our collection of villas and suites are set in a spacious ocean-side palm-shaded garden on a secluded beach a few kilometres west of surfing mecca Weligama. Our hotel has a strong design focus and our villas and suites - unique in style, furnishings and setting - are designed to appeal to a wide range of guests. Our infinity pool, superb food and friendly service encourage relaxation.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Ocean View
Languages Spoken
English, Sinhala
Location
299 Walliwalla, Matara 81700 Sri Lanka
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
296 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Eraeliya is fully deserving its 5* rating. The rooms, suites and villas are tastefully and uniquely decorated with much love and attention to detail. The beautiful grounds and gardens are maintained immaculately. The undisturbed oceanfront location affords stunning views over the ocean with unforgettable sunsets. Even though jungle beach is a favourite launching point for surfers, the sandy cove is also one of the few Sri Lanka beaches for safe swimming. The high level of service and quality of food are additional highlights. Breakfast is huge and stunning, and the catch of the day is the freshest and most tastefully prepared fish you will find anywhere. The owner Njuri, and the entire staff are fully dedicated to pamper their guests, and ensure their wellbeing. They provide service at its best! The relatively small size of the estate with only 9 rooms and villas affords a much more private and intimate atmosphere. Once you arrive, you have no desire to go outside again. Truly, a small slice of paradise!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Savindu Wijesiri, Marketing at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jun 25, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the unique decor, beautiful grounds, and stunning views. We're also glad you appreciated our high level of service and quality of food. Your kind words about our team mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our slice of paradise!
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Eraeliya is amazing. Set away from the hustle and bustle of town and other crowded beaches, Eraeliya is calm, quiet and beautiful.
The unique draw is the gorgeous boutique rooms, which genuinely look like something out of a design magazine. The staff are very kind and accommodating, the food is good (including for vegetarians), and the location - manicured front lawn overlooking the ocean, small, beautiful, and unbusy “Jungle beach” within a one minute walk - is pretty much perfect.
If you are looking for a place to truly relax and appreciate Sri Lanka’s amazing south coast, do not miss Eraeliya.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Eraeliya has left such a positive impression on you. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more relaxation and appreciation in the future!
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Eraeliya Villas was our last stop of a 12 night trip to Sri Lanka. It was a wonderful place to spend a couple of days to unwind and relax after a busy trip. The hotel is beautifully designed and decorated with the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary features/architecture. Our suite was incredibly spacious and comfortable. The hotel plot is small so there isn't space to roam/explore but the gardens and pool area are well kept and there is direct beach access. The breakfasts are served on the lawn overlooking the sea which is a great spot and the food was pretty good. Dinner menu is reasonably limited but varied and the food was decent quality. There aren't any dining options within walking distance of the hotel. Our experience with hotel staff was mixed. The chaps serving dinner and lunch were great - very polite, cheery and clearly experienced. However I got the impression some of the front of house/hospitality staff were slightly inexperienced. When we checked into our suite we found we had no water pressure or hot water. We reported the issues straight away to the front desk. I was surprised not to be offered another location to be able to shower before dinner. We were told someone would be contacted to fix the issue but the afternoon/evening went by with no updates. Checking with the front desk again, there was no update so went to the next day with no hot water. The lack of communication was slightly disappointing. Of course technical issues happen but given the price point of the hotel , you do expect staff to keep you informed/find a solution. I also booked a massage which was carried out in a tent next to very loud building works on the nextdoor property. The loud drilling made it far from relaxing. i thought perhps i might receive a discount or the offer to reschedule but I didn't. The beauty and setting of the property make it a very stylish place to stay, but the price point does demand an all round top quality experience. There is a slight danger that it tips in favour of style over substance but with a few tweaks it could provide the best of both.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Eraeliya Villas and Gardens, General Manager at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jan 31, 2024
Thank you Rhyanna for sharing your experience at Eraeliya Villas. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful design and setting. We apologize for the issues with water pressure and hot water in your suite, as well as the noise during your massage. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll work on better communication and resolving such matters promptly. We appreciate your insights and hope to provide a more seamless experience on your next visit. Safe travels!
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Stunningly beautiful. The hotel is located in front of the sea in a colonial style villa with a garden and old world furnishings and beautiful artwork. Our suite was spacious and had an enormous terrace overlooking the pool and the sea where we had breakfast each morning. Unfortunately, the level of the service was not at the standard one would expect from such a facility. There was hardly ever someone at reception. Usually the receptionist could be seen roaming the garden on her cell phone. One always had to ask for beach towel since the bin labeled “clean beach towels” was always empty. Surprisingly there was no turndown service in the evening which meant we had to lower 5 or 6 blinds on the doors to the terrace. This was complicated by the fact that some of the blinds were in disrepair. The price for a massage was $50 on the villa website but $63 in the in-room brochure and an espresso cost $12. We asked if we could keep our room until 1PM instead of 12 noon and were told that the latest was 12:30. We left the room at 12:30 and sat in the lobby waiting for the receptionist to appear 20 minutes later and send someone to get our bags. Clearly there was no urgency to make up the room.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:The pool is beautiful but the beach in front of the hotel is not great.
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Response from Savindu Wijesiri, Marketing at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Apr 17, 2024
Dear Caroline, Thank you for sharing your experience at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the stunning location, the ambiance of our colonial style villa, and your suite's spaciousness and views. However, we are genuinely sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations, especially given the high standards we aim to uphold. Your detailed feedback about the service issues, including the reception availability, beach towel management, turndown service, and pricing discrepancies are being looked into and we are taking immediate steps to address these concerns to ensure that our service quality matches the beauty and luxury of our environment. We regret any inconvenience caused by the checkout process and the wait for assistance with your luggage. We appreciate your patience and will review our policies and staff training to improve our guest experience. Thank you once again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a service level that truly reflects the quality you expect from us. Best regards, Savindu Wijesiri on behalf of the team.
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Eraeliya is a very fine beachfront boutique hotel. well maintained and the property looks stunning. We loved all 3 meals we had during our stay with them from Dinner to the next day's lunch it was lovely. They have a really nice menu with a good number of options to choose from. The staff was really friendly and they were so presentable and always wore a smile on their face. I had a lovely birthday with them and they made it special. Thanks to the team and keep up the good work.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Eraeliya Villas and Gardens, General Manager at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jan 31, 2024
Thank you Dili for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Eraeliya. We're thrilled to have made your birthday special. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again.
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This is the best place we have ever stayed. Ever. We stayed here for 4 days at the beginning of our honeymoon, and then later on were booked at a 5 star hotel (Anantara Peace Haven). We literally left early from Anantara, despite the fact that it was non-refundable, and booked two additional nights at the Gardens.
The setting is absolutely beautiful, the dinner area overlooks the ocean, where you can see surfers and sunsets every night as you have curry and wine. The rooms are completely unique from one another with incredible attention to detail. And then we move to the service. The staff is small, and you get to know them by the end. I will miss them all. Dulshan the concierge is professional, relaxed, kind. Sandun, Rex, Dean, and Jayntha of the restaurant staff are always positive, attentive, and work extremely hard. The kitchen is wonderful with Sri Lankan and western dishes.
We are from the US, and its a long trip to Sri Lanka. However, if we come back, we will definitely be staying here again.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Savindu Wijesiri, Marketing at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Apr 15, 2024
Thank you so much for the review of your stay at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens. We are absolutely delighted to hear that we were a highlight of your honeymoon and that our setting, service, and accommodations made such a positive impact on your experience. Hearing that you chose to return to us, even foregoing a non-refundable booking elsewhere, truly means a lot to us. We strive to create a unique and memorable environment, and it's rewarding to hear your feedback. We're also thrilled that our team made such a lasting impression. Your kind words about Dulshan, Sandun, Rex, Dean, and Jayntha will be shared with them; they will be just as pleased to know they could make your visit so special. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to Eraeliya Villas & Gardens on your next trip to Sri Lanka. Until then, we wish you all the best! Warm regards, Savindu Wijesiri on behalf of the team.
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We stayed at Villa Muhudu Bella at Eraeliya. It is the villa closest to the beach and the most private one. It's right by the beach so you'll hear the sound of waves throughout your stay, and of course have a great view right from the bed.
On the day of our return from Eraeliya I didn't want to leave. Stay here and you'll find out all the reasons why.
The food was some of the best food I've had in all my hotel experiences in Sri Lanka. The ingredients are fresh and every meal is prepared deliciously and presented beautifully. I would recommend at least half boad, here. The main dishes we tried were the Country Breakfast (the jam that comes with the country breakfast is hands down the best jam I've tasted), Lime Pancakes, Nasi Goreng, Sri Lankan Rice & Curry, Grilled Mahi Mahi and BBQ Chicken Leg. Can't pick one as the best but I'd say the Mahi Mahi is a must try! They also serve delicious soups and desserts with every meal.
The service is smooth from booking, to check out. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dulshan and Tharaka were really great in handling everything. Everyone at Eraeliya does a stellar job to keep you comfortable and happy.
If you're going down South definitely stay at Eraeliya. Thank you to everyone once again for a wonderful experience. We will be back!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My first 3 nights in srilanka was spent in Weligama, a unique experience at Eraeliya hotel. Specifically in Alaya Suite. This suite offered an unparalleled panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, coupled with a private balcony that seemed like an extension of the horizon itself. The room's design was aesthetically pleasing, illustrating a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. we had the luxury to enjoy our breakfast at our own specified time and location. The freshness of the food and the variety on offer was commendable. And a special mention has to be given to the front desk reception staff - Thareka and Dulshan, their professionalism and attention to detail significantly enhanced our stay. It is safe to say that Eraeliya hotel is not just a place to lodge, but a unique experience that leaves lasting memories.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Savindu Wijesiri, Marketing at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jun 25, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review! We're glad you enjoyed the unique experience in the Alaya Suite, with its stunning ocean views and beautiful design. Your compliments on our flexible breakfast service and the professionalism of Tharaka and Dulshan are much appreciated. We're glad Eraeliya left you with lasting memories, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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The place is absolutely beautiful.. the art, furniture, villas everything.. we stayed at Walauwa, all my photos are taken from it, a two bedroom Villa with a pantry and a nice veranda with beach view..
Food however is a different story.. we went on a FB and only the main course for dinner was excellent! Which was fried tuna 👌🏽 all the others ( pumpkin soup, cream of mashroom, Nasi, brownie) were average or below.. I’m assuming their main menu might be better which is in charged in dollars.. There were noticeable delays between courses too 😞
If the food was good, I would surely recommend this place.. but if you are happy to stay just cause of the view, definitely try.. 🙂
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Not far from the main road
Restaurant menu is in Dollars even for residents
Try fried Tuna.....
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Response from Eraeliya Villas and Gardens, General Manager at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience at Eraeliya Villas and Gardens. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated the work put into Villa Walauwa. We appreciate your honest feedback about the food. It's valuable for us to understand the areas where we can improve, and we apologize for any inconveniences you experienced with the delays and the perceived quality of some dishes. We take your comments seriously and will address them to enhance the dining experience for our guests. We hope that you might consider returning, and if you do, we'll strive to make your overall experience even more enjoyable.
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We’ve been travelling to Sri Lanka for over 40 years and this is hands down the best accommodation, best food and best location we have ever experienced. The current staff are incredibly helpful, service was amazing, the chef is superb, and the whole experience was magical during our weeks stay. The gardens are immaculate and the infinity pool very clean. Even the gentle (left hand) reef break straight in front of our room (muhudu Bella) was fun on a longboard.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Eraeliya Villas and Gardens, General Manager at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
Responded Jan 31, 2024
We are honoured that you consider our accommodation, food, and location to be the best in your 40 years of travel to Sri Lanka. We look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional experiences in the future.
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Bonjour,
Il n'y a pas vraiment de restaurant. En fait vous avez un major d'homme à votre disposition tout au long du séjour.
Il suffit de lui commander le pdj, déjeuner ou le dîner et il dresse la table sur la terrasse devant votre chambre. C'est très bon, pas beaucoup plus cher que dans un restaurant, mais plus cher que si vous mangez sur un marché ou similaire.
Nous sommes resté 1 semaine: 100€ pdj (inclus), déjeuner,dîner, quelques vêtements en laundry. pour 2
L'Hotel est assez loin des commerces à pied
mais pas de problème en scooter ou tuk tuk.
Galle : 1/2H en scooter
Weligama: 10mn en scooter
La plage de l'hotel est juste magnifique avec couché de soleil.
Mais vous ne pouvez pas vous étaler sur la plage, trop étroite. Par contre très bonne pour la baignade ou snorkling.
Hotel magnifique. Je vous conseille les chambres au RDC. Le batiment principal n'a que 4 chambres toutes tournées vers la mer.
En espérant vous avoir aidé.
Oscar
There are more places to choose from in the Weligama area.
PRICE RANGE
$160 - $352 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Sri LankaSouthern ProvinceMataraWeligama
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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