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#1 of 5 resorts in Weligama
Location
4.3
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.3
Value
4.0
Weligama Bay Resort is 4**** property with 24 rooms and suites.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Water sport equipment rentals
Airport transportation
Spa
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Poolside bar
Darts
Taxi service
Foot massage
Head massage
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Newspaper
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Family Resort
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Sinhala
Location
Matara Road Pelena, Matara 81700 Sri Lanka
Weligama Bay Resort
Getting there
Good for walkers
Grade: 87 out of 100
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34 Restaurants
within 0.3 miles
1 Attraction
within 0.3 miles
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Lovely resort for a stay. Great bedrooms, lovely decoration and confort, location, swimming pool and beach are very nice. Just noticed the prices at restaurant were a bit over priced for the options provided.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Excellent location to catch surf right on the beach outside the resort. Hotel itself is a bit dated so would have given 4 stars but all staff were so incredibly helpful/attentive that it bumps it to 5, really top notch service here.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Dinesh Karunarathne, General Manager at Weligama Bay Resort
Responded Oct 31, 2023
Dear Chris, We would like to thank you for choosing Weligama Bay Resort and for taking time to share your positive experience of your recent stay with other travelers. We are happy you have enjoyed the hotel location right on the beach and in the middle of Weligama bay as well as our hotel staff service. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future. Warm regards, Dinesh Karunarathne
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Great location, right on the Weligama Surf beach. From spicy curries to fresh seafood, every meal was a flavorful journey. Room was spacious. Well-designed to provide a peaceful sanctuary away from the road noise, ensuring a restful night's sleep and serene atmosphere through out the day. Exceptional staff - their attentive service to go the extra mile made me feel right at home. Thank you!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Dinesh Karunarathne, General Manager at Weligama Bay Resort
Responded Oct 31, 2023
Dear guest We really appreciate your feedback and sharing positive experience from your recent stay with us and other travelers. It is a pleasure to read you have liked not only the room design but also that you enjoyed your "flavorful journey" through our restaurant menu as well. On behalf of our staff I especially thanks for your kind words towards their performance. We always consider guests´ satisfaction during their stay and this includes quiet and comfort in the room to sleep in the night. Therefore, we doubled entrance doors into all rooms in the main building to increase a level of acoustic insulation from outdoor corridor. We look forward to welcome you back in Weligama Bay Resort. Warm regards, Dinesh Karunarathne
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As a family, we went with 6 people and booked two bungalows and a villa for three nights. The bungalows were connected to each other which was great as a family and the space was very roomy. The villa was also perfect for two people. The resort itself was very beautiful with long palm trees that makes you feel like you are in paradise, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi, spa, and restaurant. The resort is also connected to Welligama beach which is ideal if you want to have some drinks with some breeze looking at surfers or book some surfing lessons (well worth it!). There are also a number of food courts nearby if you want to try local cuisine. It is also nice to go for a walk and talk with some locals. Most importantly, the entire staff make you feel very welcome. Not only do they provide good service (what you expect from a resort), but they are also observant and friendly. For example, I was interested in discovering some Sri Lankan music and they played a diverse list of songs. Even though we went as a family, I think this resort is well worth it for couples, friends or solo travellers because of the friendly staff and the beautiful location. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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By far my favorite hotel that I’ve visited in Weligama Bay. The rooms were always clean and the housekeeping staff surprised us everyday with a new animal made out of towels. The food here was amazing especially the curry-based ones. Surf selection was spectacular, and staff was always willing to help us pick the right one because we didn’t really know what we were looking for and even offered a surf lesson which was really cool. Overall our experience in Weligama Bay Resort was very pleasent and we would recommend it to anybody.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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It was an incredible stay at WBR. I loved the breakfast, especially pancakes and waffles. The view of the ocean was spectacular. I would recommend to try a surfing lessons with WBR instructor because I learned a lot in just one hour. The staff was very kind and friendly. I really enjoyed it and I would 100% reccomend this resort to my friends.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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In a spur of a moment, we decided to celebrate my birthday as well as our wedding anniversary in this resort, when vacationing in Sri Lanka for 4 weeks. We spent one night in this amazing place and we felt as if we were there for at least a week! The team went far and beyond to make our stay remarkable and pampered our family the entire time. I only booked the place 2 hours before we arrived and they already prepared a nice welcome sign in our family bungalow to wish us happy birthday/anniversary. And then after dinner they surprised us with a divine chocolate cake, which they baked for us! The food was amazing throughout the whole stay. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. The entire property felt well maintained. My husband also tried their spa and said the massage was one of the best ones he has had (and he goes regularly). Overall, I cannot thank the whole team enough! Mr. Sahan, who organized our stay, as well as the team in the restaurant (Mr. Sugath, Mr. Kalidu, Mr. Kumara). We will be back!…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Just spent 4 nights at this hotel. Positives absolutely kind friendly staff the grounds are beautifully maintained and it’s right on the beach. We paid for a premium room which was a front villa with amazing views. The room staff did an amazing job with towel art and kept the room spotless. The restaurant table service was excellent with lovely tables and comfortable chairs. We ate out most nights for a variety. The chef was kind enough to cook some SriLankan food as an alternative to set breakfast. He was really accommodating and friendly. The room wasn’t ready upon arrival as the air conditioning wasn’t working. They had about 4 maintenance crew having a look at it. Eventually they got it going. It’s an old rusted out Toshiba Air con but certainly cooled the room very quick. The room was lovely and well fitted out. The bath room is dated but certainly did the job. Sadly Air Conditioner broke down again which couldn’t be fixed. The only ignoring part is they knew it was broken before we arrived as a part had burnt out causing it to trip power on the compressor. We were moved to a different room which was slightly smaller and had a cheap Chinese air conditioner which was undersized for the room. It didn’t really chill the room much. This villa type on Agoda was about $30 cheaper a night. The bath room on this villa had a rotted out shower frame with various mould types from black, pink and a kind of brown colour. Green moss was also growing on frame. It was so rotted that caused the bathroom to flood when you had a shower. It is a slip hazard we just used towels where the holes were. I figured if you didn’t touch the mould you would be ok. Not sure how children would go but they did have an option of a bath. Only 5 rooms were booked in the whole place as it was there off season. Hopefully repairs will occur. The Marriott is next door for the same price if you like high rise accomodation or W15 which is also a couple of doors down and much newer. I really loved the location of the hotel. The surf instructor was fantastic. In fact all the staff are a credit to this hotel. They just need to spend some money on maintenance. Our shower hose was split which I didn’t really care about but certainly other guests would this is a very easy fix.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The rooms are clean, nicely decorated, spacious and offer great views. Food was affordable and yummy. Pool is cleaned frequently where the kids enjoy their time and you enjoy the breath taking views with your drink. Highly highly recommended!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Such a wonderful resort. The chef and hospitality manager went out their way to make our stay special. Whatever off menu food we requested they delivered. Reasonably priced, lovely pool. I have found in sri lanka that table service happens sort of once and then you have to flag someone down but you were always checked in on at appropriate times at this place, not over bearing. Lovely clean rooms wonderful decor comfy bed. Did not try the spa so cannot comment. Food prices were same in the area but big portions so could get away with sharing a main and 2 starters. Definitely return again and happily pay more. Will copy and paste on Google reviews as they deserve it.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$122 - $185 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
Sri LankaSouthern ProvinceMataraWeligama
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Frequently Asked Questions about Weligama Bay Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Weligama Bay Resort?
Nearby attractions include Jewel Gallery (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Weligama Bay Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Weligama Bay Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Weligama Bay Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Weligama Bay Resort?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Weligama Bay Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sea Salt Society - Beach Restaurant - Weligama, Rise, and Bay-Route Resto & Shisha Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Weligama Bay Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Weligama Bay Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Weligama Bay Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Weligama Bay Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Weligama Bay Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Sinhala.
Are there any historical sites close to Weligama Bay Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Kushta Raja Gala (1.4 miles).