Weligama

Cycle around this lake to enjoy the surrounding paddy fields and peaceful village scenery.

This landscaped clifftop resort offers freestanding suites and villas with sweeping Indian Ocean views. The author recommends a Pool Villa or Grand Villa in the ‘Iban Batuta’ Garden and a floating breakfast in your private pool.

Ask for a table by the railings to enjoy the lush green views. The author particularly praises breakfast, along with the beautifully presented meals and excellent service.

This hilltop boutique hotel pairs luxurious villas and antique Rajasthani furnishings with attentive service and a large saltwater infinity pool. Choose villas 109 or 113 for coastal views, or 105 or 106 for wetland views.

Cape Weligama’s 60-meter crescent-shaped pool offers spectacular coastal views. The author recommends visiting at sunrise and sunset.

Admire this river as part of a cycling outing through the countryside around Borala Wewa.

Join a mixologist session at Cape Weligama’s relaxed bar to make Sri Lankan-inspired cocktails. Nearby terrace paths lead to ocean lookout spots.

A Weligama stay featured in the author's hotel collection for enjoying Sri Lanka's coastal destinations.

Head across the valley from Malabar Hill for the cinnamon tour, highlighted as a distinctive local experience.