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Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 5.8 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 40 km from Kushtarajagala. Tangalle Lagoon is 15 km away and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel. I had the best stay ! The vibe was so chill and everyone was so friendly. The beds were very comfortable and big, the showers were amazing. The staff is just soooo nice ! They would absolutely anything to help. I had a surf enjury and I couldn’t walk for over a week, if it weren’t for sishani and Shan I don’t know what I would done.. Sishani took me to the hospital, brang me food every day and helped me a lot. If you’re hesitating don’t because it’s the best for the price and the location and the quality.

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9.2
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The property is around 29 km from Galle Fort, 29 km from Dutch Church Galle and 29 km from Galle Light house. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms at Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Lost hostel will forever have a special place in my heart. From the staff to the guests (who are now lifetime friends) to the location to absolutely everything in between. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!

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9
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Boasting a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 1.8 km from Hiriketiya Beach and 5.7 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole. The property is located 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, 40 km from Kushtarajagala and 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a garden view.

Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel, while Matara Fort is 22 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 54 km away. Great location, friendly staff, great value for the price

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9
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Everything was perfect. Big hostel. Big dorm rooms with ac, very clean bathroom, plenty of space in common areas. Great location, short walk to the beach.

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$8.96
per night

Located in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Located around 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Galle Fort. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. As the name suggests, the view is amazing. You can view the whole beach from the hostel itself. The host was very polite and respectful towards the guest. Breakfast was amazing too which includes Sri Lankan breakfast on one of the days and it was very delicious. The dorms were clean, spacious and air conditioned. The bathrooms had showers with multiple settings and were clean too. Overall, an 10/10 experience. Nothing to call out.

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Set in Weligama, 1.4 km from Abimanagama Beach, Nature Rex Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 26 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. What a perfect place for connecting with nature! You can feel like in the jungle when listening to the morning birds! The owners are super nice and helpful. The WiFi was super strong for work. Very close to the beach where you can surf or just relax. And a shower.. you can look up the sky when showering! Highly recommended!

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9
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$8.50
per night

All private rooms include a patio / sitting area with a day-bed where you can relax. All rooms feature luxury mattresses, linen and private modern bathrooms. All dormitories feature air-conditioning and personal lockers with attached modern bathrooms. Great place to stay. Nice pool, great activities. Massive rooms. Great location

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9.1
Superb
634 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Located in Hiriketiya and with Hiriketiya Beach reachable within 800 metres, Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 18 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 38 km from Kushtarajagala. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. All units include a safety deposit box. super clean, cozy, and the host is the nicest person! Highly recommend it 😊

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Weligama, 300 metres from Weligama Beach, 234 Weligama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. The property is situated 29 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 29 km from Galle Fort and 29 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel features family rooms. I loved my stay here. The rooms were large and airy , there were good spots to hang out in and the whole space was comfortable with a touch of laid back luxury. The bathrooms were super clean and large . I loved the vibe. You can walk out of the back gate , straight on to the beach which was amazing, especially as you could just pop out to enjoy all the sunsets. The staff were also very kind and helpful. I didn't want to leave.

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10
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Situated in Weligama, within 1.7 km of Weligama Beach and 28 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Bebe peak weligama features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 28 km from Dutch Church Galle, 29 km from Galle Light house and 45 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Galle Fort.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Very clean and well maintained. The nicest staff, Allen was very nice and helpful. Everything was perfect thank you for accommodating us!

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9.7
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

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