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South Coast Sri Lanka Planning
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items My fiancé and I have booked a last minute hol to Sri Lanka - every year we book in the January sales and tend to find good deals to long haul destinations! Flights are booked ✅ I’ve been browsing accommodation on the South Coast and these are my favo...
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Accommodation
“Located paces away from Hiriketiya Beach, our boutique villa is an invitation for those with a spirit of adventure, and a taste for elegance and luxury. Outfitted with modern facilities, and tasteful design elements of Sri Lanka’s heritage and tropi...
Ginger Palm Villa
“Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place.The Benison Ahangama is a calm, boutique luxury retreat located in the heart of Ahangama, just 700 metres from the beach. Designed to feel private and peaceful despite its central location, ...
The Benison, Ahangama (updated prices 2026)
“Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa is a tranquil luxury retreat, nestled in lush tropical surroundings with breathtaking ocean views. We offer personalized service and a serene escape centered on our guests wellness and relaxation. As you make your way to...
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle gives instant “final‑stop bliss” energy.
The setting looks unreal - that wide, golden beach and all the space to just breathe, and the whole place has that calm, polished vibe I always gravitate toward.
It feels like...
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Villa Alba instantly gives that calm, elevated escape vibe - tucked away from the hustle and bustle but still looking beautifully clean, modern, and so thoughtfully put together.
The aesthetic feels effortless, the kind of place where everything is...
Villa Alba
I saw this hotel and the decor instantly caught my eye 😍
Miss Ceylon is a unique five-star retreat in Sri Lanka, designed to offer a luxurious experience blending colonial, vintage, and industrial elements.
With expansive Crittall windows, loft-st...
Miss Ceylon, Unawatuna (updated prices 2026)
Immediate thoughts: wow!
“Neem is a boutique hotel nestled in the wild beauty of Sri Lanka’s south coast, just steps from the waves of Madiha. Surrounded by lush gardens and the rhythm of the ocean, this peaceful adults-only retreat is designed to r...
Neem - Boutique Hotel Madiha - adults only, Kamburugamuwa (updated ...
“Located at the doorstep of some of Sri Lanka’s best beaches, Sam & Lola’s is an idyllic tropical hideaway in Sri Lanka’s deep south. The twin villas have been lovingly designed by us and filled with carefully curated decor and furnishings – most...
Sam & Lola's Sri Lanka
Trips and Activities
Yala National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife reserves, known for its leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and huge variety of birdlife. It’s a mix of jungle, open plains, and lakes, and it’s the place most people go when the...
Yala National Park, Hambantota - Book Tickets & Tours
Snorkelling in Mirissa is all about the clear water, calm bays, and the chance to see turtles up close.
Many people book through GetYourGuide, where you can choose small‑group or private trips that include your boat, guide, and all the gear.
Tour...
The BEST Mirissa Snorkeling 2026 - FREE Cancellation
Custom jewellery making in Galle is all about choosing your own gemstones and creating a piece that’s completely personal.
Galle Fort has several studios where you can learn about Sri Lankan gems, pick your stones, and work with a jeweller to desig...
Galle: Traditional Gems & Jewellery Workshop with Transfers
Udawalawe National Park is known for its huge elephant population and wide open landscapes, making it one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see elephants in the wild. The park is also home to buffalo, crocodiles, deer, and lots of birdlife.
You ca...
Udawalawa National Park, Uva Province - Book Tickets & Tours
For the Foodies
Multiple features in the top 50 best bars!
“Nestled within a coconut grove on Pehebiya Beach in Hiriketiya, Smoke & Bitters celebrates the rich abundance of local ingredients.
We blend traditional and modern techniques to create unique, house...
Smoke & Bitters
Layback - All day kitchen, coffee and cocktails
“Are you looking for a post-surf coffee, a healthy brunch, or sunset drinks with great ocean views in Weligama? We have got you covered!
We are a locally owned business, and we would like to give our...
Layback Rooftop Café, Restaurant & Bar (part of Layback surf camp)
The food at this rooftop restaurant at the Spindrift Hostel Madiha looks right up our street!
Background:
The Spindrift Hostel is the loving creation of Charlotte & Josh; a couple who quit the London corporate life in 2016 to travel the world...
Spindrift Rooftop Restaurant
This is a gorgeous restaurant and boutique stay in Galle Fort.
The Bungalow in Galle Fort is known for its cosy, intimate setting and really good food.
It’s tucked inside the Fort, so you’re surrounded by cafés and little restaurants, but the foo...
The Bungalow Galle Fort - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar.