Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping & Eating
Accommodation is spread out along the beach road; there is no reason to stay on the
charmless inland side of the road.
For eating, tuck into some fresh-from-the-ocean seafood at one of the waterfront joints
opposite Taprobane Island.
Samaru Beach House
HOTEL
( 225 1417;
www.guesthouse-weligamasamaru.com
;544 New Matara Rd;r US$35-80; )
Located at about the middle of the bay, this traveller-savvy place is on the beach and has
14 light and airy rooms (some fan-only) that are sheltered from road noise. The better
rooms have a verandah. Bikes and surfboards can be rented and the genial owner can or-
ganise local tours and activities.
Weligama Bay View
GUESTHOUSE
( 225 1199;
www.bayviewlk.com
;Galle-Matara Rd;r US$30-60; )
The ocean is your pool at this beachside hotel that adjoins other similar venues. The 14
rooms are basic but comfortable, and some have air-con. Upstairs units enjoy better views.
Surfers are served with board rentals and lessons.
AVM Cream House
ICE CREAM
(3 Samaraweera Pl;treats from Rs 20; 11am-9pm)
For dessert head to this wildly popular ice cream cafe opposite the bus station in the town
centre. There's a huge range of fresh fruit flavours; a big glass of fresh-squeezed orange
juice is a mere Rs 20.
Information
Weligama's busy commercial centre is inland from the coast road. It has supermarkets and
ATMs in the streets around the bus station.
Getting There & Away
There are frequent buses to Galle (Rs 52, one hour) and Matara (Rs 28, 30 minutes).
