Eight rooms, a quiet courtyard and a pool framed by bamboo and stone.
Marnel is a boutique hotel of just eight rooms. Warm timber, natural light and layers of tropical greenery shape every space, from the guest rooms to the courtyard pool and the open restaurant.
Small by design, so every stay feels personal and unhurried.
Plan your stayA calm king-bedded room in warm timber and soft linen, with a leaf-motif headboard and built-in wardrobe.
EnquireGlass doors open to a private balcony and tree-top views, with two armchairs for slow mornings.
EnquireA bright room with a wall-mounted smart TV, dressing desk and mirror, and a balcony over the garden.
EnquireA courtyard pool with a quiet waterfall, sun loungers and bamboo all around.
An open dining space with timber tables, soft light and a view across the water.
Weligama means “sandy village”. It sits on a wide southern bay known for beginner surf and a long tradition of lace-making, with the south coast’s best-known sights close by.
A sandy bay about 3 km long, known as one of the best beginner-friendly surf breaks in the world. Take a lesson, join a surf camp or watch the sunset.
Neighbouring beaches along the same stretch of coast, popular with surfers and beach-goers.
A famous south-coast beach and a starting point for whale-watching cruises. The season is generally November to April.
An ancient stone statue and one of Weligama’s best-known landmarks.
The town has been known for bobbin lace-making since the 16th century.
A tiny island just off the beach with a private villa. Best admired from the sand, especially at sunset.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and fortified by the Dutch in 1649. Walk the ramparts at sunset.
At the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, near Matara, one of the island’s best-known lighthouses.
Handunugoda Tea Estate, a short journey from Weligama, offers a chance to see how Ceylon tea is made.
Distances and seasons are approximate. We are happy to help arrange surf lessons, tours and transfers.
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