Weligama travel guide

Weligama Tourism | Weligama Guide

You're Going to Love Weligama

With a population of 22,179, Weligama is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Weligama has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Weligama

Tours

Virgin White Tea Plantation Visit!
Walking Tour
Sri Lanka Whale Watching Boat Tour from Weligama
Boat Tour

Other activities

8-Day Holistic & Intensive Breathwork, Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Sports & Fitness•Yoga / Pilates

When to visit Weligama

Weligama in June
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weligama in June
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Weligama

Plane

When flying to Weligama, you’ll arrive at Koggala (KCT), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Weligama is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 77 miles from Weligama. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Weligama, you’ll arrive at Koggala (KCT), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Weligama is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 77 miles from Weligama. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Weligama

DIWDikwella Mawella Lagoon
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l
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Where to stay in Weligama

Average rates range from around $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weligama

Most booked hotels in Weligama

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Cape Weligama
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 100 reviews)
$406+
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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1310 reviews)
$134+
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Insight resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 460 reviews)
$28+
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W15
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 182 reviews)
$103+
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Garton's Cape
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 78 reviews)
$117+
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Koggala Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 35 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Weligama

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Weligama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Weligama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.