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This is where trade winds carried legendary explorers like Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta and Fa-Hsien past Sri Lanka’s soaring southern cliffs on some of history’s most celebrated nautical journeys, Cape Weligama has become the most celebrated among Sri Lankan Beach Resorts, along this fabled island’s palm fringed shores. Thirty minutes east of Galle, Cape Weligama inhabits 12 manicured acres atop a singular promontory rising 40 metres above the Indian Ocean. Stunning panoramas await you, naturally complementing the 39 private retreats designed by one of Asia’s most celebrated architects, Lek Bunnag. The hotel offers an array of international dining venues captures Weligama’s iconic sunsets, as does the 60-metre crescent-shaped infinity pool that appears to flow seamlessly into the shimmering sea, while those timeless breezes ensure elegant swells unfurl onto the sun kissed sand.

Rooms

Nestled into the natural slopes atop Weligama’s striking headland, a collection of private Suites and Villas; offering 39 bedrooms in all, create the welcoming illusion of a traditional Sri Lankan village. Yet beneath local terracotta-tiled rooftops, stylish interiors unfold as Cape Weligama boasts the largest Luxury Villas in Sri Lanka. Accommodation options range from 130 m2 and 310 m2, surrounded by tropical gardens. Each room is named for a distinguished explorer or writer whose historic Ceylon journey captures the spirit of Cape Weligama.

The Villas are set within eight stone ringed gardens. Each garden comprises two or three free-standing Villas plus a 15 metre infinity edge swimming pool. The Duplex Two Bedroom Cape Pool Villa, our most breath-taking accommodation at 310 m2, offers stunning Indian Ocean views from both bedrooms across two levels and a private 15 metre infinity pool on the upper level; a first for a Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka.

The Suites are situated around the Cove Pool in units of four. They are especially well suited to families or friends traveling together, seeking the beach villa experience for which southern Sri Lanka has become synonymous, with the added amenities and activities of a luxury resort.

All accommodations enjoy a large terrace with dining and spa facilities, spacious walk in wardrobes, Sonos wireless audio with a large music library (or play your own music), a complimentary library of movies on demand on the large screen, custom developed Ophir toiletries, a steam room, large bathrooms with twin vanities and a stone bathtub.

Pool View Junior Suite

The outdoor verandah is furnished for lounging and dining. The Junior Suite can interconnect with the adjacent Master Suite via a double door on the verandah which is ideal for families with children. The Suites overlook the Cove swimming pool including the kid’s pool, tropical gardens and have close access to the East Beach.

Pool View Master Suite

The spacious Master Suite is exquisitely furnished with a large bedroom and lavish bathroom with stone bathtub and steam room. The verandah is furnished for lounging and dining. The Master Suite can interconnect with the adjacent Junior Suite via a double door on the verandah, perfect for families with children. The Suites overlook the Cove pool and kid’s pool and tropical gardens, with close access to the East Beach. Luxury amenities such as Ophir bath ware are exclusive to this Weligama resort!

Ocean Villa

The Ocean Villa features a verandah, for relaxation or dining, that leads into an exquisitely furnished bedroom, large walk in wardrobe and bathroom with a separate area for the stone bathtub that opens out to the garden.

The Villas offer a twist to the traditional Sri Lanka Beach Villa. In lieu of immediate ocean access, the villas were built at an elevation, offering guests unfettered views of the Indian Ocean. But not to worry, the beach is less than 100m away. Grouped in clusters of two or three, the villas are surrounded by lush tropical gardens that feature a semi-private 15m infinity swimming pool. Immerse yourself in a truly tropical experience.

Premier Ocean Villa

This spacious Premier Ocean Villa features a large, well-furnished verandah. A foyer leads to the elegantly furnished king bedroom and large bathroom with steam room and stone bathtub.

The Villa is surrounded by lush tropical gardens that feature a semi-private 15m infinity swimming pool shared with either one or two other villas. An exotic step away from the usual beach Villas in Sri Lanka, in both style and elegance.

Prestige Ocean Villa

From the attention to detail in luxury finishes, to the mini-library of local tales, the Prestige Ocean Villa stands apart from accommodation options of comparative boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.

The villa sports a large verandah for relaxing or dining, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Inside, the spacious king bed room is lavishly furnished and exudes elegance. The villa features a separate living room and private bar, at which your butler will mix drinks of your choice.

Sunbath in your own private garden surrounded by lush tropical flora or take a dip in the infinity 15m semi-private swimming pool shared with either one or two other villas.

Grand Ocean Villa

Featured in esteemed publications such as the Robb Report, accommodation such as the Grand Ocean Villa is why most consider Cape Weligama as the epitome of 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka.

Boasting 200m of luxury and charm, the villa enjoys our largest verandah for relaxing or dining, overlooking the Indian Ocean and tropical gardens. Inside, the spacious king bed room is lavishly furnished alongside the separate living room with its own bar.

The Villa is surrounded by lush tropical gardens that feature a semi-private 15m infinity swimming pool shared with either one or two other villas.

Ocean Pool Villa

Without a doubt, the best Sri Lanka pool villa. With an elevation of 40m above sea level, this second story accommodation features a stunning 15m long infinity edge pool, giving guests an immersive experience of miles upon miles of ocean, as far as the eye can see.

The upper floor Ocean Pool Villa features a luxuriously furnished bedroom with striking ocean views opening up to an outdoor deck for sunbathing.

A large bathroom with a stone tub equipped with Sonas surround sound speakers and a collection of 1000s of songs, will make you want to stay forever.

Duplex Two Bedroom Cape Pool Villa

The epitome of modern luxury. Our most lavish accommodation with two king bedrooms, each with large ensuite bathrooms. The most sought-after Beach Bungalow in Sri Lanka, the duplex two-bedroom Cape Pool villa features 310m of sheer luxury and is situated at the highest point of the resort. The beach is a mere 180m away or a 2-minute walk.

A spacious terrace on the ground floor for relaxing or dining, a living room with bar, an upper floor deck and the stunning upper floor 15m infinity edge pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The two floors are connected by a staircase on one side of the Villa. There is also a second 15m infinity pool in the garden shared with the second Villa which could be reserved for family or friends.

Dining

Allow your taste buds to explore this exotic island on their own! The resort features multiple restaurants that set the bar for fine dining in Sri Lanka. A gourmet paradise, Cape Weligama pays homage to its location with the day’s freshest catch selected by you at Pola (the Sinhalese word for ‘market’) and cooked to order at the Ocean Terrace restaurant.

Savour mouth-watering fare at the Tableau Restaurant, dramatically poised at the cliff edge, serving beautiful, seasonal and sustainable dishes prepared in front of you by Resplendent Ceylon’s chefs and visiting culinarians from around the world.

The resort’s handpicked wines complement these extensive East to West menus. Honoring the deep roots connecting Cape Weligama to this island’s rich history, the Cape Club provides a relaxed yet refined venue for traditional Ceylon high tea, as well as to linger over sunset cocktails and after-dinner nightcaps under the stars.

Cape Club
Ocean Terrace
Tableau
Pola
The Surf Bar

Open Air Dining

Culinary Delights

Tableau Restaurant

The Freshest Ingredients

The Main Restaurant

Ocean Terrace restaurant

Enjoy cocktails at the Cape Club

A wide selection of Spirits & Wines

Eat with your hands, Sri Lankan style

Facilities

Spa

Enjoy the scintillating experience of famed Sri Lanka spa hotels, from the sanctity of your own suite or villa. For the ultimate Ceylonese indulgence, Cape Weligama’s experienced therapists come to your Suite or Villa where dedicated spa facilities allow us to pamper you.

Or opt to have a ‘spa day’, at the resort’s dedicated Spa Villa. Organic homegrown Sri Lankan spice scrubs made from clove, nutmeg, sweet orange and sandalwood relieve stress and naturally attend to travel weary muscles while bespoke, essential oil massage blends incorporate Ceylon tea, which is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-ageing and calming properties.

Unwind with a blissful massage on your veranda, or with a fragrant scrub followed by an invigorating herbal steam treatment in your shower room and finally, a sleep inducing soak in your stone bathtub, with your bed just steps away.

Cape Weligama boasts what is likely the best infinity pool in Sri Lanka! A breathtaking crescent-shaped Moon Pool curving 60m around the cape’s summit drinks in every inch of the spectacular 270-degree coastal views. It’s equally resplendent at night when the pool’s inky surface reflects the stars and the bright luminescence of the moon.

The generous Cove Pool, close to the Suites, meanders around an integrated 20m-lap pool, and is ideal for kids. The Surf Bar – secreted under the Moon Pool – erects a large screen on occasion to host convivial movie nights with popcorn and international sports fixtures with special themed snacks and drinks.

Hotel facilities also include a Cybex equipped air-conditioned gym for keeping in shape after overindulging on the resort’s mouth-watering cuisine. Electric buggies convey guests around the resort if they prefer not to walk.

There are two adjacent public beaches. West Beach is accessed via a specially built cliff staircase. East Beach is next to the Sports Centre, a 5-minute walk from the resort. A reef provides safe swimming conditions. With no large resorts nearby, the beaches are not busy. The Sports Centre is staffed by professionals and is the embarkation point for all land and water-based activities. Offering first-rate PADI dive courses and exciting dives, other activities include private cruises, big game fishing, seasonal whale and dolphin-watching trips and banana boating.