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Eraeliya Villas & Gardens

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Diviya Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

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299, Walliwalla, Kapparatotha, Weligama, 81700
  • Place, Turtle Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Weligama Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirissa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Ramaya Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ramaya Suite

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Alaya Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Alaya Suite

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Hut Muhudu Bella | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Beach Hut Muhudu Bella

  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa Walauwa | Terrace/patio

Villa Walauwa

  • 2300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Garden House Nelum | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Garden House Nelum

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ambalama Pavilion | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ambalama Pavilion

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Diviya Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Diviya Suite

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Samaya Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Samaya Suite

  • 490 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft House | Living area | TV

Loft House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ocean Loft

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Garden Loft

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Weligama

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Turtle Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kushtarajagala Statue with a stay here. Midigama Beach and Midigama Left Surf Break are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Turtle Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Midigama Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Midigama Left Surf Break - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Weligama Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasijou - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪AVM Cream House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ceylon SLIDERS - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Locale - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Layback Rooftop Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens

4.5-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Eraeliya Villas & Gardens. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Weligama hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2014
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens offers 8 accommodations with minibars and safes. Cable television is provided. This Weligama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 10 2025 to October 18 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Lobby
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 250 (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 250 (from 1 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 150 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Eraeliya Villas Gardens Hotel Weligama
Eraeliya Villas Gardens Hotel
Eraeliya Villas Gardens Weligama
Eraeliya Villas Gardens
Eraeliya & Gardens Weligama
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens Hotel
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens Weligama
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens Hotel Weligama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Eraeliya Villas & Gardens to the airport?

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens is 107.3 mi (143-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Eraeliya Villas & Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Eraeliya Villas & Gardens to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Eraeliya Villas & Gardens offer free breakfast?

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Eraeliya Villas & Gardens?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Eraeliya Villas & Gardens have a pool?

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens features an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from October 10 2025 to October 18 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Eraeliya Villas & Gardens have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Eraeliya Villas & Gardens have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Eraeliya Villas & Gardens to downtown Weligama?

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens is 1.7 mi away from Weligama.

Reviews

Eraeliya Villas & Gardens Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, this place is surreal like a postcard dream. I have stayed in different hotels and Eraeliya is the best hotel in Sri Lanka
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pristine, sublime, wonderful. The list goes on!

My partner and I concluded ten days of travel around Sri Lanka at Eraeliya Villas and Gardens and we were blown away. The property is pristine, the gardens are spectacular and the villas and pools equally as beautiful. We stayed in the Ocean loft, a modern, airy and spacious loft with modern industrial decor with a Sri Lankan twist, it was nothing short of brilliant. The pool is sublime and looks out over a beautiful stretch of the Indian Ocean, with a private beach behind there’s no shortage of space to lounge and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Eraeliya’s staff go above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable and nothing short of perfect, their attentiveness and willingness to aid in anyway they can made this stay truly special. To top it off the food is great and there are plenty of options. The breakfast was particularly amazing and was something we looked forward to every day. The hotel is situated just outside of Weligama, it is a 15 minute tuktuk ride to the popular towns of Mirissa or Ahangama, where there is plenty to do of an evening if you wish to leave the property. But if you wish to stay you can also make use of the spectacular spa service to take your relaxation to the next level. Eraeliya and its staff have a special place in our heart after our short stay and we will without a doubt be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful apart from the cockroach in the room. Staff were quick to rectify the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beyond expectations

We did not expect anything from the hotel as it was very last minute and the best choice according to other reviews! But when we got there it felt like a mini palace! We loved it, and would go there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Myles, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to unwind.

Eraeliya is a truly boutique hotel. It was our last stop of a busy 5 week trip and the perfect place to unwind. Everything about the place exceeded our expectations, exuding quality and tasteful design. The owner (Anna) and staff (Julia, Jerome and...) are to be commended for their attention to detail. Expect to hear "yes" and "of course" often. Meals are prepared to order and served on one's own patio. Breakfast is extensive and the dinner choice is ample, delicious and reasonably priced. Alcohol is not served but is allowed, so guests can stock the minibar from the local wine store. Tick! Eraeliya is a short tuk tuk from town and other restaurants (try Akila's). We shared the gardens and trees with monkeys, iguanas and squirrels and went to sleep to the sound of rolling ocean waves. We WILL return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and relaxing villas

Wonderful relaxing stay. The Villas were incredibly decorated, and the entire grounds were beautiful. All the staff were so lovely and went the extra mile for any small request. The food was delicious - a short and sweet menu but each dish was fantastic. The breakfast spread was absolutely fantastic!! A perfect spot to relax and unwind, and only a few mins tuk tuk to Weligama Town, or about 10-15mins tuk tuk to Mirissa Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent family get away

Fantastic location and brilliant boutique hotel right on the beach in a very private setting. We arrived late and did not have anyone available to show us our room or how to order breakfast, WiFi password etc which would be an improvement. Otherwise an excellent holiday location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

The villas are beautiful, scenery is stunning and staff were super polite and did everything they could to make us comfortable. Lovely, lovely place, very peaceful. Food was lovely and very reasonably priced compared to the other (high end) hotels we stayed in in Sri Lanka, we had two dinners and one breakfast and everything was great. They do special dinners too - catch of the day and a lobster dinner which we didn't get chance to try but that looked good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Gorgeous room right next to the pool and beach, lovely staff and nice food, short tuk tuk ride from mirissa and Weligama beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Service to match high price would make it amazing

Eraeliya villas lives up to the expectations in the photos - it really is stunning.The high ceilings in the upper rooms in the main villa mean that the room feels even larger and waking up to the sea view every morning is wonderful. Unfortunately the service doesn't quite live up to the beauty of the property, or, more honestly, the rather high price tag. - Breakfast is ordered the night before and supposed to be delivered to the room, at the time you specify. We stayed for 6 nights and breakfast was only on time twice, arriving anything from 15-30 minutes after the time you requested. No big deal if you are just lying by the pool, but as my husband had to leave to go diving one morning it meant he had to go hungry. - For the whole duration of our stay there was only one room key as the previous occupants had apparently forgotten to return the spare. I'm not sure what would have happened if we'd mislaid that key - For three days our air conditioning kept malfunctioning. It was ultimately replaced, and whilst the staff were responsive to get it working again, it just became an annoyance until it was finally fixed - When we left reception tried to get us to sign for the full room charge, even though we'd already paid in advance, which seemed odd. When I asked why hotels.com wouldn't be paying the hotel, they backed down When our driver arrived we said goodbye to the group of staff in reception who were chatting amongst themselves. They didn't reply. Sums up the service

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Resort - But Room Choice Important

The place is amazing, beautiful location on the beach, tranquil, super pool and lobby area in the main villa. The photos are accurate ! Excellent breakfasts, lunches and attentive staff. They no longer offer dinner but give a list of local eateries. No alcohol served but ok to bring own, store in fridge. If you can afford it, choose one of the 4 sea view rooms in the main villa, upstairs probably best as private balcony and dining tables. Downstairs great comfy sofas and chairs too but right on the pool so less private. The family villa looked lovely too. We stayed in one of the garden villas, 'Abalaya' Garden Bungalow for 4 nights. When we booked it was not listed as 'not recommended for light sleepers', so we found out the hard way ! Mariachi band from birthday party at (very) nearby beach kiosk, a massive new hotel being constructed just over the wall from dawn till 10pm. (This is targeted for completion early April - maybe they will have a restaurant ?) Also could hear road traffic from adjacent minor road, some obtrusive when music from cars blaring. There is a small outside table, where breakfast may be served (or in the room) but we chose to eat in the garden with those fabulous views. To be fair, when there were not guests in the beachfront villas we ate at their table, twice, once upstairs, one down. The interior was lovely (as photos but a lot darker - many, blinds to work) but awkwardly located plug sockets. Overall is okay if you are on a budget and bring earplugs
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right on the beach with a beautiful pool and surrounding views. Food was delicious and staff were very helpful. The day trip to Galle was also definitely worth doing through Eraeliya and Mirissa is just a tuk tuk away for lots of beach restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

jose, new york city. dominicano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

The location is beautiful- right on the beach. The staff and breakfast were excellent. Thanks to everyone who made our family of 6 including kids very welcomed. Special thanks to Janaka , the butler for his warm smile and gracious support. Will return. JE JE
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great, friendly & helpful staff. Quiet location for escaping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel on the beach

Great hotel, would definitely recommend. Right on the beach, lovely garden with fantastic pool. 5-10 min by tuk tuk to Welligama beach.

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great peaceful location

accomodation is fantastic, property is very secuded and has own stretch of beach. housekeeping services were great and food delivered to villa when ordered. the accomodation doesnt have a license so a trip to the wine store in the local town was needed.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place!

10/10 Excellent

Ciara, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven on Earth

My boyfriend and I had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel. The gardens are spectacular, the food was incredible, and the room was the nicest we have ever stayed in. The staff were fantastic and helped us plan a delicious lobster dinner on our balcony. Utter relaxation, could not recommend this hotel more. We'll definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing!

A real relaxing stay, great accommodation and amazing views.Staff are very friendly but not enough which makes ordering something rather difficult at times. Also the small villa we stayed in would benefit from more power points as well as better lighting in the bathroom. Otherwise really great.

6/10 Okay

Andrew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Take of two stays.

We stayed 3 nights in the Muhuda Bella Villa and 2 in the main villa in the room called Alaya. The small villa is a bit tired and I feel as it's the furthest room from the main building it almost forgotten. But the main Villa is great the room we stayed in there was brilliant. The staff are really friendly and efficient. The food was great. The spa treatments we had were great. The wifi in the small villa was pretty much nonexistent. But the main villa it was fine. Beer is hard to come by which I couldn't understand why, as the hotel is full, they didn't have a huge stock of beer on hand. So a couple nights we could have more than 2 beers! So we went out and bought some, a 10mins tuktuk ride. Overall a good place but don't stay in the Muhuda Bella Villa.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great room, well located, beautiful garden and pool. The breakfast was a success With good bread jam and pancakes. Dinner is a bit rushed though (and there is no wine list) as the staff wanted to finish the service by 9 pm. It would however be good if they could rent surf boards. Very close to welligama by tuk tuk.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025