Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Experience world-class service and celebrity treatment at Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, located directly on the beach. The resort features oceanfront rooms, a children's pool open year-round, a relaxation pool, and an outdoor lap pool. Water sports facilities are available, and it's conveniently near Galle Fort and Blue Whale watching spots. Guests can unwind in a garden with outdoor furniture, and rooms include a minibar, bathtub, and ironing facilities.

The property is accessible via the Southern Expressway, a 2-hour drive from Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport is 175 km away, a scenic 2.5-hour drive along the Southern Express Highway.

All rooms offer unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean from the balcony and bathtub. Each room comes with a 55-inch LED smart TV with satellite channels, a day bed, and a private bathroom featuring a bathtub, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Suites include a dining area.

Guests can dine at the resort's various food and beverage outlets or enjoy a barbecue on the terrace. The resort provides business centers, free WiFi throughout, and free private parking. A 24-hour front desk offers express check-in and check-out, and concierge services are available upon request.

For relaxation, Quan Spa offers wellness therapies and treatments in five treatment rooms, including a couples' therapy room.

Evening Galle Fort Walk (Fort on Foot)
Join a family-friendly guided walking tour of Galle Fort. Your guide shares captivating stories about the fort's history, people, and culture during the Dutch colonial era. End the tour watching sunset near the Galle Fort lighthouse.

Mirissa Coastal Adventure
Begin your day with a guided tour of Mirissa's busy harbor, learning about local fishermen and their traditional practices.

Galle Fort & Coastal Treasures: A Local-Led Excursion
Explore cultural and natural wonders, including Koggala turtle sanctuary, stilt fishing spots, Galle Dutch Fort, and Galle National Maritime Museum. Wear light, comfortable clothing and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sweater. Buy entrance tickets in local currency at the locations.

Sail Away - Whale Watching on a Private Catamaran
Enjoy a private whale-watching tour on your own catamaran with breakfast and a light lunch. The slow vessel lets you savor the sea and extend your whale-watching time. During waits, snorkel, swim, or paddleboard. The tour starts at Mirissa fisheries harbor at 6:30 AM and lasts about 7 hours.

Yala Wildlife Safari
Yala hosts 44 mammal species and 215 bird species, including the world's highest leopard density, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted deer, peacocks, and crocodiles. Visit between February and July when low water levels improve wildlife visibility. This safari offers an intimate encounter with untamed nature, leaving you with a new perspective.

A Village Ride
Start with a boat ride down the Kapu Ela River with a local naturalist knowledgeable about birds and reptiles. Relax along riverbanks, canals, and under bridges. Then cycle through rural Galle past paddy fields, local markets, and riverbanks. The standard trail is 6 km, with options for 9 km or 15 km rides. The tour ends at a thatched mud hut on Paddy Island.

South Coast Cinnamon (Visit to a Cinnamon Estate)
Visit a scenic cinnamon estate to see nurseries, oil distillation, and peeling. Try peeling cinnamon yourself. Enjoy various cinnamon teas and a cinnamon-infused juice.

Southern Blend (Tea Factory Visit)
Tour a private tea estate and modern tea factory. Walk through scenic southern estates learning about tea history and cultivation. At the factory, observe production stages and sample different teas.

Sail Away – Sunset Cruise on a Private Catamaran
Enjoy the sea's beauty at sunset with a cool breeze. Board the catamaran with loved ones to take in picturesque views. Create lasting memories over hot Ceylon tea and snacks. This cruise is a lifelong adventure.

Udawalawe Wildlife Safari
Udawalawe is a key habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants, easily spotted in open areas. Many elephants gather near the Udawalawe reservoir. The park also hosts rusty-spotted cats, fishing cats, and Sri Lankan leopards. Leopard and sloth bear sightings are rare but possible.

A Boat Trip on the Madu River
Take an enchanting speedboat ride along the Madu River, a 900-hectare wetland estuary with 770 hectares of water and 64 islands. This ride offers a close-up view of a complex wetland ecosystem, a World Heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention and one of Sri Lanka's last pristine mangrove forests.