Twenty-Two Weligambay

This resort is friendly, directly on the beach and an incredibly wonderful staff. It is a delightful beach retreat on the very southern tip of Sri Lanka directly on the Indian Ocean. I spent two lovely days and could not have had a more relaxing and lovely experience. Watching the surfers navigate the waves from my balcony was truly thrilling. I highly recommend this resort to anyone traveling in Sri Lanka to add an added touch of beach, waves and surfing to your stay.

If you're considering booking this hotel, be sure to confirm which room and wing you'll be staying in before making a reservation. The hotel has recently opened another section called "Wing B," which houses older, substandard rooms. These rooms are far from the quality you'd expect—they feature outdated furniture, a toilet fan window that isn’t tinted (allowing people to see inside at night), and an overall unkempt condition. The most disappointing aspect was that the general manager, Mr. Manoj, failed to inform us that our rooms were in this older wing. We were charged the same rate as the newer rooms, a fact we only discovered after check-in. When we raised this issue and requested a partial refund, we were met with unprofessional and dismissive behavior from the manager. His approach to addressing our concerns was both rude and unhelpful. After some back and forth, we were granted a partial refund.However, this doesn’t change the fact that the rooms in the old wing don’t justify their price. Our room smelled unpleasant, and the bathroom window overlooked other rooms and a staircase, completely compromising our privacy. It’s frustrating to feel scammed and let down by the management’s lack of transparency and poor handling of guest complaints. I would strongly advise future guests to proceed with caution and ensure clarity about what you’re paying for. This experience was disappointing, to say the least.

Nice place, nice people. Right by the sea. Good breakfast. Room was large, clean and comfortable with a lovely sea view. Not too many rooms so did not feel crowded by the pool. Selection of cocktails available. Overall a good experience, would stay again.