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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama
$274 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$335 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
The hotel hosts weddings. On this day there is lots of noise. Sound testing for hours. Loud music. Interrupts on the access to the beach. Horrible!!!! Be ware. !!! Your vacation will not be quiet

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

4.5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
$176 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$215 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Staff at the hotel were really good.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
Radisson Blu Resort Galle

Radisson Blu Resort Galle

5 out of 5
523C Galle Road, Ginthota Galle
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mahamodara Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
Clean, amenities, location

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Oceanfront Galle by ICC

Oceanfront Galle by ICC

4.5 out of 5
463 Colombo - Galle Main Rd Galle SP
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mahamodara Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Good hotel excellent location with friendly staff Breakfast was sustainable and tasty Would stay again

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Oceanfront Galle by ICC
Cozy Sea View Inn

Cozy Sea View Inn

3.5 out of 5
Amarasena Mawatha Hikkaduwa SP
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hikkaduwa Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Vi blev uppgraderade till ett större rum helt utan kostnad. Rummet var jättefint och välstädat. Gillade att det fanns balkong och minikyl. God mat på restaurangen och mysig miljö. Personalen, framförallt en kille va supertrevlig och hjälpte oss ringa runt när min mobil gått sönder för att få tag ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Cozy Sea View Inn
Villa Upper Dickson

Villa Upper Dickson

3 out of 5
7, Upper Dickson Road Galle
Stay at this villa in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium are ...
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Popular places to visit

Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum in Koggala. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum

Kathaluwa Old Temple

You can learn about the history of Koggala when you stop by Kathaluwa Old Temple. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Kathaluwa Old Temple

Stilt Fisherman

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Stilt Fisherman in Koggala. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Stilt Fisherman

Things to do

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

$25
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

$28
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

$29
per adult
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat
Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

$24
per adult
Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari
Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

$89
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

$28
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
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Cities near Bandaranayake

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala

One of the best place to snorkel

Unawatuna

Fisherman fishing on stilt

Ahangama