Cape Weligama
SRI LANKA
THE PERSONALITIES
Surf seekers. Sunset chasers. Families craving spacious serenity. Wellness devotees.
MOMENTS
Morning yoga. Waves crashing against cliffs. Whale tails breaking the waterline. Cinnamon gardens. Afternoon tea on a shady veranda. Iconic Sri Lankan sunsets. Infinity horizons meeting sky. Stars scattered over jungle silhouettes.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
Late November to April is the prime season: skies are clear, seas are calm, and whale-watching is at its best. These months are also ideal for surfing, diving, and coastal exploration. May to October brings lusher landscapes and fewer visitors, making for quieter escapes.
COST
WHY STAY
Cape Weligama crowns a clifftop on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, offering panoramic views where the Indian Ocean stretches unbroken to the horizon. The resort unfolds like a village across twelve lush acres, its terracotta-tiled villas and pavilions inspired by traditional Sri Lankan design. Set amid tropical gardens and shaded by palms, each suite and residence is oriented toward the sea, creating an ever-present connection to the shifting blues of water and sky.
Architecture here is both rooted and expansive - crafted with hand-hewn stone, timber, and clay that honor local heritage, while vast verandas, infinity pools, and open-air living spaces invite the ocean breeze inside. The result is a place where modern luxury dissolves seamlessly into its surroundings, balancing refinement with the raw power of the landscape. From sunrise over the eastern bays to sunset blazing across the western horizon, Cape Weligama offers two oceans in one.
Life at the cape moves to a slower rhythm. Mornings might bring whale-watching voyages or surf lessons in the warm southern swells. Afternoons drift into tea on the terrace, spa treatments infused with island botanicals, or long swims suspended above the cliffs. Evenings belong to candlelit dining with the sea spread wide below; moments where land and water fall away, leaving only horizon and sky.
WHY WANDER
Learn to surf on Weligama’s gentle waves. Kayak through the still waters of Koggala Lake. Take a PADI certification course and discover a new underwater world below the cliffs. Wake with the sun and set off for big game fishing.
For slower days, cycle through sleepy villages and lush paddy fields, or wander into town for glimpses of daily life. Head further out for whale-watching excursions, where blue whales and dolphins breach just offshore.
Adventure deepens inland at Uda Walawe National Park, where elephants roam, sloth bears stir, and crocodiles bask on riverbanks. Whether water or wilderness, each journey feels like another layer of Sri Lanka revealed.
INDULGE IN
Sri Lankan seafood feasts like tuna in cinnamon wood smoke. Spice-rich curries. Seasonal menus shaped by the island’s produce. . Ceylon High tea.
GETTING THERE
Cape Weligama is about a 2.5–3 hour drive from Colombo International Airport via the Southern Expressway. Alternatively, guests can transfer from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in around 2 hours. Private transfers or scenic charter flights to nearby airstrips can also be arranged.
WILD INITIATIVES
Cape Weligama is guided by a deep commitment to sustainability and community. The resort works with the MJF Foundation Community Centre to support education, vocational training, and local livelihoods. Ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible, with menus designed to minimize food miles and celebrate Sri Lanka’s rich culinary traditions.
The property is working toward zero-waste practices, rethinking single-use plastics, and finding new ways to transform waste into value. Each stay contributes to a model of luxury that uplifts the community and protects the island’s natural heritage.
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