South coast and safari

Mirissa and Weligama

Blue whales, palm hills and beginner surf

Mirissa has a small curved beach with plenty of places to eat, and boats leave early for whale watching during the season, roughly November to April. Coconut Tree Hill is the classic sunset walk. Weligama next door has a long sandy bay that suits people learning to surf.

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Part of the island: South coast and safari
Suggested stay: 2 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Things to do: Ask us

Weather

When to go

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.

Jan: best
Feb: best
Mar: best
Apr: good
May: expect rain
Jun: expect rain
Jul: expect rain
Aug: good
Sep: expect rain
Oct: expect rain
Nov: good
Dec: best

Best Still good Expect rain

Stays

Where to stay

Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.

Budget

Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels

Bakery Family Guest House
$24
Guesthouse with kitchenette, 17 min walk to Mirissa Beach.
Wi-Fi · Parking
Casa Banana
$47
Three-star beachfront stay in Weligama with shared kitchen.
Wi-Fi · Beachfront

Comfort

Mid-range hotels, often with a pool

Mirissa Moments Hotel
$74
Pool hotel with kitchenette rooms, 8 min walk to Mirissa Beach.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Family rooms
Mirissa Blue Whale Holiday Hotel
$84
Hotel with pool, spa and yoga, 9 min walk to Mirissa Beach.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Breakfast