Weligama Bay is a charming beach town on Sri Lanka’s south coast, known for its sandy beaches, surfing and idyllic fishing villages. Just a short tuk-tuk ride from the beach, through paddy fields filled with water buffalo, Malabar Hill rises. Malabar Hill is a luxury resort you won’t want to leave. Beautiful and secluded and a design lover’s dream. A combination of Sri Lankan, Rajasthani and Moroccan influences creates a bohemian atmosphere. The resort has an impressive restaurant pavilion with a 240° view of tropical treetops and the sea. Close by is the 35-metre infinity pool, where four-poster beds invite guests to enjoy the sun with bubbly cocktails in hand. The villas themselves are tucked away along winding garden paths, all with private terraces, a plunge pool and panoramic views. The sublime sense of seclusion is ideal for honeymooners. Enjoy Cordon Bleu-trained chef Roshini’s delicious cuisine, try your hand at cooking classes, yoga and guided bird watching, or head out to explore this very special corner of Sri Lanka’s south coast. Surfers are a short drive from the waves of Weligama, Ahangama and Mirissa. Malabar Hill aims to further your understanding and appreciation of the unique experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer through a guided luxury experience. This is a place you don’t want to miss!
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Ecorating: 3.5
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A hidden oasis! Malabar Hill is a modern boutique hotel built into the edge of the forest that offers its guests a unique nature experience
Surrounded by rich vegetation and spectacular views, each of the 14 detached villas feels like a magical retreat in itself.
Ocher painted walls hide airy, 82 sq m rooms decorated with large beds, Indian carved wooden furniture and inviting cushions. Small details – yoga mats, refillable toiletries and organic Sri Lankan tea – feel carefully selected, reflecting Malabar Hills’ focus on wellness.
Views of sparkling rice fields, tea-clad hills and the distant Indian Ocean are revealed when the floor-to-wall glass windows are opened.
Ask for breakfast in your villa, and sit either on the terrace or on round cushions at the low wood and brass table just inside, and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. You will see yellow orioles and fluttering butterflies as you sip your morning coffee and enjoy fresh fruit and Sri Lankan specialties.
Big breakfasts with Mediterranean or Sri Lankan favorites are the perfect way to start the day. For lunch and dinner, dishes are served that contain vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel’s gardens, as well as fresh seafood from Weligama’s fishermen.
For food lovers, a Sri Lankan cooking class with Chef Roshini or Chef Charitha is a definite highlight.
The resort’s own yoga instructors are available to guide individuals or groups together for yoga practice, either in the studio or on our shaded yoga lawn. The yoga can be adapted, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.5
Season: Year round
Airport: Bandaranaike International (CMB)
The price of the trip includes: Accommodation, share in a double room, activities and meals specified in your tailor-made programme
The price of the trip does not include: Flight, travel insurance, E-visa (ETA).
Good to know about Sri Lanka:
Travel Etiquette: When visiting a temple it is customary to take off your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees.
Time zone: GMT + 5.5 hours.
Local Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee.
Weather: Sri Lanka has a tropical and hot climate. The summer monsoon from May to October causes the most precipitation to fall in the west, while the east coast receives the most rain from November to January with the winter monsoon. The average temperature varies from about 16 ºC in the central highlands in winter, where frost can sometimes occur, to 33 ºC in the lowlands during summer. The annual mean temperature is between 28 ºC and 31 ºC. The hottest month is May, at the beginning of the rainy season.
Mobile network: Wifi works well.
Ecorating: 3.5
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At Malabar Hill, Sri Lanka’s diverse natural beauty is respected and celebrated, keeping its protection as a top priority, while providing a sustainable and beautiful place from which to experience it.
Environment:
• Sewage treatment plant
• Biocell sewage treatment
• Collection of rainwater for use in gardens
• Vegetable garden for own consumption
• Solar-powered hot water in all villas
• Waste sorting – dry/wet and recycling
• Salt water chlorinated pools – Main pool and in all villas
• Refillable glass bottles in all villas – Refilled and sealed industrially
