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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sri Lanka

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If you're planning a weekend getaway to Sri Lanka, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Sri Lanka. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Sri Lanka, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Sri Lanka at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

Galle, Southern
5-star Resort with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Matara Road, PO Box 126, Habaraduwa, The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle has great rooms from $116 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Sanmark

Ahangama, Southern
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Hotel Sanmark which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Aranwala. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Karpaha Sands

Kalkudah, Eastern
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Sri Lanka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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We found Karpaha Sands to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $215. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kimbula Thona. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, a game room, and a spa which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa

Mirissa, Southern
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $215, Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and Spa, at 153 Km Post, Ruhunupura provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Ayurveda Villa 386

Ahungalla, Southern
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Ayurveda Villa 386 has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $58 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at No 386, Galle Road Wallabada, Balapitiya. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and evening entertainment, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant

Unawatuna, Southern
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Sri Lanka
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $91, and it's located at 788 Matara Road, Thalpe. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Riff Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa, Southern
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A cool place is Riff Hikkaduwa because it has great rooms that start at $119. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 870 Colombo - Galle Main Road. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this fun hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Ananya Beach Resort

Tangalla, Southern
4-star Resort with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Sri Lanka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Ananya Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $92 (before taxes). It's located at Modara Road, Wellodeya, Ranna and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Happy Man Village

Bentota, Southern
Guest house with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Sri Lanka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at No. 219 B Nape Kosgoda, Happy Man Village has great rooms from $67 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a spa which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ananthaya Beach

Tangalla, Southern
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Ananthaya Beach which has nice rooms starting at $73. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Oruwella Road, Rekawa, Netolpitiya. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Sri Lanka, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for One Week in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for One Night in Sri Lanka, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Sri Lanka, Best Adults Only Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Party Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for Skiing in Sri Lanka, or Best Business Hotels in Sri Lanka.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$56

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sri Lanka. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Sri Lanka based on data from 2613 hotels is an affordable $56. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sri Lanka.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $131
  • 4-star hotels: $76
  • 3-star hotels: $42


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