"The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised."
"The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised."
"Highly recommend this hotel.Very clean Room.everything was very comfortable.Excellent facilities .Great value for money. The staff helped. we will come back."
"Highly recommend this hotel.Very clean Room.everything was very comfortable.Excellent facilities .Great value for money. The staff helped. we will come back."
"The place is absolutely divine! Staff were really good However the only negative is the lack of Sri Lankan cuisine options for breakfast! I also do wish the hotel shared a guide of where to go have other meals as the hotel doesn’t offer this too!"
"The place is absolutely divine! Staff were really good However the only negative is the lack of Sri Lankan cuisine options for breakfast! I also do wish the hotel shared a guide of where to go have other meals as the hotel doesn’t offer this too!"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised.
The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs.
They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available.
The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach bbq. Seafood, meat and sushi available. Like a wedding feast. Great fun and well organised.
Alison
Reviewed January 12, 2026Reviewed January 12, 2026
The property is stunning and beautifully crafted, every corner of the property was picture perfect and aesthetic. The staff were extremely friendly and the manager, Rohan was super helpful - he helped us book our safari and massages. The pool is beautiful and looks exactly like the photos and is clean. The breakfast being included was super helpful and was very yummy with a good selection and excellent ingredients. Neem is extremely peaceful and relaxing. The beach right outside the hotel is...
The property is stunning and beautifully crafted, every corner of the property was picture perfect and aesthetic. The staff were extremely friendly and the manager, Rohan was super helpful - he helped us book our safari and massages. The pool is beautiful and looks exactly like the photos and is clean. The breakfast being included was super helpful and was very yummy with a good selection and excellent ingredients. Neem is extremely peaceful and relaxing. The beach right outside the hotel is...
India
Reviewed September 17, 2026Reviewed September 17, 2026
Absolutely amazing stay - staff went above and beyond for everything and we couldn’t have asked for more. The hotel is also in the perfect location, away from the chaos of Hiriketiya but within easy walking distance.
Absolutely amazing stay - staff went above and beyond for everything and we couldn’t have asked for more. The hotel is also in the perfect location, away from the chaos of Hiriketiya but within easy walking distance.
This is truly a lovely hotel, with a great pool and beach front. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and grounds are very well maintained. Entrance feels grand and welcome us very warm. Great kids club. Would definitely return if I had the opportunity. Only minus I experienced was the upselling (day trips, spa treatments) during breakfast. While this may work well with some of the clientele, I found this quite annoying.
This is truly a lovely hotel, with a great pool and beach front. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and grounds are very well maintained. Entrance feels grand and welcome us very warm. Great kids club. Would definitely return if I had the opportunity. Only minus I experienced was the upselling (day trips, spa treatments) during breakfast. While this may work well with some of the clientele, I found this quite annoying.
Michael
Reviewed December 26, 2023Reviewed December 26, 2023
Spectacular setting on the beach with a lovely pool looking over the ocean. Staff are wonderful and the curries delicious - the spa was such a great treat too.
Spectacular setting on the beach with a lovely pool looking over the ocean. Staff are wonderful and the curries delicious - the spa was such a great treat too.
Matthew
Reviewed February 7, 2020Reviewed February 7, 2020
We had an incredible stay at Casa Smerlda. The location of this hotel is perfect and so glad we did not stay directly in Hiriketya. It is a short 4 minute tuktuk right to Hiriketya beach with plenty of drivers outside and costs no more than 500 lkr/£1. Also a 20-25 minute walk along the beach or through the town. It is right on the peaceful dikwella beach which is less crowded and great for swimming. Surf schools right next door perfect for lessons and a quieter surf. Also, a 5 minute walk...
We had an incredible stay at Casa Smerlda. The location of this hotel is perfect and so glad we did not stay directly in Hiriketya. It is a short 4 minute tuktuk right to Hiriketya beach with plenty of drivers outside and costs no more than 500 lkr/£1. Also a 20-25 minute walk along the beach or through the town. It is right on the peaceful dikwella beach which is less crowded and great for swimming. Surf schools right next door perfect for lessons and a quieter surf. Also, a 5 minute walk...
Anthony
Reviewed November 13, 2026Reviewed November 13, 2026
Hotel was excellent. Tucked away in nature looking over the lagoon and a 5 min walk away from a quiet beach. The staff were lovely and very attentive. Room was clean and very large with a balcony looking out over the pool. Breakfast was tasty and the restaurant served a great dinner. The beach has turtles nesting and hatching at night time. Would come back!
Hotel was excellent. Tucked away in nature looking over the lagoon and a 5 min walk away from a quiet beach. The staff were lovely and very attentive. Room was clean and very large with a balcony looking out over the pool. Breakfast was tasty and the restaurant served a great dinner. The beach has turtles nesting and hatching at night time. Would come back!
We had an exceptional stay at Turtle Bay. From start to finish, the service was a consistent **5-star experience**; every staff member went above and beyond, and we were honestly gutted to only be staying for one night.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with a very warm welcome, including cold cloths and a refreshing drink—exactly what we needed after a long journey. Our room (Green Turtle) was lovely: spacious, featuring twin beds, dressing gowns, and a large bathroom stocked with toiletries. We...
We had an exceptional stay at Turtle Bay. From start to finish, the service was a consistent **5-star experience**; every staff member went above and beyond, and we were honestly gutted to only be staying for one night.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with a very warm welcome, including cold cloths and a refreshing drink—exactly what we needed after a long journey. Our room (Green Turtle) was lovely: spacious, featuring twin beds, dressing gowns, and a large bathroom stocked with toiletries. We...
The staff here are incredibly lovely and will go out of their way to help you with absolutely anything.
We had to book very last minute, as our other hotel turned out to be permanently closed when we arrived!!
Would definitely recommend to anyone. In a lovely area, quiet beach nearby and lovely food options close to the hotel too. A quick 25 min walk into town if you don’t fancy a tuk tuk too!
The staff here are incredibly lovely and will go out of their way to help you with absolutely anything.
We had to book very last minute, as our other hotel turned out to be permanently closed when we arrived!!
Would definitely recommend to anyone. In a lovely area, quiet beach nearby and lovely food options close to the hotel too. A quick 25 min walk into town if you don’t fancy a tuk tuk too!
Charlotte
Reviewed December 21, 2018Reviewed December 21, 2018
Let Expedia help you find the perfect hotel in Polgahamulla or in the larger area that has a bar where you can enjoy an evening cocktail. While you're here, consider a visit to Maaliyadda Beach.
What are the best hotels with bars in Polgahamulla?
Below are some of top hotels with bars in and around Polgahamulla: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa: Hotel with 3 restaurants. Enjoy the beach bar, poolside bar and free WiFi. Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux: Resort with 4 restaurants. Enjoy the beach bar, poolside bar and free WiFi. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort: Resort with 3 restaurants. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Mandara Resort: Resort with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving: Hotel with 2 restaurants. Enjoy the 2 poolside bars, free breakfast and free WiFi.
What is there to do in Polgahamulla?
In the area, you can visit Dickwella Beach, Hiriketiya Beach and Talalla Beach, then find a cosy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Maaliyadda Beach.
When is the best time to visit Polgahamulla?
Visiting local bars in Polgahamulla is better when you know what the weather holds. These rainfall averages and temperatures can help you choose the best time for bar-hopping. The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Polgahamulla are November, May, October and December, with each month seeing an average of 259 mm of rainfall.