Cape Weligama
Abimanagama Road, on a clifftop promontory above Weligama Bay, west of the town
About Cape Weligama
- Rooms
- 8 types
- Dining
- 4 places
- Wellness
- Spa
- Swimming
- Pool
A resort of 39 suites and villas on a promontory above the Indian Ocean, designed by the architect Lek Bunnag with terracotta roofs laid out like a village among private gardens.
Its signature is the crescent-shaped Moon Pool on the cliff edge, kept for guests aged 12 and over; families use the Cove Pool, and most villas share a 15-metre infinity pool with 1 or 2 others.
Every suite and villa is at least 130 sq m, with a walk-in rain shower and steam room and a verandah for dining, and the resort provides butler service throughout.
Rooms and suites
- Junior Suite130 sq mKing or queen bedsUp to 4BathtubVerandaConnects
130 sq m beside the Cove Pool, with a super king or 2 queen beds, a stone bathtub, a steam room and a verandah; up to 4, and can connect to a Master Suite.
- Master Suite150 sq mKing bedUp to 3BathtubVeranda
150 sq m beside the Cove Pool, with a super king bed, a stone bathtub, a steam room and a verandah; up to 3.
- Two Bedroom Family Suite280 sq mVeranda
280 sq m: a Master Suite and a Junior Suite joined by their verandahs, each with its own entrance and bathroom, with direct access to the Cove Pool.
- Luxury Villa130 sq mKing bedBathtub
130 sq m in the gardens, with a super king bed, a bathtub opening to the garden and a 15-metre infinity pool shared with 1 or 2 other villas.
- Premier Villa180 sq mKing bedVeranda
180 sq m with an entrance lobby, a king bedroom, a large verandah over the gardens and a shared 15-metre infinity pool.
- Prestige Villa180 sq mVerandaSea viewLiving room
180 sq m with a separate living room and bar, a verandah facing the ocean and a shared 15-metre infinity pool.
- Grand Villa200 sq mVerandaSea viewLiving room
200 sq m with the resort's largest verandah over the ocean, a living room with its own bar and a shared 15-metre infinity pool.
- Pool Pavilion and Cape Residence200 sq m2 bedroomsUp to 2
The Pool Pavilion is a 200 sq m upper-floor suite at the top of the resort with its own 15-metre infinity pool, for 2; the Cape Residence adds the floor below, 310 sq m with 2 bedrooms, for up to 5.
Dining
- The AtlasThe main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ocean views, serving Sri Lankan and international dishes built on local seafood; no booking needed.
- The CoveRelaxed coastal dining looking over the bay.
- The SocietyThe bar, for an evening drink.
- TableauA chef's table on the cliff edge with a menu that changes daily, built around the island's heirloom produce; book ahead.
Wellness
- Every suite and villa has its own steam room.
- A fitness centre beneath the Moon Pool with Cybex equipment.
- Massages and yoga are offered, according to the resort's Relais & Châteaux listing; the resort's own site does not describe a spa.
Amenities
Pools and spa
More dining
Activities
For families
Services
Rooms
Good to know
- The Moon Pool is for guests aged 12 and over; children under 12 swim in the Cove Pool, near the suites.
- Most villa pools are shared with 1 or 2 other villas; only the Pool Pavilion and Cape Residence have a private pool.
- The Pool Pavilion takes 2 guests only, with no extra bed or cot.
Also in Weligama
ResortWeligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa700 Matara Road, Pelana, on the beach of Weligama Bay, east of the town
ResortMalabar HillPalalla, Borala Road, on a forested hill inland from Weligama Bay, above rice paddies and a wetland
VillaEraeliya Villas & Gardens299 Walliwalla, on the ocean at the west end of Weligama Bay, beside Jungle Beach
VillaKalukanda HouseKalukanda Road, Kumbalgama, in its own gardens 100 m from Turtle Beach on Weligama Bay