Chilaw Travel Guide

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A calm evening at Chilaw Beach. Chilaw is one among the densely populated fishing villages in Sri Lanka. And also, many people visit this coastal region in order to spend their evening with the sea breeze. However, this area is not recommended foe sea bathing. We spent one night in a coastal hotel in Chilaw during our long road trip.
A calm evening at Chilaw Beach. Chilaw is one among the densely populated fishing villages in Sri Lanka. And also, many people visit this coastal region in order to spend their evening with the sea breeze. However, this area is not recommended foe sea bathing. We spent one night in a coastal hotel in Chilaw during our long road trip.

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Mikayla Resort

Mikayla Resort

3.5 out of 5
No 23, Ebert Silva Watta, Maikkulama Chilaw North Western Province
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Chilaw. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attraction Senanayake Aramaya is located ...
Pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

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Hi Win Holidays Cottage Chilaw

Hi Win Holidays Cottage Chilaw

3.5 out of 5
Thoduwawa Road Ambakandawila Chilaw Chilaw
Stay at this beach hotel in Chilaw. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attraction Senanayake Aramaya is located nearby.
Everything is fine,Nice sea view, close to the chillaw city, staff is friendly, swimming pool very nice,

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2023

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Hotel Pearl Gate

Hotel Pearl Gate

3 out of 5
215 Ebert Silva Estate, Colombo Road Chilaw North Western Province
The price is AU$37 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$37
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chilaw. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Senanayake Aramaya is located nearby.
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Ging Oya Lodge

Ging Oya Lodge

3 out of 5
Ging oya lodge, Davindu Mavatha Waikkal Waikkal NW
Stay at this business-friendly chalet in Kammala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Staff and food both fantastic

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Roo Neeroga

Roo Neeroga

3 out of 5
285/B Rev Frank Marcus Fernando mawatha Marawila North western province
Stay at this holiday home in Marawila. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marawila Beach and Senanayake Aramaya are located ...
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Herrmann Cottage 2 only 200 m from the sea in Waikkala

Herrmann Cottage 2 only 200 m from the sea in Waikkala

Waikkala WP
Stay at this holiday home in Kammala. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach ...
Herrmann Cottage 2 only 200 m from the sea in Waikkala
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Chilaw General Hospital

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Chilaw General Hospital

Activities

Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary

Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary

AU$101
per traveller
Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
Ramayana Epic Tour

Ramayana Epic Tour (Ramayana Tour Sri lanka 07 Days 06 Nights)

AU$723
per adult
Ramayana Epic Tour (Ramayana Tour Sri lanka 07 Days 06 Nights)
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