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A spacious lobby with a central water feature, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A beach setting with a table and chairs under palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

1. Jie Jie Beach Hotel

Panadura

Andrew

AU$96

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A covered walkway with benches and potted plants, leading to a building entrance.

A building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a small pool.

A spacious lobby with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of palm trees.

2. Turyaa Kalutara

Wadduwa

Muhammadhu shihan

AU$89

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a beachfront.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a covered outdoor area with umbrellas.

A beach with palm trees and a resort building in the background.

3. The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

Wadduwa

Ruwani C. De Alwis

AU$216

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a garden.

A courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

4. The Villas, Wadduwa

Wadduwa

Rushdi

AU$154

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a covered outdoor area, steps leading up to a platform, and a tree in the foreground.

A bed with a canopy, a view of a garden through large windows, and a basket on the floor.

A dimly lit outdoor area with a pathway leading through dense foliage.

5. Elite Black Villa

Bandaragama

AU$274

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush green foliage.

A beach table set with chairs facing the ocean at sunset.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating and a pool area, surrounded by palm trees.

6. Blue Beach

Wadduwa

David

AU$71

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A pathway leading to a wooden structure with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by palm trees and well-lit lounge areas.

A beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

A poolside area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a pathway leading to the beach.

7. Reef Villa & Spa

Wadduwa

Mats

AU$263

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern house with a pool, wooden deck, and palm trees.

A beachside entrance with a wooden fence, palm trees, and a signboard.

A person sitting on a wooden chair facing the ocean at sunset.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a large sofa with patterned cushions, and multiple hanging wicker lamps.

8. Ayana Sea

Wadduwa

Pasan

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A doorway leading to a room with a bed, a large potted plant, and hanging planters.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are plants and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a television.

9. Aathma Colombo House

Rajagiriya

ALMAS

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A corridor with a stone wall on one side and a water feature on the other.

A modern room with a desk, chair, and a view of a tropical garden.

A table set on a sandy beach with chairs, a lantern, and a view of the ocean and sunset.

A modern outdoor pool area with a clear blue pool, white lounge chairs, and a small seating area with a table and chairs.

10. Avani Kalutara Resort

Kalutara

Geoffrey

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a clear sky.

A group of people seated at a bar with drinks, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A balcony with a view of a beach, palm trees, and a pool area.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and potted plants.

11. Mermaid Hotel & Club

Wadduwa

Emma

AU$112

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a spacious open area, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern building with the word "Citrus" on the facade, featuring a spacious entrance, multiple floors, and outdoor seating areas with plants.

A poolside area with sun loungers and red umbrellas, a modern building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious hotel lobby with large windows offering a view of the ocean at dusk.

12. Citrus Waskaduwa

Wadduwa

Anonymous traveller

AU$108

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

13. Tangerine Beach Hotel

Wadduwa

Dillon

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bathtub filled with pink and white flowers, surrounded by potted plants and candles.

A large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a small water body.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with plants.

14. Ayurveda Spring of life Resort

Piliyandala

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A houseboat with a covered deck, large windows, and lifebuoys.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a bathtub.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and large windows overlooking a body of water.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

15. Flow by The Amber Collection - Luxury River Cruises in Sri Lanka

Piliyandala

AU$540

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bedroom with a city view, a wooden wardrobe, and a small side table with towels.

A high-rise hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, surrounded by a cityscape with various buildings and a body of water in the background.

A modern hotel room with a white sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

16. Pullman Colombo City Centre

Kollupitiya

Abhijit

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya

Imali

AU$100

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

18. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya

MOHOMED UMAR

AU$300

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern building with a spacious courtyard, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern salon with a reception desk, mirrored walls, and a seating area with two tables and chairs.

A dining area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and a covered section.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool with blue lighting, and a bar area with a sign that reads "Welcome to Fun Bar".

19. Grand Minaro

Welipillawa

AU$73

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A terrace with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a modern building with multiple floors.

A spacious lobby with blue-striped sofas, a coffee table, and ceiling fans.

A swimming pool with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence.

20. Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa

Wadduwa

Motaz

AU$83

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Gelanigama Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Gelanigama

Cinnamon Red Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast"

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The pool and park at the top floor was awesome"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Mandarina Colombo

8/10 Good

"The worst front of house experience I had during my entire trip from staff member Zaid. No smile, no hello, not a single word uttered, just a blank stare until we mentioned we were there to check in, which was then followed by the word 'passports'. This man should be working with machines, not people. The 'gym' is a tiny room squeezed to the brim with odd bits of equipment, pretty dated and unusable. The rooftop dining area is also very dated and not a resemblance of the photos. Other than the poor start to our stay here, the rooms were generally clean and comfortable. The property is located well on Galle Road,"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very helpful and everything is nearby. Lovely warm welcome from staff."

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel with great facilities. The change rooms / amenities area was fabulous even down to provided blow dryers. Fantastic pool area, very well kept. We had a club room on level 7 with complimentary nibbles, soft drink, tea and coffee throughout the day and evening. The afternoon tea included three choices of hot food , and a variety of sandwiches. Complimentary happy hour also included three choices of hot food and assorted finger food. Great services from all staff encountered"

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

More cheap accommodation in Gelanigama

Metro Marine Drive Hotel

32 Jaya Rd Colombo WP

AU$25

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

The Anam Hostel

29 Wellawatta Station Rd Colombo WP

AU$28

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

THE DEN 23

23 Norris Canal Rd Colombo WP

AU$45

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

37 Mudalige Mawatha Road Colombo Western

AU$55

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)

50 By The Sea

50 Albert Pl Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia WP

AU$56

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Zest Metropole

43 Hospital St Colombo Western Province

AU$84

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Gelanigama?

The best area to stay in Gelanigama is along the beachfront, particularly near the main strip of hotels and resorts.This area is the heart of tourist activity in Gelanigama, offering direct access to the Indian Ocean. The main road, Beach Road, runs parallel to the coast and is where you'll find a concentration of dining options, shops, and activity centres. The layout is quite straightforward, making it easy to navigate on foot or by tuk-tuk.Couples often find this area ideal for a relaxing and indulgent escape. Many resorts here offer private beach access, spa facilities, and fine dining experiences right by the water. You can enjoy strolls along the sand, watch the sunset, and easily access excursions like boat trips.For families, staying in this beachfront zone is also highly convenient. Resorts often feature swimming pools, children's clubs, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

When is the best time to go to Gelanigama?

The best time to go to Gelanigama is during the dry season, which runs from December to March.During these months, you can expect plenty of sunshine and minimal rainfall, making it ideal for exploring the area's natural beauty and enjoying outdoor activities. The weather is consistently pleasant, with comfortable temperatures, great for relaxing on the beach or visiting the nearby cultural sites.For those looking to enjoy water sports or simply spend their days by the ocean, the calm seas and clear skies of the dry season are perfect. This period also coincides with many local festivals, offering a chance to experience the island's unique traditions.If you're planning a trip focused on wildlife viewing, particularly in the nearby national parks, the dry season is also preferable.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Gelanigama.

How can I save on a hotel booking in Gelanigama with Expedia?

One Key™—Expedia's free travel rewards program—gives you instant access to discounts with Member Prices on Gelanigama hotels. Plus, you'll earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible bookings to use on future trips. Booking an Expedia hotel and flight package is another great way to save, where bundling can result in significant savings. *Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands.

How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Gelanigama?

Prices for hotels in Gelanigama often vary, but you can find a great deal from AU$25 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Gelanigama hotels

1. Jie Jie Beach Hotel

2. Turyaa Kalutara

3. The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel

4. The Villas, Wadduwa

5. Elite Black Villa

6. Blue Beach

7. Reef Villa & Spa

8. Ayana Sea

9. Aathma Colombo House

10. Avani Kalutara Resort

11. Mermaid Hotel & Club

12. Citrus Waskaduwa

13. Tangerine Beach Hotel

14. Ayurveda Spring of life Resort

15. Flow by The Amber Collection - Luxury River Cruises in Sri Lanka

16. Pullman Colombo City Centre

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

18. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

19. Grand Minaro

20. Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa

Top Gelanigama Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Gelanigama

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

More cheap accommodation in Gelanigama

Metro Marine Drive Hotel

The Anam Hostel

THE DEN 23

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

50 By The Sea

Zest Metropole

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