This is such a lovely hotel, from the moment we arrived the staff were extremely attentive and the location and views are just breathtaking!! We had a ground floor room opening out on to the pool area and direct access to the sea. The room was spacious with a huge shower and good air con and fan options (not too noisy). We've been to Sri Lanka before so didn't feel the need to venture out for excursions and we were so well taken care of at Eraeliya we ate there 4 out of 6 nights, the food is very competitively priced as you receive a discount on all food and beverage. The menu isn't huge but everything we tried was really tasty and freshly made. There are lots of lovely places to sit around the grounds it feels more like staying in someones house than in a hotel, we would gladly return!

The only minor issue was the pre-payment taken before our stay which is unusual and I found a little confusing but there was good communication throughout so don't be surprised if you're asked to pay up front, it appears to be the norm here.

Our stay at Erealiya Garden Villas in the Ocean Loft was magical. The eclectic, thoughtfully designed interior filled with charming details like daily water changes, towel swaps, and a sweet Sri Lankan candy surprise made us feel right at home. It’s a peaceful jungle retreat that soothes both mind and body. The staff went above and beyond, ensuring our comfort in a place where everything is already perfect. From cold towels and fresh fruit to daily chats, their kindness truly made our stay. It’s worth noting that the entire team – from the gardeners to the cooks to the security staff – work harmoniously to create an exceptional experience. The complimentary nadasve was a lovely touch, and the facial I booked was so relaxing I dozed off during the treatment. The breakfast options were amazing. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, it will be hard to satisfy my tastebuds when I return home. However, we did notice some behavior from other guests that didn’t sit well with us. The staff is incredibly hard-working and pure-hearted, always going the extra mile without being asked. It’s disappointing to see rudeness or arrogance directed at them, as kindness and respect should always be the standard. To the owner: Be proud of your team. The warmth and joy of the Sri Lankan staff made our experience even more special. The villa’s location is perfect – away from the tourist crowds but just a minute from the local beach, complete with a bar and a surfing school. We loved borrowing bikes to explore and meet locals. When my mom had a surfing injury, the staff was incredibly responsive, helping us find medical care and even arranging breakfast for us when we couldn’t make it back in time. One suggestion for the Ocean Loft: adding anti-slip strips to the stairs would improve safety. In summary, our stay was extraordinary, and we’re sad to leave. Erealiya Garden Villas is a truly special place, and we’ll definitely return!

A real boutique hotel experience. Just a few rooms so everything is personalised and never busy. Pool and the rooms amazing. Little beach just next to the hotel. Staff so kind and polite. We extended our stay by one night because it was so lovely. Breakfast and other meals are served privately in the garden/terrace.

We stayed in the main house and it was a bit loud starting from 7am (staff was prepping breakfast). I am a light sleeper so affected me a bit. Another improvement: i asked reception for a place nearby for yoga classes but they couldn’t give me any recommendation.

Our stay at the Eraeliya exceeded our expectations. While it looks cool in the photos, it is even cooler to experience in person. We loved having breakfast on the terrace every morning and the pool is my favorite pool I've ever swam in. The servers, Deen and Rex, added to our stay with their friendliness and exceptional service. Location is great in that it is close to town, but also secluded from the hustle and bustle of Weligama. There are tuk tuk drivers always waiting outside the gate to take you where ever you need to go. I'd recommend staying here 10 out of 10 times and hope to return one day!

We enjoyed one day in the beautiful place. Villas and the main building are well decorated. Territory is clean and relaxing. Beautiful pool with a great view to the ocean. Rooms are good enough but to get the most of this hotel I would better book the room on the second floor of the main building. Breakfast was nicely served outside, food was good.

Beach is easy to access but there is no sunbeds from the hotel (they are on the main territory near the pool). You can get better beach a bit aside from the hotel. Price is high but this is really an exceptional experience

We had the most amazing 3 nights. It was truly an exceptional experience. The hotel was beautiful, so peaceful and I loved how there was no restaurant so we ate breakfast outside our private hut, had lunch around the beautiful gardens. The food was completely delicious. Sandun was a particular star, he went above and beyond and always had the biggest smile on his face. He is truly a highlight from our stay. We stayed in the Muhudu Bella Hut and it was sensational. Fantastic massage as well. Beautiful views and a hotel that I will always remember.

When we enter the location we meet a lush and green scenery. The welcome of Eraeliya is warm and informative. The reception feels like to come to someone’s home back in the colonial times. The food is the best about this place, extremely well composed in a platoria of colors, dinner by the pool. Breakfast is served in the most beautiful settings with a beautiful view over the bay and the early morning surfers.

The room we stayed in is a modern glass house, well decorated with a big office table perfect to finish your left emails and then take a shower outside in a well covers area. Unfortunately the little house is not so well sounds proofed, so the night was full of disturbing form the near by street, fighting dogs and animals as well as late night party people having a great time on there way home. We woke up to the Maintanance staff cleaning the sewer system to out bad luck this morning.

Views out to the ocean were incredible, great swimming pool, amazing breakfast and the staff were so accommodating

In house purchases such as food and drink were expensive

I never give a 10 on my review but it felt like il be doing injustice if I don’t because this property was so good especially the villa we took, the view and rooms everything was just perfect.

There nothing I dint like but if I had to choose may be dinner in case you miss the 9pm deadline your not getting any food. Another thing is not the property just a caution to travellers the tuk tuks have like a mafia system around the area and charge very high rates even for 2-3 km distance they charge 6000 rs.

This is an AMAZING hotel! We absolutely loved our stay. The hotel was quiet when we went as it was rainy season so we felt like we had the place to ourselves! The staff were all so kind and friendly. We loved Rex as nothing was ever a problem and he did everything he could to make sure we had a great stay! The housekeeping staff: Srimal, Gayan and Kasun made the room beautiful each day which was really appreciated. The food was delicious. The view straight out to sea was stunning. The massage in the spa was exceptional. Dulshan and Tharaka in the front office were very welcoming and helpful. We wished we could have stayed longer! Couldn’t recommend the hotel enough.

We would have preferred to see a few more options on the food menu - but that’s only because we are fussy eaters! The food we did eat was lovely :)