Hotels near Koggala Airport - KCT, Koggala

Pro: Very nice and cozy place! The rooms are clean, large and good equiped, also the bathroom ist large and modern, warm water included. Outside you have a shower which you can use after swimming in the ocean. The place is directly on the beach and the sunset is great there. If you book with breakfast, you will meet Osman - he is the cook there. Ask him for lunch, he will go to the fish market to get some fresh (which means alive) crabs or tiger prawns and cook it for you. Forget the restaurants nearby, ask him! If you want to take a trip to somewhere, maybe the Sinharaja Forest, ask Ajith. He is the owner of this place and a very kind man. He will organize anything you want - and i mean anything, just ask. Last but not least, the beach is mostly unoccupied. So there are only some scattered people - perfect to stay and relax after roundtrip through Sir Lanka. Contra: The view from the street side is odd, but do not mind that. As compensation for that, you have a supermarket and an atm just one minute from your room.

Ahangama is a busy town within 30 minutes drive to Galle, Galle Fort or Unawatuna to the North, and to Midigama, Weligama and Marissa to the South. So many restaurants/bars within and close to Ahangama, often with live music. Tuk tuks are cheap and taxis easily available for longer drives.

I arrived at the hotel being closed; no one informed me that I had to move to a different hotel beforehand. The breakfast was very poor and wifi reception is only possible standing at the front desk. Checking out was a disaster: after 6 attempts to pay with creditcard on 3 different machines I suggested to escort me to an ATM to pay in cash. Trying to leave the hotel to do so I get 3 security guards jumping on me and threatening to call the police as if I am a thief. Complaining about this afterwards with the reception manager and the general manager of Tisara Hotels doesn’t help: from both I get no response. Even complaining about the fact that 2 wrong transactions are reserved on my creditcard (I paid cash) results in no answer.

Spent only one night at Thalpe, by far the best place so far in the area. The Seaview was amazing along with the rope swing. Keerthi who was at the place was very helpful even though there was a powerful for 7 hours.

This area of the south coast does not have the nicer beaches you find travelling further east along it. If you like the hippy, surfy, shacky, busy tourist vibe then maybe its for you, but if you want fantastic deserted beaches in unspoilt coastal areas with peace and calm in natural surroundings then move on.

Ahangama was epic! We stayed at a spot called Tharanga surf villa. Seriously great location on a great beach that has waves for all skill levels of surfers. You can hire a board or get a lesson through the hotel even if you like. The breakfasts are incredible and give you a taste of local cuisine. The room is comfortable and all you need - the aircon is a big plus! When the power goes out in the area they have a generator so that’s cool. The people who own and run it are so friendly and helpful. Try hire a scooter to get around to all the different beaches if you’re staying for a while. There are loads of places to eat - try the local places they’re cheaper and their food is super tasty! We ate at a variety of local places and got Kotu and curry. Don’t go to the western owned places and pay triple the price! Try a little spot on the beach just past Open Heart cafe (which also has a great view at sunset) I don’t know the name unfortunately.