RUMA Surf Hotel
Casa Gulio,Matara Road, Ahangama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Beds were comfy with nice linen”
“Warm welcome, the rooftop view, having many plug points and the room having a b…”
“Above all the attentive staff”
“Amazing place with the warmest, welcoming staff and the cutest dog”
“People were lovely and helpful, showing us where a nearby beach is and helping w…”
“The location of the property is brilliant just outside of the busy road, but sti…”
“Rooms clean and nice”
“Great, clean budget rooms with a beautiful view”
“Breakfast is amazing overlooking Zion surf break, which works extremely well”
“The rooftop where you have breakfast is AMAZING, looking directly at the spot an…”
“Very comfortable room and great value for money”
“it is very worth the money”
Overview
Located in Ahangama, a few steps from Ahangama Beach, RUMA Surf Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 1.1 km from Midigama Beach, 2.4 km from Dammala Beach and 21 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. Guests can enjoy European dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at RUMA Surf Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Galle Fort is 22 km from RUMA Surf Hotel, while Dutch Church Galle is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala, 8 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Thehana
couple
May 3, 2026
“It was a great stay, loved the room!!!”
Everything!!!!
Elizabeth
family_with_children
April 20, 2026
“Comfy beds and aircon - battle it out at table tennis and plenty of eateries around.”
People were lovely and helpful, showing us where a nearby beach is and helping with advice on fuel (rationed at the time), fun table tennis table, book exchange (most in russian) and close to a few eateries! Go up the road beside it as plenty about 1km up there. Beds were comfy with nice linen.
Nira
extended_group
April 17, 2026
“Near Ahangama and Weligama beaches”
Warm welcome, the rooftop view, having many plug points and the room having a balcony. Above all the attentive staff.
Mohammad Mahmudul
extended_group
April 15, 2026
Excellent
Maria Vittoria
couple
March 31, 2026
Good rooms, but poor management and rude service It is a real shame to have to write this review because the property itself is actually very good: the rooms were clean and spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was large and well-maintained. However, the extreme rudeness and total lack of flexibility from the manager ruined our stay. In a place that should prioritize hospitality, this is simply unacceptable. Here are the issues we encountered: 1. Total inconsistency with breakfast hours: Although Booking.com stated breakfast was from 9-11, the welcome message from the property said 9-13, and the blackboard on-site said 8:30-11, the manager treated us with arrogance when we arrived at 11:00 on the first day. He insisted it ended at 10:45, denying the evidence of their own written and verbal instructions. We had to argue just to receive what we had already paid for. 2. Zero flexibility and no refunds: For the second and third day, as we had a diving session and an early transfer, we asked to move our breakfast forward by just 30 minutes or, alternatively, to have a simple "take-away" bag (just two sandwiches). Both requests were coldly rejected. Despite being unable to use the service due to their rigidity, they also refused to refund the breakfast portion of our payment. 3. Petty Management: In a location where tap water is not drinkable, I believe providing at least one bottle of water per day should be the bare minimum for any hospitable stay. Instead, on our final day, the manager left a note on our door demanding 400 Rupees (~1€) for water. There was no "goodbye" or "safe travels"—just a cold demand for a tiny sum of money. Considering we essentially "gifted" the hotel three prepaid breakfasts, the decision to leave a note over 1€ felt incredibly petty and insulting.
Juhász
couple
March 27, 2026
The rooftop bar with the amazing view
Havana
couple
March 26, 2026
“Best in Ahangama”
The location of the property is brilliant just outside of the busy road, but still in walking distance/ close to popular restaurants and my boyfriend’s favourite part was that the location is right in-front of devils point. The hotel also has an upstairs terrace with is a great to place to chill late afternoon / evening. When we stayed there is a bar downstairs and upstairs on the terrace however these were closed as the original owner has just retook over the hotel and is therefore waiting for a licence to sell alcohol.
Kristoffer Mazanti
couple
March 22, 2026
Amazing place with the warmest, welcoming staff and the cutest dog. Breakfast is amazing overlooking Zion surf break, which works extremely well! We ended up staying here four weeks with other guests staying even longer.
Finley
couple
March 15, 2026
“Okay for the money”
Very simple
Kristoffer Mazanti
couple
March 8, 2026
“Amazing stay with the best post-surf breakfast!”
Alex
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
Very close to the town but a little bit far to walk in the mid day heat! The owner and receptionist were lovely and very friendly. I loved the rooftop terrace too. Very comfortable room and great value for money
Mattia
couple
February 17, 2026
“I will come back”
Came here for a few days with my friend. The location is in between many different spots and just in front of a good one. We were greeted with smiles and the couple owners had a nice conversation with us. Good english also from the stuff, it was nice to have the opportunity to ask for tips. There is a terrace to leave the surfboards, equipment etc with also ping pong table. The rooftop where you have breakfast is AMAZING, looking directly at the spot and Davil Rock. Amazing breakfast too. Rooms clean and nice. Only good vibes
Oona
couple
February 4, 2026
“It was a long walk to the beach every day…”
The bed was comfortable and the room was quite pretty.
Aryaman
extended_group
February 3, 2026
“Smooth, comfortable and great food!”
Great, clean budget rooms with a beautiful view. Right next to the beach, comfortable beds, good bathrooms. Do opt for the additional breakfast, the omelettes and fresh juice were excellent and a great start to the day. The staff always greeted with a smile, will definitely come here again.
Veronika
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
“Great value for money, lovely staff”
The property was clean, the AC worked well, and the breakfast on the rooftoop was very nice.
Chehan
couple
January 26, 2026
“Comfortable convenient stay”
The view and the location was really good. it is very worth the money
Marthe
extended_group
January 6, 2026
“Exceptional stay!”
The property was clean and nice. We especially liked the balcony. Staff was super helpful. Will definitely come back!
Ulrika
couple
December 24, 2025
“Stunning views and a fabulous lounge area.”
Stunning views of the ocean and Devil's Rock Surf point from the roof top bar and lounge area. The roof top has really nice chill areas. Nice Italian food in the restaurant. Very nice breakfast. Spacious bedroom. Very friendly staff. The hotel arranged for a taxi from Colombo airport which worked out very well
Farahilde
solo_traveller
November 17, 2025
Great AC, comfortable bed and clean.
Chaminda Godwin
couple
November 16, 2025
“Nice place to stay”
Good rooms, nice staff, great place
Facilities
Activities
Snorkelling, Beachfront, Yoga classes, Beach, Movie nights, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Tour desk, Currency exchange, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Budget Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom.
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a balcony, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a balcony, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a balcony, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Twin Room with Sea View
This air-conditioned twin room has a desk, a balcony, sea views and a private bathroom.
Twin Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned twin room has a desk, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom.
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