Malabar Hill
Palalla - Borala Road Palalla
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Every staff member greeted us with genuine smiles and made us feel incredibly ca…”
“Very efficient and helpful team of staff who accommodated every need with warmth…”
“We also loved the complimentary shuttle service to their beachfront property, Sh…”
“Beautiful and stunning location overlooking rainforest, coast and wetlands”
“The main hotel saltwater pool is a real luxury”
“The most beautiful swimming pool, Best curries in Sri Lanka, very attentive and …”
“The villas are comfortable, spacious and open out into nature, which is a deligh…”
“:) Our room was beautifully decorated, the bed was super comfortable and the sho…”
“Expensive but worth every penny”
“It may seem a bit pricey but what you get for your money is incredible, this is …”
“What amazed us most was that the team happily prepared the special breakfast req…”
“thanks to chef for making us the most delicious mango sago pudding everyday for …”
Overview
Located in Weligama, 35 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Malabar Hill provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. 35 km from Galle Fort and 35 km from Dutch Church Galle, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All guest rooms include a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the resort. Galle Light house is 35 km from Malabar Hill, while Hummanaya Blow Hole is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Harold Jay
couple
June 14, 2026
“The short escape we wish lasted longer.”
A Truly Exceptional Stay – We Can’t Wait to Return! Malabar Hill Weligama completely exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the warmest, kindest, and most professional team. Every staff member greeted us with genuine smiles and made us feel incredibly cared for throughout our stay. The food was absolutely superb. What amazed us most was that the team happily prepared the special breakfast requests I asked for every single morning—something I never expected and truly appreciated. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made our stay even more memorable. The property itself is a sanctuary. Surrounded by nature, with stunning views, a peaceful atmosphere, and incredibly relaxing massages, it was exactly the reset we needed. If you’re looking for a place to unwind, reconnect, and recharge, this is it. We also loved the complimentary shuttle service to their beachfront property, Shaq in Mirissa, which was such a wonderful added touch. A very special thank you to Thusita, Dasun, Anggi, and the entire team for making our stay so special. Your hospitality, kindness, and dedication are what make this place truly exceptional. We left feeling refreshed, happy, and already planning our next visit. Malabar Hill isn’t just a hotel—it’s an experience. We will definitely be back! ❤️🌿✨
James
couple
May 31, 2026
“Secluded luxury in nature.”
Beautiful and stunning location overlooking rainforest, coast and wetlands. Nature all around. Very efficient and helpful team of staff who accommodated every need with warmth and a smile. Delicious choice of meals. The villas are comfortable, spacious and open out into nature, which is a delightful experience. The main hotel saltwater pool is a real luxury.
Bradley
couple
May 28, 2026
“Lovely accommodation and lovely friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again”
Felt very luxurious
Diane
couple
May 4, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely place. Stunning location at the beach, beautiful architecture, amazing food and excellent service.
Naomi
couple
April 5, 2026
“Blissful relaxing honeymoon”
Secluded and relaxing, can’t recommend it more. The food was top tier. The barramundi was the best I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Also and excellent choice of items for vegetarian and vegans.
Anna
couple
March 26, 2026
No notes. Expensive but worth every penny!
Pranay
couple
March 18, 2026
“Excellent stay, location , food an hospitality. 100% worth it.”
Location, hospitality
kimberley
couple
March 11, 2026
“Elegant, stunning, memorable”
Beautiful. Secluded. Good aircon. Food and staff beautiful.
katharina
couple
March 7, 2026
“Very peaceful , relaxing, beautiful resort to stay for a few days.”
The most beautiful swimming pool, Best curries in Sri Lanka, very attentive and accommodating staff. Restaurant and facilities are beautiful and stylish. We had a complimentary dinner after staying four nights. Birds and monkeys were great.
Suzanne
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Honeymoon perfection”
The most beautiful place we have ever stayed. The design of the hotel is stunning, the staff are exceptional and the rooms immaculate with a super comfortable bed and clean private pool. The perfect couple of days to end our honeymoon.
Danile
couple
February 28, 2026
“Wonderful”
The staff were super friendly and ready to help anytime. The food was delicious with lots of healthy options . The 30-meter main pool was fantastic. We could spend hours by it without getting bored.
Sophie-Louise
couple
February 28, 2026
It‘s peaceful, serene, with a slight refreshing breeze as it‘s at the top of a hill. The staff went out of its way to cater our needs, and the additional offerings such as the beach shuttle, yoga classes and nature walks were thought through and stopped us from having to think about it ourselves :).
Greg
couple
February 20, 2026
“Really enjoyable and l would highly recommend”
Wonderful staff, beautiful views and very relaxing environment
Fallon
couple
February 18, 2026
What an amazing hotel and staff team. They would message you via WhatsApp so if you needed something they would come straight away. They made us a honeymoon cake. The hotel has vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. The pool villa is beautiful and relaxing. I was really sad to have only booked one night.
Ameeta
couple
February 17, 2026
“Magical Weligama stay”
Stunning property perched on a hilltop above weligama bay. All the staff are super friendly and attentive..From management down to waiting staff we were so well looked after. Big shout out to Thusitha our waiter who's lovely smile & demeanour cheered our day. We were thoroughly spoilt by the amazing food which we miss dreadfully...thanks to chef for making us the most delicious mango sago pudding everyday for breakfast and dessert, not forgetting all the other culinary delights!:) Our room was beautifully decorated, the bed was super comfortable and the shower generous in size and good water pressure! The views are stunning, surrounded by the beauty of nature, birdsong and wildlife.The Main pool is incredibly generous in size and the setting is perfect. The nature walk in the wetlands was exceptional, our naturist Mendis was so knowledgeable and interesting - he showed us many species of birds/flora/fauna. Wish we could have stayed longer. Can't wait to return!
Neil Kirkland
couple
February 12, 2026
“One of the most incredible and lovely places we have ever stayed!”
Malabar Hill is one of the most incredible and lovely places we have ever stayed. The welcome and staff are fantastic, so friendly and willing to help. The location is great and the individual villas are amazing, each with a stunning view and their own totally private infinity plunge pool and patio area. There is just so much to commend, from the main 35m infinity pool and canopy daybeds/sunbeds, the astounding restaurant and food, the fre daily cocktails, the free Tuk-Tuks to Melissa beach and The Shack, the free yoga classes, the lovely 'jungle' paths between the villas and the free nature walks with the friendly and knowledgeable Mendis. It may seem a bit pricey but what you get for your money is incredible, this is a place not to be missed - we honestly cannot recommend it highly enough!
Alina
couple
February 6, 2026
Omg, so we experienced the best service here. The attention to guests is overwelming somentimes but very kind. The pool is exceptional and the view from the rooms is so special, different sky and colors, changing everytime. When we left, I forgot my airpods at the pool, but the staff managed to send them back to me, in a different town, the next day. So I was impressed by the care. Also, we ate several times at the restaurant and the curry was sooo so good.
melissa
couple
February 3, 2026
“Perfect start to our stay in Sri Lanka”
We spent 3 nights at Malabar Hill and had a fantastic stay. The staff are friendly, professional and understated but attentive. The location is stunning and makes the most of views and breezes. The nature around the property is teeming with wildlife. We took a bird watching walk with Mendis on the first afternoon where we saw and learnt so much. The food is one of the stand out things. We were planning to head to Weligama for a bit of variety but the food was so good at the hotel that we ended up staying there every night. The villas are private and beautiful. We did yoga in the pavilion and visited the beach club in Mirissa. Overall we couldn't fault it. If you want somewhere well run, beautiful with great food you won't find anything better. If you want lots of night life it might not be for you.
Tom
couple
January 31, 2026
“Wonderful, memorable and relaxing taste of Sri Lanka”
Amazing staff, brilliant location, away from the hustle and bustle of mirissa and weligama, but only a 10 min tuk tuk away. So much nature and calmness in the property and beautiful food, every meal we ate was outstanding. Never felt busy, as only 12 rooms, so really nice small feel to it, including small touches like paying for our last lunch as we stayed for 6 nights. Beautifully decorated and designed. Can’t recommend highly enough, one of our favourite hotels we’ve ever stayed in.
Eleanor
couple
January 28, 2026
“Exquisite villa in a beautiful, tranquil setting”
We had the best stay at Malabar Hill. The property is absolutely stunning- from the communal areas and pool to the villas. Very quiet and tranquil. Loved the yoga class and massages at the spa. Food was top notch.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
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
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, 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
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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