Ceylon House
5-Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Sea Views in Weligama, Sri Lanka
- 5Bedrooms
- 10Guests
- 5Bathrooms
- BeachfrontHighlight
- 2 PMCheck-in
About the villa
Ceylon House is a five-suite headland villa above Weligama Bay whose architecture is based on the award-winning Shela House on Lamu Island in Kenya. Wide sand-coloured steps lead up to an edgeless pool framed by two pillars and the sea, and the house rises over five levels to a rooftop terrace with a full panorama of the coast.
Highlights of Ceylon House
- Architecture inspired by Shela House on Lamu Island
- Edgeless infinity pool with sea views
- Massage room and pool changing room beside the pool
- Master suite with a private sea-view terrace
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic views
- Five en-suite bedrooms for up to 10
- Beach across the village road
Bedrooms and bathrooms
- First floor: two en-suite double guest rooms
- Second floor: the master suite with a private terrace, plus an en-suite double and an en-suite twin with traditional-style beds
Living spaces and pool
A generous verandah with expandable seating opens off the ground floor. Upstairs, a large living room and dining verandah overlook the pool, and a staircase from the master suite leads to the rooftop terrace.
Staff and services
A manager, chef and house staff look after the house, with meals at a fixed price.
Location: Weligama
The villa sits on the Galle side of Weligama Bay, a relaxed, family-friendly surf town with good cafés and restaurants. Jungle Beach is across the village road, and Colombo airport is about 2 hours 15 minutes away.
Who it’s for
Families and friends who want a design-led, fully staffed home with ocean views and surf on the doorstep.
Good to know
- Ceylon House is one of three matching houses, with Celadon House and Saffron House, that can be rented together or separately.
- The house is built over five levels with many stairs.
Rates and booking
Rates for Ceylon House start at ₹1,25,500 per night for the whole villa, including taxes and service charge, and vary by season, dates and group size. Send us your dates and number of guests through the enquiry form or WhatsApp, and the Gorilla Stays team will confirm availability, the best rate and any extras such as airport transfers, a private chef or in-villa spa treatments.
Per-night rates by season
Indicative per-night rates for Ceylon House for the whole villa, including taxes and service charge (2026/27 season). Your exact rate depends on dates, length of stay and group size, and is confirmed when you enquire.
| Dates | Per night |
|---|---|
| 1 May – 30 June | ₹1,25,500 Lowest |
| 1 July – 31 August | ₹1,46,500 |
| 1 September – 31 October | ₹1,25,500 Lowest |
| 1 November – 13 December | ₹1,46,500 |
| 14 December – 7 January | ₹2,37,000 |
| 8 January – 30 April | ₹1,46,500 |
Minimum stay: 5 nights over Christmas and New Year; 2 nights at other times. Christmas changeover day is 28 or 29 December. Check your dates
Amenities and services
- Cook Available for all 3 meals
- Hi-speed Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping
- Infinity Pool
- Private Pool
- Property Manager
Services available on request (1)
- Massage and Spa services available on request (extra charge)
House rules and policies
Check-in 2 PM, check-out 11 AM, minimum stay 2 nights.
How booking works
Location
Galle side of Weligama Bay, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The exact address is shared once your stay is confirmed.
