Free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival, with a full refund. Late cancellation or a no-show is not refunded. If you shorten your stay less than 5 days before arrival, the removed nights are non-refundable. Approved refunds return to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days. Booking direct, you can pay for two nights and pay for the additional nights at the hotel on arrival, or pay for the whole stay at once. The same cancellation rules apply either way, including airport pickup and transfer. Prices are displayed in USD and the transaction is in LKR. The minimum stay is two nights. The same cancellation terms apply whether you book here, on Airbnb or on Booking.com.

Yes, booking direct gives you the best rate we offer, with free cancellation up to 5 days before check-in. The same cancellation terms apply on Airbnb and Booking.com, but the lowest price is on this site. Your total for the dates you pick shows before you confirm, with no booking fees added.

Rooms start from $65 a night for a Deluxe Double and $90 a night for the Deluxe Four-Bed. The total for your dates shows before you book. Prices are per room, and booking direct is the best rate we offer.

The desk is open from 2pm for check-in. Check-out is by 11am. If your flight lands at an odd hour, message us and we will do our best. Write on WhatsApp with your arrival time and we will try to help on the day.

There are seven rooms: six Deluxe Doubles on the first and second floors, and one Deluxe Four-Bed on the ground floor. Together they sleep up to 16 guests. Every room has air conditioning, an internet cable, WiFi and a bathroom.

A Deluxe Double is 34 square metres with a king size bed and a private balcony. It has air conditioning, an internet cable, WiFi and a bathroom, and the view is over the garden and the pool. It sleeps two and starts from $65 a night.

The Deluxe Four-Bed is 34 square metres on the ground floor, with a king size bed and a bunk bed, so it sleeps four. It has a private patio, air conditioning, an internet cable, WiFi and a bathroom. The view is over the garden, not the pool. It starts from $90 a night.

Yes. Every room has air conditioning, an internet cable, WiFi and a bathroom. Each Deluxe Double is 34 square metres, with a private balcony and a view of the garden and pool. The Deluxe Four-Bed is also 34 square metres, with a private patio and a garden view.

Yes, there is a pool in the garden. The six Deluxe Doubles look over the garden and the pool. The Deluxe Four-Bed looks over the garden, not the pool. You can swim without leaving the grounds, and the house sleeps up to 16 guests.

Yes. The ground floor has a reception, a lounge, a restaurant and a workspace, with WiFi throughout. You can eat and sit downstairs without leaving the house. The rooftop lounge and bar are upstairs if you want a drink after the beach.

Yes, the roof has a lounge and a bar. The ground floor holds the reception, lounge, restaurant and a workspace, with WiFi. Come up for a drink after the beach, or stay downstairs for dinner in the restaurant.

Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) is about 2 to 2.5 hours by car from The Papaya Tree. Mattala Rajapaksa (HRI) is about 1.5 hours. You can also take the train from Colombo to Ahangama, then a short tuk-tuk to the hotel.

Yes, you can take the train from Colombo to Ahangama. From Ahangama station, tuk-tuks reach The Papaya Tree in about 3 minutes. If you prefer a car, Colombo airport (CMB) is about 2 to 2.5 hours by road.

We do not have a tours desk. We can point you to locals for cars, tuk-tuks and day trips. Message us on WhatsApp before you arrive if you want a name or a number.

Tuk-tuks reach The Papaya Tree in about 3 minutes and are the easy way around Ahangama. You do not need a scooter for the beach or town. For longer trips we can point you to local drivers.

Kabalana beach is a 3-minute walk from The Papaya Tree. Midigama is about 10 minutes away and Weligama about 15 minutes. Beginners often start at Kabalana or Weligama, both close enough for a short tuk-tuk.

November to April is the best time to surf in Ahangama. December to March is the peak swell season. May to October is quieter, with warmer rain and fewer crowds on the breaks.

Yes, beginners surf here. Kabalana and Weligama both suit first waves, and Kabalana is a 3-minute walk from the house. Midigama is about 10 minutes away when you want a step up.

Yes, yoga and pilates studios are nearby in Ahangama. We can point you to local teachers. Many guests go in the morning, then walk the 3 minutes to Kabalana for a surf.

Galle is about 30 minutes away. Whale watching from Mirissa is about 45 minutes and runs from December to April. Tea country and Yala National Park are each about 2 hours by car.

Yes, bring cash for small shops in Ahangama. Larger places often take cards, but small shops usually want rupees. Keep a little cash on you for tuk-tuks, snacks and fruit stalls.

Dress respectfully at temples: cover your shoulders and knees. This is the usual custom at temples across Sri Lanka, including those near Ahangama and Galle. A light scarf is enough for most visits.

Yes, there are street dogs in Ahangama. If you want to help, look up @thedzikoproject. Give the dogs space around town and do not feed them at the hotel gate.

It is warm all year in Ahangama. November to April is the best stretch for weather and surf. December to March is the busiest; May to October is quieter and still good for a stay.