Malabar Hill

Malabar Hill

An adults-only 14-private-villa property 4 km inland from Weligama on Sri Lanka’s south coast, with saltwater plunge pools in every villa, a 35-metre infinity pool in the main building, the Hill House Restaurant with 270-degree views, and a free shuttle to the hotel’s Weligama beach club.

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At a glance

Malabar Hill sits 4 kilometres inland from Weligama on Sri Lanka’s south coast, on a hillside with views across wetlands, paddy fields, and, in the distance, the Indian Ocean.

The property holds 14 private villas, each with its own saltwater plunge pool, and the main building houses a 35-metre saltwater infinity pool, a restaurant, and a bar with 270-degree views from hillside to sea.

A free shuttle covers the trip to the hotel’s beach club at Weligama, around seven minutes away by road. Adults-only, with no televisions in the rooms, the wildlife that moves through the grounds includes monkeys, mongooses, and the Malabar giant hornbill that gives the property its name. The setting balances coastal access with quiet hillside privacy, a fit for couples wanting a quieter base near Weligama’s beaches.

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In detail

  • Food and Drink

    Food and Drink

    The Signature Hill House Restaurant serves a menu that draws on Sri Lankan food heritage alongside Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Breakfast is included in the rate and operates from 7.30am to 10.30am.

    Couples dining and private dinners can be arranged. The bar sits alongside the restaurant and is shaped around an ornately carved wooden arc, with 270-degree views taking in the hillside and the ocean.

  • Spa and Wellness

    Spa and Wellness

    The spa offers massages and beauty treatments using Spa Ceylon products, available either in the dedicated spa villa in the grounds or on your own private terrace beside your plunge pool.

    The property has a yoga lawn for morning sessions and nature trails through the hillside vegetation. The Experience Coordinator can arrange any combination of these alongside cultural visits, picnics, village excursions, and candlelit dinners.

  • Location

    Location

    Malabar Hill sits 4 kilometres inland from Weligama on Sri Lanka’s south coast, on a hillside with views across wetlands, paddy fields, and the distant Indian Ocean.

    A free shuttle covers the seven-minute trip to the hotel’s beach club at Weligama, with bicycles available for guests wanting to explore independently. The setting keeps the property quiet, well away from the busier beach strip.

Room Types

Ocean View Villa

A king-size bed, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and views toward Weligama Bay and the Indian Ocean beyond.

A private saltwater plunge pool and an outdoor lounge area on the terrace come with each. The ocean-facing villa category.

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Ocean View Villa

Wetland Sanctuary Pool Villa

Facing the hillside and wetlands, with views across rice paddies, winding riverbanks, and the jungle canopy.

A king-size bed and a private saltwater plunge pool. The two villa types share the same level of finish throughout.

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