Wake Up Weligama

I enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Weligama.

The volunteers and owner friendly, happy to chat, help out, give recommendations, which made a big difference. The rooms and bathroom are clean and have ac.

The hostel has a really friendly, social atmosphere and the staff make you feel welcome from day one. The daily surf sessions is a highlight. Would definitely stay again.

I had a really great stay at Wake Up Weligama. The hostel is super welcoming and social, with clean rooms, AC and hot water. The upstairs common area is amazing: a huge sofa, always windy and cool, perfect to relax and meet people. Big thanks to the volunteers (Abi, Lotte and Lea) for making everything so fun and friendly with surf sessions, dinners and nights together. As a solo traveler, they made it very easy to feel included. Also loved the two dogs, Blacky and Brownie. Highly recommended!

Es ist ein sehr soziales Hostel. Der Host ist unglaublich lieb und es hat viele Aktivitäten die man mitmachen kann. Wer darauf aus ist Leute kennezulernen ist hier genau richtig

Das Bad war etwas dreckig, aber noch in Ordnung für ein Hostel :)

Very social hostel, with lots of activities planned each day, and a very nice, friendly and helpful hostel manager

Staying in a private room proved a little bit difficult as there was not much airflow in the room, the fan was pretty noisy, and opening the windows meant opening to mosquitos. This translated into a pretty hot, humid night

The atmosphere and community at Wake Up is truly something unique. The daily list of activities helps even shy travelers to experience Weligama with other hostel guests. Mahesh is so lovely and is one of the nicest hosts I met during my time in Sri Lanka.

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The location was amazing, just 10 min away from the hostel. The host and all the guests were amazing, we all went for surfing in the morning and host makes sure of planning social events which I loved. Would recommend everyone to stay! ❤️ I could not stay there longer as I had to meet my friends in Mirissa otherwise would have stayed there longer.

There was nothing bad about the place but I would suggest to take AC dorms as it could be quite hot during the day

The host makes the hostel such a special and social place. I LOVED it!

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Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka by far. So sociable, lots of activities (surfing everyday, family dinners, nights out, meals out) which everyone does together. Comfy and clean. Mahesh - you are the best!!!

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Super Social Hostel. Honestly best hostel all over Sri Lanka. Everyone always does everything together and it feels like being part of family.

Great host, easy to connect with people, very clean, super friendly stuff

Nobody was there for the check in and we had to wait for hours to get the keys, even if we texted in advance. Same for the checkout. Keep in mind that if you book the private room it’s not within the hostel, but down the road so it’s hard to get social with the other guests. The room was a bit dirty, the bathroom was leaking when it was raining and the shower has only cold water.

The hostel is tucked away from the busy street, but close to everything. The facilities are basic but the atmosphere is amazing. Mahesh, the manager and the volunteers will make you feel right at home. If you are looking for a fun community on the South coast, this is a solid pick!

Facilities are basic but functional

everything

Dorm - dirty, bad facilities and unclean communal areas Private room - nice but very hot

Really great vibes from this social hostel. Friendly, welcoming and inclusive host who is packed with jokes and fosters a great social vibe. Daily activities and delicious family dinner. Great location, off the main road but there are nearby shortcuts which make it a very short walk to main road and beach

My private room was separate from the main hostel - this wasn't clear when booking. In the end, I didn't mind this as much due the quiet and I was able to get more sleep. However having to walk back to the separate house when I needed something was slightly inconvenient. The facilities are very basic and mostly not the cleanest. I had to ask for toilet paper to be restocked. The kitchen isn't really a kitchen, more of a fridge, bench, and kettle.

Manesh is the best hostel owner!! He is so kind and organised so many activities- mostly not drinking focused which was amazing- surfing, cycling, ice bath, movie night, family dinner…! There is a real family feel to the hostels, the rooms are a good size, AC good and has all the facilities you need! I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun time in Weligama

Nothing- stay here!

It is a nice and social hostel, there are many things organised like, game nights, movie nigt, family dinner, surfing together etc. Rooms are big, and there is a locker for the important stuff

The mattress is thin, but i still had a good bight sleep

Very sociable and lots of opportunities to join in

The room was incredibly hot, toilet flush wasn’t fully functioning.

Super nice staff, everytging was clean, really good vibe in general, friendly spirit..✌️🌈

Really nice social vibe, owner is a good guy who’s trying hard to make the place work.

We were not given the private room we booked and instead brought down the road to another villa which had a tiny, hot room with a shared bathroom & the WiFi didn’t work. Think that they just accidentally over booked the place but still it was not a great experience and we didn’t decide to extend the stay. I will add that the owner gave us a nice discount on the room we did end up getting but it was weird not staying in the hostel we booked as we were there for the social aspect.

Seriously the best place If you’re looking for a low key group of friends. The owner organized surf outing in the day, movie nights or some parties at other places. Also had a group chat for everyone and orders food family style often. Super cool chill vibes definitely recommend

Only stayed 2 nights but had to switch rooms which was a bit inconvenient but all good

Spent 4 nights here and will hopefully be back! Good place to have a quiet but social time, the owner is a young cool guy, no stress at wake up weligama. Little kitchen, great location.

I absolutely adored Wake Up Weligama, Mahesh (the host) made sure everything ran smoothly and was brilliant at bringing everyone together, as well as being an absolutely amazing person. One of my favourite hostels so much so that kept coming back to Weligama for it!

Probably host is a nice person to talk.

The place was really dirty, looks like...I don't even know. Know one is cleaning and caring of that place. Lots of dogs entering the room. It was so disgusting....

A very social hostel with a great atmosphere. The manager is funny and adorable and does everything to make us feel at ease. He gives us tips on things to do in the area and takes us to the surf spot (5 min by walk) every morning, where we can take a lesson or simply rent boards. The bathrooms and dorms are clean, with mosquito nets and fans above each bed. Every evening there's an organized activity or party ! Best place in Welligama !

The best place to stay if you’re seeking a family and community with Mahesh the owner and other travellers. The hostel is small so it is easy to make friends with everyone. Mahesh and the volunteers organise events and trips everyday. Kitchen area and fridge to store food. Friendly dogs :)

It is a back to basics hostel, so no AC but there’s fans.

Everything was perfect, room, host which is really active in organising events and giving info about some, room was basic but clean, had big locker (I had my own lock), bathroom was big and kept clean.

Nice place to meet other travellers with a homely feeling. It was great to feel the community vibe and Manesh makes sure there are activities to do.

It has an amazing social vibe, easy to met people, go out and catch up. Mahesh, the owner, is super nice and kind and fun. 100% recommend

Nice vibe and the owner was really nice and helpful and made me feel very welcome!

The bathroom and kitchen were not very clean and the sink and the shower was clogged the whole time I was there - maybe no one mentioned it but it should have been clear when they cleaned in the morning. Also the dorm I stayed in was incredibly hot. The top bunk mosquito net was also too low, so that mosquitoes could still harass me on my feet.

Wake Up Hostel was my favourite Hostel in Sri Lanka so far. The social vibe is great and you can easily get to know new people. There is social activities every day, the location is 5 minutes from the beach and it's a bit off of the main road so you don't here the traffic. In addition the Host is super cool and takes part in most hostel activities. The dorm room was spacy, clean and there was a wooden Box to store your important stuff. If you want to to experience something you should definitely go here.

Really nice vibe! We had a double private room which was pretty comfortable with a big fan and a bit far from the dorms and the common area! Which is good if you want to relax but you are not so included in the group of the rest of the travellers! However the host providing information of everything about food and events around Shiah is really nice.

We had to pay for the water machine to full our bottles!

Really nice hostel, super social and the owner Mahesh is a lovely guy who organises every evening an activity which you can join :)

The owner mahesh is a fantastic person always coming up with various different activities for people to join. The general vibe was heart warming, the chillout area is nice and cozy and the people staying there were fantastic. Booked for a few nights but ended up staying for almost two weeks. Can recommend this place for all the nice people out there!

We had a very nice stay. The bedroom was very wide, bright and clean! The mattress was very comfortable and very big, we slept very well. The room and the area around were very quiet. The staff were very kind and helpful!

The WiFi definitely to implement. Not working at all in our bedroom.

The location was very nice (lika 5 minutes walking from the beach) and Mahesh the host was always inviting everybody to do activities together, making conveesation to everyone, and even had some vip discounts for parties haha. He arranges a whatsapp group where guests of the hostel make plans, order takeout food together, and sometimes organize trips nearby. We would totally recommend it for solo travelers , specially of they are planning to stay for a while in Weligama and hope to make some friends. For couples, if you are in it for the vibe I would suggest maybe sleep in the common rooms rather than the private ones (they are far apart)

The private rooms are a bit far from the common places of the hostel (like 2-3 minutes walking), which is nice for the privacy, but we never got to use the common areas a in was a bit awkard for us to go to the main place and mingle with the whole group (all though mahesh was welcoming). We were expecting a nicer vibe but i guess if you sleep there with everyone yoj will get that for sure. The place of the private rooms was really clean (the common places of the hostel are quite messy hahaha but i guess thats just the backpackers style?) But our bathroom could use some work. The cover of the wc was broken. There is no air conditioning, just a fan that is quite noisy. We had earplugs and were fine. Also would be ice to have a rack or a helf or anything simple to put your stuff in not having your backpacks and clothes spread all over the floor with the sand and water.

This was one of my best experiences in Sri Lanka. I think that accommodation here is ideal for everyone, especially solo travelers who want to meet people on the same page. The owner of the hostel, Mahesh, is a hard working nice guy who helped me with everything I needed. I loved that we’ve spent a lot of time together with the other guests. We were surfing, going for breakfasts, ice bathing, partying, just chilling and enjoying together. This place really made me feel like i am part of a wakeup family! The chill zone upstairs of the hostel was my favourite place to be and to hang out. I will surely come back one day when I’m in Sri lanka.

The vibes, the manager, the location. Mahesh is in charge of the big family that every day changes a bit as new people come and others leave. The vibes there are awesome (chill area, planned activities almost everyday, best kombucha ever homemade by Mahesh…). And P.S. Weligama is the best surf spot

The other travellers! :)

The owner tried to push me four times into changing my booking so he did not need to pay for the booking fee. I understand that he wants that, however it made me feel very uncomfortable. The place was also not clean, was cleaned once over three weeks on my own request. I am happy with the other travellers I met, that was great! But there are some improvements possible. Dogs are that are part of the place are barking every night. Keep in mind to bring earplugs

The hostel is very welcoming and social, running events and making sure everyone is included. Close to the beach and nice cafes. Really enjoyed my stay here and wish I could have been there longer!

The owner puts most of his effort into making sure the vibe is lively, and he succeeds. This place attracts a lot of fun-loving people and is a good place to meet other travelers. The wifi was also good.

There were four fans in the room, one for every two beds. The fan next to my bed was broken and I spent the night tossing and turning. The bed was rough. Bad sleep. The only bathroom in the hostel is in the 8-bed dorm, so there were people coming in and out all day and night long. The manager was an absentee. I saw multiple people arrive at around three, who had to wait four hours or more to check in because he had disappeared. Conditions were kind of gross and could easily be improved with a little elbow grease.

Staying in this hostel was like being part of a family for a few days. Mahesh, the owner, is a very friendly and social guy who makes such an effort to make everyone feel welcome. He was kind enough to let me store my luggage in the hostel and even use the shower after I checked out! There are family dinners almost every night and other social activities run by the hostel e.g. nights out. When I arrived in my dorm the fan was broken however Mahesh quickly resolved this. Mosquito nets on the beds were a big bonus! It was also great having a kitchen area to make hot drinks etc. Good location only 10/15 mins from Weligama beach, lots of restaurants nearby.

The communal lounge area and kitchen could have been kept tidier

Mahesh is the best host on earth!!!! He’s making different activities every day, you’ll never get bored there. This was my first ever hostel trip and it was perfect. Now my hostel expectations are too high for the rest of my life. These place feels like home and I returned there every day even after I left Weligama. Can’t wait to come back ❤️

I didn’t like that I had to leave Sri Lanka

This hostel is a great spot for solo travelers or friends, who have time and are down to have fun at Weligama. The atmosphere with the other travelers is great and the host organises a lot of fun activities. It has an aesthetic and is excellenty located, in a calm area but very close to the beach. Would definitely recommend for any traveller!

Sometimes a bit noisy, but hey, it’s a travellers hostel - so totally fine :)

Small hostel with a cozy atmosphere. The beds were super comfy and every bed has its own fan. Also every dormroom has its own bathroom. The host organizes group activities every other night.

The common sitting area was a bit grimmy and also the kitchen could have been cleaner.

Hostel feels like home. It's definitely not a fancy one. Mahesh - the owner, is kinda like a granny who takes care of you, organises everything, cheers u up and makes u feel cozy. Hostel is v basic, although after booking for 1 night you'll probably end up staying 3 weeks. Cheers & cya there in 2024;]

Perfect for solo travelers! A lot of activities are involved and you are welcomed as a family member. Met lovely people!!

If you are looking a place that feels like home in weligama. This is your place then! I had so much fun and welcoming memories and eating together like at home.

I loved staying there, everything about Wake up is great! Booked two nights, stayed for almost a week - like most of the people there, cause it's hard to say goodbye to the unique atmosphere of this cosy place. Mahesh is a wonderful, friendly and helpfull person who makes you feel at his place like home. Lots of activities to do together, from having great daily conversations over breakfast to visiting beaches around Weligama and surroundings together. Comfortable big rooms with fans, very nice bathrooms, kitchen space, great location, very close to the beach. Homemade kombucha and delicious coffee available any time of the day. I really hope to visit Wake up again!! 1000000/10, totally off the scale:)

Amazing host and super friendly vibe there.

I loved staying at wake-up hostel, everybody was really nice and there is a really cute dog :) I would recommend it to everyone!

Cheap accommodation with a big bathroom.

Dog hair all over the sofas in the common area. They also smelled a bit. Needs more cleaning.

The location is great, the owner is welcoming and really kind. He also sells the best kombucha and do his best for us guests to make us feel like home.

Manesh is super friendly and helpful and he make his own kombucha which is the best i had:)))!!!

Everything was totally fine

The host Mahesh is super friendly and treats you like a friend from the moment you arrive. Every bed has its own fan which is super helpful. The whole villa is super clean.

Mahesh is very kind and fun. He made everybody feel very welcome. It was like hanging out with family :)

The kitchen was not equipped very well and could be cleaner.

Perfect place to socialise! Even if it was low season, I met some people in the hostel and we did some stuff together, which I liked in particularly. Such as watching the sunset or delicious naan and chickpeas dinner at the hostel, with lots of singing ;) Ambience was very chill.

Almost nothing but maybe the whole place (kitchen, chill area, rooms) was not the cleanest one, but there were some volunteers working on it. Still worth to stay there for sure!

Had a great stay @ wake up weligama. Booked foe 2 nights and end up stsying almost 2 weeks. Great atmosphere, nice location close to the beach and 15 min walk from the railway and main bus station. Highly recommended

It would be great if they would clean common areas in a daily basis (as well as bathrooms)

The atmosphere in the hostel was AMAZING! all the guest together in the chill area, Talking, singing and sharing experience! The hostel is close to the beach and to the super market and the host was super friendly! I didn’t ask better accomodation in Weligama! Very recommended!

Clean and spacious rooms, the owner of the hostel is super nice, helpful, easy to talk to and truly caring for others. Helped me with planning my trip around Sri Lanka and gave me valuable advice. When time of lunch or dinner he picked up the food and brought it to the hostel for everyone. His homemade kombucha is the best I’ve ever tried. Great vibe all around the hostel, in the evening people gather together, listen to music and enjoy the present moment. I truly recommend this place for everyone, especially solo travelers like me would appreciate to meet new people. I am thankful for everything this hostel gave me.

The hostel has a really nice and chill vibe. The owner is very nice and I've had a great time there. The location is also good, not on the busy main road but you can still be at the beach and the city center in 10-15min walking. There are also moskito nets on all of the beds.

the vibe in the hostel is amazing. friendly staff and 5 min walk from the beach.

It’s a really familiar hostel, quite small and super cozy ! Every day there’s events in the hostel that you’re welcome to join if you’d like. And also, the owner is amazing, so nice and friendly! The location is perfect, you can easily walk everywhere in town.

The vibe at this hostel was amazing. The host is very friendly and kind and it really feels like coming home.

But to be fair, the hostel it self could be better. The kitchen was quite dirty. The rooms were fine but keep in mind that there is no airconditioning. There are fans, but for me it didn't do the job, so this resulted to not being able to sleep at night during the heat (but that could just be my issue). The bathroom is also very basic as to be expected for the price, but the shower sometimes hardly worked. Overall it was okay, especially for the price.

Amzing owner who is very nice and helpful. Thank you so much Mahesh ! You create an amazing experience. Feeling at home with family. Very good localisation.

Feeling very good 😊 the manager maesh super nice and friendly and help with everything. The location is perfect and always good people around. Highly recommend ❤️