Rusara Guest Home

Wonderful family, clean room, absolute value for money, across from the beach, great location and good kitchen facilities

Reservamos nuestra primera noche al llegar a Weligama y tuvimos que ampliar porque estábamos súper cómodos. El hombre que lo lleva es un amor y te ayuda en todo lo que necesitas. La ubicación es perfecta llegas andando a todas partes y solo tienes que cruzar la calle para llegar a la playa. Puedes usar la cocina y tiene una sala de estar con vistas al mar. Sin duda si volvemos repetiremos en Rusara!

Amazing location right across the beach. The host was very helpful with everything and made sure my stay was perfect. I highly recommend!

Posizione centrale, host molto accogliente, stanza pulita e confortevole.

The family is so so kind and friendly, the beds are really comfortable and the air conditioning is amazing. Everything was clean and felt so peaceful. Really good for the price. We extended our stay by another night and wish we could have stayed longer!

It’s very slightly out of the main part of town so you need to walk a little bit to get to the busy surfing spots and restaurants but it’s only 5 minutes so no problem.

Amazing stay! We loved it and extended two nights. It’s perfect for us, simple, clean and tidy rooms with good AC and comfortable bed. There is a table and chair also in the room. The owner was always helpful to us and offered us assistance in booking transport. Having a small kitchen was great and we cooked breakfast every morning and could keep our drinks cold. Just note Weligama beach is definitely more for surfing not swimming, the beach is a bit dirty a lot of rubbish and dead fish. We hired a scooter from the owners nephew so we could go to neighbouring towns like Gale.

Such a lovely family that runs this guest home! They help us with everything we needed such as laundry, which was perfectly done, and arrange so we could be driven to the airport. Very good location on a calm street next to the beach. They have a kitchen if you’re interested in cooking, along with a fridge. Close to many restaurants and to surf places. Such good quality for money, for this price I’m not sure you’ll get a better stay in Weligama! 😊

Mega lieve mensen en de kamer was schoon!

It was a great holiday there. The Host was so friendly and helpful, and the best about Rusara Guest Home was, that is has a kitchen. I would come again thank you!!

Мы провели в этом уютном отеле 4 незабываемых дня, и всё было на высоте! Отель расположен прямо рядом с океаном , 2 минуты пешком— шум волн слышен даже в номере, что создаёт потрясающую атмосферу. Наш просторный номер впечатлил: кондиционер работал идеально, большая терраса с шикарным видом на океан, всегда была горячая вода и номер был очень чистый! На каждом этаже общая кухня с посудой и холодильником, что суперудобно для самостоятельного питания. Замечательный хозяин! Всегда на связи, помогал с любыми вопросами, чувствовали себя как дома. Отель небольшой, поэтому очень домашняя атмосфера. Рядом кафе, магазины — всё под рукой. Обязательно вернёмся, рекомендуем всем, кто ищет спокойный отдых у океана!

Все было превосходно !

Very friendly family to stay with, we immidiatly felt at home. The room was very comfortable and clean. Nice place to meet other people.

Hosts are very kind and sweet.

Nope, it wasn't the first choice and well others didn't match in price performance ratio. I will skip this one if possible. The dog barks while entering and leaving premises were annoying. The shared kitchen didn't feel inviting and looked like it hadn't been used for ages. The kitchen was ill equipped. Plus the geckos in the room 😣😣 Also no power backup and power went off 2 times during our stay for short while. So would be good if it had power backup.

Meine liebste Unterkunft in Sri Lanka bisher. Habe mich sehr wohlgefühlt. Die Familie ist unglaublich lieb und zuvorkommend. Ich hatte das King Size Zimmer gebucht. Das Zimmer ist groß mit einer kleinen Sitzgelegenheit, Schreibtisch mit Stuhl und einem sehr bequemen Bett mit Moskitonetz (was ich eigentlich nicht gebraucht habe). Auch den Balkon mit Meerblick habe ich öfters genutzt. Es gibt eine kleine einfache Küche die alles hat was man so braucht. Generell alles sehr sauber und gut durchdacht. Für Zugang zum Strand muss nur die Straße überquert werden. Ich würde den Aufenthalt hier jedem empfehlen!

War alles super :)

Der Host war sehr herzlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück hätte nicht besser sein können

Stayed for two nights and extended for two more! Lovely host family whom you can get to know, and Ruby the dog. I wish their daughter all the best in her A levels. AC, WiFi great. And hot water shower great in comparison to similar stays - this is my fifth time in Sri Lanka. Very clean. Nice shared space with fridges and all you need to cook with view to ocean. Location was great for me. Beach just 50m away, grocery, fruit store, banks and liquor store easy short walk. Bus stop close for cheap coastal exploration.

Try to get a room with a balcony for the lux experience - but all rooms are fine.

Dejlig terrasse værelser køkken. Gode værter var meget hjælpsomme.

Great location! Hosts were really nice, offered quick laundry service, the room had everything I needed :)

WiFi didn’t really work in the room (but it was good upstairs in sitting area so I could work there)

Beach front location, very kind staff and a cute sausage dog. The place feels very private and was clean. Provided a mosquito net over the bed. Washing service was 600 rupee per kg.

They have very small towels

Locatie is fantastisch! Direct aan het strand. We hadden de hitte verkeerd ingeschat voor een kamer met alleen ventilator maar konden gelukkig voor een kleine meerprijs nog een kamer met airco krijgen. Personeel is ontzettend aardig en behulpzaam. Leuke surfschool voor de deur!

Wir waren zuerst vom Tourismus in Weligama überfordert, wir waren hergekommen da man hier super surfen lernen kann. Durch den Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel kamen wir jedoch sehr gut zu Ruhe. Die Familie die das Hotel betreibt ist extrem gastfreundlich und kommunikativ. Der Mann zeigte sich sehr neugierig und unterstützte uns über zukünftige Reiseziele in Sri Lanka zu reflektierten.

Für den Preis von ca. 8€ pro Nacht für 2 Personen gibt es nichts auszusetzen. Natürlich hatten wir keinen Balkon mit Meerblick oder AC, aber das störte überhaupt nicht. Dadurch das wir den tollen Freibereich im 1.Stock mit Küche nutzen konnten hatten wir dennoch beim Arbeiten und Essen Meerblick.

The property was right opp to the beach. The host were friendly and the room was well maintained with all facilities including air conditioners.

The main road is right in front and it’s always noisy with vehicles which disturbs light sleeper like me. Otherwise all good

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Familie ist super nett und der Strand nur einen Steinwurf entfernt. Ursprünglich hatten wir für zwei Tage gebucht, sind aber dann spontan eine komplette Woche geblieben :-) Ort ist v.a. sehr gut wenn man Surfen lernen oder fangfrischen Fisch am Meer essen möchte Danke für die schöne Zeit!

De super aardige familie en de kamer was super!

Niks.

The property is very clean and in front of Weligama Beach. The host is very friendly. The facilities are very good and value for money.

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The guest house was peaceful and quiet - I slept so well and really appreciated the calm atmosphere, which helped me recharge. The food was delicious, and the owner was kind and helpful during my stay. It’s a lovely place to rest, especially if you're a light sleeper.

There was a bit of a misunderstanding at the start when I asked a few questions about mosquitos and cleanliness — it felt like I was being encouraged to look elsewhere, which caught me off guard. Thankfully, we were able to clear the air and everything went smoothly afterwards. I hope future conversations can feel a bit more open and welcoming from the beginning.

Chaminda and his family are super friendly, so you feel right at home. The room is large with a good desk and chair for working. Internet was always online and good for working. The property is less than a minute's walk to the beach. I loved the view of the beach from the 'chill out' area. Kitchen had everything I needed to cook, when I didn't head out to restaurants.

There isn't anything to complain about.

The owner kindly waited for me till I arrived from Arugam Bay. It was very nice and I really appreciate it. Also room nice and clean. And they have a very cute sausage dog 🫶🏻

My stay in rusara guest home was amazing. The family were super nice and friendly, but not overbearing at all. Helped with whatever I needed. Hot water for showers (wasn't needed for my stay as it was quite hot) , and a fan in the room made it all comfortable. Perfect place to relax for a few days , location right by the beach and a ten minute walk to cheap local food. Can very much recommend staying here if looking for somewhere to stay in weligama for a few nights.

The room, I had a small and cheap room (15 USD a night Feb 2025) The room was furnished with care, everything you needed was there. You can also use a common kitchen/ sitting area. The food. Is on request. I took a dinner and it was real tasty. Cleanliness, yes soo clean. The owners, if you need information or a taxi they arrange it for you.

All was ok.

Rusiru, his wife and children are the kindest people I met in all of Weligama. Whenever I needed a long term stay after my one week stay they immediately offered me a solution. Even though I didn't end up choosing their place, they helped me greatly with other things like laundry and even work. I highly recommend staying with them as they give you such a warm home away from home.

Staying at the Rusara Guest House was a pleasant experience, the host was helpful and friendly, the room/facilities were clean and comfortable. Quiet air conditioning, comfortable bed with mosquito net. I thought the Rusara represented good value for money.

Very clean and nice family run guest home with kitchen with fridge close to the beach and surf spots in Weligama. The bed was comfortable and there was always hot water. The family are very kind and helpful and I was able to extend my stay by one night spontaneously. Thank you, Chaminda!

Everything Good WI fi Location Nice family

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The location, the family is amazing, super friendly, and the room was clean.

This room was noisy

The accommodation had two fans, and the lighting was adjustable to create an intimate atmosphere. The windows were equipped with screens, so no insects could enter, which was a huge relief. The kitchen was spotless, and they offered water at store prices. The location was perfect, with a beautiful view that added to the overall charm of the place. The staff was friendly and considerate, always ready to assist with everyday issues such as providing soap, replacing towels, and offering cloths for washing the bike. They ensured the gates were closed when leaving and repositioned the bike so it wouldn't obstruct anyone. The level of security was excellent, with surveillance cameras and gates and doors that were locked in the evenings.

It might have been superfluous to rearrange our helmets and shoes every time :) Nothing else

Everything was perfect. location, the room very spacious and clean. Wifi is working very well. The host and his family are amazing and very welcoming.

I liked everything

Great location, and if you get the king room with balcony, you'll get to see all the bats flying home for the night. Cooking facilities are available too.

No complaints 😊

Amazing owner We really enjoyed our time at this place Good kitchen

Wonderful guest house in the center of Veligama. The most friendly hosts, to whom we have been visiting for more than the first time. The most beautiful sunrises and sunsets are visible from the balcony. A comfortable kitchen. Right next to the ocean, necessary shops, pharmacies, a large food store, a huge market. We will come again! With love 🫶

Beds were comfortable and staff was great

Beach is close but so are the fish stalls so not great for relaxing at the beach. Need to walk 10-15 minutes for a good beach spot

Great host great accommodation for food try Le Fish in the fish market opposite. John

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I had an amazing stay at Rusara's Guest Home and couldn’t be happier with the value for money I received. The place is run by a lovely family who are incredibly kind and go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The owner was super helpful with every request I had—from arranging a bike rental in no time to ensuring I could extend my stay easily. When I needed an air-conditioned room, he immediately accommodated me without any hassle. The location is perfect: right on the main road in Weligama, just a quick 2-3 minute bike ride to all the surf schools and cool hangout spots. It’s a calm and peaceful spot, and you’re also just a short walk away from Domino’s Pizza and KFC if you’re looking for something quick to eat. The guesthouse offers multiple rooms and a shared kitchen with a stove and fridge, making it ideal for solo travelers or couples. It’s a very honest and down-to-earth place, and what makes it even better is knowing your stay supports a local family business. That personal touch really makes a difference. If I visit Weligama again, I’ll definitely stay here. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and welcoming place to stay. Thank you to the owner and his family for such a great experience!

Very caring host. Played some Carrom with the host Chamida and had sone very interesting conversations. Very good Breakfast and very good location near the beach and city.

Very close to the beach, the hosts very lovely and helpful

Rooms smelled a bit stale, moldy

Great location, close to some really nice cafes and across the road from the beach. Communal kitchen available, nice hosts. Value for money.

The towels and bed sheets I don’t think had been dried fully before we arrived so were quite damp smelling. We had to use them as there were holes in the mosquito net and then our pyjamas/ hair smelt musty the next day.

Great location, very clean and comfortable, good size room, great kitchen facilities available, good wifi and lounge area, host very welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend and happily stay again

The place was perfect! Clean and beautiful rooms, a space with a large shared kitchen and with open air, a view and close to the sea! The owner of the place was a generous, sociable man and helped us with everything! Really recommend and hope to come back again soon

Localization, perfect internet connection, helpful owner

Kitchen could be better equipped with newer stuff.

Great place with really friendly hosts, definitely recommended!!

The host was a nice person, and his family is friendly. The location is the best; there are lots of local eateries within 50 meters. Clean and descent room for the price.

I booked a non-AC room, so I was given a room inside their house, which wasn't very private.

Very nice family, always helpful and friendly, great infrastructure and location - highly recommend 😊

To dip in the Indian ocean walk 30m from cross the road and you will ended in the beach.

Entire place is awesom. Nicely degied building. Facilities are there to prepare food. Very near to the city center. Easy to find the place as it is on the main road. Can reach by public transport. Owner is very helpful.

Amazing stay! Owners are super kind, very nice kitchen, good room at a perfect location. The room doesn’t have AC but you don’t need it as the room won’t get hot and you have a fan. Great value for the money!

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The owner and his family is so great.. people with big heart! We stayed in different room which was amazing, view was great, owner was the nicest person ever. We could use kitchen, had an air con, and everything what we needed was there. It's also super close to the beach. 10/10 !

nothing, everything was perfect

Good location just across the road from the beach. Friendly host.

Very hot without AC but there were AC rooms available. The bedding was also quite rough but the price was very reasonable that close to the beach.

Very nice and clean guest house. Chaminda and his family are always helpful and smiling. There is kitchen you can use which is nice plus.We really enjoyed our stay and will come next time.

Hosts are very nice and hospital couple who are ready to provide you with all required and above. They invited me to have a family dinner even. Clean and tidy room with panoramic ocean view where you can hear the waves all night long. It was my second staying in this place and I definitely will stay again.

Clean, comfortable room right by the beach and nearby shops. Hosts were friendly.

My room was on the ground floor and I heard people coming in and out in the morning starting tuk-tuks etc. The property is also right next to the main road so it is a bit noisy.

The view is great. Kind family that cares about their clients, very good experience

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Great location as it was close to everything you need on a surfing trip. Beaches, transportation, food etc. Staff & owner was super friendly, very accomodating and trustworthy.

Chaminda and his family were wonderful hosts at the Rusara Guest House. The property is in an excellent location, right next to the beach and extremely close to restaurants, gym, etc. It is about 10-15 min walk to the Cargills supermarket. The rooms were very nice and clean and the A/C worked well. The property has a small kitchen and fridge that can be used, as well as outdoor table and couches for lounging. You could easily stay here for several months and have everything you need. Would recommend 10/10!

Very good location and extremely friendly owner. The room was clean and cozy. The wifi was good on third floor

The owner and his charming families my room was ready also on check out he took me to next my destination the others who staying said the thing nothing was too much trouble be sure to stay here clean bedding, hot water,would give a breakfast I only have coffee and cake at home every day went the bakers. shops near by on the beach front grill fish The grandmother was most dear to me Thank you for hospitality