Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka

This is honestly the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. I was really nervous coming here because it was my first time solo travelling as a female, but the moment I arrived I felt completely at ease. Kiah, the social host, greeted me straight away and made me feel so welcome, it instantly took away all my nerves. I originally planned to stay for 3 nights, but I ended up extending my stay to 6 because I loved it so much. I made the most amazing friends here, which made it incredibly hard to leave. The atmosphere is just so friendly and social, it really feels like a little family. Tara was also so accommodating and helpful throughout my stay, which made the whole experience even better.

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The staff were incredibly helpful and lots of fun.

Top verblijf gehad bij Happy Hammocks in Weligama! Het hostel is erg centraal gelegen, waardoor Weligama en de omliggende plekken makkelijk te bereiken zijn. Personeel is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam en het hostel zit naast een supermarkt!

Could be more social

I loved the common Room, it feels like home , and travelers gathering around spending together like good friends . I loved the staff treating you like. A family member . And the Coffee menu they have , so delicious . The Hostel is just across the street from the beach , where you can surf and play volleyball. As the hostel has a WhatsApp group for the tenants where they organize volleyball time and hangouts

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Good location and nice personnel

The room was kind of dirty and smelled like mold. Maybe the aircon rooms are better Idk…

Always a wonderful time staying here ! I’ve already stayed with them thrice and will keep coming again

best place to meet people! so social and fun

book the rooms with AC the room without AC can feel very hot and muggy

Good hostel, with curtains. In walking distance to Weligama beach. Lot of activities.

It’s okey for the value. We were in better and cheaper hostels in Sri Lanka.

Loved everything about the property.. the rooms, the place, the vibe ❤️✨ highly recommend

Nice and social hostel in a great location - near the beach and right next to a supermarket, also not far from the bus stop to visit other beaches on the coast. Rooms had AC at night and personal fans as well which was nice, beds weren’t super comfy but the curtains were great! There are events run every night by the hostel, the 2 night we were there the only things happening were party related which was fine but would’ve been nice to do some yoga or a beach clean up etc ! Overall thought was a well organised hostel with good security and friendly volunteers!

Great value for money. Good location. Staff were really inviting and friendly. Plenty of different activities on - not just a party every night.

Rooms were really basic, and the fans weren’t great. But great value for money and would defo recommend.

The four bed dorms are a good size and bathroom is also a good size with privacy curtains that work. I slept really well for the full three nights I was there and great location! Lots of hostel activities and friendly people

My room didn’t have AC but you do get a fan for your bed which actually worked great for the night time and meant you didn’t get too cold!

I had an awesome stay at Hanng because it's clean, well-maintained, and super social, in a prime location. Literally a 1-minute walk to the surf beach or a supermarket. (Priorities, right?). The crew isn’t just helpful; they actually join in on the fun, making the whole experience even better in Weligama! Huge thanks to everyone! Emily, your barista-level coffees are dangerously good. Irene, your yoga sessions leave people raving all day with a big smile. Tesh and Harshit, you’re absolute gems—your local knowledge is impressive, and if you don’t know something, you’ll figure it out in no time!" I couldn’t name everyone, but what I do know is that the whole team is friendly, communication is smooth, and the reason I and so many others keep extending, is simple—we feel at home! Cheers!

Hanng because it's clean, well-maintained, and super social, in a prime location. Literally a 1-minute walk to the surf beach or a supermarket.

Awesome atmosphere, great location, amazing staff. everything you could ask from a hostel. AC rooms, good beds, super clean. Kieran the volunteer did an amazing job organizing and hosting fun games and activities. You can buy your own super cheap alcohol and drink it at the hostel too.

Nothing. I had a blast here!

Very social hostel; Great location (still calm at night); Amazing staff

Best hostel I've ever been. Just perfect! Thanks😍

Comfortable beds and a good social vibe perfect for solo travellers. Super close to the beach and a supermarket

Staff were not around for a while when I was checking in

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed so far. Staff are very friendly, and the guests were very social. Would highly recommend this hostel.

Amazing stay. Everything here is awesome. Harshit is the best host so far and people around is really nice. You must come here if you are solo travelling. Must in Welligama. Thanks Harshit, my stay was so good!!!!!!

friendly atmosphere, amazing sitting communal area, great location and facilities

the water cut out sometimes the shower was not so reliable, but I think that's the city in general not just the hostel.

Good location, nice atmosphere, comfortable beds in dorms, private bathroom.

Good location, curtains on beds, nice volunteer who kept us updated about parties

No breakfast/dinner/bar, for more days there was no water

Really good vibe, lots of like- minded people even for those who don’t surf. Close to the beach! Free water! Was sold out most nights so plenty of people there.

The showers!! I stayed here for 4 nights, I was able to have a shower TWICE. I normally shower twice a day but the water was never working. It was frustrating for everyone and someone even left early because of it. Bathroom is fine but the bin is way too small for the toilet paper. I don’t want to get too close to touching someone else’s… stuff, but you had no option. Nowhere to put your clothes in the outside shower either which is inconvenient.

I have been to over 60 countries and this hostel ranks in the top 3. The vibe there is amazing. People are super kind and Hamza was truly helpful. It is really easy to connect with new people. The location is super close to the beach and you have lockers in the rooms for your valuables.

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Very nice place with nice people

No hot water in the shower

The staff was super nice! We all went out together, had movie nights and they all made our stay one of the best ones!

Curtains on every bunk Social vibe Friendly staff

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The dorm room beds had good privacy

Bathrooms were dirty, kitchen was poorly run with very few things. Organiser of group events/ volunteer came home at 3am and was drunk and loud in the common room keeping us awake in our room. Coffee machine was advertised which was a big draw yet no coffee machine which was a huge let down more then anything

Lost hostel will forever have a special place in my heart. From the staff to the guests (who are now lifetime friends) to the location to absolutely everything in between. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!

Not one single bad thing!

I had a really great stay here, but what really was outstanding in This Hostel is the sweet English Volunteer, he was always there to help You and he smelled so good, If he would be a Candle i would put him into my Living Room!

Perfect place to socialais. They organize activities every day for party, volleyball or surf.

The PERFECT hostel! The owner, staff and volunteers were super friendly and social and there’s a lot of activities going on like volley ball or beerpong. Was always clean and it only takes you a short walk to get to the beach.

Very nice and social hostel close to the Food City and a few minutes walk from the beach. They organize group activities and it's probably one of the most social hostels in Weligama.

The room without the AC was quite hot and humid all the time. There's a kitchen, but I wouldn't plan on cooking much here. The place is could use a bit more cleaning. Ultimately, I preferred the other places I stayed in Weligama.

The place to stay if in weligama, the best social environment of any hostel i have ever stayed at, the owners, Azza and Harshit are the coolest dudes you’ll ever meet, cannot recommend this place enough

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It's a very very social place which makes it very easy to meet other travellers, go to parties and enjoy Weligama together. I enjoyed having a kitchen (because in many hostels in Sri Lanka there's not). Also the location is really nice - not directly at the beach but still 5 minute (or less) walking to the surfschools, also supermarket and shops are super close.

Maybe next time I visit I will select the room with AC, because in the ones with fans only (especially on the top bed) it was really hot at night and a bit difficult to fall asleep.

This place is amazing. I was here three weeks ago and decided to come back. No hostel is like this. The staff is amazing and friendly, the people is marvellous and social. It is totally understandable that people have stayed here for so long. Cute dog, but a bit hectic sometimes. Perfect placement, just a sec from the beach. Lovely volunteer, especially that extra guy, think his name is Alex.

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I had initially planned to stay for a couple of nights but ended up extending my stay to almost 10 days. The place has a unique charm that attracts interesting travelers, creating incredible vibes. The hostel's organized activities help keep you occupied in a location where there isn't much beyond surfing and chilling. The dog is a bit peculiar, being a puppy, and hopefully, he'll become friendlier once neutered. The volunteer is the best hype-person I've encountered, possibly ever in a hostel.

Good storage space Bed curtains were very good, really darked out the space and gave good privacy Liked the plug, personal mini fan and shelf within the bed unit Great location, easy to all the restaurants and the beach Staff were really helpful Nice activities organised pretty much daily.

Bathrooms in slight disrepair - lock broke (although they called someone to fix it within 24hrs of being notified) and the holder for toiletries kept falling off the wall. Very little to prevent mosquitos getting into the bathroom/room. I had a specific request I messaged about when I booked that was not responded to. Top bunk ladders are quite uncomfortable to climb. You have to pay to rent a towel. You have to provide your own lock (or buy from the hostel) for the locker Suits more of a young backpacker vibe - often people are smoking in the social outdoor seating which then is carried into the indoor seating area. Other guests don’t seem to clean up after themselves - when I left to surf in the morning, the outdoor table was covered end to end with empty beer cans etc. Not the fault of the hostel, the staff were all absolutely lovely, but just FYI incase you’re after a different atmosphere.

A great hostel with a great location. Not far from the bus station or beach. There always some activity and a WhatsApp group to make it easier. Common area is really nice and easy to meet people. Nice with a kitchen as well!

The rooms without AC can smell a bit damp, I guess some of the rooms and bathrooms need a upgrade

The hostel vibe was nice and the location was great.

Staff could have been more helpful... and the rooms plus the bathrooms could have been cleaned more thoroughly. Also the hostel dog was a bit aggresive and went into the rooms and even chewed up one of the guest's sandals.

Had a great stay! Loved the location, off the main street so was quiet but right in the centre near the supermarket and everything else. One simple thing that I appreciated was that the bathroom was clean and there was always toilet roll and soap. Enjoyed the family dinner and the lovely hosts. I ended up extending my stay for a few more nights too

The room of 8 I was in was super hot and difficult to sleep in so I moved to a room of 4 which was less hot. They told me they're getting air con in that room though so shouldn't be a problem anymore

The staff! The guys are doing it great. They try to include everyone in the group. It's a social and chill hostel that go partying eveywhere else so it's perfect. If you feel like party you join if you don't feel like partying you stay in the nicest common areas talking and having a tea with others. They have daily activities to make it like a family

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The hostel is by far the best and most social hostel I have ever been to! The hostel is located 50m from a big supermarket and about 100m from the beach(where all the surf schools are located). The Hostel is very clean and the beds are very comfortable. It also has a kitchen where you can prepare your own food and a very good café. I booked for 3 nights and ended up staying about a month. The Staff is great and very helpful with anything you need. I loved this place and can’t wait to come back!!

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Cold shower, horrible smell in the dorm and pretty much everywhere, bathrooms were gross.

I‘ve got stuck here for 2 month because everthing was great, I met so many lovely people here, definitely one of the most social hostels I’ve been so far. The owner and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Overall it was a great time and I am definitely looking forward to come back again !

During my stay at this hostel i felt like I'm visiting my friends at home. Such a chill atmosphere where you can hang out with a lot of lovely people. It is so convenient that there is a kitchen which you can use to make your own food. What a luxury while traveling! But they also have a cute café area where they serve delicious food. Everything is clean, thw beach with the suef schools is close and the staff is super friendly. I already miss this place from the bottom of my heart!

Excellent common areas both outdoors and indoors, spacious and well-maintained. The hostel also offers a kitchen, which is not common in Sri Lankan hostels. The staff are friendly and helpful.

İ like about the vibe and people i wanted to stay little bit longer but i will come back!

Lost Hostel in weligama, shrilanka is simply awesome! I had the time of my life here with the coolest people who knew how to party and have fun. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, always there for you. The rooms are clean, spacious and so comfortable, making me feel right at home. The location is perfect, with nearby access to great restaurants and beaches. I can't recommend this place enough, it's perfect for anyone who wants to have a good time in shrilanka. I can't wait to come back and experience it all again!

Very nice hostel, everything is brand new. Staff is really nice, location is great (almost at the beach) and rooms are nice. Would recommend this to everyone.