Lotus Surf And Wellness

I cannot fault my stay here it was the most perfect end to my two weeks in Sri Lanka. The rooms were beautifully decorated, very clean and had the most comfortable bed. Despite the private rooms, it was fairly easy to meet other solo travellers and couples at the guest house. A delicious breakfast was included everyday as well as tea/coffee etc. available at all times of day/night. There was also a lovely pool and yoga shala. The owner Helen and her son, Liam were unbelievably hospitable and made the stay even better. Super close to nice beaches and the main strip of shops as well was in walking distance or a short tuk ride. Highly recommend!

Von der ersten Minute an fühlt man sich bei Helen und Liam als wäre man zu Besuch bei Freunden. Das ganze Lotus Surf & Wellness ist ein richtiger happy place, in dem man sich sofort wohlfühlt. Das Frühstück ist ein Traum und da es an einem großen Tisch serviert wird, kommt man leicht mit anderen Gästen ins Gespräch. Der Pool ist in einem wunderschönen Garten und lädt zum verweilen ein, ein Ort an dem man einfach nur „sein“ möchte. Mit Helen und einem anderen Yoga-Lehrer (Sala) haben wir jeden Morgen Yoga mitgemacht. Es war jedes Mal ganz toll und sehr zu empfehlen! Die eigene Shala dafür im Garten ist perfekt. Leider sind wir nicht gesurft, aber auch das kann man im Hotel über Liam buchen und durch ihn professionell gecoacht werden. Zudem gibt es auch ein tolles Spa. Der Aufenthalt im Lotus war einer der schönsten unserer Reise - jeder sollte hier auf der Reise vorbeikommen und es sich gutgehen lassen. Wir haben Helen sehr ins Herz geschlossen (mit Liam hatten wir weniger Kontakt, da wir nicht gesurft sind), genauso wie die vier Hunde, die so knuddelig und lieb waren. Wir kommen auf der nächsten Reise nach Sri Lanka auf jeden Fall wieder vorbei!

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Absolutely love this little oasis. It’s close to the centre (2 min tuktuk or 15 min walk) however feels so secluded and away from the noise. Helen has truly put so much love into creating this home away from home. The whole place is gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and decorated beautifully, breakfast is amazing!!!! Highly recommend if you are a solo traveller - breakfast is shared and brings everyone together so easily. Plus it’s delicious!!! The staff are so friendly also. The dogs are the best (I loved having them greet me every time I came home). I could go on and on!

Nothing, I loved it. Stay here!

Everything! It was clean! Peaceful. Friendly staff. And the private pool was everything.

The property was lovely, about a 5 min walk to the main road where you can easily walk to a couple of restaurants and beach or catch a tuktuk. The pool was fantastic to cool down and a great peaceful haven. The breakfast was the highlight! Amazing food served family style, a great way to meet other guests :)

Host cancelled

Die Unterkunft, der Pool, das Zimmer und das Frühstück waren toll. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt!

Es war ein ganz toller Aufenthalt. Liam ist super und sehr hilfsbereit 😊! Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Frühstück war das Beste, das wir in Sri Lanka bekommen haben!

Alles war gut!

Tout! Les personnel est hyper sympa, il y a trois chiens qui font partie de la maison, ils sont adorables et hyper calineux. La chambre est spacieuse, très propre et au calme. La situation géographique est top! Le petit déjeuner était delicieux, on mange a une grande table longue, ca permet d'échanger avec les autres clients de l'hotel.

Dommage que je ne sois restée qu'une nuit!!

Todo muy bien, muy céntrico y el desayuno fabuloso

Nada, todo muy bien

Loved everything about this stay. Could not recommend more.

Man fühlt sich in dieser Unterkunft vom ersten Moment an wie zuhause – Helen und Liam schaffen eine unglaublich warme, persönliche Atmosphäre. Alles ist blitzsauber und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet, der Standard ist wirklich beeindruckend. Die Poolanlage ist wunderschön und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Die morgendlichen Yoga-Sessions sind der perfekte Start in den Tag, und das Frühstück ist ein absolutes Highlight: jeden Morgen etwas Neues, super lecker, lokal und mit viel Sorgfalt zubereitet. Wirklich das beste Frühstück, das wir in Sri Lanka hatten! Wenn wir wieder in Ahangama sind, kommen wir ganz sicher zurück.

Es war alles super!

Ideally situated between Ahangama and Welligama with the best authentic Rice and Curry restaurant on the beach, Mr.Sunils Roti shop only a short walk away. Tropical, well designed private pool area and yoga shala. Staff are second to none. Obviously, fabulous surf in either direction up and down the coast. Filmed surf school tutoring by Liam, Poddy and team. Great atmosphere and unprecedented attention to detail by the crew throughout your stay. And don't even get me started on the breakfast.. outstanding. Altogether the most relaxed and yet adventurous place I've stayed in on the coast. If you are a dog lover, cuddles are in high demand here. Make sure you cut a deal with Tiggy. He's the Boss. Couldn't recommend this place enough. Thakyou Helen and Reina ;))

Helen and Liam are absulte gems and made my stay not only comfortable but they gave me a home! The yoga classes every morning put me in the spirit and breakfast was always delicious! I would highly recommend their little oasis - it was the perfect opportunity for me to relax and take a break.

Me encantó todo: el desayuno, el mejor de todo Sri Lanka, las instalaciones, la gente, todo perfecto

Todo estaba bien

Helen et Liam sont adorables. De très bons conseils, très attentionnés. Séjour très agréable pour nos 3 dernières nuits au Sri Lanka. Tres bien localisé, restaurants accessibles à pied sinon Possibilité de louer un scooter sur place. En 3 minutes nous sommes au centre ville. Super petit déjeuner, le meilleur de notre séjour. Différents chaque matin.

Rien

Great place, great location, delicious breakfast, lovely people, best massage ever and the dogs are the best.

Helen, Liam and everyone who works there (including the dogs!) are the perfect hosts, they were so welcoming and kind. The classic house is beautiful and tastefully decorated. The spa is great too, one of the best massages I’ve ever had and amazing yoga classes with the lovely Sala. We did a few surf lessons with Liam who was an exceptional teacher. And INCREDIBLE breakfast which set us up for the whole day

there brekfast was home brekfast and the its brunch and home cook food

10/10 there is nothing i can mention which i didnot like

Beautiful place, lovely pool and yoga space, super friendly Aussie mum & son duo that make you feel like home, amazing healthy breakfast (mix of Sri Lankan & western), nice chill community vibe, walking distance to a couple of surf spots!

We have felt so welcome at the stylisch and comfy Lotus surf and Wellness by hosts Helen en Liam! The breakfast is amazing due to lots of vegan options, hygiëne is excellent, beds and shower are comfortable, nice yoga shala, great surf lessons and a swimming pool with a good temperature, all this in a home environment (also due to super friendly staff and lovely dogs :-)

Our stay was perfect!

Jay was a fantastic surf coach, highly recommend. He was the only reason we stayed.

It is more like you are staying in the owner's home as they come and go, although they left each night at 9pm and turned off the lights. The breakfast was communal and at random times set by the owners. The shared dining area straight off the bedrooms was quite dark during the day and was really the only place to sit unless you were in your room. The pool was on the other side of the laneway and didn't have any loungers or sun umbrellas. The plumbing was smelly, the toilet didn't flush and the kids room didn't have hot water - we were told it was broken but actually the water heater had been removed. We didn't use the spa services as the space was uninviting, off the kitchen/office area which was accessed past our bedroom. The yoga classes weren't running.

Loved our 1 week stay at lotus villa. Helen and Liam are great hosts. They made us feel homy and communication was easy going. The location is perfect for Ahangama and great yoga outdoor place & pool area. We appreciated the kindness and will come back:)

Keep up the good work Liam, Helen and the rest of the team. We loved staying with you and felt very welcome. This place has everything you need and had this authentic livingroom vibe, comfortable rooms, swimming pool, yoga shala, lovely dogs, the team, everything is closely with tuktuk. Would def recommend to take surf coaching from Liam and Jay no matter what level of surf you are. You wont regret it.

That we had to leave 😊

The moment we stepped into Lotus we just felt home, with the super friendly staff always around and Liam and Helen as amazing hosts. The place is so beautiful, and calm away from the busy road of Ahangama and yet in close distance to all you need and surf nearby. There are spa treatments at the place, a place to do yoga, and a fridge for some breakfast things. We loved it and would go back next time we come to Ahangama.

Would have been nice with a breakfast possibility, as breakfast places are a bit away from the house.

Helen, Liam and the whole team, as well as the amazing friendly dogs are total superstars and made as feel like home right away. The house is super cozy and in a great location, the hidden pool as well yoga shalla are next level - we will definitely be back! Thanks for everything.

The staff and the location. It’s well located in the area, the owners & all the staff are exceptional and the rooms & common areas are comfortable and clean. The dogs were a happy bonus!

The only thing I’d say is that the bed was on the smaller side and the mattress didn’t quite fit into the frame making the sides stand up little… pushing you more towards the middle. Mattress was very comfortable though! And might be worth mentioning that my partner is 2m tall, so might not even be an issue for most other people :)

Helen and Liam are total superstars!

The most wonderful place in Ahangama. Helen and Liam are the warmest and sweetest hosts you can ever imagine and they will make you feel home in a very relaxing environment, yet close to the best surf spots and beaches. I am definitely coming back. I cannot recommend this please enough.

Liam and Helen are very sweet and kind hosts. The stuff is amazing and make you feel like home. The dogs are very lovely. The Pool is huge and has a big shadow spot. Free water, coffee and tea.

More shelfs in the room had been nice, but that's just a small personal advice.

Secluded from the busy road, peaceful and tranquil and felt like I was at home

Lotus is such a beautiful place to stay as a solo traveller in Sri Lanka. Best family vibes, owners are so kind and Liam is an amazing surf coach. Great quiet location away from the train line, but still close walking distance to lots of surf breaks. The team is always willing to help with any planning or ideas, and they make you feel so safe (which is not always the case in Sri Lanka). I had some booking date changes and they were so accomodating in helping me with this, highly recommend for someone looking for a real Sri Lankan experience with cosy amenities.

Beautiful light house, surrounded by a beautiful lush garden, with a peaceful swimming pool. Great location, close to the beach and Ahangama center and Weligama. The owners H. and L. are so warm and welcoming and have a personal approach. They show sincere interest and they are happy to give you food and surf recommendations and they love to help you out. You feel that the way they treat their staff and their guests is pure. You can go for a lovely massage at the premisses or a healing session. You could stay here for a longer period as well. Highly recommend!!