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Lion's Rest is located in a small fishing village known as Gurubebila. This stylish accommodations is just steps away from the beautiful unspoiled beach of Gurubebila Village. It welcomes guests with an outdoor pool, elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access. This beachfront property is only 1.2 mi away from Weligama Train Station and Bus Stand. The historical Galle city is 14 mi away while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 54 mi away. Featuring traditional Sri Lankan-style décor with modern furnishings, rooms come equipped with mosquito nets, large windows and a work desk. The stylish private bathrooms include rain-shower facilities. Enjoy a swim or simply relax by the outdoor terrace. The friendly staff at Lion’s Rest can also organize snorkeling and fishing trips as well as barbecued meals. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Guests can sample authentic Sri Lankan-style meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a cocktail at the bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
2 king beds
and
2 futon beds
2 king beds
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hiroaki
    Japan Japan
    All the staff were supet attentive, caring and friendy. It made me feel at home and comfortable being a solo traveler.
  • Naruetai
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location, friendly staff, great room. Perfect location for surfers, right by Coconut surf spot and cool beach bar hang in the evening. Plantations surf spot is also within walking distance.
  • Auzas
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The size of the hotel is good and the view from the balcony is scenic. Rooms are maintained and clean. There is a small restaurant area offering a selection of food and drinks. Lounge area on the top floor very pleasant. Staff was amazing and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lions Rest
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Amenities of Lion's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
$10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Lion's Rest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for any bookings that include the 24th December night and the 31st December night there is a mandatory supplement of USD 33 USD per person for each of the nights. This supplement is for the gala dinner banquet for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Lion's Rest

  • Room options at Lion's Rest include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Lion's Rest has 1 restaurant:

    • Lions Rest

  • Lion's Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Themed dinners
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Lion's Rest is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Lion's Rest can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Lion's Rest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Lion's Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Lion's Rest is 2.1 miles from the center of Weligama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.