Why stay here
It suits families who want a classic beach holiday with pools, food choices and calm sea in season.
More about the area
Beruwala has a long, wide beach and a busy fishing harbour, where colourful boats bring in the catch each morning. The hotel arranges deep sea fishing and parasailing, and Bentota's river and Bawa's gardens are just down the road.
Planning your stay
Beruwala is about an hour and a half south of Colombo. Its sheltered bay and calm sea from about November to April make it popular for family beach holidays and Ayurveda stays. Beruwala is said to be the site of one of the first Muslim settlements on the island, and the Kechimalai mosque stands on the headland.
Things to do nearby
The Kande Viharaya temple is about 10 minutes away. Visit Beruwala harbour, the Brief Garden, water sports in Bentota, or go whale watching in Mirissa, or walk the ramparts of Galle Fort, each about an hour away.
For more ideas, see things to do in Beruwala, or compare all hotels in Beruwala.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
There are Deluxe Rooms and Suites with Sea View, decorated in warm colours, with windows opening to a balcony or terrace.
Deluxe Room
A 34 sqm room for two or three guests, with marble floors, a terrace and a mix of modern and traditional design. It has a queen size or twin beds, a large modern bathroom and views of the greenery.
Image Credit: The Palms
Suite with Sea View
These 58 sqm suites for two have a living area, modern interiors and sea views. The large bathroom has a Jacuzzi, and there is a queen size bed and air conditioning.
Image Credit: The Palms
Facilities
- Large swimming pool with a big children's pool.
- Ayurveda wellness centre.
- Gym.
- Deep sea fishing and parasailing.
- Swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Kids pool
- Water sports
- Free parking
- Garden
- Ayurveda spa
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
Golden Palms, the main restaurant, serves local and international food as buffet, a la carte or set menus. Fisherman's Wharf serves seafood such as crab curry and fried prawns. Bistro Bar serves coffee, cakes and pastries, and Pavilion Bar is a quiet spot for evening drinks.
- Main buffet restaurant
- A la carte dining
- Room service, limited hours
- Continental
- Bar
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Outdoor dining
- Banqueting facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
You will find The Palms on Moragalla beach at Beruwala. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 105 km and takes 2 hours or so, travelling via the Southern Expressway, leaving it near Welipenna for the coast.
If you start in Colombo, it is around 65 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes on the road.
The coastal railway from Colombo Fort also runs along this shore, a slower but scenic alternative if you travel light.
Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays arranges private transfers from the airport and from anywhere in the country, with the option of keeping the car and chauffeur for your whole stay. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.