Lion's Rest
Lion's Rest
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Lion's Rest is located in a small fishing village known as Gurubebila. This stylish accommodation is just steps away from the beautiful unspoilt beach of Gurubebila Village. It welcomes guests with an outdoor pool, elegantly furnished rooms and free internet access. This beachfront property is only 2 km away from Weligama Train Station and Bus Stand. The historical Galle city is 23 km away while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 87 km away. Featuring traditional Sri Lankan-style décor with modern furnishings, rooms come equipped with mosquito nets, large windows and a work desk. The stylish en suite 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 barbequed 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 futon bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 extra-large double beds and 2 futon beds | ||
2 extra-large double beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed and 1 futon bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 futon bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Daniel
Germany“Great place.. Zero complaints.. no cars.. kind people..”- Lars
Switzerland“We felt very welcome, the staff was super friendly, the environment is relxed and the room was perfect for a family.” 
Becky
United Kingdom“Fantastic location, in more chilled village a short Tuk Tuk ride away from the main hustle and bustle of Weligama. Staff super friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast and dinners. Great for staying as a family with young children. Plenty of...”
Jurgita
Lithuania“Its in perfect location - best location to live in the area for calm holidays - intermediate surf spot (on the beach ask for surf instructor Freddy) ahead, yoga place nearby, nice cafes and restaurants around, best sunset area. Its also nice to...”- Sarah United Kingdom“Quiet location away from weligama busy street. There’s also really nice natural pools round the corner. It’s like a secret small beach.”
- Lukas
Austria“The manager and owner were extremely friendly and helpful. We did some Surf-lessons with Lucky and enjoyed them a lot. Breakfast was fantastic, the accomodation was beautiful, clean and cozy. Overall our best stay during our time in Sri Lanka -...” 
Claire United Kingdom“The Lion’s Rest was a wonderful property. The room was lovely and the staff very welcoming particularly Ayesh. There’s surf breaks and turtles swimming in the ocean right in front of the property. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer.”- Sue United Kingdom“The location was amazing with a mix of 'surf culture' and local every day life. It was truly relaxed and welcoming but not showy. The staff including Ayesh Prasad, Kalhara, Nuwan, Ramesh and Kalana the in house tuk tuk driver were very friendly,...”
- Vincenzo
Spain“Excellent location and great breakfast. The Lions rest is in a village very close to Weligama making it more peaceful . Great beach best by. We had a fish bbq there which was also very good.” - Amy United Kingdom“We had a wonderful stay at Lions rest - the property was clean, well maintained and to a high standard. The staff were super welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. It’s really well located on the beach, near good restaurants bars and within a...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Lions Rest
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegan
Facilities of Lion's RestGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Yoga classes
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
House rulesLion's Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that any bookings that include the 24th December night and the 31st December night there is a mandatory supplement of USD 40* for adults and USD 30* for children 5 - 16 years old. This supplement is for the gala dinner banquet for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. A 3% surcharge is levied for all card payments.
subject to 10% service charge.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
