OLIVE LAUNCH, Weligama
About the Hotel
Olive Launch - A family-run guesthouse with kitchenette rooms, garden views, and local dining near Weligama Beach
Olive Launch in Weligama provides family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views, each featuring a kitchenette, sofa bed, refrigerator, and electric kettle. The guesthouse offers free WiFi, a garden with outdoor furniture, and room service, alongside practical amenities like private check-in/check-out, 24-hour security, and bicycle parking. Guests can start their day with a continental or Asian breakfast, and the on-site restaurant serves local cuisine, with additional home-cooked meals available on request. The property operates a paid shuttle service, including airport pick-up and drop-off, and is situated 3 km from Weligama Beach, with Koggala Airport 18 km away. Olive Launch also provides laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services, as well as babysitting for families. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, with nearby neighbors and local wildlife visible from the garden. For business travelers, the property includes a study area in some rooms and provides high-speed WiFi throughout. A separate entrance ensures privacy for guests, and the apartment includes a living room and a dedicated workspace. Olive Launch offers a practical base for extended stays, with everything within a 7-minute motorbike ride to the main area and beach.
Pros
The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, hot water shower, and a study area, ideal for long-term stays.
The host family provides home-cooked meals at low prices (around 300 Rps per meal) and regularly offers treats.
The property has a separate entrance and maintained privacy, with brand-new furnishings and design.
A quiet location surrounded by trees and wildlife, only 7 minutes by motorbike from the beach and main area.
Cons
The beach and main area are a 7-minute motorbike ride away, requiring transport.
Koggala Airport is 18 km away, which may necessitate a longer transfer.
Must-do experiences
- Surf lessons with a pro at Weligama Beach are a must-try!
- Sample the fresh seafood at the nearby Weligama Fish Market.
- Visit the historic Parrot Rock for stunning sunset views.
- Experience a traditional Sri Lankan meal at The Shack by the beach.
- Take a tuk-tuk to the stilt fishermen in Koggala for great photos.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Parquet floor