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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Lion's Rest is an absolute gem. It made my trip to Gurubebila exeptional. The staff was friendly and attentive, they went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. The grounds were very well taken care of. The room I stayed in was...”
Sarah
United States
“My son loved his own sleeping space with the upstairs loft!”
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Tracy
United Kingdom
“Friendly, very comfortable and relaxed, nice pool, lovely beach, very helpful”
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Tracy
United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff, location, lively room and balcony, relaxed vibe, pool, delicious fresh fish, etc etc 😊”
Hiroaki
Japan
“All the staff were supet attentive, caring and friendy. It made me feel at home and comfortable being a solo traveler.”
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Naruetai
United States
“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.”
Stephane
France
“I was at Lion's Rest at the end of October with my 11 years daughter. We just loved it! Ayesh, the manager, and the staff are wonderfully nice. The room was big and clean, and the hotel is very well located: in front of the ocean, with friendly...”
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Nathan
Australia
“Great location a short stroll across some grass to a great beach with turtles, fishermen on poles and beach. Great room with large beds and mozzie nets. Good pool. Staff were very good.”
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Liana
Australia
“Amazing staff! They were polite and super helpful with recommendations and suggestions during our stay. The accommodation is great, so close to the beach, clean pool, clean bedrooms with warm showers”
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Olga
Spain
“We had an amazing stay here. The rooms are very well equipped with AC, comfy beds and great shower. The swimming pool offers a great way to relax while enjoying sea views. And the best, the staff; they were super friendly with a great attention to...”
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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