Title: TOP Cheap Hotels in South Sri Lanka Coast for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [South Sri Lanka Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Sri-Lanka-Coast.dx6055128)[Hotels in South Sri Lanka Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Sri-Lanka-Coast-Hotels.d6055128.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in South Sri Lanka Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Sri-Lanka-Coast-Holiday-Rentals.d6055128.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to South Sri Lanka Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Sri-Lanka-Coast.d6055128.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Sri Lanka Coast Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Sri-Lanka-Coast.d6055128.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Sri Lanka Coast Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Sri-Lanka-Coast.d6055128.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![We were a bit fearful of being washed out by the monsoon rains when we arrived in Mirissa during August. And then we were greeted by this.....! Beautiful sand, monster waves and windswept coconut trees combine to make this the perfect stop en route from Galle to Sri Lanka's east coast.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348291/260feb17-1694-41de-836d-b26d1969d709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Ian Mackenzie # Find Cheap Hotels in South Sri Lanka Coast - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on South Sri Lanka Coast Cheap Hotels Tonight [19 Dec - 20 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055128&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) Tomorrow [20 Dec - 21 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055128&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) This weekend [19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055128&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) Next weekend [26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055128&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) ## Our top choices for South Sri Lanka Coast cheap hotels ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24020000/24010700/24010679/0d1e6636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24020000/24010700/24010679/549adc42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24020000/24010700/24010679/562b13e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24020000/24010700/24010679/deaa779e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Grand Galle [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) Galle 9.2/10 Wonderful (148) "Had a great room on the corner overlooking the Fort." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Steven [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) ![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14760000/14754300/14754284/df8771a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14760000/14754300/14754284/7adacf86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14760000/14754300/14754284/4b77232e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14760000/14754300/14754284/f2a752cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) Ahungalla 8.6/10 Excellent (221) "Clean rooms and available facilities. Changing facilities at end of stay were fantastic. Food was lovely and the availability and choice was really good. Sauté was our favourite of the speciality restaurants. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Debra £201 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) ![3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/67eafb25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/2c024704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/1677449c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Living area | 55-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/8cf204a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) Weligama 9.2/10 Wonderful (247) "amazing location great facilities and staff" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Omar £310 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581400/581365/381a1cf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581400/581365/e926e015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581400/581365/d11756e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581400/581365/0ce27596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taj Bentota Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) Bentota 8.6/10 Excellent (190) "Excellent hotel in a beautiful location, highly recommended " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Geoffrey £250 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16267200/16267123/12e87e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16267200/16267123/5b093e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16267200/16267123/11a6da1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Presidential Suite | Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16270000/16267200/16267123/w3839h2552x0y4-e15eb455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Resort Galle [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Amari-Galle.h16267123.Hotel-Information) Galle 8.6/10 Excellent (239) "Staff were friendly, polite, and always willing to help. The food was good with a nice variety, and the location is excellent, making it easy to enjoy the surroundings. Overall a great experience. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) shishirkumar £245 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Amari-Galle.h16267123.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903719/deaa6cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903719/b48595e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Themed Suite with Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903719/a46bf9fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Private beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903800/903719/f9d6b32b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Jetwing-Lighthouse.h903719.Hotel-Information) Galle 9.0/10 Wonderful (161) "The website really doesn’t do the hotel justice - we would have stayed longer had we known how amazing it is. The whole experience from start to finish was stunning - we loved this hotel." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) David £220 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Jetwing-Lighthouse.h903719.Hotel-Information) ![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/6a00d848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/c804939d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/73d2a282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/f8ec2f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riff Hikkaduwa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Riff-Hikkaduwa.h24377572.Hotel-Information) Hikkaduwa 9.8/10 Exceptional (78) "This place is absolutely beautiful. Literally right on the beach. Fantastic resort to just relax and unwind. The F&B was excellent. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good quality. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sahil £229 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Riff-Hikkaduwa.h24377572.Hotel-Information) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526900/1526822/845b4680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526900/1526822/559a3a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526900/1526822/f1935b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526900/1526822/32303075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritance Ahungalla [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) Ahungalla 8.4/10 Very good (138) "Lovely experience.. hotel a little dated but it had character." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Rabina £256 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27926800/27926754/8caa06d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27926800/27926754/706ed8d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27926800/27926754/4422ca52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27926800/27926754/c548071e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Suite Lanka [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-SUITE-LANKA.h27926754.Hotel-Information) Hikkaduwa 9.6/10 Exceptional (61) "Beautiful location and the rooms are vintage chick! Love the staff! My husband and I got in a bit late at night, they had the sweetest guard make us feel right at home. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Fathima £85 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-SUITE-LANKA.h27926754.Hotel-Information) ![13 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11470100/11470023/058abb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11470100/11470023/903376cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11470100/11470023/10a73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![13 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11470100/11470023/d8af0377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) Weligama 9.8/10 Exceptional (72) "We stayed 4 nights and everything was amazing. Incredible property, incredible food, incredible staff, incredible views. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Riley £600 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02®ionId=6055128&adults=2&travelerType=budget_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about South Sri Lanka Coast ### Discover cheap things to do in South Sri Lanka Coast The South Sri Lanka Coast is a paradise of experiences perfect for budget-conscious travellers seeking comfort without compromising on adventure. Begin your journey in Galle, home to the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can stroll along the ancient ramparts while soaking in stunning ocean views. Don’t miss the lively Galle Market for an authentic local shopping experience where you can haggle for fresh spices and handmade crafts. A short drive away lies Unawatuna Beach, known for its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, perfect for a day of sunbathing or snorkelling at minimal cost. For a slice of local culture, the village of Weligama offers surf lessons that cater to all skill levels, often at very affordable rates. Finally, the breathtaking scenery of Mirissa, famed for its whale watching tours, provides a chance to spot these magnificent creatures without breaking the bank if you book in advance. Staying in Matara or Weligama gives you a central base with plenty of budget hotel options, allowing you to explore this vibrant coastline while enjoying local street food that won’t dent your wallet – think delicious kottu roti or fresh coconut juice from beachside vendors. With attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, these areas promise a memorable stay steeped in the warm hospitality that Sri Lanka is known for. ## How to get cheap hotels in South Sri Lanka Coast? ✅ The **length of stay** in South Sri Lanka Coast often varies depending on the nature of the trip, but many travellers opt to stay for several days or up to a week to take in South Sri Lanka Coast's notable landmarks and points of interest. ✅ If you're looking for **cheap hotels in South Sri Lanka Coast** in 2026, book your hotel well in advance. 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