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Cape Weligama

Weligama · Sri Lanka

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Cape Weligama from the air, villas and pool on a wooded headland above the sea
Cape Weligama from the air, villas and pool on a wooded headland above the sea
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The entrance to Cape Weligama at dusk, a lantern-lit path to a tiled pavilion
The entrance to Cape Weligama at dusk, a lantern-lit path to a tiled pavilion
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The infinity pool at Cape Weligama on the cliff, looking along the coast
The infinity pool at Cape Weligama on the cliff, looking along the coast
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The pool at Cape Weligama, parasols and palms above the ocean
The pool at Cape Weligama, parasols and palms above the ocean
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A villa bedroom at Cape Weligama, with a carved headboard and a sitting area
A villa bedroom at Cape Weligama, with a carved headboard and a sitting area
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A villa veranda at Cape Weligama, an outdoor table and doors into the living room
A villa veranda at Cape Weligama, an outdoor table and doors into the living room
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Twin stone basins in a villa bathroom at Cape Weligama
Twin stone basins in a villa bathroom at Cape Weligama
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A suite at Cape Weligama with a window over the bay
A suite at Cape Weligama with a window over the bay
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A villa sitting room at Cape Weligama, with shutters onto the garden
A villa sitting room at Cape Weligama, with shutters onto the garden
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A lookout at Cape Weligama among palms above the turquoise sea
A lookout at Cape Weligama among palms above the turquoise sea
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The pools and gardens of Cape Weligama from above, with the sea beyond
The pools and gardens of Cape Weligama from above, with the sea beyond
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A Resplendent Ceylon resort of villas on a headland above the Indian Ocean, near Weligama.

Cape Weligama is a resort of villas on a headland above the ocean near Weligama, with a crescent-shaped infinity pool facing the sea. It is part of Resplendent Ceylon, with Ceylon Tea Trails and Wild Coast Tented Lodge. Who it suits: couples and families who want privacy, space and sea views. Things to know: it is on a headland, so you drive or take a tuk-tuk to the beaches and town.

  • Clifftop
  • Ocean views
  • Large pool

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