South Lake Resort - Koggala Hotel  

On the edge of Koggala Lake in Kathaluwa, minutes from Unawatuna Beach and a short drive to Galle. The resort sits on the Galle–Matara Road with its own private beach and easy access to Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum, Handunugoda Tea Museum, Mihiripenna Beach and Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya.

Twenty-four chalet‑style, air‑conditioned rooms wrap around a pond and pool. Rooms have private balconies, minibars, LED TVs and DVD players, plus rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries for a simple, comfortable stay.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar. There’s a terrace, garden, picnic and BBQ area, a private beach with loungers and bar, a children’s playroom, parking and an elevator for accessible access. Concierge, laundry and dry‑cleaning are on site, and transfers (including airport and train pickup) are available for a surcharge.

Event-ready with a business center, conference center, meeting room and a banquet hall that holds 200–250 guests. Express check‑in and check‑out and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep things smooth for corporate groups and weddings.

A spacious restaurant with an open kitchen serves buffet and à la carte options and local Sri Lankan cuisine. There’s a fully stocked bar with snacks, a poolside bar, and limited room service; English breakfasts are offered for a fee.