There are so many cool places in & around Ahangama we would like to recommend you. Below you can find some of our favorites here in Ahangama. Tip: take screenshots of this page so you have all the best recommendations on your phone, even when there is no internet connection.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask the staff. We’re more than happy to help you and if you’re looking for something specific, let us know – we’re here to help you and make sure you have the most amazing time in Ahangama.
Name: Adeesha| Phone: +94 71 976 0917
Do you wanna rent a scooter and explore the surroundings? Text him on WA or give him a phone call!
Name: Prasad | Phone: +94 78 462 2666
Do you wanna rent a scooter and explore the surroundings? Text him on WA or give him a phone call!
Name: Ruwan | Phone: +94 77 448 0670
Do you wanna rent a scooter and explore the surroundings? Text him on WA or give him a phone call!
Name: Kanchana | Phone: +94 76 081 08 51
Do you wanna go to the airport or to any other destination in Sri and don’t wanna travel with the bus or tuk? Would you like to check and compare prices with other taxi’s? Try this guy!
We don’t offer laundry service at the hostel anymore, because a lot of laundry services do not provide the service we stand for.
Please look on google for a laundry service nearby, but be aware that the quality is 9/10 times not good. So don’t bring your best clothes! We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
Name: Ishana| Phone:+94 77 34 36 786
This guy is amazing and gives you the best lesson you can imagine! Text him on WA or give him a phone call for a surfing lesson.
Black Honey Café is a cute little cafe with a nice swimming pool in the middle of the rice fields. Check it out for sure!
PALM has the biggest swimming pool around with a nice restaurant & barber shop in the middle of the rice fields. It’s beautiful, so don’t forget to check it out!
Dreamsea is just next to the busstation, so very close to the hostel. It’s on the beach and you can chill here for a little price. Go there and ask them for more info.
It’s a little further away, but totally worth it! Kai Beach Club Weligama is a nice day out!
Breakfast – $$
In high season we serve the best coffees and very affordable and good breakfast. Get ready for yoghurt bowls, overnight oats and scrambled eggs. Get your coffee and drink it somewhere on the property. There is no better way to start the day, right?!
Please note: we are a small hostel and working in a very small kitchen. It might take a bit longer than you’re used to in a restaurant. Please order at the reception. Enjoy!
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner – $
Meet our lovely neighbors! Just two doors away from Barefoot you’ll find Green Bamboo Shade, the restaurant owned by one of the loveliest families in our neighborhood. Stack up on your vitamins with a fresh fruit salad or a refreshing fruit juice. Excited to try their rice & curry? Join our family dinner at the hostel, cooked by this local fam!
Breakfast/Lunch – $$
Enjoy a quiet coffee in the middle of a lush jungle with minimalistic details at The Kip. Do you usually have trouble deciding what to get for breakfast or lunch? Not in this place, as you can choose 3 to 5 different items to compose your own platter full of deliciousness.
Dinner – $
Go here for a nice and cheap rice & curry buffet. A little ride with the scooter, but very nice and suited for bigger groups (so bring your new friends!).
Dinner – $
Get ready to enjoy a local, traditional rice & curry in the jungle. Lovely people, away from the crowdedness of the city and a true Sri Lankan experience.
Dinner – $
Eat a traditional, delicious and cheap rice & curry with Hansi and her family at Curry House Ahangama. The Christmas lights are up all year round and the food is simple, but amazing.Tip: this place also offers cooking classes.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner – $$$
Go to Kaffi for a nice coffee whilst watching the best surfers of Ahangama shred some waves. They have great cakes (try the brookie or salted caramel brownie) and breakfast and lunch dishes (say hello to dumplings, ramen and shakshuka – yum!).
Breakfast/Lunch- $$$
Moochies has the best smoothie bowls in the area, also a good place if you are looking for a free workspace with AC
Lunch/Dinner- $$$
Are you looking for the perfect mix between local and western? Welcome to Mermaid’s Kitchen. Try the Kottu or rice & curry – you won’t be disappointed. Seaview included!
Breakfast/Lunch- $$
Hungry for a hangover breakfast? At Cactus you can enjoy large portions in the sun, combined with a delicious coffee or piece of carrot cake. Don’t forget to browse in their little shop, after making some beautiful pictures in this Instagramable place.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner- $$$
The perfect place to watch surfers in the blue Ahangama waters whilst enjoying some sweet potato fries or turmeric latte. Great place for surf-lovers, as they also rent boards and sell some really nice surf supplies.
Breakfast/Lunch $$
Craving a sandwich? Definitely go to Le Café French. Delicious baguettes, great coffee and an ocean view. What more do you want? Oe, and our recommendation: the seitan bacon!
Lunch/Dinner- $$
Middle-east lovers; pay attention: homemade pita’s, silky hummus and spicy zhug. Go here if you crave fries, chicken shawarma or falafel. Yummy!
Lunch/Dinner- $
Eat together with the locals and get the full experience. Order a kottu and egg hopper, or join the rice & curry buffet. The portions are enormous, so you can even share a small plate between two people. Just want a snack? Enjoy their freshly made vegetable roti’s or try their cake (it’s actually amazing).
Beers, Ciders & Soft Drinks – $
Order a beer, apple or ginger cider at the reception or with our social host and watch the sunset in the garden or drink while playing games at the common area. We also have soft drinks for you if you’re not into alcohol!
Don’t worry, you don’t have to pay directly, you can pay with check-out. Cheers!
Cocktails & Beers – $$$
In the mood for some great music and cocktails? Go to Uncles. Our personal favorite? The island sour!
Cocktails, Beers & Shots – $$
Go here for many choices in cocktails and enjoy the sunset, just a few crawls away from the hostel. Afterparty after Lamana on Thursdays!
Cocktails, Beers $$$
Go here to dance to some great beats, whilst sipping on a G&T with the most amazing sunset beach view!
Cocktails, beers & Food – $$$
It takes a little TukTukdrive to Midigama, but won’t leave you disappointed. Feet in the sand or up in the air, let’s go! Here you can realx in the most comfortable beach beds while sipping a cocktail or coconut!
Cocktails, beers & Food – $$$
Great for sunset-viewings and drinks on the rooftop. Go here by scooter or TukTuk. Cheers!
5 minute walk from the hostel
The closest Beach from the Hostel with great sunset views and a great place to relax in the quiet!
20 minute drive by scooter/ TukTuk
A Beautiful Beach inbetween Midigama and Weligama. Nice little secret spot with a good left surf break as well!
5 minute drive by scooter/tuktuk or 15min walk
A really nice beach just behind the gas station/ Kaffi. Good for swimming and chiling in the sand for the day!
20 minute drive by scooter/tuktuk
Weligama Beach is a great beginner surf spot with lots of cheap board rental shops and surf lessons. Grab a coconut and spend your day on a sunbed on the beach. But be aware it does get very busy here!
10 minute drive by scooter/tuktuk
Don’t feel like surfing today? Gather around some fellow-backpackers and make a scooter ride around the beautiful Koggola lake. Tip: Go on a boattrip to watch the sunset (around 5000 rupees per boat), take some beers, and visit the islands of the lake by boat.
You’ll see them at different spots on the coastline: the traditional Stilt Fisherman. Go to Le Café French to see them ‘in the wild’ on your right, or drive along the coast to Galle. You can even go for the full experience and sit on one of the stilts yourself
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro yogi; no better way to start the morning than a yoga-practice at Tahini & Friends. Drop in for 2500 rupees, or – if you’re staying longer – pay for four classes, and get the fifth one for free. Patricia is our favorite yoga-teacher in Ahangama, so get ready to get a sweat on. Position yourself in a downward facing dog, with the sounds of the ocean in the background. Take a dip in the sea after the class, or join the Ice Bath they organize once a week. Namasté!
5 minute drive by scooter/tuktuk or walk
Across the street from Cactus and Ceylon Sliders, you’ll find the sunday market where the locals buy their fruits & veggies. Really nice to see and stack up on some Sri Lankan bananas (or dried pieces of tuna of course).
The above is all on your own risk. We like to give suggestions to make sure you have a great time in Ahangama! We don’t take any responsibility, we just like to support the local businesses around.
