Hidden gems - places in Ambalanwatta, Sri Lanka not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: places in Ambalanwatta

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ambalanwatta. Ratings are based from 2.1K places in the village.

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Kayak advenature Rathgama

Tourist attraction

👍👍 We had Lots of fun and our Guide was super nice and tried hard to make our experience good. They took Lots of pictures of us and send them to us afterwards so we could enjoy our kayaking Trip. We definetly recommend this place if you want a nice peaceful Trip through nice enviroment :)

5.00 (148 reviews) (~11.43 km from centre)

Luuma Beach

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of dining at Luuma Beach, and I must say, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The owner's warm and welcoming nature set the tone for a memorable visit. The menu offered a variety of options, but I opted for the Chicken Quesadillas and the Spaghetti Carbonar...

5.00 (143 reviews) (~5.72 km from centre)

Machan Curry Pot

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing place, quiet atmosphere away from the noisy main road. It was without a doubt the best freshly made rice and curry we've eaten so far. The hosts were welcoming and warm. The directions on Maps are wrong: get out from the main road at Thalduwa Road and immediately after crossing the train tra...

5.00 (130 reviews) (~18.87 km from centre)

Curry Gedara Mirissa

Restaurant

👍👍 Definitely worth a visit. Mirissa's best curry experience so far. The curry buffet was a great choice, and we didn't regret it. Compared to other places we've been, we thought this was a bit pricey, but the buffet includes free water, a dessert, and tea. This was way more than worth it. Service was...

5.00 (129 reviews) (~27.98 km from centre)

Soul Temple. Surfing School

Surf school

👍👍 I've taken lessons at a local place before, but they can't even come close to the experience I've had here. Victor is an exceptional instructor and an expert in his field. During our private lesson, Victor provided us with a detailed theoretical explanation, covering topics such as the anatomy of a...

5.00 (119 reviews) (~24.46 km from centre)

Dulmi House

Restaurant

👍👍 DELICIOUS rice and curry! I had the vegetable one - each of the curries was super good (especially the eggplant), and when mixed together… amazing combination of flavours! 100% recommend.

5.00 (113 reviews) (~23.87 km from centre)

Lolami Cafe

Restaurant

👍👍 A great place to feel the island vibe and to rest UPD. Delightful and soothing experience. High-end service and scrumptious food. Thank you!

5.00 (100 reviews) (~27.61 km from centre)

Dutch Wall - Luxury Boutique Villa

Hotel

👍👍 Beautiful home and comfy room a stone's throw from the fort wall and beaches. Hosts were very lovely and attentive, and the homecooked food was phenomenal. Would definitely come back!

$46/night

5.00 (96 reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)

Le Bella1912

Hotel

😠 This hotel was a scam. We booked it weeks ago, and despite confirming 2 hours earlier with the host that our room was ready - as soon as we arrived in the hotel, the man said it was overbooked and brought us to a completely substandard alternative motel off the beaten track, streets away. We then we...

$32/night

5.00 (91 reviews) (~3.78 km from centre)

Sunny Side Up

Vegetarian cafe and deli

👍👍 Amazing vegetarian food in a super chilled out cafe. I cannot recommend this place enough, breakfast was literally an explosion of fresh and feel good flavours in my mouth. If I could start everyday here I would. The staff are kind and relaxed. For me the overall experience was a 10/10.

5.00 (86 reviews) (~16.43 km from centre)

Vertigo pizzeria Italiana

Restaurant

👍👍 Best wood fired pizza in town 🔥 ! You will enjoy authentic Italian food cooked by Anna & Dimi !! Thank you guys !! we love it ❤️

5.00 (86 reviews) (~15.25 km from centre)

Sanithu Homestay Galle

Hotel

5.00 (82 reviews) (~6.03 km from centre)

BRO BAR FRESH JUICE & BIKES FOR RENT, TAXI SERVICE

Bar

👍👍 Sanka was the most extraordinary business owner to deal with. He was incredibly kind and made the entire process of renting a bike easy and stress free. He was generous and accommodating. After using his bikes three times we ended up booking our driver through him for our next destination, 2 hours a...

5.00 (70 reviews) (~22.2 km from centre)

Ziga Choco House / Ziga Bubble Tea

Bubble tea store

👍👍 I tried their chocolate bubble tea with tapioca toppings, and it was absolutely fantastic! The chocolate flavour was rich and indulgent, satisfying my craving perfectly. The best part is that it comes at a reasonable price! The service was top-notch, with friendly service who made me feel welcome. T...

5.00 (70 reviews) (~36.14 km from centre)

Black sand beach restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing place with amazing stuff and the most tasty&delicious meals! They have beers and a view to the ocean. Cozy seats and also hammock which you can use 🥰🌴😍 thank you ! Sad we are leaving…. Czech guys from Brno 🗺

5.00 (64 reviews) (~39.15 km from centre)

Ticket to Ride Surf House - Sri Lanka

Surf school

👍👍 I have spent here the best ten weeks of my life. every guest, staff member, instructor became a close friend. i highly recommend TicketToRide Surfhouse to everyone who wants to improve their surfing with highly profssional surf-instructors!

5.00 (64 reviews) (~16.41 km from centre)

Food Vibes Unawatuna

Restaurant

👍👍 Great food and great people out there! Excellent service with an outstanding taste. Would love to recommend it to everyone.

5.00 (64 reviews) (~5.45 km from centre)

Wavy Green Surf School

Surf school

👍👍 Tharak is the best teacher in Sri Lanka!!! Super fun lessons and lots of patience, for beginners too (never surfed before except for twice in Arugam Bay) Highly recommend

5.00 (61 reviews) (~25.84 km from centre)

Hiru family Restaurant and rooms

Family restaurant

👍👍 I swear here is the best and diverse curry with the best sambol I’ve ever tried

5.00 (60 reviews) (~21.67 km from centre)

Kosi Giggles Resort

Resort hotel

👍👍 Actually, what a looking amazing location and also very kindly service. Not only best service but also good accomodation. We enjoyed very well... ❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳 I recommended 👍.

$18/night

5.00 (57 reviews) (~25.35 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: places in Ambalanwatta, Sri Lanka