PALM Hotel, Sri Lanka – Full Review
PALM Hotel, Sri Lanka – Full Review
words: Sophie Alexander-Osman
photography: Sophie Alexander-Osman
published: January 21, 2026
PALM Hotel opened in 2019 on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, by Londoners Miriam and Laurie. It sits on four acres of a former coconut plantation, surrounded by rice paddies and tropical greenery. The property is roughly ten minutes from Ahangama’s surf beaches and around two to two and a half hours from Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel’s layout spreads its accommodations across the site to give privacy while keeping a central hub for socialising, creating a modern take on coastal living in Sri Lanka.
The Rooms
The hotel has six A-Frame Cabanas, two Deluxe Suites on stilts, and the four-bedroom PALM Haus villa. A-Frame Cabanas are designed for two adults and two children, with floor-to-ceiling glass, concrete interiors, linen beds, bespoke cane furniture, private terraces, and open-air showers that open to the gardens. The Deluxe Suites sit on stilts among the treetops, offering private patios and elevated views. PALM Haus is a standalone villa with four bedrooms, open-plan living areas, a kitchen, and wrap-around porches, ideal for families or groups. All rooms have Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, in-room safes, mini-fridges, and daily housekeeping.
Hangout Spaces
The hotel’s central pavilion houses the restaurant, bar and lounge areas. Outside is a 14-metre pool surrounded by lawns and palms, with shaded terraces and poolside seating. There is a small gym branded PALM Fit and a concept store selling local products. The layout keeps spaces open but private, so guests can choose between socialising in the pavilion or relaxing quietly by the pool or in garden areas.
Dining
PALM’s restaurant is open all day. Breakfast includes Sri Lankan options like string hoppers and coconut milk rice, as well as eggs on sourdough and tropical fruit bowls. The main menu covers salads, bowls, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, Sri Lankan curries, and mains like grilled seer fish and prawn spaghetti. Drinks include fresh juices, smoothies, coffee, tea, beer, wine and cocktails. Larger Island Feasts such as seafood platters or Sri Lankan Thalis are available by pre-order. Kids’ meals cover chicken tacos, fish and chips, nasi goreng, and other local favourites.
Nearby Highlights
The hotel is close to surf beaches in Ahangama and Weligama, suitable for beginners and experienced surfers. Galle Fort is around 20 km away and accessible for a day visit. Udawalawe and Yala National Parks can also be reached for day trips, and local markets, cafés and restaurants in Ahangama are within easy reach. From its location, guests can effortlessly combine beach days with cultural sightseeing and wildlife excursions, without travelling far.
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