South Coast
Dickwella
a long quiet stretch east of tangalle anchored by cape weligama's sister resort..
A long quiet stretch east of Tangalle anchored by Cape Weligama's sister resort.
Overview
Dickwella is the next bay east of Hiriketiya — a long, quiet stretch of south coast with two iconic luxury resorts (Anantara Peace Haven and Amanwella sit close by), the Hummanaya blowhole, and the easiest access from Mattala airport.
- Ideal duration
- 3 nights
- Best time to visit
- November to April
- Weather
- Hot 27–31°C; calm sea in the dry monsoon.
- Region
- South Coast
Where to stay
Best luxury hotels
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
The polished beachfront flagship of the eastern south coast.
Amanwella
Aman's discreet 30-suite hideaway, the area's most refined stay.
Buckingham Place
Quiet boutique river-side villa-hotel.
See the full edit · Best luxury hotels in Dickwella
What to do
Private experiences
- Sundowner catamaran from Tangalle harbour
- Private surf at neighbouring Hiriketiya
- Hummanaya blowhole sunset visit
- Private safari at Yala (1.5h east)
What to see
Nearby attractions
- Hummanaya Blowhole
- Wewurukannala Temple
- Hiriketiya Bay (15min west)
- Tangalle Harbour
- Mulkirigala rock temple
Curated tables
Where to eat
- Amanwella beach club
- Anantara Peace Haven Verala dining
- Buckingham Place river-side terrace
Crafted by us
A sample Dickwella itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Transfer from Colombo (3.5h), sunset on the beach.
- Day 2
Beach & blowhole
Slow morning, blowhole at high tide, sundowner sail.
- Day 3
Onward
Transfer to Yala or back to Galle.
Insider notes
Travel tips
- Pair with Yala (1.5h east) for the beach-and-safari week.
- Mattala airport (1h east) is an alternative to Colombo for arrivals.
- The blowhole is best at high tide.
How to arrive
Luxury transport
- Private chauffeur from Colombo (3.5h)
- Drive on to Yala (1.5h)
- Internal flight Colombo–Mattala (45min)
Answers
Dickwella: questions, answered.
Where is Amanwella?+
Dickwella, on the south coast — a 30-suite Aman resort with cabanas above its own crescent bay.
Is Dickwella worth visiting?+
Yes — it has the area's two finest resorts (Amanwella, Anantara Peace Haven) and a quiet beach setting just east of Hiriketiya.
How do I get to Dickwella?+
Private chauffeur from Colombo (3.5h via the expressway), or an internal flight to Mattala (1h east).
