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

Planned by us

Luxury Dickwella honeymoon

Dickwella works as a 3 nights honeymoon stop for couples who want a long quiet stretch east of Tangalle anchored by Cape Weligama's sister resort. We book Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle or Amanwella, keep the days unscheduled and add one set-piece evening you'll remember.

Stay: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle or Amanwella — booked directly, with honeymoon upgrades where the property allows.
Sundowner catamaran from Tangalle harbour
Private surf at neighbouring Hiriketiya
Hummanaya blowhole sunset visit
Best months: November to April. Typical weather: Hot 27–31°C; calm sea in the dry monsoon.

Indicative honeymoon cost for 3 nights in Dickwella, land-only: £600–£2,000 per couple depending on property, plus private transfers.

Planned by us

Private Dickwella tour

A private Dickwella tour means your own chauffeur-guide and vehicle — no coach, no fixed departure, no shared jeeps. Your driver handles tickets, timing and the long drives so you arrive at each place when it's quietest.

Private chauffeur from Colombo (3.5h)
Drive on to Yala (1.5h)
Internal flight Colombo–Mattala (45min)
Pair with Yala (1.5h east) for the beach-and-safari week.
Mattala airport (1h east) is an alternative to Colombo for arrivals.

Private chauffeur-guide and vehicle: £95–£140 per day for two, including fuel, parking and the driver's accommodation.

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)

For the top tier

Ultra-luxury Dickwella: Aman, villa buyouts, helicopter hops.

Ultra-luxury Sri Lanka holidays Private villas with staff Private-island stays Helicopter transfers

Compare at a glance

Dickwella or somewhere else? Compare at a glance.

The short answer: pair one cultural stop, one hill-country stop and one coast. This table compares what each place is best for, when to go, how long to stay and how far it is from Colombo.

Destination	Best for	Best months	Ideal stay	From Colombo	Pairs with
SigiriyaCultural Triangle	First-timers, history, the iconic rock climb	Jan–Sep (driest Feb–Aug)	2 nights	4 hrs by car · 30 mins by helicopter	Kandy, Habarana safaris
KandyCentral Highlands	Culture, temple ritual, a soft landing before the hills	Jan–Apr, Jul–Sep	1–2 nights	3–3.5 hrs by car · 2.5 hrs by train	Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara EliyaTea Country	Tea bungalows, cool air, Horton Plains	Jan–Apr	2–3 nights	5 hrs by car	Kandy, Ella
EllaHill Country	The train ride, walks, relaxed hill romance	Jan–Apr	2–3 nights	6 hrs by car · 45 mins by helicopter	Nuwara Eliya, Yala
YalaSouth-east	Leopards and private dawn game drives	Feb–Jul	2 nights (4 drives)	5 hrs by car	Ella, Tangalle
UdawalaweSouth	Guaranteed elephants, families with children	Year-round	1–2 nights	4 hrs by car	Yala, the south coast
GalleSouth-west Coast	Colonial fort, boutiques, villa living	Dec–Apr	2–3 nights	1.5 hrs via expressway	Mirissa, Ahangama
MirissaSouth Coast	Blue whales, easy beach days	Nov–Apr (whales)	2–3 nights	2 hrs via expressway	Galle, Tangalle
TangalleFar South Coast	Privacy, staffed villas, uncrowded sand	Dec–Apr	3–5 nights	3 hrs via expressway	Yala, Galle
TrincomaleeEast Coast	Summer beaches when the south-west is wet	May–Sep	3–4 nights	5.5 hrs by car · 1 hr by seaplane	Sigiriya, Pasikuda