T W Chaminda Kapila Kumara Pitoratha Wattha Piyadigama Ahangama, 80650 Ahangama, Sri Lanka
#13 of 92 hotels in Ahangama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 hostel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 26, 2025
De
United KingdomRoom and bathroom were clean and spacious. Staff and management were very helpful and hospitable. Lovely property in a quiet location but close to the centre.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Kushan
Sri LankaNothing
Everything was perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Martina
ItalyNothing
The well is a paradise, perfectly located, It is a place where every detail is studied and considered. The owners are wonderful, even though I stayed in the low season so never met you in person, they always answered the phone at all times and even after I left they continued to answer to my questions. I recommend the place hands down! The pink house next door does incredible breakfast, make sure to have a coffee there!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Emre
TurkeyNothing
Everything was good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Eveline
NetherlandsThe staff was very very nice, helped us with everything!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Holly
AustraliaNothing!!
The facilities were clean and beautiful and the people were lovely. We were there in off season and it was just us, it was private and a great stay overall.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Alexandra
SwitzerlandNothing 😊
We stayed in the deluxe room with an outdoor shower—it was clean, comfortable, and smelled lovely. Traveling in the off-season, we were the only guests, which made it feel like our own private villa. The morning yoga just a few steps away was a real highlight. A peaceful and relaxing stay overall!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Vylchak
Czech RepublicA beautiful, clean, minimalist, stylish, and very cozy and friendly place within walking distance to the city center. Great pool and an amazing yoga offer. The adjacent café is also great. Highly recommend! :)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Mazdak
United StatesHad an amazing stay at The Well Hostel! We booked a private room (not a dorm) and it was perfect. The location is fantastic—close to everything yet peaceful. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the cleanliness was top-notch. The overall vibe is great, making it a place I'd love to visit again. A special highlight is the outdoor bathroom, which was a unique and excellent touch to the experience!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Agnes
SwedenWas missing somewhere to put shower gel/shampoo etc when showering
Really enjoyed my stay at The Well. The dorm was clean and had everything you need, a lot of toilets and showers so never queue. Loved the rooftop yoga and swimming pool, definitely the highlight!! Good location a short walk from main road and a lot of restaurants. Have already recommended to others.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Jasmin
SwitzerlandNo cozy chill out area made it hard to chill and make a nice vibe
Very clean, nice outdoor bathroom, much useful information at check in, surrounded by nature
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Shahanamaheen
IndiaIt was relaxing and very affordable
It’s ideally located. Very clean and hygienic hostel. The hosts are the cutest
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Teresa
PortugalIf you stay in the top beds in the dorms the stairs are a bit challenging. If you’re looking for a social area where you can easily socialize with everyone around actually there’s none. There’s a big balcony with shares but really convidativo for socializing. In the end it’s a great choice if you’re looking for a more quiete, relaxed experience and not so much if you also want to combine a relax environment with a bit of socializing.
The place itself is just incredible. The pool and environment still near the main road and the beach but just in a more relaxed, chilled environment.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Athénaïs
FranceEverything is new and clean. Very comfortable bed and nice bathroom. The big plus is obviously the pool where it’s just nice to chill
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Hande
TurkeyPerfect location and great decor.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Österberg
SwedenIt was so nice! A fresh clean pool, nice area to hang out around the pool, the rooms were big and spacey and clean. Everything was really good
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Aisling
IrelandNothing
The staff are really helpful and kind. The hostel is spotlessly clean. I was impressed with how clean and well maintained the bathrooms were which can be hard to find in hostels! The bed linen and towel were super fresh too!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Charlotte
GermanyOne of the best hostels I every stayed in. Mixed dorms are usually full of girls :-) very few lucky men haha No seriously the beds are so comfortable and everything is really clean. And even though there aren’t really social activities people connect because it’s quite small and super nice to also hang out during the day.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Liu
United StatesSmall nit but the shared drying racks was a bit rough, way better than the average hostel but would be nice to have more storage or hooks/hangers to organize belongings.
Located away from the main road but close enough to access everything in town. Great pool and lounge furniture. Really great price for facilities.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Emily
United KingdomThis was my favourite hostel in Sri Lanka! The hosts were so friendly and give you a welcome document with loads of recommendations about what to do and where to go. So comfortable and clean and met some really nice people there
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Michael
United KingdomHonestly nothing.
Loved all of it and the Teak Suite has the most amazing outdoor bathroom. Great location if you like surfing / yoga and all the staff are great. The pink house next door is a great addition for food options.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Marie
BelgiumAwesome stay! The hosts are so welcoming, the vibes are good and the facilties and rooms are so good. Loved the beautiful spacious rooms, bathrooms and yoga space. Peaceful and clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Veronique
FranceThe Well is the best place to stay in Ahangama! Super clean, perfectly located, comfy beds (with curtains!) and the dreamiest little pool. Plus the yoga shala is so good! Highly recommend it for your next trip! You'll want to stay forever!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Mihaela
United KingdomIt was perfect for a short stay. Very clean and well organised. Loved the location too. I do recommend doing the yoga session in the morning. It was a great way to start the day.
Stayed in February 2025
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