The Spindrift Hostel

Weligama · Sri Lanka

The Spindrift Hostel

HostelPunk Score
70% MEH
Medium confidence 235 reviews
5th best in Weligama

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Drip perks

💪 Gym

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (36)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Recycling Bins

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $46 / night

HW prices from 1 week ago

Recent reviews

England COUPLE 18-24 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 80%

the hostel was great, the kitchen was good and had everything we needed. there was loads of comfy spaces to chill inside and out. great location anf very comfy beds.

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Stayed here for 2 weeks because of how great the hostel is. The facilities were great, including lovely communal spaces, and the activities run by social hosts Jasmine and Ellen were a great way to meet people and make the most of Weligama. The location is really handy, close to the beach, bus station, ATMs, and food shops. Couldn’t recommend staying here more!!

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USA MALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 20%

Spindrift in Weli is underwhelming. Staff seems uninterested in their guests, theres no social vibe at the hostel, cash was stolen from our room from two people (staff barely budged to try to fix the situation), my earplugs were stolen, kitchen has low quality supplies (bent knives, no napkins/towels, small fridge). A/C off between 12-5 so good luck napping. No one hangs out with one another in the building. Social hosts are the only good part. Lewis and Ellen are wonderful.

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel in a great location. Comfy beds and a really social atmosphere with daily activities and nights out every day so super easy to meet people and make friends. Strongly recommend

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

mega lage, alles top, schönste chill area, war nur eine nacht, aber wäre gerne länger gebliebgeblieben

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Brilliant social hostel. There were social activities organised every day that involved a mix of day and evening activities such as beach afternoons, surfing, meals out, parties. The social hosts were amazing and made sure everyone felt included. If you like parties there are plenty but also if you don't then there are plenty of other social activites.I would definitely recommend.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

I had such an amazing stay at Spindrift Hostel! The vibe is really special, super social and welcoming but still relaxed. It’s easy to meet people, and the staff and volunteers make it feel like a little community! The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach and close to everything on the coast. There’s always something fun going on like beach trips, family dinners, and nights out. Met so many people who extended, and if I’d had more time, I definitely would’ve extended my stay to...

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Switzerland MALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a really great stay at this hostel. The atmosphere is very social and it’s easy to meet other travelers. They organize a lot of fun activities, which makes it easy to connect with people and do things together. The location is also great and you can quickly get to many important places. The staff is friendly and everything was well organized. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this hostel.

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Greece FEMALE 31-40 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 40%

The first night it was very noisy but that depends on who is staying with you. They did not have clean towels to give us so we had to wait till the next day at noon ,the bathroom wasn’t clean, also the beds did not have curtains that I feel like is really important. In the bathroom there wasn’t shelves that would be nice , and more hooks . In the bathroom the window was missing and it was full of mosquitoes , there wasn’t a net at least . All The rest was totally fine.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice Hostel with very good beds

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 20%

In general it’s a decent place to stay and the location is great situated next to nice places to eat and the beach is opposite. The room is basic, doesn’t have curtains which I think should be a basic requirement at all hostels and the bathroom was okay. It does the job. I personally felt it wasn’t very social, and it could be the time I was staying there as I know others loved it.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 60%

Location is good, they do have social hosts for nights out if interested. Rooms/bathrooms could be cleaner. Comparatively pricy for what you get.

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England COUPLE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Comfortable hostel, enjoyed our stay

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Super chill hostel! Kamers + badkamers worden elke dag schoongemaakt. Personeel is super vriendelijk, heb ook al een paar keer mijn verblijf verlengt :)) social hosts zorgen voor leuke sfeer en er worden elke dag wel activiteiten georganiseerd. Het is een wat kleiner hostel wat ik persoonlijk wel chill vind omdat je iedereen in het hostel makkelijk leert kennen. Locatie is top het is 2 minuten lopen naar het strand en veel lekkere restaurantjes in de buurt. Ik zou het zeker aanraden!!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Very clean and social Hostel

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 80%

Leider sehr enttäuschend, es mieft überall ein wenig, man hat das Gefühl, dass schon lange nicht mehr wirklich gründlich geputzt wurde. Die Bettlacken waren fleckig, auf einem Bett fehlte die Decke, das Waschbecken hatte ein Loch und unten lief das Wasser raus.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 80%

Op Hostelworld wordt deze accommodatie heel hoog aangeschreven maar dat mag wel bijgewerkt worden. Onze verblijf is in de 2 nachten dat we er waren nooit schoongemaakt. De wc was kapot en de airco werkte niet naar behoren. Alles is best wel oud. En de bedden hebben geen gordijnen of iets van een verhoging

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Germany MALE 31-40 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 60%

War ok, direkt am Strand. Zimmer aber zu eng und mit den Kisten unter dem Bett zu laut

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Denmark FEMALE 18-24 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice hostel. Right by the beach. Good facilities and very good, social atmosphere. Would recommend

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Egypt FEMALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Had the BEST time there!!!

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