Top Family-Friendly Holiday Destinations in Sri Lanka

Top  Family-Friendly Holiday Destinations in Sri Lanka


01.Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa


The Marriott in Weligama provides experiences that suit every traveler. ‘Tides’ at the ground floor is a happening social zone for guests to mingle with other vacationers, while the ‘Individual Zone’ caters to those who wish to lounge by themselves. The gorgeous beachfront access of the resort is much spoken about and loved by children for being able to make creative sandcastles, play beach volleyball or simply jump in for a swim. There’s also the swimming pool area to unwind after much carousing on the beach. Marriott Weligama has three swimming pools, one for laps, one for lounging, and one just for the kids – with its own water slide. The Kid’s Club is pretty much every child’s dream on a vacation. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor games, craft activities, a mini theatre, mini-library with a range of books, a wall climbing setup, a movie center which is brightly lit to resemble spaceship spaces, and even a karaoke machine! The innovative menu at the all-day dining restaurant caters to kid-friendly items such as burgers, smoothies, samosas, pizza, ice creams and more – making your kids want to stay here forever!


02 .Shangri La’s Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa







Beautifully set on a former coconut plantation, Shangri La’s Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa offers a wide range of activities for every member of the family. From Golf to archery to aerobics, nature walks, trapeze, and more, this stylish resort is massive in size, yet feels warm and intimate. There are three swimming pools at the resort: one for adults, one for families and one for children (which also has a couple of enjoyable slides. Younger children can enjoy all day at the kids club with many activities lined up for them while the older kids can spend a few hours reading books, playing video games, board games, table tennis and more at the teens club. Bojun Hala is the all-day dining restaurant that lines up a child-friendly buffet spread and the friendly bunch of chefs are more than happy to cater to any food-related needs of children of all ages.



03. Riu Ahungalla





Riu Sri Lanka is located on the stunning beach of Ahungalla and designed in a way that makes it the ideal place for enjoying an authentic Sri Lankan luxury holiday together with your family and friends. The package at Riu is an all-inclusive 24 hours a day service, with free access to several amenities such as WiFi throughout the hotel, swimming pools for the entire family, a kid’s club, diverse
entertainment activities and more that are perfect for guests of all ages to enjoy their vacation. All 500 rooms at the resort give you a homely feel and are equipped with a television, air conditioning, a safe and a minibar. The entertainment activities at the hotel cater to both adults and children. While the kids can hang out at the RiuLand Kid’s Club and the playground, taking part in a wide range of activities throughout the day, the adults can enjoy live shows and activities at the RiuArt workshop. There is also the Vision Karaoke nightclub for teens and adults to enjoy a fun evening together.



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