Insight resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Koggala Lake

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, ocean views

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

67, Matara Road, Ahangama, Southern

Kabalana Beach
‪20 min walk‬
Koggala Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Mirissa Beach
‪19 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Budget Non Sea View Room

21 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Non Sea view

21 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Sea view With Balcony

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

Ahangama

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Koggala Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Handunugoda Tea Estate with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Weligama Beach and Mihiripenna Beach.

What's nearby

Kabalana Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Koggala Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Midigama Left Surf Break - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Weligama Beach - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
Mirissa Beach - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Midigama Railway Station - 7 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

‪Black Honey Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Cactus Ahangama - ‬6 min walk
‪Marshmellow Beach Cafe & Surf School - ‬5 min walk
‪Hotel De Uncle's - ‬5 min walk
‪La Belle - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Insight resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Koggala Lake

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Insight resort like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ahangama hotel.

53 guestrooms or units

3 levels

4 buildings

2 bars by the pool

Meeting rooms

Built in 1982

Deli

Terrace on the roof

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Umbrellas for the beach

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Business facilities

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Wedding services available

Garden

Outdoor picnic space

Fireplace in lobby

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Bar on the beach

Coffee shop

Dining venue

Insight resort offers 53 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Ahangama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Spa Serene has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

Property amenities

Family friendly

Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

2 poolside bars
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Playground

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
No elevator
Phone accessibility kit
Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free minibar (limited items)

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 14 per night.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 105 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 14 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Please note that the hotel policy is that appropriate swimwear must be worn in the swimming pools. Any other clothing, including pants, t-shirts, long dresses, and burkinis, are not allowed.

Property Registration Number PV9288

We should mention

One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Insight resort Ahangama

Insight resort

Insight Ahangama

Insight resort Hotel

Insight resort Ahangama

Insight resort Hotel Ahangama

Insight resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Jana

Travelled with partner

Dec 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This a nice property with staff that tries very hard. Pros- we started with a really nice welcome drink and our room had an awesome view (very small deck) and a very comfy bed with nice pillows. The shower works well and has a lot of hot water. The pool is lovey. Great yoga room and yoga instructor. We went for a massage and that was delightful, the masseuse is wonderful. Pool is great and they have nice pool towels. They provide 2 litres of water a day (plastic) and the breakfast is really nice though repetitive. We had dinner 2x in the hotel and the food is fresh and tasty. Cons- first time since we have been in Sri Lanka (over 18 locations) that we receive and email that if you want anything more than Internet to communicate, you have to pay extra. Luckily we had data because the wifi was totally useless. Not something to cheap out on in a big resort. Also the yoga mats and the outdoor sun bed mats were horrible, torn, stained and dirty which was really unfortunate. We also had tears in our bedsheets. Also, in other resorts in Sri Lanka they provide drinking water in glass bottles they clean and reuse because this resort must be using a ton of plastic. For the price of a stay, they really need to put a bit more funds in to the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

May 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Ahangama

I had such a great time at Insight Resort. Very clean, nice hotel. With very helpful and polite staff, I’ve never felt unattended. Beautiful private beach access and spacious pool. I chose the room with sea view and enjoyed so much. The food at the restaurant was amazing and super fresh. Value and quality are really attractive! Will definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Mar 27, 2022

Verified traveller

Feb 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Update your information!

The hotel is super clean and safe and the staff are welcoming and friendly, however their manner is a bit off-putting as they only seem to know two words: "Room Number". Even after two weeks, the waiters at breakfast asked me my room number when they had seen me every day. The restaurant has no vibe whatsoever, long empty tables in a huge bright room. Your plates are cleared before you have finished your last mouthful of food, and you are brought the bill to sign without being asked if you want anything else. Waiters hover over you watching your every move as if you are not to be trusted - it can be quite disconcerting! The food however is great, and the Chef is amazing. He came out every morning to see if I liked the breakfast, and recommended certain dishes - he even made me a special pasta one evening as he knew I'd like it spicy. The information needs to be updated on the website/hotels.com site as, whilst this may be due to pandemic restrictions, if I had known certain things I would not have chosen this resort. As a coffee lover, they only have instant coffee, even at breakfast, it's disguised as filter coffee! No coffee bar. No snack bar/deli. There is only 1 (lovely) pool. No roof terrace. The Juice Bar is just a sign (it's a storage place for beach mattresses & towels). The picnic area is a bunch of wooden benches. No specific children's play area. No sun umbrellas at all. No beach loungers (pool area only). Gayan, one of the pool attendants was super though.

Picnic Area (not allowed food outside though!)

Lovely Pool but no sun umbrellas and not allowed to take the beds to the beach (so no beach loungers as advertised)

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group

Mar 2, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dreamy beach views

My friend and I stayed here for 2 nights as a treat to end our trip in Sri Lanka. It was a dream. The staff were great and the facilities were lovely. We paid extra to have a sea view which was amazing, but you spend most of your time by the pool or in the sea! We got tuk tuks to the local restaurants at night, and did an afternoon/evening trip to Galle. Breakfast buffet was great too. Lovely hotel, would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

Feb 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was great. Service was upto the mark. Cleaniless and food was great. Varieties of food in buffet.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Luisa

Travelled with group

Feb 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location, family friendly and great for surfing (beginners)

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh, Canada

Travelled with family

Jan 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Staff & Manager was Friendly . Always have a smile and welcoming , Hotel was very Clean, right beside the beach. The Buffet was excellent, and the Service was outstanding. I will recommend for family to stay in this Beautiful view hotel. If i get the chance i will stay for 2 more days.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duminda

Apr 30, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had a great time 😀

Had a great time at the hotel. The staff was excellent and the food was also good. We stayed during the New Year time & Kids really enjoyed the new year games as well as us. It was nice of the hotel to organize the Kiribath table with traditional sweetmeats during the auspicious time. Nice & calm beach right in front of the hotel. Will definitely stay at Insight again. Great service by Dilani (FOM) and her team.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Jan 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good resort, the location is very good, right on the beach which is almost like a private beach. The staff requires some training as many of them were trainees. The person answering the phone to take orders for room service should be good in communication. The pool and spa are very good. The staff overall is friendly and courteous.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

georg

Dec 27, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

the overall feeling of the hotel was ok. The location is nice with the beach in front. The rooms are spacious and clean, we had a sea view room, which was nice. The service though was not to great satisfaction in parts. We were not very happy with the service for the reception. They had difficulties to communicate in English. They never called back upon a request for a massage. However, the staff at the pool was very nice. Whereas breakfast was good, I would not recommend half board service, as dinner meals were rather dull. We still decided to extend our stay for another two nights, as we really liked the beach, outdoor area, and our room.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Kristin

Oct 11, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

J, Perth, Australia

May 19, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Run Down 21/2 Star Hotel

Definitely not 3.5 star! Very disappointing. Small holes in bed sheets and frayed towels. Paint pealing off the walls in our room. No buffet breakfast for the first 2 days we were there. The second last night a group of young Sri Lankan's on a work trip came and stayed. The party went on for hours. Running in the hallways, continuous noise, yelling, slamming doors and loud music. By 3 am we were getting pretty annoyed. The staff must have know it was going on because the main dining room is an atrium and is connected to the hallways. There was no way they couldn't have heard. At 3 we called and complained. It did quieten down a bit after that, with only intermittent loud noises. But then it started up again at 6am. So we had breakfast, complained to the manger, who's only excuse was "they are young", and then we went back to bed. We then complained to the management again they were dismissive. We were only there for 5 days and we lost a whole day. They then gave us an ~ AU$6 discount on our stay! The cost of 1 drink, or less than 10% of a nights accommodation. Generally a lousy experience. I would not recommend it to anyone. There were a lot of other nice places we saw on the days we did go out. Please look somewhere else! Don't stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

pernille, Dubai

Dec 30, 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Closed for refurbishment

The hotel was closed for refurbishment when we arrived. Just by very hard work did we manage to find alternative accomodation because ALL good hotels where full. Not even hotels.com let us know this AND we never got a reply on our request. A very bad xmas experience for our family, how hotels.com can accept bookings when the hotel is closed!!

8/10 Good

Ishbel

Travelled with family

Feb 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely location and pool

We had a great 6 days at this lovely hotel. Location perfect and easy to take a walk or short tuk tuk ride to town. Lovely clean pool and situated right on the beach. Had an excellent albeit expensive massage - can recommend. Nice touch with short teaser massage on arrival. Very friendly staff apart from one older pool attendant who was not ! Can recommend next door beach cafe Pop Eye - nice food and staff! Only downside was one of our deluxe rooms was certainly not deluxe - and had no view at all - we managed to swap this but not for first night and no compensation given at all for this which was really bad considering the price of the room and length of our stay! They could have at least given some free drinks or massage as compensation. Also breakfast buffet lacked variation but was fine. If the drinks and food prices were more reasonable then more people would use the hotel in the evenings. But very expensive so we went elsewhere . Despite high cost can recommend this hotel .

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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Ahangama

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