Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before you arrive. Can’t find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp at +94 77 556 5614 or email book@lotussurfandwellness.com.
Surf camp
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Absolutely. Most of our guests are beginners or still getting their pop-up sorted, and we love that. We welcome every level though, from your very first wave to seasoned surfers chasing a better turn.
With a range of breaks about 10 minutes from the villa, there’s always a wave that suits where you’re at.
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Small, on purpose. Every group has two coaches, a mix of qualified Sri Lankan and international coaches who know these waves, so you get real one-on-one attention and you’re never just a face in the line-up.
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One solid surf a day, coached in the best conditions, usually in the morning. We film your session and sit down together for video analysis afterwards, so you can see exactly what to work on next.
The rest of the day is yours: yoga, the pool, a treatment at Soul Spa, or exploring Ahangama.
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No. Boards, equipment and transport to the breaks are all included in surf camp. We have hard and soft boards from 6’0 to 9’0 for every level. If you have a board you love, you’re very welcome to bring it.
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Our 7-day camp (6 nights, Sunday to Saturday) includes:
6 nights’ accommodation
6 healthy buffet breakfasts and 4 home-cooked local & western fusion dinners
5 surf sessions with experienced local and international coaches
Surf filming and 5 video analysis sessions
Surfboards, equipment and transport
5 yoga classes in our jungle shala
1 complimentary massage and 10% off all Soul Spa treatments
A Lotus goodie bag, tea, coffee and water, and the private pool
The 14-day camp doubles the surf, yoga and video sessions and includes 2 massages. Prices start from USD $1,100 per person for 7 days and USD $2,100 for 14 days. Full details are on our Surf Camp page.
Wellness & yoga
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Wellness Week is a full week of looking after you. The 7-day package includes:
5 yoga classes in our jungle shala
2 relaxation massages, 2 deep tissue massages and 1 Ayurvedic massage (60 minutes each)
A facial, foot reflexology, a hydrating body exfoliation and a manicure or pedicure
A head, neck & shoulder massage with a hydrating hair treatment
6 healthy buffet breakfasts and 4 local & western fusion dinners
Unlimited tea, coffee and water, and the pool for all the quiet time you need
Prices start from USD $1,100 per person for 7 days and USD $2,100 for 14 days. See our Wellness Week page for everything.
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Not at all. Wellness Week is all about yoga, treatments, good food and rest. If you’d like to try a wave while you’re here, just ask and we can add surf lessons.
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Mum does. Helen is a highly qualified practitioner with more than 28 years of experience in holistic health and wellbeing around the world. Alongside our team she offers massage, Ayurvedic and beauty treatments, and her personal Intuitive Healing sessions.
Your stay
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In Ahangama on Sri Lanka’s south coast, between Weligama and Galle. We’re 100m from the beach, tucked into a quiet corner of the jungle, and Galle Fort is about 30 minutes away by tuk-tuk.
Our address is 33 Visuddarama Road, Aranwala, Ahangama 80650. Our Ahangama guide has our favourite local spots.
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Lotus is a boutique colonial villa with five bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and air conditioning. You can choose twin share, budget beds, a private room or our studio. There’s a private pool and fast fibre optic WiFi too. Have a look at our rooms.
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Most people do. Between the long table at dinner and the line-up in the morning, you won’t be solo for long. Arrive as a guest, leave as family.
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Healthy buffet breakfasts every morning and home-cooked local & western fusion dinners, made from real, whole ingredients. On the other nights we’ll point you to our favourite spots in Ahangama, because eating out is a big part of the experience.
Mum cooks around allergies and dietary needs every single week. Just let us know before you arrive.
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Yes. You can book an accommodation-only stay and add surf lessons, yoga or spa treatments whenever you like. Book a stay here.
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We’d love that. Lotus can host retreats for groups of 8 or more. Find out more on our Host a Retreat page.
Booking & payments
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Our surf camps and wellness weeks run Sunday to Saturday, for 7 or 14 days. Stay two weeks and save 10%.
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A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your place. The balance is due 28 days before you arrive. If you book within 28 days of arrival, the full price is due when you book.
Prices are per person and in US dollars unless we say otherwise.
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Please let us know in writing at book@lotussurfandwellness.com.
30 days or more before arrival: you lose your deposit, and any balance you’ve paid is refunded.
Fewer than 30 days before arrival: the full price is payable.
No-shows, late arrivals and early departures: no refund for unused nights or sessions.
Need different dates? Tell us more than 30 days before arrival and we’ll do our best to move you (USD $25 admin fee). You can also pass your place to a friend with at least 7 days’ notice (USD $50 change fee). Our full Terms & Conditions have all the details.
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Yes, it’s a condition of staying with us. Your policy should cover medical treatment, emergency repatriation, cancellation, and surfing and any other activities you plan to do. We recommend taking it out as soon as you book.
Getting here
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Fly into Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Drive a couple of hours down south. Send us your flight details and we can organise a driver to bring you to our door (airport transfers aren’t included in packages).
Arrive at Lotus to a fresh cut coconut.
Enjoy one of the most blissful weeks of your life.
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Most visitors need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving. Please check the latest entry requirements with official sources before you travel, and make sure your passport is valid.
Are you ready for paradise?
We warmly invite you to join us at Lotus Surf & Wellness for an exceptional week of sun, waves, massage and yoga that creates a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Our Soul Spa is equipped to provide you with all the necessary treatments after a long day of surfing or a relaxed day by the pool.
Surf and Wellness are the most important aspects of Lotus, and as passionate teachers of wellbeing, and residents of the sea, we are eager to share our knowledge and expertise with you, elevating your surf skills to the next level, whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer.