Smeralda Beach Resort

Located in a jungle-rimmed tropical oasis 180km from Colombo on Sri Lanka southern coastline, Smeralda beach Hotel Dikwella is the peaceful paradise to unwind, forget your day-to-day life and relax between turquoise blue ocean, gently swinging palm trees, long golden beach and breath-taking sunsets. Come to enjoy a natural paradise of unspoken beauty where ancient rich tradition meets the comfort of a modern newly renovated beach hotel held by a decennial hospitality experience with a warm and professional Italian touch.

Our hotel is located on the south coast, Matara district, 180km from Colombo.

Dikwella is a stunning long and peaceful sandy beach for inspiring morning walks, salty rejuvenating baths and of course surf! It’s the perfect spot to relax and replenish away from the crowded and noisy touristic beaches, but still close enough for a fun night out. You can find colourful traditional boats at the end of the beach and local fishermen easy to spot. Dikwella town is just 500m away, a bustling local small town where you can experience an authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle with its exciting fruit and veg market, local fish and coconut vendors. Just 5 min ride away the famous Hiriketiya beach with its modern bars and restaurants where to roam around the surf community and enjoy a party night.

Dikwella is the perfect south coast stop for your Sri Lankan tour out of the bitten tracks! Splendid
beach and authentic local community are not the only gems this spot has to offer; beautiful temples, lively fish market, lighthouses, and a giant Buddha (biggest in the country!) to discover.

Sri Lankan south coast is a famous surf destination, we are happy to offer surf lesson and surfboard rental through our partner surf school

Except from the beach there are many interesting places to visit and activities to do such as:

• Sri Sumanarama Viharaya Temple | 7min
• Digawalukarama Raja Maha Viharaya Temple | 4min
• Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya | 4min (Largest Buddha in Sri Lanka)
• Dondra Temple & Lighthouse | 22min
• Hummanaya Blow Hole | 30min
• Dikwella fruit & vegetable local market | 1min
• Nilwella beach & fish market | 12min
• Sinharaja rainforest | 2h
• Yala & Udawalawe Safari Parks | 2h/1.5h
• Galle Fort | 1h
• Mirissa Whale Watching | 50min
• Nilwala River safari & crocodile watching | 30min
• Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery Koggala | 1h
• Handunugoda Tea Estate Weligama | 50min
• Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary Tangalle | 50min