Surf's Up is not just a hotel — it's a full-scale surf camp on Sri Lanka's south coast: a surf school, comfortable accommodation, a restaurant and bar, island excursions and a strong community. Mornings start with an ocean breeze and made-to-order breakfasts, days are for surfing and trips, and evenings end on the rooftop.
Why guests choose Surf's Up
20 meters to the spot
All our houses are on the first line — grab a board, cross the road and you're in the ocean. Surfing twice a day: a lesson in the morning, free practice at sunset.
Largest school in Sri Lanka
Our own surf school with English- and Russian-speaking certified instructors — lessons every day, as much as you want.
Real camp atmosphere
Individual approach and a personal schedule for every guest — plus a community that comes back year after year.
Yoga & recovery
Daily yoga to recover after surfing, plus a rooftop SPA and hookah lounge for the evenings.
Since 2015 on the island
We've been on the island since 2015 and the Surf's Up project has been running since 2018 — the excursion programme is tested and refined by us personally.
Restaurant & live stage
Signature cuisine, breakfasts by the ocean, a cocktail bar and a stage with live music and community events.
Three guest houses
Choose the accommodation style that suits you — whichever house you pick, you're part of one big Surf's Up community.
Main House
The closest house to the surf spot — home of the surf school, the main restaurant and the rooftop bar with parties. For those who love being at the centre of surf life.
Surfs Up Comfort
Six spacious rooms (family and ocean-view options) with private showers, safes, fridges and housekeeping. Downstairs — the Surf's Up store and a café; upstairs — a rooftop SPA; outside — a surf-skate zone. 3 minutes from the Main house, 20 meters to the beach.
Deluxe House
The quietest house: a pool with a poolside bar (9:00–23:00), gastro restaurant, yoga space, spacious rooms with own kitchens, parking and scooter rental. Perfect for families — with regular pool parties and BBQ nights so it never gets boring.
Surf camp packages
Accommodation in private rooms, surfing every day, delicious breakfasts, free equipment, excursions, yoga and rooftop evenings — full immersion in the surf community. Final price depends on the length and month of your stay; installment payment is available.
While kids discover surfing with our team, parents surf, relax or simply enjoy the holiday — and the brightest moments you live together.
“I'm a parent myself, and family is what matters most to me. Family Camp is about the balance most family trips lack: while the kids are surfing with our team, parents finally get time for each other — and then you come back together for the moments that become your family's memories for years to come.”
— Oleg Uvarov, founder
How we take care of the kids
Kids from 7 years old learn in one-on-one lessons with Kostya — our instructor with many years of experience teaching children — plus 24/7 support from our care team. Safe, fun and zero hassle for parents.
What's included
Deluxe-house accommodation with a pool, group lessons for adults and private lessons for kids, 5 yoga classes, excursions (Galle Fort, turtle farm), airport transfer, photo & video of every session and free equipment. Flights, insurance and parents' lunches and dinners are not included.
2 735 USD
1 adult + 1 child
3 245 USD
2 adults + 1 child
3 560 USD
1 adult + 2 kids
4 040 USD
2 adults + 2 kids
Sample prices for a 10-night programme. Final price is individual and depends on the number of nights and your family lineup — any arrival dates.
Restaurant & Rooftop
The Surf's Up restaurant serves signature cuisine with made-to-order breakfasts by the ocean — no tired buffet, order what you actually feel like eating. The rooftop bar on the fourth floor is where all our evenings happen: signature cocktails and house-made infusions, sunset dinners, a hookah lounge, movie nights, surf lectures, BBQ, poker evenings and live concerts. The bar closes at 22:30 — we're all surfers, and mornings start early.
How booking works
1. Leave a request on the website. 2. We get in touch. 3. You receive a quote for your dates. 4. A 20% deposit reserves your spot. 5. You get an official confirmation. 6. You count down the days to your surf trip.
Entering Sri Lanka
All you need is a visa: issued online or on arrival at the airport (up to 60 days, free). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. Want to apply online? Contact us and we'll walk you through it.
FAQ
Can I take surf lessons without staying at the hotel?+
Yes. The hotel has its own surf school — the largest surf school in Sri Lanka — open to everyone.
Can I just stay at the hotel without surfing?+
Yes. Surf's Up works both as a surf hotel and as a regular hotel.
How much does a surf camp cost?+
The price depends on the number of nights and the month. We build each camp individually — some guests come for 3 days, others for 3 months.
When is the season in Sri Lanka?+
The main season runs from October to May — parties, dancing and of course surfing. But there's no real "off-season": waves are always there, rain on the south coast is rare and mostly at night, and May–September means empty line-ups and lower prices.
Can I stay in the Surfs Up Comfort or Deluxe house without joining the camp?+
Technically yes, but our houses were created first and foremost for camp guests — we deliberately keep them off booking platforms to preserve the community atmosphere.
Surf's Up: Surf School — student app
Every student gets a personal account: lesson schedule, session photos and videos, lesson package balance, chat with the school, live wave forecast for Weligama Bay and a surf guide.
The school is open to everyone. Book a lesson or a stay through the enquiry form on this page or at our reception in Weligama — we open your personal account, and you sign in to the app with a one-time code from our Telegram bot.
