Zen Koggala

KOGGALA LAKE · SOUTHERN SRI LANKA

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NAMASTE, INDIA स्वागत है

Three nights by Koggala Lake. A Sri Lankan break for two.

Your Zen Double, Indian breakfast and a kayak for two. Visit nearby beaches, Galle Fort and Ahangama.

India Special · 3 nights · Indian breakfast

from₹2,590per person a night

USD 160 for two people, all 3 nights in November. A 3% bank fee is added at checkout. You pay in US dollars; the rupee price is an estimate.

  • Indian breakfast every morning
  • Kayak for two
  • Late check-out when free

CodeINDIA

Applied automatically when you choose your dates here.

AI-enhanced drone view of Zen Koggala beside the lake, with warm golden lighting and blue-teal water
  • 10 minto Koggala beach
  • 19 minto Ahangama's party nights
  • 29 minto Galle Fort
  • 41 minto Mirissa
  • 2 hoursfrom Colombo airport
THE SOUTH COAST FROM YOUR ROOM

Explore Sri Lanka's south coast. Drive times from Zen.

Choose beaches, restaurants, nightlife or cultural sights. Tap a map pin or browse the places below. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Map of the south coast from Galle Fort to Madiha, with Zen Koggala on Koggala LakeRoutes from Zen Koggala to Koggala beach (5.3–5.6 km, about 10 min), Dalawella (8 km, about 14 min), Handunugoda (9 km, about 18 min), Ahangama (9.8–11.1 km, 17–19 min), Unawatuna (11.3–13.5 km, 23–25 min), Galle Fort (14.1–14.6 km, 29–30 min), Weligama (17.8 km, about 29 min), Mirissa (25–25.2 km, 41–44 min), Madiha (38.2 km, about 48 min). Colombo airport is about two hours by the expressway. The same places are listed below the map.Koggala LakeIndian Ocean1Koggala beachabout 10 min2Dalawellaabout 14 min3Handunugodaabout 18 min4Ahangama17–19 min5Unawatuna23–25 min6Galle Fort29–30 min7Weligamaabout 29 min8Mirissa41–44 min9Madihaabout 48 minZen KoggalaZen Koggala10 kmColombo airportabout two hours
Approximate drive times from Zen: Google Maps driving directions from Zen Koggala, checked 18 October 2026. Times vary with traffic. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
  1. Koggala beach5.3–5.6 km · about 10 min

  2. Dalawella8 km · about 14 min

  3. Handunugoda9 km · about 18 min

  4. Ahangama9.8–11.1 km · 17–19 min

  5. Unawatuna11.3–13.5 km · 23–25 min

  6. Galle Fort14.1–14.6 km · 29–30 min

  7. Weligama17.8 km · about 29 min

  8. Mirissa25–25.2 km · 41–44 min

  9. Madiha38.2 km · about 48 min

Planning a trip: these are places to visit independently. Transport, restaurant bills, entry tickets and tours are not included in the room package. Ask us for help arranging a return tuk-tuk.

YOUR THREE NIGHTS

Ideas for your three-night stay. Choose what you enjoy.

  1. Day one

    Arrive and kayak

    Check in from 2:00 PM and use your included kayak on the lake. For dinner out, The Fortress is about 10 minutes away by car.

  2. Day two

    Visit Galle Fort

    Walk around Galle Fort, visit the lighthouse and choose a restaurant for dinner. For nightlife, Hakuna Matata in Ahangama is about 19 minutes from Zen. Check the venue's programme before you go.

  3. Day three

    Choose a beach trip

    Visit Rumassala and Jungle Beach, or head to Mirissa for Coconut Tree Hill. Ask us about seasonal whale-watching trips from Mirissa harbour.

Suggested outings, with separate transport and activity costs. Your 3-night room package starts at USD 160 for two in November, plus the 3% bank fee.

A guest sitting on the lake deck at sunrise, looking out over the water
THE PRICE

Your package price. Breakfast and taxes included.

India Special

fromUSD 160for two people, 3 nights

About ₹15,510 for two, or ₹2,590 per person per night, in November. A 3% bank fee is added to the package price.

3-night package for two, by season
1–30 November 2026USD 160USD 53.33 a night
1–19 December 2026USD 240USD 80 a night
20 December – 10 JanuaryUSD 450USD 150 a night
11 January – 31 March 2027USD 270USD 90 a night
1–30 April 2027USD 240USD 80 a night
  • Zen Double: double or king bed, lake view, private balcony
  • An Indian breakfast every morning
  • A kayak for two on the lake (worth USD 16)
  • Late check-out when a room is free
  • Taxes included

A stay that crosses two seasons pays each night at its own rate. A stay with any night 20 December – 10 January is non-refundable. Last check-in 28 April 2027.

Choose your dates
Average hotel night, 3-star, from the trivago destination price forecast (fetched 18 October 2026)
MonthMirissaWeligamaZen, India Special
November 2026USD 98USD 148USD 53.33
December 2026USD 119USD 142USD 80–150
January 2027USD 182USD 177USD 90–150
February 2027USD 193USD 194USD 90

US dollars a night for a room for two. Their figures are averages for the room; ours is the package price per night, with breakfast and taxes included. A forecast, not a quote.

BOOKING

Three steps, all online.

  1. 1

    Choose three nights

    Any three nights from 1 November 2026; the last check-in is 28 April 2027.

  2. 2

    Review your total

    See your Zen Double package and the bank fee. Code INDIA is applied automatically.

  3. 3

    Pay online by card

    Pay the full total in US dollars on our secure payment page.

A question before you book? WhatsApp 074 084 4646 and we will answer it. The booking itself is made here, online.

A helmeted couple on a teal scooter beside a palm-lined tropical coastline

A TIP FOR YOUR STAY

Explore together by scooter.

Rent a scooter for your beach trips and days along the coast.

Only about₹860for 24 hours · per scooter

Rental price: LKR 3,000 for 24 hours.

Separate from your room package. Ask us about availability and rental terms.

Ask about a scooter

INR estimate checked 26 October 2026. Local price is in LKR; exchange rates vary. Conversion source.

QUESTIONS

Before you come.

Is there Indian and vegetarian food?

Yes. An Indian breakfast is included every morning. Vegetarian options are available. Tell us about your dietary requirements when you book.

How far are the parties?

Hakuna Matata in Ahangama is 11.1 km by road, about 19 minutes, on Thursday and Sunday nights. The Doctor's House and Shima Guni in Madiha are 38.2 km, about 48 minutes, on Wednesday and Saturday.

How do we get back to Zen at night?

Arrange a tuk-tuk and agree the return fare before you leave. Ask us if you need help arranging transport.

How do we get here from the airport?

Colombo airport is about two hours away by the Southern Expressway. We can send a car for Rs. 22,000 per vehicle; ask when you book.

Can we stay two nights, or longer?

The India Special is exactly 3 nights. For any other stay, book our usual rate, or message us on WhatsApp.

Which dates does it cover?

Book exactly 3 nights, with check-in from 1 November 2026 to 28 April 2027. The final available night is 30 April 2027. See the seasonal price table above. If your stay crosses two price periods, each night uses its own rate. A stay with any night 20 December – 10 January is non-refundable.

How do we pay?

Online by card, in US dollars, in full when you book, plus a 3% bank handling fee; the code INDIA is applied for you when you book from this page. Free cancellation 7 or more days before arrival, except a stay with a festive night. The rupee figures on this page are approximate.

India Special · code INDIA

Book your three nights at Zen. Explore the coast together.

From USD 160 for two, 3 nights, Indian breakfast and a kayak included. A 3% bank fee is added at checkout.

India Special: exactly 3 nights for 2 in a Zen Double, with an Indian breakfast, booked online with the code INDIA, for nights from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. Kayak for two included; late check-out only when a room is free. A stay with any night 20 December – 10 January is non-refundable. If our usual price for your dates is lower, you book that instead. Subject to availability. Prices in US dollars, taxes included; rupee figures are approximate, at ₹96.96 to the dollar.

Photo credits
  • Lighthouse Galle, Sri Lanka — Samal Nadeeshan · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display; the photo and its display crop retain this licence.
  • Coconut tree hills — Swanthika · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display; the photo and its display crop retain this licence.
  • Weligama beach (3) — PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped for display; the photo and its display crop retain this licence.
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda Rumassala — Dilshaan_99 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped for display; the photo and its display crop retain this licence.
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