Sugar · Weligama
in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
→ sugarhostel.com
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a coliving · since Jan. 2024
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DO NOT STAY HERE. This place is absolutely horrendous. The rooms haven’t been cleaned in ages, the locks don’t work, there’s broken windows in the stairway with glass on floor, the ‘rooftop’ is just a derelict space with rubbish everywhere. You can hear really loud trains that go past throughout the day and night. We checked out after 1 night and asked for a refund for the further 3 nights we had paid for upfront, we were assured our complaint had been given to head office but have been ignored since. Very poor customer service. The worst hostel I have stayed in Sri Lanka and I have been here for 3 weeks. Please do not book!
The worst hostel I've stayed in in Sri Lanka. Rooms are dark, smelly, dirty and MOLDY. There was some weird dirty in my bed, I asked to move to a different one. They changed the bed sheets and said its fine. After an hour the same dirty was in my bed again.
Bathroom hasn't been cleaned in ages. The location is okay, but keep in mind that you can hear the trains very loudly, as it is right next to the train tracks.
Not a coworking space. Do not come here if you want to work. Chairs falling apart in the ‘working’ space. The roof looks like a crack den (see pictures). The entire hostel ran out of toilet paper and couldn’t provide coffee. A hot bed for mosquitoes as there’s no airflow and it’s painted black.
Uncomfortable bed and lots of mould in the bathroom. The loudest place I’ve ever stayed due to big gaps in doors and windows. Did not feel secure at all. Incredibly dirty. The pictures are very old and strategically taken.
Promised a range of services included in the booking but refused all of these when I arrived and said it was old I do even though the confirmation was in writing. They couldn’t care less about this. The reason I booked was the inclusions.
The wifi works. That’s the one positive.
Bang in the middle of WELIGAMA bay. The family room is really spacious and comfortable with a good mattress, excellent air con and hot water. The bathroom has a odour/smell that needs to be sorted. Kitchen hygiene is not great but staff are keen to improve on this. Overall good value for money. Location is 10/10 just behind Marriott and a stone throw away from Kai beach.
I recently stayed at your Sugar hostel Weligama and wanted to share some feedback. The location is truly fantastic, but I believe there's room for improvement in a few areas.
While the rooms are spacious, the bathroom could use an update. The shower quality was poor, and there was a dead plant that had been left unattended. Additionally, I found it inconvenient that there was no staff available before 8 am. Several guests had to wait around for assistance when they needed something early in the morning.
I also noticed that the common areas and stairs could benefit from more frequent cleaning. They were often dusty, and the cleaning staff didn't seem to be very efficient. The rooftop common kitchen fridge was also inconveniently located and not properly maintained. On one occasion, the fridge was turned off, and all the food inside was warm.
I believe this hostel has great potential and could be maintained beautifully with a bit more attention to cleanliness and upkeep. Simple additions like games, books, and complimentary coffee or tea in the morning could also enhance the guest experience, especially for those staying in private rooms.
I hope you will take my feedback into consideration and make the necessary improvements. Thank you for your time.
Had a great stay at Sugar Hostels. It’s a nice place to stay who travel Solo. The dorms are safe. Walking distance to the weligama beach from the Hostel. So can go for surfing easily. And staff is very helpful and are nicest people. Anjana the Beautiful Girl in the front desk was very helpful and so kind to everyone and so welcoming 
Anjana is an absolute sweet heart at the front desk but not just her the whole staff is amazing. Alya also thank you!
It's a very safe place for solo female travelers, I didn't eat there but the food looked really good. Beds are comfy.
I met great people both times I visited, Highly recommend
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