Sleep by the Ocean. Surf at Sunrise. Skate at Sunset.
Stay in a working fishing village on Sri Lanka's south coast, where surfers, skaters, yogis, travellers and locals actually share the same space.
- Skatepark, yoga shala & playground. A minute's walk from the beach. No crowds.
- Set in a local fishing village, away from the tourist bubble.
- ⭐Rated 9.3/10 by guests. Only a handful of rooms - once they're gone, they're gone.
We're in Maaliyadda, a local costal village just outside Dikwella. Maaliyadda Beach is a minute's walk away, Hiriketiya is about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk, and the village is still very much a village.
A surf, skate, & yoga stay on Sri Lanka’s south coast, built around community and connection.
Gaia Soul is where days move from waves to hammock to halfpipe. And our halfpipe isn't just a feature - it’s a meeting point. Locals, travelers, beginners, lifers. Everyone rides together. And somewhere along the way, people stop feeling like strangers.
Come for the swell. Stay for everything else. 👉🏽 See what's on this week
"Perfect skate bowl, great community vibe." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Johnny, AU
We're small. That's the point.
"Easy going… yoga, skatepark, weights, beach." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thomas, PT
Why Gaia Soul?
Beach right down the road - Maaliyadda Beach is just outside the gate.
Skatepark at home - Halfpipe, street obstacles and regular local sessions.
Yoga & movement - Open-air shala, yoga and space to slow down.
Stay in a real village - Small shops, local food and fishing-village life around you.
Hiriketiya nearby - Close enough for surf and restaurants, far enough to escape the bubble.
A place with people in it - Community projects, local partnerships and guests who actually talk to each other.
From reducing plastic waste to rebuilding local spaces, your stay supports real projects in the community. 👉🏽 See what's happening this week
Something's always happening here
Helping dreams take flight - We’ve always believed that tourism can be a force for good - an opportunity not just to share the beauty of Sri Lanka with the world, but also to uplift the local community that makes it all possible. One story that perfectly embodies this mission is that of our neighbor and now catering partner, Pradeepa.
From home-cooked Sri Lankan meals to spontaneous group dinners - this is where strangers become friends.
Gaia Soul Skate Club - Join us as local Sri Lankan skaters roll through for sessions on our custom halfpipe and skatepark, where riding lines and everyday village life naturally overlap.
Our skatepark isn’t just something to ride—it’s where people connect. Locals, travelers, first-timers, and seasoned skaters all sharing the stoke.
Playground Makeover - We're about uplifting our community. In partnership with Ani Villas, we revamped the playground at the local Montessori school, creating a vibrant space where children can learn and play freely.
Good vibes, real impact.
