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Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka | Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

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Surf school· Hostel· Yoga retreat center· Yoga studio

Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka | Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats Reviews | Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka | Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats is located in Weligama, Sri Lanka on #247 Main Street. Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka | Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats is rated 4.9 out of 5 in the category surf school in Sri Lanka.

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#247 Main Street

Phone

+94766300126

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Emma Mcdonald

Best surf instructors ever. They knows how to manage all situations easily and the teaching is really good. Not only do you get to learn surf and progress quickly with amazing local coaches, but you also get to live the local life, experience the best Weligama has to offer and get to know amazing people. I strongly recommend this trip to anyone. Special thanks to Rex the dog

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James Head

I had such an incredible week at Layback thanks to Thilina and Linda’s great hosting (Rex & Cats). I arrived having never surfed and left after a week confident in the water and able to head out on my own thanks to Thilina’s great coaching. Layback was so much more than just surfing though, it is a beautiful and clean little spot to base yourself in Weligama and I met some great people for a really fun and social week. It was all topped off by the added extras such as cooking lessons with Thilina’s mum and a wonderful dinner cooked by his father. I couldn’t recommend Layback enough for a solo traveller looking to learn to surf, I won’t forget it in a hurry!

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Brita Priest

I had an incredible experience with all the lovely folks at Layback Hostel and Surf Camp in Weligama. I started the week a complete beginner and ended feeling comfortable in the water and confident catching waves on my own thanks to the team's teaching and guidance. The accommodations were very nice and the meals provided as part of the surf camp were authentic and SO delicious! By the end of the week I felt like a small but close community had been created with the surf instructors, the hostel staff, and the other camp participants. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to surf in Sri Lanka!!

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Pip Monks

Arrived for one night, stayed for 15! Made the best friends, have the best memories and enjoyed every single moment staying at Layback. Linda and Thilina are the best hosts around - I can't wait to stay again in the future :)

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Daniel Oostdam

We had a fantastic stay at Layback. The name of the place perfectly describes the vibe this place has. We stayed in a very nice room at the second floor in the back of Layback with a nice balcony! The team, Thilina, Linda and Dil Dil, is very helpful and will help you with every request you have! Boards are for hire and Thilina also gives surf lessons! Highly recommend this place! I'm already looking forward to stay there soon again!

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Alex Bailey

Good place with potential to be great. Good size and facilities, a little away from the main area but only 7/10min walk. Dorms are big and have a locker each. Was clean and had good beds. I was in the hostel and as they are mainly a surf camp, I felt rather on the outside and not included within their vibe. For example they had a welcome meal on my first night which I wasn’t aware of/invited to and when I returned to the hostel it was completely deserted. Main thing there was no security - like the Marie Celeste of hostels. Same again on Christmas Day - it would have been nice to have been included or at least made aware of their surf camp but not hostel wide meal Manager Lynda was lovely but the owner who checked me in didn’t provide any details about the place which would have made my stay much better - I thought he was the porter. The price point of 12 per night I felt was high in comparison to others in the market, especially as no breakfast was included. If you are on the camp, you’ll have a great time. Not sure I’d recommend as a stand-alone hostel

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Carolien Wiltink

Layback gave me a super comfortable and nice stay. Linda was always there to help out anywhere were needed. They create fun family dinners and the rooms have aircon - which is a nice luxury. The atmosphere is good and would love to go back when i get there. Definitely a must go if you were still in a doubt :)

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Nora Visetti

We‘ve spent two nights in the 8-bed dorm of Layback Hostel and were positively surprised about how big and neat the room was. The beds are super-comfortable and there is a little terrace just above the room which I found very nice. Linda from the hostel was very helpful in every situation and always made great effort to make sure we had everything we needed. It was lovely! I would definitely book it again.

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