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Heritance Ahungalla is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, hosting 96 at dinner and 120 standing.

Heritance Ahungalla

AhungallaSri Lanka

Heritance Ahungalla sits directly on the beach on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, with 152 rooms, sea views, gardens and a pool for wedding guests who want to stay put for several days.

Guests
96 at dinner120 standing
Rooms
152 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
BIAabout 2 h by car

About the venue

Heritance Ahungalla sits directly on the beach on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, with 152 rooms, sea views, gardens and a pool for wedding guests who want to stay put for several days.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony by the sand or garden and move to either an indoor or outdoor reception, seating up to 96 for dinner or hosting up to 120 standing.

An on-site coordinator, in-house catering and a bar handle the practical side, legal ceremonies can be performed on the property, and fireworks are permitted.

The hotel is roughly 120 minutes by road from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with shuttle transfers available and parking on site.

  • Direct beach access with sea views, gardens and a pool
  • Seated dining for 96 guests and standing receptions for up to 120
  • 152 rooms, from Premium and Deluxe rooms to Luxury Suites, with personal butler service
  • Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and fireworks are allowed

Short answers

How many guests does Heritance Ahungalla hold?
Heritance Ahungalla holds 96 at dinner and 120 standing.
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Can guests stay at Heritance Ahungalla?
Yes. 152 rooms.
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How do guests get to Heritance Ahungalla?
Fly into BIA, about 2 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
96 guests
Standing reception
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
152 rooms
Room types
9 listed

House rules

Fireworks
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BIA, 120 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold the ceremony outdoors and the reception inside?
Yes. The venue supports outdoor ceremonies, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes, legal ceremonies can be performed on site.
How many guests can the venue seat?
Up to 96 guests for a seated dinner, or up to 120 for a standing reception, in the meeting and banquet space.
How do guests get there from the airport?
Heritance Ahungalla is about 120 minutes by road from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), and shuttle transfers are available. On-site parking is also provided.
Is catering provided by the hotel?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site. An on-site coordinator works with couples on planning.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 96 guests

    “Congress Hall 199.18 120 150-175 60-90 45 96”
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  • Standing reception: 120 guests

    “Congress Hall 199.18 120 150-175 60-90 45 96”
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  • Rooms: 152 rooms

    “Heritance Ahungalla, designed by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa is a 152-room property located on 12 acres of beachfront in the southwest coast of Sri Lanka.”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Premium Twin Room - Personal Butler service | Guaranteed Early Check-in (Mon–Thu stays) | Free Laundry (2 items per stay) | Valid for stays until 31 October 2026”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “We can arrange local suppliers such as stylists, the band/DJ, Ashtaka, Kandyan dancers and drummers, Jayamangala Gatha and the registrar.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “From beach ceremonies and garden celebrations to ballroom receptions and wedding banquets, each space can be shaped around your vision.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “With considered menus, guest stays, venue setup, and a dedicated team supporting every detail, Heritance Ahungalla helps bring your coastal wedding to life.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Open sided lobby by a swimming pool that seems to merge with the sea, second serene pool in the gardens, restaurants, a 24-hour coffee shop, bars including one at poolside, airconditioned library, karaoke lounge and recreational activities including tennis, badminton, billiards, fitness centre, spa, nightclub, shops and entertainment most nights from piano music to traditional Sri Lankan shows.”
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  • Fireworks: Yes

    “Fireworks with the names of the couple”
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  • Nearest airport: BIA, 120 min by car

    “BIA”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “• Parking”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “• Wheelchair and access for differently abled guests”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Yes. You may contact the hotel at +94 91 555 5000 (+94915555000), and we could arrange airport transfers for you”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “From beach ceremonies and garden celebrations to ballroom receptions and wedding banquets, each space can be shaped around your vision.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “From beach ceremonies and garden celebrations to ballroom receptions and wedding banquets, each space can be shaped around your vision.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Just as the turquoise infinity pool seems to blend into the ultramarine Indian Ocean, award-winning cuisine fuses the best of east and west.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “At Heritance Ahungalla, your wedding is set along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where ocean views, tropical gardens, and Geoffrey Bawa’s coastal design create a graceful setting by the sea.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “At Heritance Ahungalla, your wedding is set along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where ocean views, tropical gardens, and Geoffrey Bawa’s coastal design create a graceful setting by the sea.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our wedding coordinators are committed to creating the wedding you envision with special combined packages that suit your traditions, delightful cuisine for guests to indulge and a memorable honeymoon experience for you and your loved one.”
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