Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Search Guest Houses in Koggala

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Treat yourself

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Guest Houses in Koggala

"Dirty room. There was a cockroach in the room and it ran into my backpack. The room was smelly. Overall a terrible experience."

₩51,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Breakfast good, rooms clean and quiet, good access to the fort- place reminds me of a guesthouse in Asia ! Which for us is great Not trying to upsell and staff advice solid I would come back- value for money "

₩42,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

₩45,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

"Amazing staff and service. Breakfast was served in minutes, delicious and beautifully presented. I also requested early dinner on both days and it was incredible, seafood pasta! Thanks! "

₩214,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Great and responsive staff. Enjoyed the stay"

₩24,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Gorgeous old colonial hotel that is an oasis of calm.. rooms are fantastic and staff are very friendly and attentive"

₩219,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Absolutely awesome guesthouse, staff are wonderful, location is excellent, food is fantastic… highly recommend this guesthouse "

₩189,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Great property - truly a beachhouse on its own which gives a great mix of privacy but support for meals etc. with the hotel down the beach"

₩233,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

"Nice view thru window. Close to the beach, good for sunset view. Anyone can go without a charge. Clean room and supplied cookers as home stay. Dining market at beach 2km away. Bike rental friendly, five minutes walking to the rental and take me back to hotel after returning. Half hour driving to dock for wacthing whales"

₩112,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

"Hidden gem tucked over a hill just off the main road with a jungle outlook. Lovely rooms, amazing breakfasts, friendly hosts and staff, and a short walk to where the action is. Would stay again in a heartbeat. "

₩89,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"An amazing guest house right at the Ramparts, "

₩70,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

"This cute little property is near the fort walls but walking distance to everything. The breakfast was lovely and the staff welcoming and helpful."

₩96,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

"The room is as seen in picture. Perfect location... Right in front of beach. Ocean view balconies! Reception lady is polite and helpful... Wide selection of bars and restaurants near by too! "

₩32,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Very nice place to stay "

₩248,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

"A sweet and kind family run -hotel that is in a great location. They were super helpful if you ever needed anything. Your mins away from a beautiful Beach. "

₩35,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

"Incredible Villa looking out over the Indian Ocean. The open air living spaces was amazing. Easy walk down to some cool restaurants and beautiful beach or just hang at the pool. Breakfast was top notch. We were really happy to discover this place."

₩214,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"路地の入口にホテル名表示はあるものの、建物自体にはなく、受付がわからなかった。"

₩31,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Terrace | Terrace/patio

"The guest house looked very nice and on the second floor was the breakfast tables but we had our room on the ground floor and the room was very dark and the bathroom was old. There was not a lamp near the bed so you could not read in the evening. The host family was very friendly and we used e.g. the washing service."

₩36,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

"Even though there was a mix-up with our reservation, staff went out of the way to get us a room. Very friendly and kind. Location is at edge of town but transportation readily available. "

"Overnatning stedet var lukket for renovering. De tog imod betaling men sendte mig et email efterfølgende at de ikke kunne tage mig som gæst da stedet var lukket pga renovering og jeg måtte eftrefølgende finde et andet sted"

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top Koggala Hotel Reviews

Villa White Queen Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel in a quiet convenient part of Galle. Easy quick tuk tuk ride to fort and great restaurants. Beautiful spacious clean room with classy furnishings and super comfortable bed. Pool area is lovely to relax and unwind. Breakfast was fantastic and served just outside the room on the terrace. Staff really helpful. Totally recommend this hotel. "

The Fort Printers

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel location in heart of Fort Galle excellent. Staff service, friendliness and willingness to accommodate excellent. Beautiful buildings well restored. Excellent breakfast. I assume they are not 5 star as only provide some of the little extras in room that you would normally expect from like properties eg tissues, body lotion etc but that didn’t bother us! Our bed was a little saggy but that is the only fault we could find. They even gave us a very late checkout at no cost when we offered to pay which was very much appreciated & totally not expected. Highly recommend."

Find out more about Koggala

Koggala Guest Houses information

Number of reviews	384
Accommodation	262 Guest Houses
Lowest Price	₩24,012
Highest Price	₩248,236

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Search Guest Houses in Koggala

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Guest Houses in Koggala

Muhsin Villa

Muhsin Villa

Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House

Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House

Sky Garden Mini Hotel

Sky Garden Mini Hotel

Twenty-Two Weligambay

Twenty-Two Weligambay

Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl

Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl

The Sun House

The Sun House

Mango House

Mango House

The Beach House by Reveal

The Beach House by Reveal

Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving

Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving

The Spice House Mirissa

The Spice House Mirissa

Rampart View Guest House

Rampart View Guest House

Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss

Seashore Mirissa

Seashore Mirissa

Ubuntu Beach Villas By Reveal

Ubuntu Beach Villas By Reveal

Sam's Guest House

Sam's Guest House

Villa SPACE

Villa SPACE

Fort Heaven

Fort Heaven

La Villa Guest House

La Villa Guest House

Castle Bay Resort

Castle Bay Resort

Anchorage Villa

Anchorage Villa

Top Koggala Hotel Reviews

Villa White Queen Resort & Spa

Find out more about Koggala

Find out more about Koggala

Koggala Guest Houses information

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

More Accommodation Types in Koggala

All Accommodation Types