Surf & Zen Coworking and Coliving

Surf & Zen Coworking and Coliving

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Surf and Zen is a villa in Habaraduwa near Galle on Sri Lanka's south coast, with eight to twelve rooms spanning shared dorms, private rooms and suites, from around 25 dollars a night. Daily surf classes, morning yoga and a coworking space with 24/7 wifi are included in the setup. It is hosted by Emily and rated 4.3 across 72 reviews.

Surf and Zen: a villa between Galle and the breaks

Surf and Zen is a villa in Habaraduwa, on the stretch of Sri Lankan coast between Galle and Weligama. It combines surfing, yoga and coworking under one roof, hosted by Emily, whose background is in yoga and wellness.

What Surf and Zen Does

  • Rooms across the full range. Shared dorms from around 25 dollars a night, private rooms around 65, suites around 95.
  • Daily surf classes. For all levels, with the south coast breaks nearby.
  • Morning yoga. Run daily as part of the rhythm.
  • A coworking space with 24/7 wifi. Reported at 100 Mbps.
  • Shared dinners and barbecue nights. Which is where the community forms.

Why It Makes Sense for Nomads

Habaraduwa sits in the quieter gap between Galle's fort and Weligama's surf scene, which is a good position: close to both without being in either. Galle is a UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial fort town and one of the most attractive places in Sri Lanka.

The south coast generally is very cheap, with warm water, consistent beginner-friendly surf from November to April, and a well-established backpacker and nomad presence.

The 4.3 rating across 72 reviews is reasonable rather than outstanding, so read recent feedback on the specific room type. Dorms at 25 dollars a night keep the entry price very low.

Pricing

From around 25 US dollars a night for a dorm bed, 65 for a private room and 95 for a suite.

Surf, yoga and a desk, next door to the prettiest town in Sri Lanka.

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