With its azure waves, golden sandy beaches, scenic views, and colonial touch blended with surf and yoga, Downsouth has a vibe unmatched by any other place in Sri Lanka. This unique charm extends to its co-working spaces too, which brilliantly integrate the relaxed beach lifestyle into modern work arrangements, encouraging the digital nomad’s way of living, and enhancing work-life balance. So let us take you through some of the most recommended co-working spaces in this strip which make sure that you don’t miss fun as you work.

The prices are dependent on the season’s timings. Therefore check with the places before booking.

Focus Hub, Ahangama and Weligama

Focus Hub has two co-working spaces in Downsouth—Ahangama and Weligama. The Ahangama one is equipped with a lovely cafe, while the Weligama one has a co-living space attached to it. They offer meeting room and booth packages available by the hour, day, or month (starting at Rs. 1000 and upwards), as well as internet packages available for a day, week, or month (starting at Rs. 2000 and upwards).

Contact via: +94703262460, @focushubcoworking on Instagram

Verse Collective, Hiriketiya

Verse Collective is many things—a cafe, hostel, shop, studio, rooms, and also a co-working space. Located right on the opposite side of the Hiriketiya beach, this spot offers the perfect blend of work and a stunning view. They offer both indoor and outdoor work desks priced at $5 and upwards.

Contact via: +94767768163, @verse_collective on Instagram

Clics Coliving, Hiriketiya

A leafy garden, cosy rooms with contemporary comforts and well-appointed co-working facilities; Clics have them all. They provide unlimited access to the co-working space for their hotel guests but welcome visitors too. Check the prices via their website.

Contact via: +94764392378, @clicscoliving on Instagram

Nomads Colive, Ahangama

Nestled on the serene bank of Koggala Lake, Nomads Colive is a place for stunning views and a peaceful work atmosphere. The co-working space passes are offered hourly, daily, weekly and monthly basis, starting at Rs. 750 and upwards.

Contact via: @nomads.colive on Instagram

Cafe Ceylon, Kabalana

Safely secluded away from the hustle and bustle of Ahangama town, Cafe Ceylon has a lovely, natural landscape gushed with lush greenery. Inside this 100-year-old villa lies a cafe, homey accommodation facilities, as well as co-working amenities. Prices of the co-working spaces start at Rs. 1600 and are offered as daily, weekly, and monthly packages.

Contact via: +94775582822, @cafe_ceylon on Instagram

NETS Colive & Cowork, Ahangama

Combining modern comfort, natural beauty, delicious feasts and a well-equipped co-working area, NETS Colive & Cowork has the whole package. If you wish to take a

break from walk and reboot, they’re just a short walk away from the beach. Prices for the co-working area start at Rs. 3200.

Contact via: +94704096866, @netscowork on Instagram

Outpost, Weligama

Hailing from Indonesia, Outpost is a part of Destination Outpost and provides co-working and co-living facilities with a view, at the spectacular Weligama bay. You can check out their website for prices related to rooms and co-working desks.

Contact via: @destination.outpost on Instagram

Sugar Hostel, Weligama

Conveniently located a stone’s throw from Weligama Beach, Sugar Hostel is ideal for travellers looking to balance work and leisure. They have private and dorm room accommodations, a restaurant, and co-working space facilities starting at just $4.

Contact via: +94740844646, @sugarhostel on Instagram

Loose Keys, Mirissa

This tiny co-working can accommodate up to 6 digital nomads at a time and comes with some fine cups of coffee and tasty treats to boot. Prices start at Rs. 500 per hour.

Contact via: +94765479629, @loose_keys on Instagram

Capybara Cafe & Coworking, Mirissa

Located amidst a charming little garden, this co-working space features a cafe, a designated desk area and comfortable bean bags. Their packages are quite flexible and available by the hour, 3 hours, a full day, a week or a month. The common area prices start at Rs. 500 while the private rooms start at Rs. 1500.

Contact via: +94701965530, @Capybara_cafecoworking on Instagram

Dots Bay House, Hiriketiya

The ever-so-popular Dots Bay House now has a co-working space called Dots Surf Cafe. Both their restaurant visitors and hostel guests can use it for free of charge.

Contact via: +94777700926, @dotsbayhouse on Instagram

Voulez-Vous, Hiriketiya

Managed by Dickwella Beach Hotel, Voulez-Vous has nice workstations, comfortable seating and high-speed internet to satisfy your work needs. Passes are available by the day, week and month.

Contact via: +94701171148, @voulezvous.lk on Instagram

Have you missed any of your favourite co-working spaces in the Downsouth? Do let us know in the comments!