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Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.

Villa in Unawatuna with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galle, SP
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Unawatuna

At this villa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Unawatuna Beach and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Jungle Beach. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a TV are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 28 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daffodil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tartaruga restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.

The Space
‘Unakanda' (a shortening of the location Unawatuna Kanda; “kanda” = hill), is the creative passion project of an Australian architect. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread between two unique buildings either side of an infinity pool. Laid back, fresh spaces celebrate amazing sea views, climate, gardens and wildlife. Unakanda is a short walk above Unawatuna beach and less than 15 minutes from Galle Fort by tuktuk. A mix of mature trees give the sloping site a jungle garden feel which wraps around an old stone quarry, full of water, fish and turtles. It is a magnet for bird life and playground for monkeys and squirrels.
The "White House", originally a modest villager’s home, contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living space opens onto the pool terrace and a cantilevered, polished concrete dining pavilion.
Opposite is a two-level contemporary building nestled into the slope and trees. On each level is a generous suite with king size bed, sitting area and bathroom. The Lower Garden Suite has a small private terrace shaded by passionfruit vine with plunge pool and garden outlook. The Upper has a balcony overlooking Unawatuna bay. There is also a delightful roof terrace accessible to all guests via an external staircase which has a tree house feel and a stunning 270 degree view.
Our greatest asset is Team Unakanda. From first contact we endeavor to provide local information, assist with travel arrangements and accommodate individual needs. We have hosted honeymooners, birthdays, family Christmas gatherings and a rooftop wedding. Manoj, Chi and Sujeeva care for the property and have been delighting guests with gentle attention and beautiful food since 2015. Vegan no problem. Our aim and pleasure are to create an inspiring, relaxed and beautiful setting for visitors to enjoy their Sri Lankan adventure.

Guest Access
Guests are provided with keys and have exclusive use of the entire property except staff area and facilities. Our staff are not resident, but live nearby and will keep a discrete eye on things and can be contacted for help should anything urgent arise after hours.

Interaction with Guests
While we will not be present during your stay, we do leave you in the very capable hands of our fabulous team. They are available to prepare meals, clean, provide information and to help facilitate a wonderful stay. Breakfast is included with each booking, and the guys will be happy to prepare an additional meal each day for the cost of the ingredients. Please discuss your requirements with them - they are a wealth of local knowledge and contacts and will be more than happy to assist with suggestions and arrangements for activities.

The Neighborhood
Unakanda offers peace and tranquility just minutes away from Unawatuna Beach, the restaurants and havens of Thalpe, and historic Galle Fort. It is located above the beach amongst local village houses. Within less than 20 mins of travelling you will find many casual and fine dining options, more beaches, turtle hatchery, antiques dealers, etc. We provide guests with a list of local eateries, attractions and other useful information.

Getting Around
Walk down the property, through the temple, over the road and you are on the beach. Local tuk-tuk will be able to take you to most of the places you might like to go. There is a bus and railway station at nearby Galle. Transit from Colombo International Airport to Unakanda takes between 2-3 hours depending on traffic. Airport pick -up and drop-off can be arranged.

Other Things to Note
Morrie is our resident dog. We ask that he is not permitted into the accommodation. If you prefer that Morrie is not onsite during your stay, he will be happy to have a sleepover at a friend's house.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

Yep, Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach. is a short 13-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach. have a pool?

Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach. has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is there a private hot tub at Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

No, Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Exceptional staff. Gorgeous sea view from amongst trees, 5 min from beach. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

jenny v.

Lugnt och undebart

Ett underbart hus, sköna sängar. En avkopplande trädgård och värsta utsikten. En pool, trevlig personal som lagade jättegod mat. Vad mer kan man begära?
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017