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Why House

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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Mihiripenna Road, Unawatuna, SP, 80000
  • Place, Dalawella Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Main House Suite Room 1

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Main House Double Room 3

Main House Double Room 3

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Main House Suite Room 2

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden House Room 4

Garden House Room 4

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden House Room 5

Garden House Room 5

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden House Room 6

Garden House Room 6

  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Pool View Room 7

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Paddy View Room 8

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow Room 9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow Room 10

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Unawatuna

At Why House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and Ayurvedic treatments. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to bike hire and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Unawatuna hotel, you'll find Unawatuna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dalawella Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Galle Fort - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mirissa Beach - 32 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daffodil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black&White - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun N Sea Wood fire restaurant, Coffee shop and Guesthouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shanti Shanti - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Why House

Why House offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Why House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Unawatuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Why House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Unawatuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Why House Hotel Unawatuna
Why House Unawatuna
Why House Hotel
Why House Unawatuna
Why House Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Why House?

Yep, Why House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Why House?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Why House on 29 Jun 2026 start from NZ$391, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Why House?

Yep, Why House is a short 13-minute walk from Dalawella Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Why House?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Why House. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Why House have a pool?

Why House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Why House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Why House.

Does Why House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Why House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Why House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Why House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Why House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food, spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel with warm and welcoming staff. The food was fantastic. Highly recommend- thank you all for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all welcoming helpful attentive and well trained and supervised by Henrietta
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Just a very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed for our last 3 nights at Why House and thought it was very special. Henrietta was extremely welcoming and has organised her staff to look after guests in a warm but understated way. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We found it very easy to get chatting to other travellers and met some lovely people there. The property is a beautiful oasis where we could relax after the hustle and bustle of exploring Sri Lanka. We saw peacocks, monkeys and lizards visiting the lush gardens and really enjoyed our final day just relaxing by the pool where there was plenty of shade. The food was excellent and all served in an open pavilion unless you wanted to eat on your verandah for more seclusion. All in all we thought Why House was stunning, comfortable and friendly. We enjoyed meeting Henrietta and Lettie the dachshund and would definitely stay there again on our next trip to SL.
Our verandah
The salon
The pool
Round the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We loved our time at Why house. The food was so incredible. The room was perfect and the swimming pool divine that are free to talk to take it down to the beach and you can use the house tuktuk to take you to Galle for $15. We stayed in room eight part of you and Honestly it couldnt have been better. Henrietta and her team of staff are so warm and welcoming. (Oh and get a very reasonably priced delicious massage!!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why House is a wonderful place to stay in Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful oasis of calm - with a very warm welcome from Henrietta and all the staff and a beautiful setting. Our room was fantastic, perfect for our family with its upstairs area for the kids and beautiful mast bedroom and bathroom. The pool is a fantastic place to relax and swim - and when they switch on the lights at night it's truly magical. We had great food and they staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful in helping us with trips to Galle or our airport transfers (even packing us a breakfast for our early departure). Thank you to everyone for a wonderful end of holiday. We hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

We loved our 3 nights at Why House. The friendliness of the staff and the delicious food were real highlights. The grounds are beautiful and it is located really well for Galle and the beach. Henrietta was a marvellous host and we really enjoyed her company and the cookery demonstration that she organised. A fabulous place very much recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely LOVED staying here. It’s such a beautiful house, rooms are gorgeous, gardens and pool are just lovely and the staff are delightful. Literally nothing not to love here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024