Unakanda White House & Upper Garden Suite

Entire villa in Galle, Sri Lanka

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Shar
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Swim in the infinity pool

It's one of the many things that makes this home special.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Ocean and beach views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Hilltop property, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread between two unique buildings either side of an infinity pool with gorgeous sea view. Set in jungle gardens a short walk from Unawatuna beach. 15 mins by tuktuk to Galle Fort. There is a roof terrace with stunning view, loads of wildlife and brilliant team providing great food and local info. See longer description below.

The space
‘Unakanda' (a shortening of the location Unawatuna Kanda; “kanda” = hill), is the creative passion project of an Australian architect. Three bedrooms and three 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 the Garden Suite nestled into the slope and trees - a generous suite with king size bed, sitting area and bathroom and balcony overlooking Unawatuna bay. There is also a delightful roof terrace accessible 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, Dula 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.

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.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Beach view
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises
Private outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours, infinity
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 38 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 89% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 11% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Galle, Sri Lanka

Unakanda offers peace and tranquility just minutes away from Unawatuna Beach, the restaurants and havens of Thalpe, and historic Galle Fort. It is on a ridge road at the top of Unawatuna Kanda ("kanda" = hill) amongst local village houses. Within less than 15 mins you will find many good dining options. We provide guests with a list of local eateries, attractions and useful information.

Meet your host

Superhost
394 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Illustrator / Host
Speaks English
Sri Lanka is our second home! We created Unakanda while living in the UAE for many years. Now we have returned to Australia, and still visit as often as we can, evolving our dream and keeping in touch with our wonderful team.

Shar is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property