An entertainment and outside dining pavilion sits next to the large swimming pool and allows you to enjoy the views of the extensive landscaped gardens. However, if you would prefer some privacy, we can also provide different areas for dining on the back and front terraces.

A short walk or tuk tuk ride will take you to the spectacular Dalawella Beach, a beautiful lagoon created by a protective reef means safe swimming throughout the year. And we are 15 minutes from the extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site of Galle Fort.

FOOD AND DRINK:

Our food reflects the cosmopolitan tastes of our guests and we adapt our menus to suit your needs. We purchase daily to ensure fresh quality produce, and with everything made by our in house team we pride ourselves on a ‘can do’ approach to our hospitality. We serve food family-style as much as possible to allow flexibility, and we have a childrens menu available.Speciality dishes include Lebanese, Thai, Seafood BBQ, Singapore Noodles and for those days where it’s all too much, a roast chicken with roasted potatoes and bread sauce! We are a licensed premises with fully stocked bar serving delicious cocktails and a small wine selection that has been well chosen by Henrietta.

ROOMS:

MAIN HOUSE SUITE

We have two suites in the main house which has a large split king bed with an ante room which can accommodate two extra single beds, perfect if you want to be close to but not share a bedroom with your children. This is available for those with children between the ages of 3 and 12, cots for infants are available and will be provided with no extra charge. An over-sized bathroom with large walk in shower makes this a perfect room for families.

THE CABANAS

We have two Cabanas, each comprising of split king beds sleeping a maximum of 2 people.Styled with comfort in mind, they are completely private and have a sheltered walkway to the bathroom of equal size. Both come with viewsoverlooking the garden and rice paddy fields.Perfect for couples wanting quiet privacy.

GARDEN VILLA

We have three spacious rooms in the Garden Villa, all of which have their own veranda.Two rooms can be interconnecting, perfect for family groups : A large room which can accommodate two adults and two children, and a slightly smaller room which can accommodate two adults and one child.The third room has a double bed on the ground floor and also a mezzanine floor with two singles or a split-double so can sleep up to 4 guests.

GARDEN BUNGALOW

The Garden Bungalow opened in March 2018 which consist of two large rooms both with en-suite. They can be booked individually, or booked as a family as the rooms are interconnecting with one room having split queen sized beds.

Yoga Shala

Why House is an exceptional venue for an intimate special event and the team excels in catering and bespoke event management. Perfect for the more informal gatherings, including intimate weddings, milestone birthdays, kids parties, family barbecues and anniversaries.Special interest groups and corporate groups may also take over the hotel on an exclusive basis.

As we are tucked away in the jungle and paddy fields with a 3-acre tranquil garden, we are a perfect retreat for yogi’s, artists, writers and the like.

ACITIVITES:

The following activities can be arranged to make your stay even more enjoyable:

- Cooking Demo – This in house cooking demonstration, led by Henrietta, will guide you into how to use ingredients and spices to make that perfect Sri Lankan curry. Not only do you get to have a go at making the famous street food ‘Hopper’, but you get to eat what’s been prepared too!

- Cultural Show – With music, dancers, traditional costumes, fire breathers, tumblers and more, this short event, which is usually arranged to take place prior to dinner, is not to be missed and gives a brief glimpse at the spectacle of Sri Lanka’s dazzling performers and history.

- Massage – We have a massage pavilion set among the lush garden and can arrange Ayurveda treatments surrounded by the sound of the local wildlife.

- Yoga – Our yoga shala is perfect for one on one or group classes and will help you easily slip in to holiday mode.

- Guided bicycle rides with Idle Bikes

- Surfing / Snorkeling / Diving / Sailing

- Shopping excursions

- Buddhist Temple visits

- Tea and Cinnamon plantation tours

- Galle Fort walking tours

- And with a cricket bat and ball on site…the staff will never turn down a friendly game with the children!