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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

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Ambalangoda, SP
  • Popular LocationAriyapala Mask Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmbalangoda Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHikkaduwa Beach31 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)117 min drive

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About the area

Ambalangoda

Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ariyapala Mask Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Ambalangoda Beach with a stay here. Akurala Beach and Gurusinghe Moonstone Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ariyapala Mask Museum - 7 min drive
  • Ambalangoda Beach - 16 min drive
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 19 min drive
  • Ahungalla Beach - 26 min drive
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Simple Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sanekvin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waduge Dilmi Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬11 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.

Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!

An old colonial villa carefully restored to keep the original character and to provide luxury and modern comforts.

The villa sleeps up to 6 people in three air conditioned bedrooms with four poster beds - two doubles (one with a queen sized bed) and the third with two single beds. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there is a living room, kitchen and a veranda for relaxing and dining overlooking the 40 foot long private swimming pool and the lake.

We offer a complimentary breakfast, filtered water, air conditioning, wifi and daily housekeeping. The resident chef and houseboy will be available to look after your every need. You will be able to order lunch or dinner from our reasonably priced menu and then relax on the veranda eating it, whilst enjoying the beauty of the garden and the monkeys swinging in the trees.

Near the South Western coast and the Indian Ocean and in probably one of the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, this is a large private property in the quiet village of Godahena with direct views over the 390 hectare Madampe lake. The landscaped garden contains many different types of trees and plants, including medicinal plants and tropical fruit trees. The immediately adjacent lake creates a unique biodiversity and there are a great variety of birds, wildlife, different types of vegetation and fish.

The villa is about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from some quiet and beautiful beaches.

Nearby Ambalangoda is a lively town with many things to see, including the famous mask factory and museum and an historical bell tower. Not far away can be found the longest reclining Buddha statue in South Asia, a moonstone mine and turtle and fish farms.

Close to paradise and an ideal place to totally unwind and relax - yet, only about 1 1/2 hours from Colombo and the airport (depending on the traffic).

Property manager

Martin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: We can organize small parties for you
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: We can organize small parties for you For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! Reviews

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLYNIS L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hideaway
We loved ou r stay at the villa. Pool for fantastic and the villa itself had everything we needed. Staff were wonderful with nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Grantham-Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous propery
Really loved spending time here, beautifully furnished lovely gardens and pool. Very well looked after by discreet staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moraig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of paradise
This property is a little bit of heaven. We arrived after a week of exploring the island to find peace and stunning beauty. The villa is comfortable and affords the benefit of two wonderful staff who take of your every need. There is also a property manager who will arrange for any trips you wish to take. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the villa as the perfect holiday retreat and we definitely would like to return.

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat
Travelled around Asia for many years and this might be the best place we've ever stayed at. The owner and staff were very accommodating. Our family had a wonderful te here. I'm so glad we found it. Good work Martin.

10/10 Excellent

Commander E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Trip
It was a tremendous experience and i'm happy that we chose this place. The nature with the all the partly unique animals and insects was breathtaking. The staff was very friendly and helped us with everything. We hope we will come back again!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023