Why House

–Excellent location - show map
+38 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated superb
  • Houses
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

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About this property

Set in Talpe, 23 km from Hikkaduwa, Why House boasts a year-round outdoor swimming pool and views of the garden. The hotel has a barbecue and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. You will find a gift shop at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Galle is 6 km from Why House, while Unawatuna is 2.2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Cycling

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marlene
France France
“The peace of the property, the beautiful garden, the amazing team”
Pandora
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a stunning property! All of it was outstanding.”
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent stay with our two young children (1 and 4). Very impressed with: - Staff (especially with children around meal times). - Food. Very good breakfast with a lot of variety and excellent dinner (and always offer of more if you wanted it)...”
Katia
Belgium Belgium
“Fabulous place, delicious food, excellent ambience, Had a lovely time & most beautiful surroundings & a charming host”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, everything done thoughtfully with detail and style. All the comforts you need, great food and service”
Priyashan
Netherlands Netherlands
“Really beautiful garden and pool. The room was modern and comfortable, everything was very clean. The staff were attentive and always had a smile on their faces. A small friendly dog lives on the property. We would come back and recommend staying...”
Francoise
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great rooms, great personnel, great (Local) food .Nice pool”
Pierre
France France
“Amazing garden . Delicious food , nice attentions all the time”
Netty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful oasis which ended our trip and made us not want to leave. From the wonderful host Henrietta and her staff who were very kind, helpful and always on hand if you needed anything. A proper sized swimming pool, that looked pretty...”
Meriona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were absolutely wonderful. Exceptional. The food delicious. Really delicious.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 33 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

There is a team off 15 friendly staff, all handpicked and trained to give you the best service possible and an English Manager with 30 years international experience in the hospitality industry who runs the property. The kitchen team is excellent and can cater for all, whether you’re looking for Sri Lankan, Western or Asian food. We also have Nigella, a dachshund who is very much part of the team and loved by all of our guests.

Property information

This stunning, family orientated boutique villa hotel sits within a beautifully landscaped three acre walled garden of tropical plants, fruit and spice trees. Guests can experience luxury with informality - a home away from home where no request is too small.

Neighbourhood information

We are a short walk or tuk tuk ride to the spectacular Wijaya Beach and the extraordinary world heritage site, Galle Fort. Mirissa and Weligama the popular surfing beaches are a short distance away, also tea plantations and lake Koggala are within easy reach.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Italian • Moroccan • Nepalese • Seafood • Sichuan • Thai • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Why House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Why House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.