Villa Wanderlust
Walamulla Road Dodanduwa
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5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Breakfast divine”
“Nice breakfast included”
“Irosh and his family are great hosts, open-hearted, hospitable and kind”
“Very friendly owner and spacious rooms”
“We couldn't have chosen a better place to spend our last days in Sri Lanka, in t…”
“It is located in a very quiet cool area, close to the lagoon - we recommend a mo…”
“He took us to the beach the evening we arrived to show us the sunset as he knew …”
“Wonderful quiet village location but only minutes away from the beach and restau…”
“Clean, nicely decorated, possibility to use the kitchen and fridge”
“Rooms are clean, and spacious”
“Very good price for a lovely guesthouse”
Overview
Situated within 2 km of Dodanduwa Beach and 2.8 km of Rathgama Beach in Hikkaduwa, Villa Wanderlust offers accommodation with seating area. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Narigama beach. The villa features garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the villa complex, every unit has a desk. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. At the villa complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this villa. Babysitting service is also available at the villa, while guests can also relax in the garden. Galle International Cricket Stadium is 15 km from Villa Wanderlust, while Dutch Church Galle is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 28 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Winkvist
family_with_children
March 3, 2026
Very calm and nice place. Nice garden to chill in.
Zuzana
family_with_children
February 9, 2026
We couldn't have chosen a better place to spend our last days in Sri Lanka, in the shade of trees, in a quiet part of town. Irosh and his family are great hosts, open-hearted, hospitable and kind. We wish them all the best and highly recommend the place! Irosh has an overview and is able to recommend beautiful and meaningful places in the area, at the same time he is involved in more luxurious hotels, where he will recommend yoga lessons, cocoa ceremonies, etc.... everyone will find what is right for them here;)
Su_Na
family_with_children
February 8, 2026
The accommodation met all our expectations. Clean, nicely decorated, possibility to use the kitchen and fridge. Breakfast divine. Highly recommended!
Steve
couple
January 25, 2026
“Amazing stay at beautiful guesthouse”
Very friendly owner and spacious rooms. Nice breakfast included. Very good price for a lovely guesthouse!
Sara
extended_group
January 17, 2026
“We had a fantastic stay here. Irosh was so helpful giving us information on everything.”
Fantastic breakfast freshly prepared every morning. Irosh was so helpful gave us lots of information. He took us to the beach the evening we arrived to show us the sunset as he knew it would be a great one (it was the best during our stay). He brought us food our first evening, arranged our car for our onward travel, helped us to source medicines, he walked with us to show us the best place to watch the sunrise, gave us tea , coffee and free water, he and his family are so friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you Irosh for a wonderful stay!
Carolyn
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
A return visit & just as good as the first visit. Thank you Irish & family for another lovely stay. See you again !
Nancy
solo_traveller
December 22, 2025
“EXCELLENT STAY”
Everything was great on this place. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. Irosh was a great host and truly happy meeting him.
Carolyn
family_with_children
December 20, 2025
Wonderful quiet village location but only minutes away from the beach and restaurants etc. Irish the owner went above & beyond to look after us. Delicious plentiful breakfast. So good we have booked a second stay.
Ewa...
family_with_children
December 13, 2025
The villa is gorgeous! It is located in a very quiet cool area, close to the lagoon - we recommend a morning boat trip to the Buddhist temple with a meditation and a beautiful sunrise on the way. The quieter part of Hikkaduwa Beach is a short walk away. The host and his family are wonderful, very hospitable but leave the guests room for privacy and do not impose themselves. The room and bathroom are spacious, the breakfasts are delicious. An ideal place to relax.
Edward
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
“The most incredible and unforgettable experience I’ve had in many years of travelling”
Everything. It is in it’s own quiet and peaceful location. Not far from a fishing village. The hosts Irosh and his Mum are the most incredibly kind people. I originally only planned to stay for 2 days but ended up extending for the best part of a week because of how nice it was. They gave me some aloe Vera for my sunburn from their garden, and were just such kind hearted people. That I feel I’m not doing them justice by giving them a 10. It was truly an incredible unforgettable experience
Edward
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
“The most incredible place I’ve ever stayed”
Everything. It is in it’s own quiet and peaceful location. Not far from a fishing village. The hosts Irosh and his Mum are the most incredibly kind people. It originally only planned to stay for 2 days but needed up extending for best part of a week. They gave me some aloe Vera for some su burn that I had and gave such an incredible and memorable experience I feel that I’m not doing them justice by giving them a 10. A truly incredible experience
Guest
couple
December 8, 2025
“Amazing place to stay”
Accommodation is very beautiful and in quiet area. Rooms are clean, and spacious. There is warm water and comfortable bed. Host is very nice and helpful. Breakfast very tasty, a lot of fruits. 2 minutes from the lake where you can rent a kayak and watch the sunset from the water or spot monkeys.
Gabriela
couple
December 4, 2025
The best place we stayed during our trip, breakfast was delicious, fruits were exeptional and what a tasty coffee! Green and quiet area, great host, the best place to rest! Room was specious with everything we needed, the outside area where you can rest and hear the animals! Highly recommended!
Robert
solo_traveller
December 3, 2025
“Great villa in a quiet area”
Attentiveness and flexibility of the hosts, spacious rooms, quiet area, reliable internet, great breakfasts.
Simon David
family_with_children
October 29, 2025
Nice place surrounded by nature. Secluded enough not to hear traffic. Nice family and great breakfast.
Dorene
couple
September 14, 2025
Beautiful tranquil setting ! Our best nights rest on this entire trip. 5min from the beach and main road to Galle and Hikkaduwa. Irosh and Mama were the perfect hosts. Not only did we enjoy fruit from their garden, but they also introduced us to their local cuisine on the south coast. Property is well kept, verandah downstairs where we enjoyed breakfast and large balcony upstairs to relax in the evening. The room was large, comfortable, and well appointed. Large bathroom with nice shower. Super comfortable King Double, air-conditioning, and ceiling fan. Thank you Irosh, we'll be back !
Jelena
couple
August 15, 2025
Everything was perfect, it was so calm and the host Irosh was soo kind it was incredible also the breakfast was amazing.
Saskia
solo_traveller
March 1, 2025
“Best stay in Hikkaduwa! :)”
Best stay in Hikkaduwa :) Thank you very much to Irosh and his family! The Place is absolutely nice and clean, very comfortable beds! I will definitly come back!
Elisa
solo_traveller
January 30, 2025
“Best Villa in Sri Lanka”
Breakfast was just amazing, and incredibly calm, beautiful location. Just wonderful Would recommend to anyone! Had the best time here
Rachel
couple
November 28, 2024
“Highly recommend - A home away from home!”
We couldn’t recommend Villa wanderlust any higher!! Irosh and his family were some of the nicest people we have ever met. From the moment we arrived until even after we left because his mum made us fresh passionfruit juice for our drive to Colombo 🥲 The breakfast was delicious and huge! Even espresso machine coffee 🙌🏼 The location was a little out of the main part of hikkaduwa but we liked that because it was much less touristy (we had a tuk tuk to get around) Irosh was very helpful in giving us tips for things to do in the area and even came with us to the temple to explain in English for us!! We can’t wait to go back to Sri Lanka and will definitely stay here again when we do! 🫶🏼
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Beach, Open-air bath, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Shuttle service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Ironing service, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Tour desk
Transport
Public transport tickets
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