Why House
Why House Iddamalawatta Mihiripenna
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Why people book this hotel
“Our host Henrietta was charming”
“Excellent staff and host”
“Comfortable room and bed”
“Very peaceful and cool setting with spacious comfortable rooms”
“Lovely pool a d a very nice bar area”
“Beautiful gardens and lovely pool”
“Perfect location, excellent host and superb food”
“Very convenient to get to the beach in a short tuk tuk ride”
“Breakfasts were generous”
“We ate beautiful food for breakfast and dinner”
“The hotel was very clean, and the rooms were well maintained”
“The room was modern and comfortable, everything was very clean”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Shaun
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
Perfect location, excellent host and superb food
Justin
couple
March 31, 2026
“Heavenly”
We loved everything about Why House. Our host Henrietta was charming. Comfortable room and bed. Best pillows we’ve ever had in Sri Lanka! The food was delicious. Every night something different. Super service from lovely staff. Breakfasts were generous. Lovely pool a d a very nice bar area. Very convenient to get to the beach in a short tuk tuk ride. We swam with the giant turtles there. Also easy to get into Galle. Letting the daxi was lovely too!
John
couple
February 14, 2026
“An oasis if charm to relax in.”
Very peaceful and cool setting with spacious comfortable rooms. Excellent staff and host. Delicious food. Beautiful gardens and lovely pool. Close to Galle for day or evening visits.
Anne-Marie
couple
January 30, 2026
Very welcoming, very comfortable. Everything was thought of. We wish we had had more time there.
Agata
family_with_children
January 21, 2026
“Highly recommended. Amazing place.”
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was excellent from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to help. The hotel was very clean, and the rooms were well maintained. The brekfast was delicious with amazing variety. The location was perfect, with easy access to all the main attractions. I truly enjoyed my stay and felt very comfortable throughout. I will definitely come back in the future and highly recommend this hotel to others.
Jason
couple
January 9, 2026
“Must visit !”
Why House was very luxurious. The staff were exceptionally kind, the surroundings were amazing and our villa was incredible. We ate beautiful food for breakfast and dinner. Hoppers night was delicious ! We were also there for a cultural dance demonstration evening.. This accommodation was truly an experience.
Susanna
family_with_children
January 8, 2026
“Beautiful house in a brilliant location with amazing food.”
We changed our accommodation mid way through our trip because the previous villa was by a busy road. What a relief to come to this garden paradise with a lovely pool and family focused service. The room we stayed in was well appointed, spacious and had a super comfy bed and bedding. The food was delicious with different themes every night so you don’t get bored - the Sri Lankan food was the best we had on our trip! The location was perfect for going around the South Coast - close enough to get to Galle, Unawatuna or venture further and then the closest beach Wijaya/Dalawalla was perfect for a toddler with the turtles and shallow waters. Henrietta was exemplary as a host and it really felt like your house. We were very reluctant to leave ! Would heartily recommend to anyone coming to Sri Lanka to come to Why House !
Marlene
family_with_children
June 19, 2025
“A perfect getaway to rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings”
The peace of the property, the beautiful garden, the amazing team
Cooper
family_with_children
April 25, 2025
“Beautiful room, stunning setting, wonderful host, fantastic staff…all round dreamy.”
Pandora
family_with_children
April 24, 2025
“Our favourite placed we stayed in Sri Lanka. The hotel, staff and food are all outstanding. Would recommend this hotel t”
Such a stunning property! All of it was outstanding.
Tara
family_with_children
March 31, 2025
“Fantastic family hotel 😀”
Nicholas
family_with_children
March 28, 2025
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) - Pool (good for young children as step area shallow and wide enough for 4yo to stand and play - made a huge difference) - Tuktuk service very convenient. Also in general the hotel a very nice size - not too big and not too small. Very nice atmosphere. We also left some belongings behind and the hotel arranged to deliver them to us in another part of the country.
Jane
couple
March 4, 2025
“Had a lovely time”
Beautiful gardens Rooms decorated extremely well
David
couple
February 10, 2025
Staff were wonderful
Katia P.
solo_traveller
January 26, 2025
Fabulous place, delicious food, excellent ambience, Had a lovely time & most beautiful surroundings & a charming host
David
family_with_children
January 19, 2025
“Stylish and peaceful stay with great service in a ideal location”
Beautiful property, everything done thoughtfully with detail and style. All the comforts you need, great food and service
M
couple
January 10, 2025
Beautiful setting ,great food and staff
Priyashan
couple
November 12, 2024
“Wonderful and relaxing stay”
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 here.
francoise
family_with_children
August 18, 2024
“Fantastic place to relax and explore the great environment”
Great rooms, great personnel, great (Local) food .Nice pool
pierre
couple
May 25, 2024
“Fantastic stay , we really loved it .”
Amazing garden . Delicious food , nice attentions all the time
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Cycling, Snorkelling, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair styling, Body treatments, Spa facilities, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Badminton equipment, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Suite
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe Family Suite
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Family Suite
The spacious family room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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