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Why House

Villa

Why House Iddamalawatta Mihiripenna

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Our host Henrietta was charming

Excellent staff and host

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Comfortable room and bed

Very peaceful and cool setting with spacious comfortable rooms

Pool
6 mentions

Lovely pool a d a very nice bar area

Beautiful gardens and lovely pool

Great location
4 mentions

Perfect location, excellent host and superb food

Very convenient to get to the beach in a short tuk tuk ride

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Breakfasts were generous

We ate beautiful food for breakfast and dinner

Clean rooms
2 mentions

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

S

Shaun

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

10

Perfect location, excellent host and superb food

J

Justin

couple

March 31, 2026

10

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!

J

John

couple

February 14, 2026

9

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.

A

Anne-Marie

couple

January 30, 2026

10

Very welcoming, very comfortable. Everything was thought of. We wish we had had more time there.

A

Agata

family_with_children

January 21, 2026

10

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.

J

Jason

couple

January 9, 2026

10

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.

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Susanna

family_with_children

January 8, 2026

10

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 !

M

Marlene

family_with_children

June 19, 2025

10

A perfect getaway to rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings

The peace of the property, the beautiful garden, the amazing team

C

Cooper

family_with_children

April 25, 2025

10

Beautiful room, stunning setting, wonderful host, fantastic staff…all round dreamy.

P

Pandora

family_with_children

April 24, 2025

10

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.

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Tara

family_with_children

March 31, 2025

10

Fantastic family hotel 😀

N

Nicholas

family_with_children

March 28, 2025

10

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.

J

Jane

couple

March 4, 2025

9

Had a lovely time

Beautiful gardens Rooms decorated extremely well

D

David

couple

February 10, 2025

4

Staff were wonderful

K

Katia P.

solo_traveller

January 26, 2025

9

Fabulous place, delicious food, excellent ambience, Had a lovely time & most beautiful surroundings & a charming host

D

David

family_with_children

January 19, 2025

10

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

M

couple

January 10, 2025

10

Beautiful setting ,great food and staff

P

Priyashan

couple

November 12, 2024

10

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.

F

francoise

family_with_children

August 18, 2024

9

Fantastic place to relax and explore the great environment

Great rooms, great personnel, great (Local) food .Nice pool

P

pierre

couple

May 25, 2024

10

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.

Max 4 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform 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. 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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