Amenities and Attractions

We do not give you just rooms to stay. We give you an environment so you can experience the best while on a holiday with us. Walk into our hotel and enjoy a refreshing, rejuvenating, day-off with us.

Amenities

The following complementary items can be made available upon guest’s request:
Safe deposit at the reception.
Hair dryer.
Mosquito net.
Iron with ironing board
Vehicle parking at the villa

The following facilities can be made available for a fee
In-house laundry
Bottled water
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Airport pickups/drops.
‘Tuk Tuk’ hire.
Accommodation for drivers/guides

Pool

Experience the joy of having a dip in our Swimming pool and relax with the soothing effect on your body through our built in Jacuzzi facility.

Our pool is only 4.5 feet in depth across all areas.

Ocean view terrace

Among the scenic beauty of the city we also have an ocean view terrace for our guests to chill out.

This area is ideal for relaxing through reading books or for browsing the net while sipping a hot cup of coffee.

This terrace is also often used by us to provide alfresco dining to our guests.

Surrounding attractions

Jungle Beach

Sri Lanka is known for its breathtaking beaches and fascinating natural wonders, and the Jungle beach at Unawatuna is undoubtedly one of these hidden gems. This beach offers an adventurous experience, which is characterized by untouched nature and the tranquility of the wild coastline. The sheltered bay is ideal for a refreshing swim or for sunbathing. Snorkeling and Scuba diving are particularly popular here, as the waters are rich in marine life and colourful coral reefs. The jungle path, which leads to the beach, also offers great opportunities for hiking and bird watching. There is a restaurant on the beach where you could purchase beer, cocktails or mocktails along with suitable snacks or bites. Toilet facilities are also provided by them for a small fee.

Japanese Peace Pagoda

Located on the back boundary of Villa Baywatch, The Peace Pagoda is built on a raised platform in the shape of a bubble. Four gold painted statues of the Buddha facing in each direction depicting his birth, enlightenment and attainment of parinibbhana are in shaded alcoves. A flight of wide steps leads up to the stupa itself and there is a walkway round the stupa. There are wonderful panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding area from the walkway, and at sunset this view is truly magnificent. The Peace Pagoda is visible from the sea and this was the intention of the builders who wanted to proclaim Sri Lanka as a Buddhist nation to those arriving to the country by sea.

Hanuman Falls

When you climb down hill, at hanuman point, located halfway on the eco trek towards Unawatuna from Rumassala, will lead you towards this small waterfall. The water collected in the valley between the Unawatuna hill and the Rumassala hill, fall down and flow to the sea at this point. The villages used to frequently visit this place to consume its water, prior to the state supplied them with pipe bourne water. This waterfall is known as the "Peella" (in Sinhalese) among the village folk.

Burton's Pillar

A survey tower, Burton's Pillar (also known as Edward's pillar), is located in the 'Kulunu Kanda' area on the Rumassala Hill. It was built by W. Burton in 1875 of the Public Works (Survey) Department. It is a cylindrical masonry pillar over 60 feet high, is made in 2 segments; the bottom segment lies on a square platform built with blocks of rocks. During the British colonial rule, survey towers were established in various parts of the world for mapping purposes. On 6 July 2007, this survey tower was formally recognized by the Government as an Archaeological Protected Monument.

Same day tours

Galle is well known for its cultural value and scenic beauty and is located to the south of Colombo. The Galle town is the capital of the Southern province and has a population of 90, 934 in an area of 1,652 km2. Among the prominent places in the Galle town are the Galle Fort, the longest bridge of Sri Lanka (The Wakwella Bridge), Galle cricket Stadium, and the river “Gin Ganga” to name a few. Galle is a depiction of the interaction between the Europeans and the Asians in terms of traditions and architectural designs. The Galle Fort which brings pride to Galle was built 300 years ago and is the largest fort in Asia becoming a world heritage and an archaeological reserve. In the surrounding area of the Dutch fort, the Dutch reformed church can be found which is close to the new entrance to the Fort. The other places you must visit in Galle are Unawatuna Bay, which provides safe swimming and snorkelling well popular among the tourists. Tourists usually are fond of buying souvenirs from Galle such as handmade lace, Batik dresses, moonstones etc which can be bought at a reasonable price from the village community. Among all these attractions, the hospitality and the warming welcome you receive from the residents in Galle are unbelievable. They pride themselves in hospitality and welcome any local or foreign visitor to the city with much affection. It is of no doubt that Galle will provide any visitor with a new and dynamic experience. So plan your next visit to the city of Galle where you will find numerous attractions that you will be enchanted to.

"Yaddehimulla" of Unawatuna

The original village where it all started, "Yaddehimulla", is located when you turn off the main road just before 122 km Post. It is only a ten minute tuk-tuk drive from the Villa. You could also trek on the foot path to this area from Rumassala. The motor-able, tarred road, a kilo-metre in length, brings you to the best area of Unawatuna with all the guest houses, homestays, restaurants, hotels, internet cafes, tuk-tuk stands, boutique hotels etc. This area become very lively at night, with many parties, music and dancing.

Stilt fishing

Stilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to Sri Lanka. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a ‘petta’ tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen casts his line, and waits until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient, it is still practised in some areas to maintain the tradition. It has today become a tourist attraction where the fishermen pose for photographs, for a fee.

Hiyare rain forest

Hiyare Reservoir Rainforest is a small mysterious rainforest which has been known as an absolute paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, who are attracted to the area by its lush flora and abundance in fauna! Hiyare is a more serene and peaceful park with a quiet but large eco-system of plants, birds, insects and the occasional mammal such as deer or porcupine in an unspoilt habitat, rarely disturbed by humans. As a matter of fact, the only way through the forest is by foot or a paddle boat as there are no roads in the forest and vehicles need to be parked at the entrance.