Koggala House

Eight guests are comfortably accommodated in four bedrooms. Each room features an en suite, generous storage spaces, air conditioners, ceiling fans, sofas or armchairs, writing desk, safe, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. A shaded, expansive veranda outfitted with outdoor furniture extends out of each room, providing guests with a quiet space of their own to meditate, read or catch a stunning sunset show.

Two of the rooms are equipped with bathtubs and sofa beds, and one of the bedrooms features an outdoor shower and private garden.

The lush, sprawling grounds of Koggala House offer ample space for group gatherings or private relaxation. Sink into the sparkling pool to cool off from the heat (a shallow wading pool offers a child-friendly alternative for young travellers), or recline upon a lounger set under the shade of the patio umbrellas if you’d rather keep dry. Amenities like an outdoor dining set, sofas, seats and music help set the stage for al fresco dining.

This handsome holiday home boasts Dutch colonial-style features like towering columns, lofty ceilings and terracotta floors. Far from being dated, the home is given a contemporary feel with a range of modern furnishings and fittings.

The main building houses a capacious common area with exposed timber ceilings, terrazzo flooring, satellite TV, sofas and accent chairs. It extends out to include a well-equipped kitchen, bathroom and laundry, as well as an office that offers a conducive environment for reading or catching up with work matters.

Mahesh, the in-house chef prepares a daily breakfast, lunch and dinner from an ala carte menu that’s updated daily. Other staff members at Koggala House include Chamara (housekeeper), Freddy and Sugath (security).

Laundry services, driver and car, tuk tuk or boat hire are available at request. Yoga classes, surfing lessons, massage services and Ayurvedic medicine treatments can be arranged at your villa or in a different location.