Unakanda White House & Upper Garden Suite

Hilltop property, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread between two unique buildings either side of an infinity pool with gorgeous sea view. Set in jungle gardens a short walk from Unawatuna beach. 15 mins by tuktuk to Galle Fort. There is a roof terrace with stunning view, loads of wildlife and brilliant team providing great food and local info. See longer description below. The space ‘Unakanda' (a shortening of the location Unawatuna Kanda; “kanda” = hill), is the creative passion project of an Australian architect. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms are spread between two unique buildings either side of an infinity pool. Laid back, fresh spaces celebrate amazing sea views, climate, gardens and wildlife. Unakanda is a short walk above Unawatuna beach and less than 15 minutes from Galle Fort by tuktuk. A mix of mature trees give the sloping site a jungle garden feel which wraps around an old stone quarry, full of water, fish and turtles. It is a magnet for bird life and playground for monkeys and squirrels. The "White House", originally a modest villager’s home, contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living space opens onto the pool terrace and a cantilevered, polished concrete dining pavilion. Opposite is the Garden Suite nestled into the slope and trees - a generous suite with king size bed, sitting area and bathroom and balcony overlooking Unawatuna bay. There is also a delightful roof terrace accessible via an external staircase which has a tree house feel and a stunning 270 degree view. Our greatest asset is Team Unakanda. From first contact we endeavor to provide local information, assist with travel arrangements and accommodate individual needs. We have hosted honeymooners, birthdays, family Christmas gatherings and a rooftop wedding. Manoj, Dula and Sujeeva care for the property and have been delighting guests with gentle attention and beautiful food since 2015. Vegan no problem. Our aim and pleasure are to create an inspiring, relaxed and beautiful setting for visitors to enjoy their Sri Lankan adventure. Guest access Guests are provided with keys and have exclusive use of the entire property except staff area and facilities. Our staff are not resident, but live nearby and will keep a discrete eye on things and can be contacted for help should anything urgent arise after hours. Other things to note Morrie is our resident dog. We ask that he is not permitted into the accommodation. If you prefer that Morrie is not onsite during your stay, he will be happy to have a sleepover at a friend's house.