A cozy entire Lagoonfront Apartment with Breakfast

Neverbeen Lagoontown — more than a stay, it’s a soulful local experience with comfort in the heart of Batticaloa. Max 10 guests. Groups of 4 or fewer enjoy a private lagoon-front apartment with 2 AC double rooms upstairs with living, balcony. Larger groups also access 2 fan-cooled rooms and an extra bath downstairs. Up front, our “Neverbeen to Sri Lanka” experience hub offers homemade meals, hidden tours, handlooms, spices, and more — all hosted by warm locals, far from any tourist guidebook. The space 🏡 Welcome to Neverbeen Lagoontown — a place to stay, slow down, and feel something real. Tucked in the heart of Batticaloa — one of Sri Lanka’s most peaceful and beautiful lagoon towns — this home looks out over the lagoon, 🛶 fishing boats, and an ancient Dutch fort 🏰 in the water’s backdrop. The air smells like salt, spices, and something home-cooked 🍛. Life here is slow, gentle, and full of small moments — a once-in-a-lifetime experience like never been before. We built this place for travelers who want more than a bed — a base to chill, work, explore, and reconnect. A space to stay not just for a night, but for a few quiet weeks of lagoon-side living 🌅. It’s perfect for couples, families, or small groups up to 8 guests ideally. (If you're more than 8, just ask us — we arrange extra floor mattresses if your group is 9-10 persons.) The upstairs unit is a bright, breezy, fully private 2-bedroom apartment with AC, a private bathroom, living space 🛋️, and a lagoon-facing balcony where the sun rises right in front of you ☀️. → If you're a group of 1–4 guests, this is your full space. For larger groups (5–8 guests), we open the downstairs too: two cozy, fan-cooled double rooms with access to a non-attached private bathroom 🚿. → You’ll still have the entire house to yourselves, with a lounge upstairs, two bathrooms, and plenty of room to gather or unwind 💬🧘. For bigger group like 9-10 or even more, we arrange floor mattress but breakfast comes with extra cost for group above 8. 🪟 The house was inspired by the lives of lagoon-side fishermen — open design, calming tones, and a view that changes with the tide 🌊. 🌿 But it’s not just a house. It’s the first-ever Neverbeen hub — a place where travelers meet the real Sri Lanka. Downstairs, our Neverbeen to Sri Lanka – Batticaloa hub brings together locals and travelers in the most grounded way. Here’s what’s waiting: 🏡 Book Your Authentic Stays Across Sri Lanka Talk to our Neverbeen team downstairs to discover places for your next stop — from rustic beach huts 🏝️ in surf towns to hill country treehouses tucked among rocks and tea gardens 🫖🌿. Every place is hosted by a local, curated with care, and full of story. We’ll help you find the perfect next escape — and you’ll know it supports real people, not hotel chains. 🗺️ Off-the-Guidebook Tours Step off the tourist trail and into real stories. From fishing villages, colourful neighbourhoods 🕌, to sandbars and food trails along hidden beaches — our local-led tours offer more than just sights. They offer connection — and once-in-a-lifetime experiences like never been before. 🍛 A Taste of the East: Homecooked Meals Our lagoon-facing café is where flavour meets tradition. Meals are prepared by local cooks using age-old recipes — and served with heart ❤️ by our young team, who bring warmth, stories, and soul to every plate. Every dish is homemade, rooted in heritage, and full of flavour you won’t forget. 🧂 Spices, Herbal Coffee, Handlooms & Crafts Bring a taste of Sri Lanka home with you 🎁. Our spice blends, cinnamon sticks, and herbal brews are handmade by local families — crafted with care, not chemicals. It’s tradition you can smell, sip, and share ☕🌶️. Many guests pack a few to gift loved ones — a little Sri Lankan treat from your journey. You’ll also find handloom textiles and crafts made by skilled locals — cultural and artisanal, yet export-grade quality. 🚐 Transfers & Route Support Heading to Arugam Bay, Ella, or catching a flight? We’ve got you covered. From short city hops to airport pickups, our trusted drivers make travel smooth, safe, and just a bit more personal — with tips from a local along the way 🧳📍. Every ride is private, flexible, and full of that Neverbeen feeling — warm, grounded, and real. 💛 Why It Matters Every tour you take, every meal you enjoy, every spice you pack in your bag — supports someone here. A farmer 👨‍🌾. A cook 👩‍🍳. A young storyteller 🎤. A family rebuilding after crisis 🕊️. Because Neverbeen was born not just to show Sri Lanka — but to support it. Through travel that heals, empowers, and uplifts the people who call this place home. You may come for the food, the views, the offbeat stories. But what you leave with — that feeling of being part of something real — that’s what stays with you 🫶. So if you’ve never been to Sri Lanka, maybe it’s time. And if you go — go with Neverbeen. ✨ Guest access 🛎️ Guest Access ✨ If you're a group of 1–4, you'll stay in the upstairs apartment — fully private with your own entrance, bathroom, and living areas. You’ll have the entire apartment to yourselves — no shared spaces with other guests. Just your crew, your vibes, your lagoon-side peace. ✨ If you're 5–8 guests, we unlock the downstairs unit too — two fan-cooled rooms as private unit but common entrance and non-attached but private bathroom by your door step. You’ll have full access to: The front lagoon-view balcony ☀️ The indoor lounge / living space areas in the upstairs 🛋️ Two private bathrooms if you're 5–8 guests. Only one upstairs bathroom If you're a group of 1–4.🚿 Any other custom made requirements for long stays 🍳 Our Neverbeen travel hub downstairs — café, tours, and more 🧭 Need something else? Just ask. We’re here to make your stay easy and memorable. Other things to note 🧾 We keep things peaceful and grounded here — but if you’re for parties, well, just let us know, so we can help organizing it with our team. 📶 Wi-Fi is called "Dialog" and we use it for work, finds it stable — but we hope you’ll also unplug a little and soak in the lagoon life 🌊. ☀️ Power cuts can happen (we’re in Sri Lanka!), but don’t worry — it's very rare now and we find it stable now after a worst economic crisis. Also, we’ve got backup lights in case. 🧼 We clean thoroughly between stays, and for longer bookings, weekly cleaning is available on request. 🐾 Sorry, no pets — we love them, but this space isn’t pet-friendly right now. You will still find cats calling the space as their home though here. Kids are welcome! Let us know ahead if you need anything special like extra bedding or a floor mattress setup. 🛏️ Floor mattresses are available for extra guests (9+), just ask — a small additional charge applies and for the extra breakfast as well. ✨ Staying here supports a bigger story: local youth, families, farmers, and small creators who make Neverbeen what it is.