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About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The Well House Galle Sri Lanka in Unawatuna offers a spacious villa with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Guests enjoy a living room, terrace, and balcony with garden and pool views. Beachfront Facilities: The property features a private beach area, beachfront, and an outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a spa, yoga classes, and free WiFi throughout. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast is continental, and outdoor dining areas provide relaxing spaces. Nearby Attractions: Bonavista Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while Galle Fort and Dutch Church Galle are 2.5 mi distant. Koggala Airport is 6.2 mi from the villa.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Private beach area

  • Beachfront

  • Spa facilities


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hatim
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Excellent Staff! 4 man team (including gardener) looked after us very well. Very good food. Chef was able to prepare meals as per our taste. Good location close to Galle city and Una town and beach. Comfortable rooms with AC. Lovely property...
  • Tejas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely staff that helped us with everything we needed. Location was a bit far from the city of Galle but it gives you some much needed peace and quiet with an almost private beach in the vicinity.
  • Davide
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great stay at well house, a very niche boutique hotel next to the jungle. Mangala is an excellent chef well versed in all international cuisines, Pradeep will spoil you with his top class service, Chandrawansa will take care of your rooms and...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous property, pool and gardens with excellent staff and lovely food, couldn’t do enough to cater for the family and we loved it, thank you. Kids loved playing in the pool and gardens.
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was pristine. The villa is in a wonderful location between Unawatuna and Galle, both easily accessible via tuk tuk. The villa was bigger than we thought and the bedrooms were beautifully designed. Pradeep and his colleagues were...
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is MAGICAL. From the moment we arrived we where in awe at the beautiful property. The photos on booking.com do not do it justice. Each room was stunning, the open plan dining/living area had space for big groups and the pool and garden...
  • Kai
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The villa is amazing and the staff are best of best. Food catered for our taste, garden and pool are fantastic.
  • Adrian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Spacious rooms tastefully designed. Very comfortable bed and clean modern designed bathrooms. The elegant design preserves the spirit of the historic architecture of the villa. The garden and the pool offered an oasis of calm. Great food and the...
  • Ershov
    Russia Russia
    Большая, ухоженная территория. Услужливый персонал, помогают по всем вопросам. Вкусные завтраки. Отличное месторасположение. Рядом джанг бич, алкогольный магазин.
  • Gorzkiewicz
    Poland Poland
    Ten obiekt to jest rezydencja z prawdziwego zdarzenia. Do obsługi Twojej grupy otrzymujesz 4 osobową obsługę złożoną ze wspaniałych, ciepłych osób. Chef przygotuje dla Was doskonałe posiłki z menu obiektu lub po prostu coś na co macie ochotę....

Managed by The Well House Galle

Company review score: 9.8Based on 23 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I was born to be in the travel industry. I began in hospitality and hotels at 16 and have worked as a hotelier all over Sri Lanka. I am passionate about matching guests to the perfect location for their ideal vacation experience. Get in touch so I can help you find exactly what you need, to match your expectations. Our guests love the personalized style of villas and boutique offerings and are passionate about their accommodation enhancing their holidays. Read our guest experiences and be the next visitor to share my Sri Lanka.

Property info

The Well House Unawatuna – (The History, The Story) You are invited to join the queue at The Well House gate and participate in a little known piece of the history of Galle. The traditional architecture of the Dutch Colonial time, contained a secret only known to the local village. Situated overlooking Bonavista bay with its very own private beach, the puzzle of the well remains a mystery. It is the only fresh drinking water well that has never run dry or developed a salt content in the local area. Over a century of service began with the creation of a fresh water well by a merchant family who produced coconut oil in a factory that became one of the largest in Galle. Don’t rush by to find another outstanding villa. Pause and drink, stay and chat, as the locals and an ex-pat community of artists, actors, musicians, singers and internationally acclaimed architects namely Knut Husebø, Durum Durum, Anne Grete Preus have done before you. The Well House stream of living water is here to connect you into the relaxing renewal of tropical paradise. Of course, you will wander to the nearby beach, laze by the pool and dine in the multicultural cuisine generously provided by the in-house chef. Immerse yourself in the cultural influences at the dining table within the Well House culinary journey and select from Dutch Sri Lankan, Indu Sri Lankan, Chinese Sri Lankan, or Traditional Sri Lankan menus cooked by our in-house chef with fresh local produce. When it is time to relax out of the sun, the cool interiors of The Well House beckon you. Seek to discover why the artistic community of Europe and the UK have found their place of solace and tranquillity here since the 1980s, far from the stage and winter’s cold. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Outside food not be allowed to consumed in the Villa.If you required to invite your guest to visit you at Well House,that should be informed to the staff.

Neighborhood info

The Well House location offers the backdrop of Rumassala Sanctuary with a private beach where river meets the Indian Ocean. Bustling Galle town for shopping and local life, Jungle beach and the UNESCO World Heritage Listed, Galle Fort. Bonavista Bay’s peaceful, family-friendly beaches are the closest beach to the Heritage Listed Galle Fort. The Fort’s lighthouse creates a magnificent backdrop to sunset and Sri Lanka’s Jungle Beach is 5 minutes away. The local people are friendly and will do everything they can to ensure you enjoy your stay. Learn about local Sri Lankan village life on a daily basis. It is easy to miss the impact of local gardens as you wander to the beach. But go with awareness and you will see how coconuts impact on every meal table, provide a host of ancillary products such as ropes, compost and fibre for beds or mats. The Well House displays a time when locally pressed coconut oil was exported globally. The successful local family built the largest oil factory in Galle, which was acquired by Sri Lanka’s largest corporation, Hayleys. Coconuts will appear in your daily meals, regardless of your menu choices. Only one of the dozens of ancient plants and fruit from the jungle orchard, with just a little guidance your taste buds can experience something new every day of the week. Bananas taste different to the supermarket variety, 10 types of mango, salad greens, and roots.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Portuguese • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.