- Houses
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
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About this property
Set in Talpe, 23 km from Hikkaduwa, Why House boasts a year-round outdoor swimming pool and views of the garden. The hotel has a barbecue and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. You will find a gift shop at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Galle is 6 km from Why House, while Unawatuna is 2.2 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Availability
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marlene
France
“The peace of the property, the beautiful garden, the amazing team” - Pandora
United Kingdom
“Such a stunning property! All of it was outstanding.” - Nicholas
United Kingdom
“Excellent stay with our two young children (1 and 4). Very impressed with: - Staff (especially with children around meal times). - Food. Very good breakfast with a lot of variety and excellent dinner (and always offer of more if you wanted it)...” - Katia
Belgium
“Fabulous place, delicious food, excellent ambience, Had a lovely time & most beautiful surroundings & a charming host” - David
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, everything done thoughtfully with detail and style. All the comforts you need, great food and service” - Priyashan
Netherlands
“Really beautiful garden and pool. The room was modern and comfortable, everything was very clean. The staff were attentive and always had a smile on their faces. A small friendly dog lives on the property. We would come back and recommend staying...” - Francoise
Netherlands
“Great rooms, great personnel, great (Local) food .Nice pool” - Pierre
France
“Amazing garden . Delicious food , nice attentions all the time” - Netty
United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful oasis which ended our trip and made us not want to leave. From the wonderful host Henrietta and her staff who were very kind, helpful and always on hand if you needed anything. A proper sized swimming pool, that looked pretty...” - Meriona
United Kingdom
“The staff were absolutely wonderful. Exceptional. The food delicious. Really delicious.”

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Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Italian • Moroccan • Nepalese • Seafood • Sichuan • Thai • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Why House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.