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Handun Villas

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A pool area with a clear view of a building, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn. - Handun Villas (Talalla)
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and string lights. - Handun Villas (Talalla)
A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a forested area in the background. - Handun Villas (Talalla)
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Located close to Dondra Lighthouse, Handun Villas provides a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a free grocery shopping service. This guesthouse is a great place to bask in the sun with beach massages, sun loungers, and beach yoga. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a facial, or a body wrap. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A four-poster bed with white bedding and a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a green outdoor area.

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A bed with white linens and sheer curtains, a bedside lamp, and a view of a green lawn and trees.

Superior Villa, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wooden desk, and a blue door.

Luxury Villa KOHOMBA

  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Talalla, Handun Villas is near a train station and near the beach. Dondra Lighthouse and Parevi Duwa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickwella Beach and Hiriketiya Beach. Star Fort and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surf lessons offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Talalla travel guide
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Mudiyanse Watte, Talalla, 81170

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a beach with rows of canoes and a dense forest in the background.
    Talalla Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by dense palm trees and a small island.
    Hiriketiya Beach
    16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Gandara Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Noonnawella Beach
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dickwella Beach
    12 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    56 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smoke & Bitters
    12 min drive
  • Malu
    13 min drive
  • Duni’s Hoppers
    12 min drive
  • KFC
    11 min drive
  • Spicy Garden
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 10 at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1 (one-way), (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • A pet fee will be charged per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
  • Service fee: 10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Frequently asked questions

Does Handun Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–7 PM.

Is Handun Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Handun Villas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handun Villas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Handun Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Handun Villas located?

Situated in Talalla, this beach guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dondra Lighthouse, Dickwella Beach, and Parevi Duwa. Star Fort and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Handun Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely garden and a nice pool

Nice and comfy room. Beautiful garden with many beautiful birds and other wildlife. Close to the beach. Plus is for the distance to Galle Road (which is very noisy). The dinner was good, but far from great. The curry’s are way to salty. Same as for the breakfast (don’t try the chocolate pancakes). Beautiful place and very friendly staff. - Big minus for the hotels own landfill that you see if you take a walk outside the fences. They should really clean that up. Not ok!
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10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel med et smukt værelse. Top service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

loved the place

Really nice hotel. Big rooms, good pool and the best food we had in Sri Lanka
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and dated. Bedding had stains and felt dirty when sleeping in it and the safe in the room didn’t work. The staff didn’t speak English so communication was difficult with the staff. Beach towels looked old and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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4/10 Poor

ChrisM

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handun Villas is in a good location, close to the beach. This is about the only positive thing I can say about it though I’m afraid. The bathrooms are outdoors, so we had cockroaches in our shower. The bed linen was not clean, and the mosquito nets were poor, although thankfully we did not have too many mosquitos. I was surprised to see how small it was and how different it looked from the pictures. I also am a bit sceptical about some of the positive reviews for this place because there is no way it gets any more than 3 stars for cleanliness... The staff were friendly, but none of them spoke very good English so it was quite difficult to make requests or ask questions. I probably would not recommend people to stay at this place right now, but if improvements are made (like putting a proper ceiling over the bathrooms!, and doing something with the land behind the pool and not just leaving it full of burned bushes and grass), then perhaps I could change my mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small boutique hotel near the beach with a lovely restaurant on the beach too. Staff were lovely, gorgeous breakfast, small but clean rooms. Pool we’re beautiful and the courtyard was relaxing. A real little gem and excellent value for money. Talalla is a must much quieter then other beach towns and more beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

MK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff, great location with restaurant on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good location. Excellent food!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare..

This place was nothing like the photos, it's listed as a 5 Star but is actually 2 Star at most. The Pool was dirty couldn't be used, there were no management on site. we weren't shown around the complex., we were just shown to our small room. The worst part was Hotels.com refused to offer me a full refund, they only offered £78 back... I use Hotels .com for work and must spend £1000's every year..and they wouldn't even give me my money back, I'm done with Hotels.com. We refused to stay and left within 20 mins and found somewhere else to stay.. wasted day, miss advertised, this accommodation is a complete fraud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Handun Villas. We only stayed 1 night as we were breaking up a longer journey but were very pleased with the cleanliness of the room. It had good air conditioning and a lovely outside bathroom. We were greeted on arrival with a delicious fruit smoothie and the Sri Lankan breakfast my husband had for breakfast was among his favourite on our trip so far. We ate dinner at the hotels restaurant on the beach and had a local curry and grilled calamari - both delicious. The road outside the hotel is a busy and noisy road but you can’t hear this noise when you close the doors to the villa. I would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel hat ein sehr schönes und großes Gelände, die Lage ist wirklich sehr ruhig, es hat uns überhaupt nichts gestört, nachts und tagsüber ist es einfach ruhig. Das Personal war immer sehr nett obwohl wir ständig Fragen hatten, uns wurde immer schnell geholfen. Auch der Strand war sehr leer mit einigen schönen Restaurants. Das hoteleigene Restaurant ist besonders gut. Der Ozean ist da unruhig, trotzdem haben wir jeden Tag gebadet und es hat Spaß gemacht. Es gibt eigene Liegen und Handtücher, man findet auch einen Platz im Schatten. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es keine. Das Zimmer war aber nicht so wie auf den Bildern, sondern deutlich älter, das Bad sah schlecht und unepflegt aus. Das Bett und die Kissen waren aber sehr bequem. Insektenschutz nicht vergessen!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, lovely hospitality - a great stay

We stayed for 6 days at Handun Villas and we are extremely happy with the stay. The hotel is built around an old dutch manor, being the center piece and main building of the hotel. Spread throughout the fenced-in area are various cottages / villas which is the rooms you stay in. The architectural style looks amazing and invites relaxation and a cozy atmosphere. The pool area with hammocks further build on the chill vibe of the hotel. Throughout the property are mango trees which ripen in April. We stayed in a room on the easternmost part of the area, room nr. 7 Kiri Palu. It was a 'Standard Room' consisting of a main room with a bed with mosquito cover, a desk with coffee/tea brewer, a TV with decoder and a wardrobe. The room also had a fairly large bathroom, with a toilet, a shower and a sink. There were two shower heads - one normal, one 'rainfall'. Seperate water heaters per room, and a bit on the small side. The beds were comfortable. The sockets are sri lankan, but you can use European chargers by fooling the top hole (grounding) with a pen /pencil. The wifi was good during the night, but slow during daytime. Both the hotel manager, Damian, and the assistant manager showed fantastic hospitality and helped us out a lot. Anything from transportation and excursions, laundry, cooking classes and day-to-day questions were handled with elegance and a fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Handun Villas. We found that the location and beach were easy to access and that the staff at the Villa were very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

eva-lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eva-Lill Jan-19

Handun Villas är ett trevligt och familjärt litet hotell i en vacker och nyrestaurerad byggnad från 1800-talet. Stor trädgård med pool gör det familjevänligt. Som ensamresenär kände jag mig trygg, fick hjälp att boka utflykter, transfer mm. En tillhörande restaurang på stranden öppnades under tiden jag var där. Den behöver marknadsföras mycket mer hos nya hotellgäster, maten är god, trevligt ned brasa på stranden, men musiken för hög. Poolområdet är fint men behöver underhållas bättre, en pool ska vara ren, annars kan man vara utan. Med nämnda korrigeringar och förbättringsinsatser rekommenderar jag HandunVillas varmt
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been immaculately restored. It is clean, bright, quiet, beautiful and most importantly has a warmth and charm to it that is uniquely Sri Lankan. Damien, the manager, went above and beyond to take care of me and my friend. I very much appreciated his attention to detail and timeliness...a rare commodity on the SL hospitality circuit. The food was fantastic as well! I highly recommend a stay for a few nights and I certainly would love to revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Damien for your hospitality during our stay at Handun Villas. I will definitely be back to stay with you next time I visit Sri Lanka.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Talalla is one of the best place to do nothing - just relax all day to recharge and nourish both your body and soul. Handun Villas is the perfect spot to do this. The building was an old manor refurbished into luxury villas, our villa was located in a beautiful garden, with a very serenity looking pool, where we hear sounds of tropical birdsong, see peacocks and chipmunks appearing from time to time. I personally think that this may be a good spot for a memorable destination wedding. There were couples got engaged and doing wedding photography here during our stay. The general manager deserves a huge compliment, he is truly an asset to Handun. As they don't seem to have many staffs working here, Mr. Damien literally takes care of everything, always with a genuine smile on his face, even if it means working over his normal hours. It is best to let him know about your plans in advance so he can make proper arrangement for you without tiring him out. Handun serves really delicious home cooked meals, we got the opportunity to do a cooking class to learn about making local Sri Lankan cuisine. It was a very lovely experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with lovely grounds and pool. Very close to beach. Villas are beautiful and clean with good air conditioning. The food is amazing, both breakfast and dinner we were very impressed. The chef is very kind. Damien the hotel manager is so so wonderful! He did everything to ensure we had a nice stay and he really makes this property great. I would stay here again because of him and the other staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5mins walk to Talalla Beach Property is beautifully designed and landscaped with various fruit trees. Quiet and peaceful and chef cooks delicious foods! Only negative is the bathroom for the standard rooms don’t have enough light.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel with Pristine Beach

Beautiful hotel, good air con and tv in rooms. Outside bathrooms were fun, not good if you are scared of bugs! Stunning pool - very clean. 5 min walk across the road to a beach which is pretty much deserted and really beautiful, sea is sometimes rough so you can’t always swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Dunstan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

I'll be back

Great place, clean and large rooms.friendly staff I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

BEATRICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018