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Why House

3.5 star property
Hotel in Unawatuna with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Garden Bungalow Room 9 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area
Why House creates a tranquil retreat with its inviting outdoor pool lined with sun loungers. Guests can enjoy authentic Ayurvedic treatments at the spa or relax in the garden. The property also offers a library and barbecue grills for more relaxation options.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
Room

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you recharge. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages and in-room massages and wellness treatments such as Ayurvedic treatments.

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Main House Suite Room 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Main House Suite Room 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden House Room 6 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden House Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
  • 31 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Pool View Room 7

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden House Room 4 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden House Room 4

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden House Room 5 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden House Room 5

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden Bungalow Room 10

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Main House Double Room 3 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Main House Double Room 3

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Paddy View Room 8

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Bungalow Room 9

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden Bungalow Room 9

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Unawatuna, Why House is near the beach. Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle International Cricket Stadium. National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate are also worth visiting. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mihiripenna Road, Unawatuna, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Dalawella Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wijaya Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Why House

Property highlights
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Why House. Indulge in a massage and Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Why House offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Why House Hotel Unawatuna
Why House Unawatuna
Why House Hotel
Why House Unawatuna
Why House Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Why House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Why House pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Why House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Why House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Why House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Why House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Why House located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya and Unawatuna Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Why House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Just a very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our time at Why house. The food was so incredible. The room was perfect and the swimming pool divine that are free to talk to take it down to the beach and you can use the house tuktuk to take you to Galle for $15. We stayed in room eight part of you and Honestly it couldnt have been better. Henrietta and her team of staff are so warm and welcoming. (Oh and get a very reasonably priced delicious massage!!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why House is a wonderful place to stay in Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful oasis of calm - with a very warm welcome from Henrietta and all the staff and a beautiful setting. Our room was fantastic, perfect for our family with its upstairs area for the kids and beautiful mast bedroom and bathroom. The pool is a fantastic place to relax and swim - and when they switch on the lights at night it's truly magical. We had great food and they staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful in helping us with trips to Galle or our airport transfers (even packing us a breakfast for our early departure). Thank you to everyone for a wonderful end of holiday. We hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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

Fabulous!

We loved our 3 nights at Why House. The friendliness of the staff and the delicious food were real highlights. The grounds are beautiful and it is located really well for Galle and the beach. Henrietta was a marvellous host and we really enjoyed her company and the cookery demonstration that she organised. A fabulous place very much recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely LOVED staying here. It’s such a beautiful house, rooms are gorgeous, gardens and pool are just lovely and the staff are delightful. Literally nothing not to love here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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