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Why House

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Unawatuna Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Main House Suite Room 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Main House Suite Room 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden House Room 6

Garden House Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Pool View Room 7

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden House Room 4

Garden House Room 4

Highlights

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

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Garden House Room 5

Garden House Room 5

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow Room 10

Highlights

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

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Main House Double Room 3

Main House Double Room 3

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Paddy View Room 8

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow Room 9

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Mihiripenna Road, Unawatuna, SP, 80000

What's nearby

  • Dalawella Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Galle Fort - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Jungle Beach - 13 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Caffeine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wijaya Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Summer Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Why House

Hotel near Unawatuna Beach
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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
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

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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).

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

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

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

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

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