Apa Villa Illuketia
Illuketia Wattawanchawala, Galle, Dakunu Palata, Sri Lanka
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Illuketia Wattawanchawala, Galle, Dakunu Palata, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- BBQ facilities
- Private check-in/check-out
- On-site parking
- outdoor pool
- shuttle service
- seating area
- kitchenware
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Doorman
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Game Room
- Massage services
- Off-Site parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Snorkeling
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- Sinhala
- Convenience Store
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- taxi service
- yoga room
- Kids' pool
- Exterior Corridor
- Fire extinguishers
- Bicycle parking
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Hygiene certification
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Contactless check-in/out
- balcony/terrace
- Body thermometer available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Complimentary drinking water
- Daily disinfection
- Fitness center
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Toiletries provided
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Individually-wrapped food options
- Air conditioning in public area
- Alcoholic beverages available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining

















































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Lamoral (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything! A hidden gem!
Water pressure in the shower is a bit low, but this is the only remark I can have, the place is absolutely gorgeous!
Laura (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is such a special place, which we intend to return to many times in future. It’s off the beaten track between Galle and Unawatuna, but if you don’t want to venture out there’s plenty here to keep you busy. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Food was delicious too, and we absolutely fell in love with the property’s adopted former street dogs. I’ve stopped in several places in Unawatuna over the years and this is hands down my favourite and a wonderful find.
Sajee (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We checked in little late and it was a last minute booking but we are so have choose Illuketia. The team was very supportive. We loved the food too.
We had a complimentary late check out. We were just taken by the tranquility.
Absolutely loved this place. Pond house ginger was the best choice. Spacious bedroom with open bathroom. The varenda facing the pond and the swing was best combo. Pool location was so quiet.
This place is absolutely blissful ?
We are definitely returning !!
Nothing!!!
Victorine (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Magical quiet place in the middle of the jungle, the villa decoration is absolutely incredible, beautiful long swimming pool, excellent dinner and breakfast and very friendly and attentive staff and manager Sabine. It was our favourite place to stay of our entire trip in Sri Lanka.
Shower pressure and water temperature isn’t stable at all
FYI Kitchen/staff closes at 10pm
Miroslav (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I had a few options for the breakfast, every day I select different one and it was delicious
Paulius (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Exceptional guesthouse in old colonial mansion. The manager is a very nice person there. The staff are great. Perfect hideout in nature with lots of various animals, birds and plants. Would highly recommend
Christa (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Absolutely stunning and beautiful historical hotel nestled in a small village and nature of apa village. It was incredibly peaceful, green and just beautiful. The land that the hotel sits on is huge, allowing for a wonderful wander and escape into nature. I loved my morning walk around the village and back lanes, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Sabine, the manager, was a ball of energy and had many entertaining stories to tell that kept me laughing. It rained the entire time but it was the coziest and most enjoyable place to tuck into a warm drink and bottle of wine and enjoy the serenity of the area.
Everything was wonderful! I only struggled with my data and wifi, and, not having a scooter or transport, it was a little time consuming and tricky to get into Galle and/or Unawatuna...perhaps having a couple of scooters for rent or a tuktuk service would be a nice touch for those of us who have the wanderlust bug and can't sit still!
Sl (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautifully landscaped grounds and beautifully furnished interiors. An ideal place for a quiet holiday.
Beth (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
everything! it was an absolute gem - if you are looking for something completely different, super peaceful, out in nature, very green, monkeys, monitor lizards, beautiful landscape, amazing pool, great staff, lovely German manager and a gorgeous little pooch called Ella!
as it’s remote you need a tuk to take you if you want to go to Galle/unawatuna and it can be a bit tricky for the tuks to find ..
I was a solo traveller and due to timing ended up staying on the property alone for 2 nights. didn’t sleep well due to my own anxiety really of being alone in the jungle (except for security guard) although Ella the dog kept me company :-) If you are solo traveller and this would worry you, check ahead to see if other guests are staying. Sabina the manager was there on my last night which was great - she is fabulous company, very funny!
Samjuel (Couple)
stayed in February, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely breakfast and evening meal
The spacious wild pool room. all the staff . the garden the swimming pool everything it was fantastic I will return
No improvements required. We really enjoyed everything about this hotel. It was fabulous and exceeded our expectations
Jérôme (Couple)
stayed in April, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing place! A magical stay surrounded by nature. Monkeys, colorful birds, butterflies, lizards watching you while you enjoy the beautiful swimming pool. That must be the paradise. Very helpful staff and wonderful breakfast. A place to remember.
Nothing is perfect and mosquitos will bother you at sometimes.
Katharina (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
nature nature nature. tranquility within the green surroundings, animals visiting. the villa tastefully furnished and decorated with an eye for art, color and material. the staff exceptional - kind, attentive from
the background, never disturbing, but always here when needed. the food excellent and well-priced. this is a place for people seeking quietness, nature and have an eye for special interior design. for the solo-traveller, the artist, the explorer, the nature-lover. best pool I have ever been in.
Tamsin (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We absolutely loved staying here for 5 nights with our small children aged 3 and 6 months.
We loved the staff, they played with our 3 year old and he really enjoyed that as well as feeding the fishes. They also cleaned and helped with baby bottles and washing. Special thank you to Randina, Lasantha, Laeeth and Leela as well as Sabine for everything.
They have a lovely garden with monkeys by the pool, and it was all so peaceful. The pool is beautiful and we felt like we had it to ourselves most of the time. There were others staying in the villa but it felt like our own home and so welcoming with the staff looking after us. We did a few local trips to Galle Fort and the beach, but mostly enjoyed relaxing at the villa.
It was the perfect place to relax after a long flight from UK and we left feeling energised.
Marek (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was such a pleasure to spend almost 2 weeks in the villa. Everything was absolutely perfect. The villa is beautiful, surrounded by a broad well-kept garden. It’s located away from this holiday madness that is going on by the very ocean although it takes only 10 minutes by tuk tuk to get to Unawatuna from there.
Food is just delicious, prepared by a really talented young cook. Fresh and definitely not boring.
The great asset of this place is the staff. Especially Randina. Devoted to the job, well-mannered, kind, always ready to help.
And of course Sabina who is the manager and a genuine heart of the villa. Always hands-on, so generous with her time.
What more can I say? I just want to visit the villa soon again.
Ahmed (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is an amazing place totally out of time
real peace of heaven
The staff are extremely friendly and very polite
The garden is so peaceful and beautiful you just do not want to leave
This is a place to experience fully
We came for 2 nights and we extended our stay to 4 nights
Sabina is a great manager and she is very generous with her time ..You can get great advices from her..
Nothing
Mykola (Couple)
stayed in January, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Rawaa (Couple)
stayed in December, 2021
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
the charm of the place, the great food, ideally located for a retreat from the touristic areas but at the same time 15 min away from the beach and 15 min away from galle fort.
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Availability from Mon, Apr 6, 2026 To Thu, Apr 9, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Pond House Ginger
Spacious house with a private garden and an open-concept living area. the bedroom comes with a built in wardrobe and a safe.
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$108.18USD
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$108.18
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Average nightly rate $108.18
Total (including tax) $356.99
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary drinking water
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Extra long bed
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Key access
- Linens
- Mini bar
- Mirror
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool towels
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Room with view
- Seating area
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Tile/Marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
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Pond House Jasmine
The bedroom comes with a built in safe.
2 x
$108.18USD
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$108.18
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Average nightly rate $108.18
Total (including tax) $356.99
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary drinking water
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Extra long bed
- Fan
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe box
- Key access
- Linens
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool towels
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Room with view
- Seating area
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Tile/Marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
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Lotus Suite
Well-decorated suite with a private balcony overlooking the paddy fields and cillage features an air conditioning, private bath room and also a built-in safe.
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$135.45USD
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$135.45
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Average nightly rate $135.45
Total (including tax) $446.99
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary drinking water
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Extra long bed
- Fan
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Key access
- Linens
- Mirror
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool towels
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Room with view
- Seating area
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Tile/Marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
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Citronella Suite
The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. the unit offers 1 bed.
2 x
$135.45USD
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Tuesday
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$135.45
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Average nightly rate $135.45
Total (including tax) $446.99
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary drinking water
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Extra long bed
- Fan
- Free internet
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Key access
- Linens
- Mirror
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool towels
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Room with view
- Seating area
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Tile/Marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
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Hibiscus Suite
Well-decorated suite with a private balcony overlooking the paddy fields and village. includes air conditioning, built-in safe and a private bathroom.
2 x
$144.55USD
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$144.55
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Average nightly rate $144.55
Total (including tax) $477.01
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary drinking water
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Extra long bed
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Key access
- Linens
- Mirror
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool towels
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Room with view
- Seating area
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Tile/Marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
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Area information
- Koggala Airport - 4.62 mi
- Mawella Lagoon Airport - 28.65 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 32.69 mi
- Galle Fort National Museum - 3.97 mi
- Galle Light house - 3.88 mi
- All Saints Church - 3.96 mi
- Dutch Church Galle - 3.97 mi
- Galle International Cricket Stadium - 4.01 mi
- St. Aloysius College - 4.21 mi
- Galle Fort - 3.88 mi
- Galle Harbour - 3.93 mi
- Wewurukannala Temple - 29.60 mi
- Hiriketiya Vihare - 30.90 mi
- Naigal Vihare - 35.83 mi
- Kalutara South - 42.95 mi
- Kirindi Ela Falls - 45.58 mi
- Dehenella Falls - 49.95 mi
- Ella Falls - 50.37 mi
- Bopathella Falls - 52.80 mi
- Diyanella Falls - 53.85 mi
- Uraella Falls - 54.33 mi
- Fairlawn Falls - 55.37 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 55.74 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 55.74 mi
- Puwakmala Falls - 59.19 mi
- Elapita Falls - 59.19 mi
- Dotulu Ella Falls - 59.42 mi
- Ratmalana - 60.40 mi
- Galagama Falls - 60.48 mi
- Laksapana Falls - 61.32 mi
- Mount Lavinia Bus Stand - 61.40 mi
- Leisure World - 61.88 mi
- Bakers Falls - 62.08 mi
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Apa Villa Illuketia
Illuketia Wattawanchawala, Galle, Dakunu Palata, Sri Lanka