Private beach
Airport shuttle

Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa

181 Pathegama, 80550 Balapitiya, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map – Railway access

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
42 reviews
a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa in Balapitiya
two lounge chairs in the grass in front of a house at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa in Balapitiya
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa in Balapitiya
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Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
Reliable info:
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Located in Balapitiya, within 500 metres of Ahungalla Beach and 1.5 km of Balapitiya Beach, Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the holiday home, units are fitted with a balcony. A flat-screen TV with DVD player, shared bathroom with a hair dryer, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven are provided in certain units. At the holiday home, every unit has bed linen and towels. The holiday home serves a Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar, and a grocery delivery service is also available. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Kosgoda Beach is 3 km from the accommodation, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 40 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 53 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.5
High score for Balapitiya
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Līga
    Latvia Latvia
    “Very nice place to stay! We had a double bedroom house and it was so lovely. Nice and helpful owners. If you are looking for local place to stay we are highly recommend this place.”
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    “Nice stay in a non-touristy place. Helpful owners, good breakfasts. A lot of space in the apartment, which gives great comfort. Quite close to the beach, which is beautiful.”
  • Leili
    Estonia Estonia
    “The family is friendly and helpful. The place is quiet, surrounded by a garden, birds are singing. Breakfast is the usual omelette, toast and fruit. The rooms have a comfortable bed.The room was simple, okay.”
  • Jashinta
    Australia Australia
    “The property was clean and in pristine condition and quite big rooms.”
  • Rahul
    India India
    “The hosts were very warm and caring and helpful. The garden was lush and beautiful. Ten minute walk to the beach. Amazing value for money.”
  • Justine
    “Great accomodation, very good breakfast and really nice hosts. I recommend it!”
  • Isabelle
    Germany Germany
    “Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We felt very welcomed by the whole family. :-)”
  • Christian
    Austria Austria
    “Friendly people,beautiful appartment, an excellent place to relax! And the breakfast in the morning is stunning.”
  • Chrishmal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “It was a really nice place, peaceful & you can hear birds singing all the time. (Hence the name Kurulu Gedara - Home of birds..) The owners were very friendly & supportive. The breakfast too was really good. Just felt like home..”
  • Svetlana
    Russia Russia
    “Sri- Lanka hospitality, perfect breakfast. Services. Even though the shop is not that close, you can get drinks and awesome local food. The family will offer you different tourist entertainment, available in the district.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Tharindu Priyaharshana

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Tharindu Priyaharshana
Gecko villa guest house is open for guest in 2015.that situated in Pathegama.that is a village which locate in Balapitiya. We can reach beach and word famous madu. river in near 10 min.
I am Tharindu. I am the Manager of Kurulugarden Guest House. I am a state university student in srilnaka. I do such a thing with My family member. My father is the owner of this villa.He have more than 15 years experience about hospilitally service and tour guiding.Not only that but also I can Speak German and English.For that great job my family members also help us.So,I great pleasure from help you to enjoy beauty of srilanka
Neighbours also calm and quite people.If we want help from them they also help us.
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Laptop safe
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa

  • Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa is 1.4 miles from the centre of Balapitiya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 12 guests
    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa on this page.

  • Check-in at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Open-air bath
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Private beach area
    • Entertainment staff

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Kurulu Garden - Gecko Villa (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.