Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities and views of garden, The Esence of Sri Lanka is located in Ahungalla, 500 metres from Kosgoda Beach. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. Some of the units include a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a bidet and bathrobes. Continental and Asian breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available daily at the villa. Guests can chill out in the on-site lounge, while a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available. The villa boasts a variety of wellness options, including spa facilities, wellness packages and yoga classes. For guests with children, The Esence of Sri Lanka features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. The accommodation features a sun terrace and a picnic area. Ahungalla Beach is 1.1 km from The Esence of Sri Lanka, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 62 km from the villa.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Spa and wellness centre

Evening entertainment

Badminton equipment


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.7
High score for Ahungalla
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kamil
    Poland Poland
    I had very good time in this place. People are super nice and friendly. The breakfest was delicious.
  • Martine
    France France
    Chambre confortable et pas de bruit. Le jardin est magnifique où nous avons pris avec plaisir notre petit déjeuner.
  • Marika
    Germany Germany
    Super nette Begrüßung; sehr sauber, tolle Frühstücksatmosphäre; Tee und Wasserkocher verfügbar!:)

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.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of The Esence of Sri Lanka
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
Outdoor & View
  • View
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Esence of Sri Lanka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
Available 24 hours
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 14:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Esence of Sri Lanka

  • The Esence of Sri Lanka is 550 yards from the centre of Ahungalla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from The Esence of Sri Lanka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Esence of Sri Lanka (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • The Esence of Sri Lanka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Couples massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Full body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Foot massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Back massage
    • Foot bath
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Happy hour
    • Spa facilities

  • Check-in at The Esence of Sri Lanka is from 12:00, and check-out is until 14:00.

  • The Esence of Sri Lanka has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at The Esence of Sri Lanka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Esence of Sri Lanka (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 7 guests

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