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Handun Villas

4.0 star property
Talalla beach guesthouse with 2 restaurants, outdoor pool

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Courtyard view
Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
2 restaurants, international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa KOHOMBA

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Villa, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Mudiyanse Watte, Talalla, 81170

What's nearby

  • Talalla Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dondra Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Dickwella Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hiriketiya Beach - 25 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Polhena Beach - 30 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 158 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 56 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoke & Bitters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mahi Mahi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Malu - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duni’s Hoppers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Handun Villas

At Handun Villas, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and yoga, plus activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing lessons are nearby. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, body wraps and manicures and pedicures, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights at this Colonial guest house.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas (1-device limit)
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Lockers available
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 10 per cent cleaning fee will be charged

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 6 costs USD 1 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Handun Villas Guesthouse Talalla
Handun Villas Guesthouse
Handun Villas Guesthouse Devinuwara
Handun Villas Devinuwara
Guesthouse Handun Villas Devinuwara
Devinuwara Handun Villas Guesthouse
Handun Villas Guesthouse
Guesthouse Handun Villas
Handun Villas Devinuwara
Handun Villas Talalla
Handun Villas Guesthouse
Handun Villas Guesthouse Talalla

Frequently asked questions

Does Handun Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Handun Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Handun Villas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at Handun Villas?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Handun Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Handun Villas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Handun Villas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Handun Villas and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Handun Villas also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Handun Villas?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Handun Villas like?
Handun Villas is located a short 2-minute walk from Talalla Beach.

Handun Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

loved the place
Really nice hotel. Big rooms, good pool and the best food we had in Sri Lanka
Jon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very dirty and dated. Bedding had stains and felt dirty when sleeping in it and the safe in the room didn’t work. The staff didn’t speak English so communication was difficult with the staff. Beach towels looked old and dirty.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

Handun Villas is in a good location, close to the beach. This is about the only positive thing I can say about it though I’m afraid. The bathrooms are outdoors, so we had cockroaches in our shower. The bed linen was not clean, and the mosquito nets were poor, although thankfully we did not have too many mosquitos. I was surprised to see how small it was and how different it looked from the pictures. I also am a bit sceptical about some of the positive reviews for this place because there is no way it gets any more than 3 stars for cleanliness... The staff were friendly, but none of them spoke very good English so it was quite difficult to make requests or ask questions. I probably would not recommend people to stay at this place right now, but if improvements are made (like putting a proper ceiling over the bathrooms!, and doing something with the land behind the pool and not just leaving it full of burned bushes and grass), then perhaps I could change my mind.
ChrisM, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small boutique hotel near the beach with a lovely restaurant on the beach too. Staff were lovely, gorgeous breakfast, small but clean rooms. Pool we’re beautiful and the courtyard was relaxing. A real little gem and excellent value for money. Talalla is a must much quieter then other beach towns and more beautiful!
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Friendly staff, great location with restaurant on the beach
MK, 3-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and good location. Excellent food!
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nightmare..
This place was nothing like the photos, it's listed as a 5 Star but is actually 2 Star at most. The Pool was dirty couldn't be used, there were no management on site. we weren't shown around the complex., we were just shown to our small room. The worst part was Hotels.com refused to offer me a full refund, they only offered £78 back... I use Hotels .com for work and must spend £1000's every year..and they wouldn't even give me my money back, I'm done with Hotels.com. We refused to stay and left within 20 mins and found somewhere else to stay.. wasted day, miss advertised, this accommodation is a complete fraud.
Alex, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at Handun Villas. We only stayed 1 night as we were breaking up a longer journey but were very pleased with the cleanliness of the room. It had good air conditioning and a lovely outside bathroom. We were greeted on arrival with a delicious fruit smoothie and the Sri Lankan breakfast my husband had for breakfast was among his favourite on our trip so far. We ate dinner at the hotels restaurant on the beach and had a local curry and grilled calamari - both delicious. The road outside the hotel is a busy and noisy road but you can’t hear this noise when you close the doors to the villa. I would recommend!
Rachel, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Handun Villas. We found that the location and beach were easy to access and that the staff at the Villa were very accommodating and friendly.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property has been immaculately restored. It is clean, bright, quiet, beautiful and most importantly has a warmth and charm to it that is uniquely Sri Lankan. Damien, the manager, went above and beyond to take care of me and my friend. I very much appreciated his attention to detail and timeliness...a rare commodity on the SL hospitality circuit. The food was fantastic as well! I highly recommend a stay for a few nights and I certainly would love to revisit.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you Damien for your hospitality during our stay at Handun Villas. I will definitely be back to stay with you next time I visit Sri Lanka.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Talalla is one of the best place to do nothing - just relax all day to recharge and nourish both your body and soul. Handun Villas is the perfect spot to do this. The building was an old manor refurbished into luxury villas, our villa was located in a beautiful garden, with a very serenity looking pool, where we hear sounds of tropical birdsong, see peacocks and chipmunks appearing from time to time. I personally think that this may be a good spot for a memorable destination wedding. There were couples got engaged and doing wedding photography here during our stay. The general manager deserves a huge compliment, he is truly an asset to Handun. As they don't seem to have many staffs working here, Mr. Damien literally takes care of everything, always with a genuine smile on his face, even if it means working over his normal hours. It is best to let him know about your plans in advance so he can make proper arrangement for you without tiring him out. Handun serves really delicious home cooked meals, we got the opportunity to do a cooking class to learn about making local Sri Lankan cuisine. It was a very lovely experience.
Rachel, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with lovely grounds and pool. Very close to beach. Villas are beautiful and clean with good air conditioning. The food is amazing, both breakfast and dinner we were very impressed. The chef is very kind. Damien the hotel manager is so so wonderful! He did everything to ensure we had a nice stay and he really makes this property great. I would stay here again because of him and the other staff.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

5mins walk to Talalla Beach Property is beautifully designed and landscaped with various fruit trees. Quiet and peaceful and chef cooks delicious foods! Only negative is the bathroom for the standard rooms don’t have enough light.
K, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Hotel with Pristine Beach
Beautiful hotel, good air con and tv in rooms. Outside bathrooms were fun, not good if you are scared of bugs! Stunning pool - very clean. 5 min walk across the road to a beach which is pretty much deserted and really beautiful, sea is sometimes rough so you can’t always swim.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great! Friendly staff.
Dunstan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I'll be back
Great place, clean and large rooms.friendly staff I recommend
Bryan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dejligt hotel med et smukt værelse. Top service
Camilla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Das Hotel hat ein sehr schönes und großes Gelände, die Lage ist wirklich sehr ruhig, es hat uns überhaupt nichts gestört, nachts und tagsüber ist es einfach ruhig. Das Personal war immer sehr nett obwohl wir ständig Fragen hatten, uns wurde immer schnell geholfen. Auch der Strand war sehr leer mit einigen schönen Restaurants. Das hoteleigene Restaurant ist besonders gut. Der Ozean ist da unruhig, trotzdem haben wir jeden Tag gebadet und es hat Spaß gemacht. Es gibt eigene Liegen und Handtücher, man findet auch einen Platz im Schatten. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es keine. Das Zimmer war aber nicht so wie auf den Bildern, sondern deutlich älter, das Bad sah schlecht und unepflegt aus. Das Bett und die Kissen waren aber sehr bequem. Insektenschutz nicht vergessen!
13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely hospitality - a great stay
We stayed for 6 days at Handun Villas and we are extremely happy with the stay. The hotel is built around an old dutch manor, being the center piece and main building of the hotel. Spread throughout the fenced-in area are various cottages / villas which is the rooms you stay in. The architectural style looks amazing and invites relaxation and a cozy atmosphere. The pool area with hammocks further build on the chill vibe of the hotel. Throughout the property are mango trees which ripen in April. We stayed in a room on the easternmost part of the area, room nr. 7 Kiri Palu. It was a 'Standard Room' consisting of a main room with a bed with mosquito cover, a desk with coffee/tea brewer, a TV with decoder and a wardrobe. The room also had a fairly large bathroom, with a toilet, a shower and a sink. There were two shower heads - one normal, one 'rainfall'. Seperate water heaters per room, and a bit on the small side. The beds were comfortable. The sockets are sri lankan, but you can use European chargers by fooling the top hole (grounding) with a pen /pencil. The wifi was good during the night, but slow during daytime. Both the hotel manager, Damian, and the assistant manager showed fantastic hospitality and helped us out a lot. Anything from transportation and excursions, laundry, cooking classes and day-to-day questions were handled with elegance and a fantastic hospitality.
Sandra, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Eva-Lill Jan-19
Handun Villas är ett trevligt och familjärt litet hotell i en vacker och nyrestaurerad byggnad från 1800-talet. Stor trädgård med pool gör det familjevänligt. Som ensamresenär kände jag mig trygg, fick hjälp att boka utflykter, transfer mm. En tillhörande restaurang på stranden öppnades under tiden jag var där. Den behöver marknadsföras mycket mer hos nya hotellgäster, maten är god, trevligt ned brasa på stranden, men musiken för hög. Poolområdet är fint men behöver underhållas bättre, en pool ska vara ren, annars kan man vara utan. Med nämnda korrigeringar och förbättringsinsatser rekommenderar jag HandunVillas varmt
eva-lill, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good

BEATRICE, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely garden and a nice pool
Nice and comfy room. Beautiful garden with many beautiful birds and other wildlife. Close to the beach. Plus is for the distance to Galle Road (which is very noisy). The dinner was good, but far from great. The curry’s are way to salty. Same as for the breakfast (don’t try the chocolate pancakes). Beautiful place and very friendly staff. - Big minus for the hotels own landfill that you see if you take a walk outside the fences. They should really clean that up. Not ok!
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