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Handun Villas

4.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Villa, Garden View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

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

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

Upscale guesthouse near Dickwella Beach
Located close to Dondra Lighthouse, Handun Villas provides a poolside bar, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace. This guesthouse is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Handun Villas have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 10 percent cleaning fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1 (one-way), (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–7 PM.

Is Handun Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Handun Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Handun Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of USD 30.

What time is check-out at Handun Villas?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Handun Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Handun Villas located?

Situated in Talalla, this beach guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dondra Lighthouse, Dickwella Beach, and Parevi Duwa. Star Fort and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Handun Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved the place
Really nice hotel. Big rooms, good pool and the best food we had in Sri Lanka
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

ChrisM, Brisbane, QLD

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

MK, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff, great location with restaurant on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good location. Excellent food!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

K, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dunstan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

I'll be back
Great place, clean and large rooms.friendly staff I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel med et smukt værelse. Top service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

eva-lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

BEATRICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!