“Set within 15 acres of landscaped gardens, Lunuganga was once the country retreat of acclaimed architect Geoffrey Bawa. Now a small hotel, this boutique property features antique furnishings, an eclectic art collection and beautiful airy spaces. Feast on Sri Lankan cuisine after guided garden tours.”
“Set within 15 acres of landscaped gardens, Lunuganga was once the country retreat of acclaimed architect Geoffrey Bawa. Now a small hotel, this boutique property features antique furnishings, an eclectic art collection and beautiful airy spaces. Feast on Sri Lankan cuisine after guided garden tours.”
Hotel Review
Once the idyllic southern retreat of famed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, Lunuganga is a verdant oasis. Five gorgeous rooms, brimming with Bawa’s charming blend of antique furniture, contemporary pieces and artwork by some of the island’s most well-known creatives, are nestled amidst stunning gardens. Big, beautiful spaces are filled with sunlight, whilst little nooks invite reflective visitors to cradle a cup of tea and a good book. Stroll past cinnamon trees, spot blue-feathered birds and brilliant butterflies, and admire avenues bright with frangipani flowers. Alfresco dining includes lovely local specialties. Bawa delighted in bringing the outside in — art aficionados, nature lovers and travellers in search of tranquility will find themselves soothed and restored by the enchantment of Lunuganga.
Written by Saskia Walker
Recommended For
- Writing a novel
- Savour the seclusion of this wifi free zone, with many a nook to read or write your next novel
- Watersports
- On the nearby Bentota beach you can swim, dive, sail, surf, jet ski
- Hotel boats for hire
- Hotel can organise boat trips according to your group
- Sights nearby
- Colombo and the Unesco World Heritage town of Galle
- Learning
- Discover the art of mask making in Ambalangoda
- Wildlife Area
- Check out one of the nearby turtle hatcheries
- Other Activities
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Scuba course
- Diving
- Riding
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served; lunch and dinner on request
- Beach nearby
- Bentota beach is only 15 mins away
- Restrictions on children
- Over 12's welcome
- Colonial
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Quiet
- On an island
- Antiques
- Boutique
- Artworks
Facilities
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served; lunch and dinner on request
- Restrictions on children
- Over 12's welcome
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Private villas
- Garden
Activities
- Watersports
- On the nearby Bentota beach you can swim, dive, sail, surf, jet ski
- Hotel boats for hire
- Hotel can organise boat trips according to your group
- Sights nearby
- Colombo and the Unesco World Heritage town of Galle
- Learning
- Discover the art of mask making in Ambalangoda
- Wildlife Area
- Check out one of the nearby turtle hatcheries
- Other Activities
- Riding
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Scuba course
- Diving
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Lunuganga Review
Originally published by Harpers Bazaar (view article)
