In the serenity and lushness of forested woods close to Unawatuna and Galle, in southern west province of Sri Lanka, nestles the gem of a luxury boutique villa known as The Divine Villa. Affording splendid panoramic views from its vantage position of a hilltop location, this 750sq metres of property combines colonial architecture design and built within unmatched landscape and tea plantation spanning 5,000 sq metres. It is owned by a French couple who sought the architectural expertise and services of Sri Lankan architect Manjula Kalhara de Silva and engineer G. Mahesh Nandana. Within its nourishing and breathtaking environment, guests get to select from a range of individual villas with their own unique and tasteful interior design and facilities to book their stays, or rent out the whole villa for an extended large group.
A total of 6 gorgeous bedrooms for a group of 15 guests maximum make The Divine Villa a full-fledged vacation property for the enjoyment of extended family members, relatives and friends. All rooms are extremely private and luxurious. The first room is called Infinity measuring 42 sq metres with its 4-poster bed, as with the other room called Bawa that draws the inspiration of architect Geoffrey Bawa set in similar space size. Next up is the room called Garden, which surrounded by lush greenery at the rear of the entire property. The Lanka room carries Sri Lanka inspiration with thoughtfully-selected furniture piece from local antique dealers and with a king-sized bed. The smallest room is called Cosy with 25 sq metres of space and can only sleep 2 adults with its own private balcony. The latest addition to the villa is the Pavillon, which features a king-size bed and a single bed, making it suitable for up to three guests. The double sliding windows provide direct access to the garden, while the veranda offers stunning views of the surrounding paddy fields and ocean.
A beautifully-landscaped 2-acre walled garden consisting of tropical plants, fruits and spice trees surrounds the villa. Guests can take leisurely strolls on paths amidst the oasis of green where wildlife also thrives, and soak in the magnificent views of the Indian Ocean as well as paddy fields from their hilltop location. There is a fitness pavilion which is an outdoor gym house consisting of a range of fitness and training equipment for the use of guests, a spa and wellness pavilion for massage treatments and therapeutic services, the Ambalama Restaurant & Bar that serves daily continental breakfast and afternoon tea, as well as a meditation and relaxing area with a dedicated yoga pavilion.
The interiors are tastefully and stylishly-furnished with local handmade furniture and furnishings, double sliding glass doors, decadent and adjoining made-to-measure bathrooms to enjoy bath times, tiled flooring and high ceilings that have come to define the wonderful indoors that guests would love spending time in.
The dedicated and hospitable team of staff at The Divine Villa provides personalised services for guests in and around the property. Guests can request for for some sightseeing or tours that can be booked on behalf.
One of the first places close to The Divine Villa is the spectacular Dalawella Beach, which can be conveniently reached by a tuk tuk ride or short walk. It is a beautiful lagoon created by a protected reef which means guests can go swimming safely all year. Additionally, there is also the extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site of Galle Fort which guests would certainly not want to miss.
10/10The Divine villa exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere in this villa was so amazing with the decor and spectacular views, I personally loved the rooms and bathrooms. The service was great and the staff was extremely helpful. The ambience of the pool was amazing and also inclusion of a massage room and a gym was very helpful. Overall I had a perfect stay here and would recommend to everyone!
10/10The villa is stunning from the moment you walk in and see the sweeping views and beautiful pool and relaxing pool area. From there on it only gets better as the staff is very attentive and accommodating (even with a large group like ours), and the interior/ rooms have a lovely mix of being cozy and elegant. Have recommended it to all my friends, and cannot wait to visit again! Excellent for large groups or a family getaway!
Minimum stay | 5 bedrooms | 6 bedrooms | ||
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from 18/12/2024 to 15/01/2025 | Peak season | 3 nights | USD 1,264 | USD 1,580 |
from 15/01/2025 to 01/03/2025 | High season | 3 nights | USD 1,001 | USD 1,317 |
from 01/03/2025 to 01/05/2025 | Mid-high season | 3 nights | USD 948 | USD 1,159 |
from 01/05/2025 to 01/07/2025 | Low season | 3 nights | USD 685 | USD 843 |
from 01/07/2025 to 01/09/2025 | Mid-high season | 3 nights | USD 790 | USD 1,001 |
10% off for a stay of 8 nights or longer |