Find Tranquility….

Amidst the serene sound of the sea, the soothing scent of sandalwood, and the enchantment of a 120-year old colonial manor. For the serene holiday seeker, Handun Villas is the perfect beach getaway as it’s situated at a scenic natural bay in Talalla, Sri Lanka. Based around an ancient walawwa (colonial manor), this charming villa was built in 1895, and has been restored to its original glory, a fascinating example of Dutch architecture in Sri Lanka. Handun Villas was named to celebrate its history, derived from ‘Handunnetti’, the name of the family whose ancestral home it is. The villa, built on an open plan, provide privacy in a simple, comfortable setting that enhances your connection to the beautiful natural surroundings.

There is a charming wholeness at Handun Villas, with the ocean at your doorstep, limitless serenity within the location, and a surrounding garden filled with lush greenery of a coconut estate, giant squirrels, monkeys, birds, and all the best that nature has to offer.

Capturing the essence of a villa, it takes you away from the widespread hotel atmosphere of crowds and clutter. Our accommodation facilities with bed and breakfast, creates a large gap in general hotel deals and discount hotels by offering a greater difference in service, facilities, and the overall experience. Whether you want to embrace the quiet hospitality of unspoilt Talalla, with its pristine beaches and great surfing, or use it as a base for your adventures, exploring nearby nature reserves and cultural monuments, your stay at Handun Villas will be unforgettable.

TALALLA

On the Sun kissed Southern coast of Sri Lanka is a village by the sea, as yet mostly passed over by tourists on their way to better-known haunts. It is a quiet place, where the typical rhythms of village life continue as they have for many years. Serenity reigns as the golden sand reaches out to the sea.

Approximately 12 kilometres from Matara in the direction of Hambantota, Talalla is accessible via the Southern Highway, and makes a great place from which to tour other areas such as the Uda Walawe National Park, Yala National Park, Kataragama, Mulkirigala, and hot water wells at SuriyaWewa, the Waulpane Caves – all sites of natural, archaeological and cultural interest. An easy 2.5 hour drive from the capital, Colombo, its location near the developing city of Hambantota which houses an airport and seaport, couples its nearness to the untouched natural environs with an element of convenience – a getaway without the isolation.

Those who have visited Talalla speak of its understated beauty, shallow waters, and natural reefs where marine life thrives. Deep sea fishing is a favourite pastime, as is exploring shipwrecks and watching whales, in addition to water sports. A series of lagoons along the coastline offer the opportunity to observe the distinctive and vivid biodiversity of the Sri Lankan coast: a paradise for birdwatchers. Talalla is an idyllic setting in which to discover nature’s treasures – and rediscover oneself.