The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate in Matara offers a homestay experience with an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a variety of amenities including a lounge, wellness packages, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Facilities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, business area, and free on-site parking. Family rooms and a children's playground cater to all guests. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. Dining areas offer local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The restaurant serves Chinese, British, French, Indian, Indonesian, Italian, seafood, and international cuisines. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, yoga, fitness classes, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. The property is 28 km from Koggala Airport and near attractions such as Galle Fort and Galle Light House, each 39 km away.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aaron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly our host: Mr Sathis, who was exceptionally accommodating and captivated us with his conversational skills. We felt as though we were being welcomed into a friend's home and were very well looked after—from...”

Hosted by Sathis Abeyasuriya

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Sathis Abeyasuriya
The Bungalow at Makuludola Estate (Plantation Bungalow), inland from Matara, Sri Lanka on the south coast, is set on a hill 270 feet above sea level overlooking our cinnamon and rubber plantation and villagers’ paddy fields. It is newly built to a design by acclaimed Sri Lankan architect, C Anjalendran, as home for myself, my wife and daughters. Since I am an international civil servant currently posted to Afghanistan and often away, we have decided to open The Bungalow to visitors under Sri Lankan Tourism’s “Homestay” scheme. Mr Anjalendran was invited to present this Bungalow at the following conferences / academic sessions: a. Conference code named MAHACON 2016, conducted by the The Indian Institute of Architects, Maharashtra Chapter, held in Mumbai India, in February 2016. b. At an architectural conference held in Colombo, November 2016 organized by the European Union and the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. c. At the academic sessions of the Association of Architects in Bangalore, India on 21 February 2017.
I am a well-traveled person who has worked and studied with a large number of internationals in Africa, East Asia, EU, US and Asia Pacific.
The Bungalow is located in a 72 acre, family owned private estate. There is no public access and it is completely isolated from the rest of the habitat. Our guests can enjoy the following activities within the estate:  Walking, hiking or jogging without disturbance along private estate paths.  Meditating or practicing Yoga on a natural rock platform under the Bo Tree adjoining the Bungalow.  Bird watching and discovering unusual fresh water fish in the estate streams.  Engaging in nature photography, painting and book writing.  Observing cinnamon harvesting, peeling and processing including cinnamon leaf oil distillation.  Observing natural rubber tapping, preparation of sheet rubber, rolling and smoking.  Observing paddy cultivation and harvesting (seasonal) including rice milling.  Joining our chef to experience Sri Lankan Culinary Art.  Observing tea cultivation, tea plucking and processing at a nearby estate.  Visiting the ancient Rock Cave Temple in Elamaldeniya followed by a bath in a natural stream flowing through a rain forest.  Visiting a Snake Conservation Center near the estate.  Enjoying the beaches close-by.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 07:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 20:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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