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The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate

Matara - Akuressa Highway A Division, Makuludola Estate, 81060 Dampella, Sri Lanka
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The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate

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Situated within 39 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium and 39 km of Galle Fort, The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dampella. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The homestay provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and free toiletries. A toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area at the homestay. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available. At the homestay, guests can unwind with a dip in the infinity pool and a variety of wellness packages. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Dutch Church Galle is 39 km from the accommodation, while Galle Light house is 39 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 28 km away.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Dampella

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “staff were fabulous, food was excellent, visit and guide around cinnamon estate was amazing, pool perfect”

Hosted by Sathis Abeyasuriya

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
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

Facilities of The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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 ExpressVisaMastercardCash 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate

  • Check-in at The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate is from 07:00, and check-out is until 20:00.

  • The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Personal trainer
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Fitness classes
    • Cooking class
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Massage chair
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours

  • The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate is 1 miles from the centre of Dampella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Bungalow, Makuludola Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.