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Rock Villa is a 170-year-old Walauwa, a Sri Lankan ancestral heritage house, set within 2.5 acres of tropical gardens and mangroves on a stretch of coastline in Bentota, part of the Nyne Hotels collection.
The building was formerly the holiday home of interior designer Nayantaru Fonseka, and her influence runs through the property in the mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings, Sri Lankan artworks and considered detail throughout.
The beach is a short walk through the gardens and mangroves beyond the property’s boundary, and the 50-foot pool sits at the centre of the grounds.
The coastline here is quiet enough to attract nesting turtles and a range of birdlife, and Brief Garden and Lunuganga are both a short drive away.
The whole villa can be booked exclusively for groups of up to 16 guests, or rooms can be taken individually.
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- 170-year-old Walauwa in 2.5 acres of tropical gardens in Bentota, part of the Nyne Hotels collection
- 50-foot outdoor pool, spa gazebo, private beach access, al fresco dining pavilion, open-air bar and barbecue
- River safaris, windsurfing, jet skiing and visits to Brief Garden and Lunuganga available from the property
Accommodation
Superior Rooms
The Superior Rooms are styled with a mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings and each opens onto a veranda. They suit couples looking for a well-finished room in an intimate setting.
Deluxe Rooms
The Deluxe Rooms are larger than the Superior Rooms and work well for a small group of friends or a family. Each has a private bathroom, rain shower, minibar and terrace.
Pool Suite
The two-bedroom Pool Suite has its own private pool and is well suited to two couples or a small family wanting separation from the main villa. The pool area is private when both rooms are booked together.
Walauwa Suite
The Walauwa Suite occupies the original manor house building and is the largest option at Rock Villa.
It has two bedrooms with canopied beds, a living and dining room, a kitchenette, a TV lounge, a private veranda with garden views and its own pool and patio.
It sleeps up to four adults with two additional beds available for children on request, and suits families or two couples who want the most private configuration on the estate.
Whole Villa
The whole villa sleeps up to 16 guests across six ensuite bedrooms in the main house, plus the two-bedroom Pool Suite with its own private pool.
Booked together, the estate gives exclusive access to both pools, the private beach, the dining room, the sitting room, the TV lounge, the dining pavilion and the veranda.
It is the right choice for groups wanting the intimacy and privacy of a private home with hotel-level service throughout.
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Food & Drink
The kitchen at Rock Villa draws on fresh local produce and the menu covers more ground than most small hotels in the area.
Breakfast runs from a full à la carte spread to continental, with a children’s menu available.
Evenings move to a set dinner menu prepared by the in-house chef, drawing on Sri Lankan and international dishes. Meals can be taken in the dining room, the al fresco dining pavilion or under the stars in the garden.
An informal barbecue is also available on request. The bar serves cocktails and drinks throughout the day.
Spa & Wellness
Massages and treatments are available from the spa gazebo in the gardens.
The 50-foot outdoor pool is the main focal point for daytime relaxing, set within the tropical gardens with views toward the mangroves.
The Bentota River is close by for river safaris, kayaking, windsurfing and jet skiing. The gardens of Brief Garden and Lunuganga, both designed by the Bawa brothers, are a short drive away.
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Luxury Travel Expert"Sri Lanka is truly one of the most special places I've been lucky enough to visit. There's so much heritage and culture to discover on this small island nation - and the vistas are absolutely breathtaking."
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