The Sandals

Region

West Coast

Overview

The Sandals is a five-bedroomed villa set on a hillock overlooking a picturesque stretch of beach in Balapitiya on the West Coast about an hour and a half drive from the international via the Southern Highway.

The Sandals is a light and airy beach villa with a Mediterranean feel edged by the turquoise seas. This two-story, tropical modern beach villa is designed with whitewashed walls and large glass windows that provide for uninterrupted sea views. Interiors are decorated with plush white sofas and contemporary local art.

The Sandals can accommodate up to 10 guests and can book on a whole villa basis or room by room. There is a wide, 1km long almost private beach.

Activities & Experiences

  • Wander on a broad sandy stretch or dip into the sea from the secluded beach.
  • Stroll around Madu Ganga River Estuary and the prime turtle-nesting territory.
  • Embark on a boat trip on Madu Ganga through the wildlife-filled wetlands, edged by mangrove forests, a serene island temple, and cinnamon estates.
  • Nearby Ambalangoda is a centre for southern arts and folk culture is 15 minutes’ drive down south.
  • Bentota for its wide range of water sports a 30-minute drive and Hikkaduwa lying a little further south for its well-established surf culture.
  • 17th-century Dutch fort in Galle is just a 50-minutes drive south.

Location

Balapitiya, West Coast