Title: Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33749300/33749265/ab712604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33749300/33749265/5d19e3c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33749300/33749265/fe2d5f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33749300/33749265/1f2d4d94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33749300/33749265/aef70e96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set amidst a tranquil garden overlooking Madampe lake, this beautifully restored colonial villa offers luxury and modern comforts. Unwind in the private pool, relax on the veranda with a meal prepared by your personal chef, or enjoy a quiet moment in one of three air-conditioned bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Breakfast included - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Laundry £116 includes taxes & fees 20 Sept - 21 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! An old colonial villa carefully restored to keep the original character and to provide luxury and modern comforts. The villa sleeps up to 6 people in three air conditioned bedrooms with four poster beds - two doubles (one with a queen sized bed) and the third with two single beds. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there is a living room, kitchen and a veranda for relaxing and dining overlooking the 40 foot long private swimming pool and the lake. We offer a complimentary breakfast, filtered water, air conditioning, wifi and daily housekeeping. The resident chef and houseboy will be available to look after your every need. You will be able to order lunch or dinner from our reasonably priced menu and then relax on the veranda eating it, whilst enjoying the beauty of the garden and the monkeys swinging in the trees. Near the South Western coast and the Indian Ocean and in probably one of the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, this is a large private property in the quiet village of Godahena with direct views over the 390 hectare Madampe lake. The landscaped garden contains many different types of trees and plants, including medicinal plants and tropical fruit trees. The immediately adjacent lake creates a unique biodiversity and there are a great variety of birds, wildlife, different types of vegetation and fish. The villa is about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from some quiet and beautiful beaches. Nearby Ambalangoda is a lively town with many things to see, including the famous mask factory and museum and an historical bell tower. Not far away can be found the longest reclining Buddha statue in South Asia, a moonstone mine and turtle and fish farms. Close to paradise and an ideal place to totally unwind and relax - yet, only about 1 1/2 hours from Colombo and the airport (depending on the traffic). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Private bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed We can organize small parties for you ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: We can organize small parties for you Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.23386%2C80.07465&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZYbYb4Bdy4osmfAEco8Jyfs3_HA=) Ambalangoda, SP #### What's nearby - Ariyapala Mask Museum - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles - Ambalangoda Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles - Akurala Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles - Hikkaduwa Beach - 22 min drive - 12.4 miles - Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles #### Getting around - Aluthgama Railway Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pasindu Rasa Wimana ~ පසිඳු රස විමන - ‬9 min drive - ‪Waduge Dilmi Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!? > As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! on 20 Sept 2025 start from £116.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambalangoda-Hotels-Villa-Godahena.h33749265.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ariyapala Mask Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ambalangoda Beach and Akurala Beach. Gurusinghe Moonstone Mine and Natural Moonstone Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Grantham-Hill 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous propery Really loved spending time here, beautifully furnished lovely gardens and pool. Very well looked after by discreet staff. ##### Dawn Grantham-Hill Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Commander E. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Trip It was a tremendous experience and i'm happy that we chose this place. The nature with the all the partly unique animals and insects was breathtaking. The staff was very friendly and helped us with everything. We hope we will come back again! ##### Commander E. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GLYNIS L. 16 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely hideaway We loved ou r stay at the villa. Pool for fantastic and the villa itself had everything we needed. Staff were wonderful with nothing too much trouble. ##### GLYNIS L. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moraig B. 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little bit of paradise This property is a little bit of heaven. We arrived after a week of exploring the island to find peace and stunning beauty. The villa is comfortable and affords the benefit of two wonderful staff who take of your every need. There is also a property manager who will arrange for any trips you wish to take. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the villa as the perfect holiday retreat and we definitely would like to return. ##### Moraig B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### john k. 25 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect retreat Travelled around Asia for many years and this might be the best place we've ever stayed at. The owner and staff were very accommodating. Our family had a wonderful te here. I'm so glad we found it. Good work Martin. ##### john k. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Cinnamon-Citadel-Kandy.h4031542.Hotel-Information) > > [Habarana Village by Cinnamon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Habarana-Village-By-Cinnamon.h4031747.Hotel-Information) > > [Shinagawa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Shinagawa-Beach.h7672790.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Waves-Unawatuna.h20583896.Hotel-Information) > > [Avani Kalutara Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalutara-Hotels-Avani-Kalutara-Resort.h4031708.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westbury Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Westbury-Palace.h48402950.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information)