Hiriketiya and beyond
Kottamba Kanda is a short walk from Hiriketiya bay, around four minutes down the hill on foot, with its surf, cafés and laid-back beach life. Beyond the bay there is a great deal to discover: swimming beaches, temples, local markets, wildlife and memorable days out.
Tell us what you feel like doing and we can help arrange it. Once your booking is confirmed, we share our guest information and personal recommendations to help you make the most of your stay.
Hiriketiya is one of Sri Lanka's best-loved surf bays, with a gentle wave inside the bay for beginners and a point break for more experienced surfers. We can arrange surf lessons, board hire and local guidance, whether it is your first time on a board or you are keen to get out early.
For swimming, snorkelling or a quieter beach day, there are plenty of nearby options to explore, from Blue Beach and Dickwella to Talalla and the quieter coves along the coast.
A good massage can be arranged at the villa, so you do not need to go anywhere at all. We can also recommend local places for a treatment or a slower wellness day away from the house.
Yoga, beauty treatments and other in-villa experiences can be arranged in advance, subject to availability. For guests who would like to carry the feeling through to mealtimes, Roshan can also prepare an Ayurvedic-inspired menu on request.
There is plenty to discover without travelling far. Visit the Hummanaya blowhole, stop at a local temple, browse the shops and market in Dickwella, or ask us about the local businesses and places we particularly love. We can point you towards the right place for a good coffee, a relaxed lunch, a small local find or an outing that suits your group.
For nature lovers, turtle watching at Rekawa and sunset around Mawella lagoon are both memorable ways to spend an afternoon or evening.
Sri Lanka's wildlife is well worth making a day of. We can arrange a safari to Yala or Udawalawe National Park, each under two hours from the villa, with the chance to see elephants, birds, sloth bears and, if luck is on your side, a leopard.
Other day-trip options include the Sinharaja rainforest, whale watching from Mirissa in season, Galle Fort an hour up the coast, and boat or sailing trips along the shore. We can organise drivers and help shape the day around your group.
The best days are often the ones that do not need too much planning. Whether you would like one special excursion, a week of surf lessons or simply a few reliable local recommendations, speak to the villa team.
Experiences, transport and external services are arranged at an additional cost and are subject to availability.
Getting here
Colombo is the arrival point; a driver brings you down the coast. Everything else on the map is an easy day out and back.
| Colombo airport (CMB) | 3 h 15 min |
|---|---|
| Galle Fort | 1 h |
| Udawalawe National Park | 1 h 30 min |
| Yala National Park | 1 h 45 min |
| Mirissa | 40 min |
| Tangalle | 30 min |
| Talalla beach | 15 min |
| Dickwella | 5 min |
| Hiriketiya bay | 4 min on foot |
The map
The pin sits on the villa itself, on the hill just behind the bay. Zoom out and the whole coast falls into place: Dickwella up the road, Talalla to the west, Tangalle to the east.