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Perto da praia, espreguiçadeiras, toalhas de praia
Parte interna
3 quartos, cofres nos quartos, quartos à prova de som
Parte interna
Piscina

Avaliações

10 de 10
Extraordinária

Casa inteira

3 quartos3 banheirosAcomoda 6 pessoas300 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Vista p/ mar
  • Piscina
  • Café da manhã incluído
  • Cozinha
  • Lava-roupa
  • Secadora

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Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff

  • Khomba Beach House is a stunning private villa with its own exclusive beachfront.

    Set in six acres of lush tropical garden, you'll be completely spoilt by an excellent chef, butler and housekeeper who are dedicated to your every need and exclusively for you.

    Situated 2 1/2 hours’ drive North of Colombo’s airport on the West Coast, it’s the only house of it’s kind on a privately owned, pristine beach. Unlike the beaches in the South, the calm waters have no currents so children are perfectly safe.

    Step of your own beach into a boat to go and see the stunning daily display from the dolphin super pods, go a little further and see the migrating whales, or return inshore and scuba or snorkel off the reef, or just go fishing!

    Set 150 metres back from the water’s edge, Khomba is designed on an open plan basis with high ceilings, fans, polished floors and overhanging eaves in order to enjoy the cool ocean breeze while also bathing in the glorious temperate light.

    Khomba House comprises two separate large double bedrooms, with their own en-suite facilities. Each of these bedrooms has a further daybed suitable for small children. Adjoining bedroom one is a separate sitting room with three further daybeds.

    The main 80 sq metre verandah provides a fantastic area in which to relax and look out at the sea views.

    Khomba boasts one of the finest chefs in Sri Lanka. A mouth watering range of local delicacies awaits you, with daily supplies of fresh lobster, prawns and the daily catch and the freshest of local vegetables from the garden. Depending on your tastes the chef will cook to order.

    At the end of the garden is one of the most brilliant beaches in Sri Lanka. Completely private, very few other people (just the occasional fisherman) and you have your own private beach hut.

    While Khomba is completely private, within a short walk you will have access to three neighbouring boutique hotel, which has a swimming pool which they have kindly agreed our guests can use free of charge . In addition they have a beach side bar and restaurant if you can rip yourself away from Khomba.

    The area is largely undiscovered, which means there are no beach hawkers and you're encouraged to help pull in the fishermens nets.


    Our team of gardeners have built a tropical paradise in the six acre harden. With an abundance of fruit trees, a coconut grove, teak plantation and a fresh water pond stuffed with Koi carp, its a paradise for the stunning local birdlife. Aside from the many tropical birds, flashing with colour, and the 1,000's of dolphins which put on a daily display, turtles are often spotted on the beach in the evening and migratory whales can be found a little further out following the continental shelf.

    Khomba has four bicycles which can be used to visit the neighbouring resorts, who have kindly allowed us to use their facilities, or venture further afield to the local town.

    Aside from numerous hammocks and chill out spaces the garden also has a full size badminton/volleyball pitch.

    Kalpitiya has a growing reputation for wind and kite surfing during the low season on the lagoon. There are numerous local schools offering courses for beginners and experienced surfers alike.

    If you are planning to include Khomba Beach House as part of a longer tour of Sri Lanka, It falls on a route which would include Wiulpatu National Park, the cultural triangle and Kandy tea estates.

    Khomba was selected as one of the best beach side properties in the world by Conde Nast Magazine.

Comodidades da propriedade

Praia

  • Perto de uma praia
  • Espreguiçadeiras
  • Toalhas de praia

Piscina/spa

  • Massagem
  • Piscina compartilhada

Internet

  • Disponível na vila: Wi-Fi grátis

Estacionamento e transporte

  • Não é necessário ter carro
  • Estacionamento com acesso para cadeiras de rodas e estacionamento para vans disponíveis
  • As opções de estacionamento no local incluem uma garagem

Cozinha

  • Chaleira elétrica
  • Cooktop
  • Forno
  • Geladeira
  • Lava-louças
  • Liquidificador
  • Máquina de café/chá
  • Máquina de gelo
  • Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha
  • Temperos
  • Toalhas de papel
  • Torradeira

Opções para refeição

  • Café da manhã grátis disponível
  • Mesa de refeição
  • Serviço de chef

Quartos

  • 3 quartos
  • Roupas de cama fornecidas

Banheiro

  • 2,5 banheiros
  • Banheira ou chuveiro
  • Chuveiro
  • Papel higiênico
  • Sabonete
  • Secador de cabelo
  • Toalhas fornecidas
  • Xampu

Espaços comuns

  • Mesa de refeição
  • Sala de estar

Entretenimento

  • Aparelho de som
  • Jogos
  • Livros
  • Smart TV

Áreas externas

  • Braseiro
  • Churrasqueira
  • Jardim
  • Móveis para área externa
  • Pátio
  • Pátio cercado

Itens de lavanderia

  • Instalações de lavanderia
  • Máquina de lavar
  • Serviços de lavagem a seco/lavanderia

Conforto

  • Ar-condicionado

Animais de estimação

  • Não aceita animais de estimação

Acessibilidade

  • Se você tiver solicitações específicas de acessibilidade, fale com a equipe da propriedade usando as informações contidas na confirmação da reserva.
  • 2 vagas de estacionamento para pessoas com deficiência
  • Estacionamento com acesso para cadeiras de rodas
  • Estacionamento para van com acesso para cadeiras de rodas
  • Sem elevador
  • Áreas designadas para fumar

Serviços e conveniências

  • Cofre
  • Ferro e tábua de passar roupa
  • Serviço de arrumação de quartos limitado
  • Serviço de entrega de refeições
  • Serviços de concierge
  • Telefone

Destaques do local

  • Em uma área rural
  • Na orla
  • Perto da baía
  • Perto de um zoológico
  • Perto do oceano

Atividades

  • Academia
  • Barco
  • Bicicletas
  • Equipamento para esportes aquáticos
  • Observação de baleias nas proximidades
  • Observação de pássaros nas proximidades
  • Passeios de bicicleta nas proximidades
  • Pescaria nas proximidades
  • Prática de esqui aquático nas proximidades
  • Prática de mergulho autônomo nas proximidades
  • Prática de mergulho livre (com snorkel) nas proximidades
  • Prática de natação nas proximidades
  • Prática de vela nas proximidades
  • Prática de windsurfe nas proximidades

Recursos de segurança

  • Propriedade com detector de monóxido de carbono, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Kit de primeiros socorros
  • Extintor de incêndio

Informações gerais

  • À prova de som
  • Bicicletas
  • Jardim
  • Propriedade situada em um resort
  • Tamanho da unidade: 300 m²

Propriedades semelhantes

Políticas

Check-in

Check-in a partir de 16h

Check-in expresso disponível

Idade mínima para o check-in: 23

Check-out

Check-out até 11h.

Check-out expresso disponível

Instruções especiais para o check-in

Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.

A informação fornecida pela propriedade pode ser traduzida com ferramentas automáticas de tradução.

Animais de estimação

Animais de estimação não são aceitos

Crianças e camas extras

Crianças são bem-vindas

Nota do anfitrião: It's right out of treasure island

Eventos

Eventos permitidos: reuniões de família, festas de aniversário e casamentos

Política para fumantes

É permitido fumar em áreas específicas

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas e eventos, como reuniões de família, festas de aniversário e casamentos, com até 8 convidados são permitidos no local
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e kit de primeiros socorros.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.
Número de registro da propriedade SLTDA/SQA/BUN/01009

Importante

Esta propriedade não tem elevadores
Não há necessidade de carro para o transporte de/para a propriedade

Informações a área

Com excelente localização em Etalai, esta vila fica na zona rural e na orla marítima. Locais como Forte de Kalpitiya e Igreja Reformada Neerlandesa em Kalpitiya estão entre as principais atrações na área. Para quem gosta de admirar a natureza, as melhores opções são Praia de Alankuda e Kalpitiya Beach. Mergulho autônomo, mergulho livre (com snorkel) e esqui aquático são ótimas oportunidades para você se refrescar! Já se quiser explorar a natureza nos arredores, se aventure em atividades como passeios de bicicleta. Confira nosso guia de viagem sobre Etalai.
Ver mais vilas - Etalai
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Kalpitya, TR

Nos arredores

  • Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park
    10 min de carro - 4.2 km
  • Praia de Alankuda
    15 min de carro - 6.7 km
  • Santuário de Sant’Anna
    21 min de carro - 10.0 km
  • Forte de Kalpitiya
    44 min de carro - 27.7 km
  • Kalpitiya Beach
    46 min de carro - 26.3 km

Restaurantes

  • Kite'n'Roll
    21 min de carro
  • Thasleem Hotel
    8 min de carro
  • Diana Restaurant & Baar
    16 min de carro
  • Breeze Bar, Aarya Lagoon
    15 min de carro
  • Blue Lagoon
    17 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff tem piscina?

Sim, esta propriedade tem uma piscina.

Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Quanto custa o estacionamento em Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff?

Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff?

Em Etalai, esta vila ideal para famílias fica em na orla marítima, a 4,1 km de Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park e a 10 km de Praia de Alankuda e Santuário de Sant’Anna. Kalpitiya Beach e Forte de Kalpitiya também ficam a 32 km.

Avaliações sobre Luxury Beach Side Villa - private beach, outstanding exclusive chef and staff

Avaliações

Extraordinária

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Nota 10 - Excelente. 19 de 19 avaliações
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Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 0 de 19 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrível. 0 de 19 avaliações

10

Limpeza

9,8

Localização

Avaliações

Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Helen T.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Beautiful location, fantastic accomodation, the best staff in Sr Lanka and overall, a fabulous 6 days
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em set. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Paul Z.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação e localização
Pontos negativos: Precisão do anúncio

Erholung pur

perfect, like paradise
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em mar. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Bernhard H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Wunderbar erholsame Tage

Wir haben die Ruhe, das Meer, das schöne Haus und das super Essen jeden Tag genossen. Ganz ganz toll.
Hospedou-se por 8 diárias em fev. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Estelle L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Perfect in every way.

Khomba Beach House was our first stop during our 17-day trip through Sri Lanka. It's a gorgeous place with a very secluded beach at the end of a well-maintained garden. The team looking after us were amazing. The lunches and dinners consisted of a delicious variety of Sri Lankan curries; cake served in the afternoon was a big hit with the children. The bedrooms were incredibly comfortable and within earshot of waves lapping on the shore, and the ensuite bathrooms have fabulous open-air showers. It was the perfect stay at the start of our trip.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em dez. de 2024
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Hilary M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Sri Lanka off the tourist trail

Beautiful location, quiet, sandy beach, large gardens and sea to swim in!All within walking distance. Take a tuk tuk to the local “high street”and choose your own fish for dinner cooked by a superb chef! Chill on the veranda watching the array of beautiful birds and knock down a coconut to mix your own cocktail! Sleep soundly under the mosquito nets and awake to the fabulous dawn chorus of the local birds and a flat Indian Ocean on your doorstep. Be pampered by your hosts who will arrange massages, trips and just welcome and make you feel at ease during your stay
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em fev. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Robin Y.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Relaxation at Khomba

We had a nice relaxing time at Khomba. We were looked after very well by the resident staff. The standard of cooking was exceptional. The house is located with a beach accessed directly from the property. The area is very quiet with hotels on each side now closed after the pandemic and returning to nature. Another hotel close by has a fantastic pool which is available to use. There were a couple of basic bicycles which we used to cycle around the local villages. The accommodation is of a good standard and very comfortable with plenty of room for relaxation. There is fast WiFi available.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em jan. de 2025
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Michelle A.

Khomba

We had an amazing time thank you! We went with the understanding that it was the windy season, so we weren’t at all disappointed by the beach. Sisira was amazing, all the staff were. He set up two trips for us to the elephant orphanage and a lagoon tour. The food was unbelievable! It was my first trip away from our kids, who are 5 and 1, so I got to relax and read and sleep whenever I wanted to which was a treat in its self! We made use of the Bar Reef pool and drank our fair share of Pina coladas! On our last day we went across to Udekki and met the very interesting Blues musician owner, who was also so accommodating and we had a drink with him. It really was an amazing trip, our first time to Sri Lanka, and I think we will definitely be back one day.
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Caroline P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Paradise away from it all

This was a wonderful spacious villa on a beautiful beach half way up the peninsula, away from everything. And that was heaven for us. Nothing was too much trouble for the wonderful couple looking after us. Sisara was a fantastic host and made sure everything ran so so s monthly. And Indrani is a great chef and we were so indulged with wonderful Sri Lankan food, salads and seafood. I simply can’t recommend this villa highly enough. There is a lovely green with a carp pond and bridge over it, a double swing and a palm covered hut on the beach with chairs and a table for sundowners. My daughter did kite surfing at a school about 30 minutes away in a tuk tuk (and had excellent one to one tuition), and I just chilled after my non stop cultural trip around Sri Lanka. A word of warning as with so many beachside properties the road to it is very very bumpy so warn your driver! But that, as I said , is normal.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em fev. de 2020
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Craig B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Fantastic stay at Khoma house

Our stay at Khomba house was superb with the staff being very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and Indrani worked tirelessly in the kitchen to ensure we were well catered for. We couldn't get enough of the local seafood! The excursions were well organised and we didn't have to worry about anything as Sisera the General Manager took care of all the details. One aspect we enjoyed was the local wildlife and we would often watch the squirrels, lizards and butterflies go about their business. One day I saw 4 peacocks walk through the garden which was a surprise. The gardens were lovely and the beach adjacent to the property was excellent for bathing with the kids and chasing small crabs. The property is in a remote location but doesn't really take away from the experience as you can still use the facilities in neighbouring resorts which are a short walk away. The local town is a short tuk tuk ride away and if you wanted there was a bigger supermarket in Puttalam accessible within a 40 min drive. We did some kitesurfing and found that Kappalady lagoon was handy for us about 30 mins up the coast. I would definitely recommend this property to those with young kids and others wanting to relax in a remote location with nice ambience.
Hospedou-se por 25 diárias em jan. de 2020
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Dirk J.

Surprised by the stunning reality

Suitcases are empty again, so we are safe at home. It can be quite tricky (as we are used to do now for 15 years) to rent a home so far away only from pictures and a description on the Internet. We were not disappointed, on the contrary! First of all we would like to compliment the staff of Khomba House (as we also did in the Guest Book and by tipping). They are very discrete in their actions and behaviour, so guests have their respected privacy. Mr. Sariri does a good job as Butler/ General Manager of Khomba. Mrs. Indrani's cooking is superb. The best breakfasts, lunches and dinners we had in the three villa's we booked these weeks (and we never did not like any food served in these three weeks, so it's a compliment). The young couple also do their best to give you a *****Hotel feeling. The driver is punctual, helpful, relaxed and drives very safe! We had high expectations of Khomba House, but we were surprised by the stunning reality. Photo's on the site could be better as reality is even more beautiful than the pictures shown. The general and specific information you send us about Khomba House, excursions, prices, etc. was very helpful. Overall idea is that we would recommend Khomba House to everybody we know who is visiting Sri Lanka. Thank you for a wonderful week in Khomba House!
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Denise H.

Could not be better

Khomba Beach was one of our best trips ever. The house is amazing, the staff fantastic, the food outstanding. We were two families with three younger kids. We did sightseeing and kitesurfing near Khomba House.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Naomi B.

Fantastic stay at Khomba House

I have to say, Khomba house was the most beautiful, relaxing place we have ever stayed. And Sisera and Indrani are amazing. The food was heaven and now I am trying not to eat anything as can't fit into any of my clothes! Thanks so much for having us.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Lorraine C.

Excellent holiday home

The villa was outstanding, everything you want for a complete rest, the staff do look after you so very well. We had fresh meals cooked for us each day, which were different each time and so well presented and they tasted lovely, afternoon tea served with homemade cake yummy. We had a couple of trips, one was to see whales and dolphins, we saw 8 sperm whales and lots and lots of dolphins, this was arranged with Sisara the villa manager who goes out of his way to make your time at the villa so memorable, the trip to the national forest, we saw elephants, and a sloath bear which is quite rare, i think we were very lucky. Vicky the owner was easy to work with, each query dealt with promptly, highly recommended.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Guido S.

A true gem, off the beaten tracks

We've enjoyed one of the best times of our lives at Khomba House. You know that pleasant feeling when you get much (much!) more than you expected... Sisira, Indrani & staff, the house, its surroundings and the local wildlife made us feel like living in paradise.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

588331 5.

5 star beach house best family holiday we've had!

Khomba Beach House is heaven. Surrounded by 6 acres of gorgeous gardens, the house opens fully to the trees, birds, noises and sounds outside. The beach and sea lie just beyond this with a view through the trees. The sitting room is completely open to this view like a huge veranda. The bedrooms & bathrooms are huge, cool and well thought out and it slept nine of us comfortably. We arrived to be greeted warmly by Cissara and his wife Indrani and a cup of tea for an 8 day stay. Breakfast, lunch, tea & supper were cooked by Indrani and were delicious, varied & always Sri Lankan - just what we wanted. We didn't taste better food than this anywhere in Sri Lanka. Better still, there is no menu, no cooking, no washing up, no cleaning & it is all provided with such care & charm. The sea is warm, absolutely safe with no tide or rip currents, and not even very deep all the way out to the reef. We took two boat trips; the first was a fishing trip where we caught a barracuda (cooked by Indrani for supper), the second to see dolphin. On the second trip we saw super pods of dolphin i.e. hundreds and then, amazingly, two blue whale just 25m from the boat - a real thrill. Another excursion was to the Wilpattu National Park where we were lucky again to see a sloth bear, leopard, elk, a crocodile, colourful birds such as bee eaters and hornbill. Although it's a long time in the car, worthwhile nonetheless. A typical day was: wake and take a dip in the sea, back to the house where a cup of tea arrives magically, breakfast, back to the beach, on to the neighbouring hotel for swimming and cabanas, back to Khomba for lunch, siesta in a hammock in the garden or a massage, read, beach ball in the garden, cycle into the nearby town (bikes from Cissara), drinks, supper, bed. We stayed over Christmas and it was a treat to get away from the commercial razzmatazz, overeating & drinking. It was a real rest, the people are really charming and Khomba is exceptional. Thanks so much to the owners, Cissara and Indrani.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Emma Cripwell

A wonderful beach house in undiscovered Sri Lanka

Nine of us had the most wonderful stay at Khomba over Christmas. We were blown away by the location and the fact that there were so few people in this special corner of Sri Lanka. The house itself is very stylish in design and open to the elements meaning that all the birdlife flew past the house before our very eyes. The team of Sisera, Indrane and Indaballa made our stay extremely special. They were so kind to us and Indrane is officially one of the best cooks in Sri Lanka. Every meal was different from the last and we were all blown away but the standard of cooking. We would go back to Khomba in a heartbeat and hope that this little Sri Lankan secret doesn't 'get out' in the coming years.
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Rebecca C.

Khomba house - New Year

We have recently returned from a wonderful family holiday in Sri Lanka, our third trip. Khomba house is a truly beautiful place which has been done to a very high standard and is so well maintained. Sisera and his team were wonderful, nothing was a problem and service was always with a smile. Indani's cooking was out of this world and we enjoyed everything - the older children were very adventurous too and Archie (20 months) enjoyed the curd! For less adventurous palettes and on one occasion for our children, Omelettes and chips were made and Indani was very open to suggestions, e.g. pancakes and yet more pancakes for breakfast! The gardens, and quiet spaces to relax are also wonderful as is the beach hut. Sisera arranged the whale watching and we were lucky to see 7 sperm whales and 2 blue whales. We also went fishing with the older children and they caught a massive barracuda which we then ate as fish curry. We will definitely be returning to Khomba house again and we take home many fond memories that shall keep us going until the next time! Thank you, Becky, Dan, Oscar (10) Poppy (7) and Archie (20 months)
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

Ed S.

A beautiful house in an idyllic spot

After an enjoyable drive up the coast from Columbo we were greeted by the widest & warmest smile we had come across. The staff at Khomba we our first impression & they were fantastic from start to finish. They took care of every small detail, and the food was the best i have had in SL (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall agrees!). The house itself is beautifully designed. Wide open spaces and clever positioning ensures it is cool throughout the day & night meaning we slept very well. It is slightly set back from the beach, and about 100 yards from the neighboring resort - although it feels very private as it is surrounded by foliage. We stayed for 10 days and quickly got into a very sedate lifestyle, moving from delicious meal to meal, beach to the pool etc.. You'll find it very hard to leave once you get into this routine as I had not a care in the world! I cannot recommend this place highly enough & I've been to stay in a lot of villas in SL. Many thanks to the kind owners who were very helpful before we left.