Ambakanda Villa – Home 1306664 Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Ambakanda Villa – Home 1306664
- Villa
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Ambakanda is a boutique 2 bedroomed villa nestled in the hills overlooking Unawatuna Bay, Galle, Sri Lanka. Set amidst a lush tropical garden with sea views Ambakanda offers you 2 double bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms and assortment of inddor and outdoor lounging areas. Fully staffed, Ambakanda provides the perfect place to relax, unwind and when ready, explore the wonderful country around you. Unwatuna with it's beautiful beach and assortment of shops, bars and restaurants is at the bottom of the hill. The Thalpe coast which Amabakanda sits on offers an assortment of bars and restaurants for you to discover, from high end luxury to local charm. The UNESCO world heritage site of Galle Fort is 15 minutes up the coast in a tuk tuk. Or you can head inland, through the paddy fields and up to the Sinharaja rain forrest which is a couple of hours away.
Families
- Children 5+ years old
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 2 King Beds
- 1 Full bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Andrew W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 21 Apr 2020
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 12 reviews
Very Good
12 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“a stylish retreat”
Ambakanda is a supremely stylish little house, the garden shared with monkeys, lizards and tropical birds, the house, quiet and beautifully put together with comfortable terraces outside and a smart S… More
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“Chilled, relaxed, comfortable, amazing food and highly recommended”
I have stayed at Ambakanda a couple of times now and it never fails to deliver. . Hidden just off the beaten track but still only a short walk or a tuk tuk ride to a number of beaches this home provi… More
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Response from the owner Hi, Glad you enjoyed your time at the house, hope to see you back there sometime. Best, Andrew
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic Villa”
Had a wonderful 2 weeks at beautiful Ambakanda. It is quiet, clean and very comfortable. Good wi-fi and hot water. Amazing value for money and if you get Jotha to organise a scooter hire everything is… More
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Response from the owner Hi Marco, Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and I appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback here. Best, Andrew
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“Terrible, this is not a boutique villa”
THIS IS NOT A BOUTIQUE VILLA, it was filthy run down and we left within the hour of turning up and had to find alternative accommodation.The photos on the website look great but unfortunately they don… More
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Response from the owner I was disappointed to hear the guests feelings about the house and they were given a full refund. With the exception of the sun loungers, the state of which I was unaware of and which have been replaced, I have been unable to reconcile their account of the house with the reviews from guests, both previous and subsequent, who have actually stayed at the villa, which have been without exception positive. Rather than responding in depth to what I feel is both an unfair and inaccurate review, I would urge potential guests to read the other reviews both here and elsewhere as I feel they will carry more weight than anything I could say here.
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“A home from home”
My partner and I and our two young children spent two glorious weeks at this villa and loved it immensely. Andrew the owner was extremely helpful via email and prompt with his replies, and Jotha the h… More
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Response from the owner HI Sidharth, Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the house. Hope to see you back sometime. Best, Andrew
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“Mr”
We spent three nights at the villa and, with hindsight, we wished we had stayed longer. The villa and garden are both wonderful. Jothi (the housekeeper) is a really nice chap, who cooks lovely curries… More
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Response from the owner HI Anthony, Glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back soon. Best, Andrew
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“A lovely villa”
A lovely villa which offers a nice alternative to the beach hotels. Best bit was having Jotha (home help) who cooks a great rice and curry. Worst bit was always having to get a tuk tuk, as villa is lo… More
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“Rustic villa near Unawanatara”
We stayed at the villa for 3 nights, the entire place is on a large ground of gardens but the house itself is small. The place is cosy and the style is rustic. It has one bedroom downstairs and anothe… More
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“Paradise”
Where too start?! We had an absolutely beautiful stay at Ambakanda, thank you Andrew & Jotha. From the moment I sent the initial enquiry, to booking and actually arriving everything went really sm… More
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Response from the owner Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Ambakanda. Hope to see you back sometime soon. Best, Andrew
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A wonderful place to stay... Would go back in a heartbeat”
We absolutely loved our stay at Ambakanda!! It's a beautiful old style villa, simply and v lovingly restored. Perched up on the hill with v peaceful beautiful views out over the sea and fab cool … More
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Response from the owner Hi Ashling, Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Ambakanda and thank you for your kind words, I will pass them onto Jotha and Milly. Look forward to seeing you back in the future. Best, Andrew
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Andrew (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Andrew (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Andrew (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Andrew the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Andrew (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Andrew (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Andrew (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Andrew (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Andrew (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Andrew (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Andrew (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Andrew (the owner) a message.
If Andrew (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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