Kottamba Kanda

Kottamba Kanda is a newly built villa on the jungle-covered hill above Hiriketiya’s horseshoe bay, a short stroll down to the sand and surf. Built in heritage south-coast style, with whitewashed walls, timber shutters, terracotta roofs and wide verandahs, it has a double-height living hall, a long infinity-edge pool and a fully walled tropical garden.

Highlights of Kottamba Kanda

• New heritage-style villa above Hiriketiya bay
• Short walk to Hiriketiya beach and surf
• Long tiled infinity-edge pool with a wide shallow area for small children
• Fully walled, private tropical garden
• Four bedrooms for 8 adults and 2 children, including a family suite
• Optional two-bedroom garden cottage for 4 more adults
• Full household team, 24/7 security and Starlink WiFi

Bedrooms and bathrooms

• Ground floor: two king suites opening onto the garden or pool deck
• Upstairs: a twin suite (beds can be joined as a king) and a family room with a king bed and a bunk bed for two children
• Garden cottage (optional, extra cost): two small double bedrooms and a sitting area for up to four adults

Every bedroom has air conditioning. A daybed in the ground-floor TV room can be made up as an extra single for a fee.

Living spaces and pool

The double-height living hall rises to a galleried first floor, with a lantern chandelier, antique rugs, cane-backed sofas and botanical and folk art. Open-plan living and dining spaces flow onto the verandahs and the pool deck, with palms and jungle beyond.

Staff and services

A chef and house team provide steward service and daily housekeeping, with all meals from a fixed-price set menu. Security is on site 24/7.

Location: Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya is a small horseshoe bay near Dickwella with consistent surf and a lively mix of cafés, bars and restaurants. Yala National Park is about two hours east, and Colombo airport is about three hours away.

Who it’s for

Families with young children, and larger groups of up to 14 when the garden cottage is added.

Good to know

• With the two-bedroom garden cottage added (up to 12 adults and 2 children), rates start at ₹1,05,000 per night. Ask us for the full cottage rate table.

Rates and booking

Rates for Kottamba Kanda start at ₹75,500 per night for the whole villa, including taxes and service charge, and vary by season, dates and group size. Send us your dates and number of guests through the enquiry form or WhatsApp, and the Gorilla Stays team will confirm availability, the best rate and any extras such as airport transfers, a private chef or in-villa spa treatments.