Tekanda Lodge

Koodalugodawatta, Alawathukissa, Kathaluwa, Galle, Sri Lanka
6 Rooms
Traditional Elegance & Secluded
Wrapped in ten acres of its own private estate with 360° views including Koggala Lake to the west and distant views of the Indian Ocean to the south, the regal Tekanda Lodge has just six rooms. The estate is sometimes rented out for exclusive use, but even for those occupying a single suite, the refined eco-lodge offers plenty in the way of privacy and luxury. The place was once a tea and coconut plantation, and some organic crops are still grown on the grounds, including cinnamon, which is pleasingly aromatic when it catches on the morning breeze.

The main lodge houses four rooms, all set around a traditional courtyard and featuring private verandas with views of the surrounding landscape. The look mixes colonial charm with safari chic: beds draped with breezy white mosquito netting, handmade wooden furniture, antique-looking writing desks, and light-flooded bathrooms, two of which come with freestanding tubs. A pair of cabanas, set slightly apart from the lodge, are especially striking, with high, vaulting wood-beamed ceilings, four-poster beds, and lounge space with built-in daybeds.

Served on the lodge’s main deck or in rooms on request is a lavish breakfast with tropical fruits and Sri Lankan dishes. Most guests are out exploring during the day, but a gorgeous infinity pool, reflecting the silhouette of palm trees and bordered by a spacious stone deck, is a perfect place to cool off afterward. Later, banana leaf–wrapped fish and other local specialties are prepared for a communal-style open-air dinner, and drinks — many incorporating tea and other ingredients grown on the grounds — flow freely under the stars.

Location

Tekanda Lodge
Koodalugodawatta, Alawathukissa, Kathaluwa, Galle, Sri Lanka

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Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Honesty Bar
  • Room service
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa treatments (on request)
  • Yoga
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Concierge
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Doctor on call
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Garden
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Wake-up service
  • Lounge
  • No pets allowed
  • Golf nearby
  • Shopping area nearby

Need to Know

  • Hotel can only accommodate children as guests aged 6 years or above.
  • If booking is for three rooms or more and/or for exclusive use of Tekanda Lodge, the following cancellation policy will apply:
  • Bookings cancelled more than 90 days of arrival: 10% cancellation fee |
  • Bookings cancelled within 90 days of arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
  • Bookings cancelled within 60 days of arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
  • No shows: 100% cancellation fee.
  • Reservations can be modified free of charge (subject to availability) up until 30 days (for bookings up to 2 rooms) or up until 90 days (for bookings of 3 rooms or more) prior to original check-in date. If reservations are modified, no refunds will be issued if your new reservation value is less than the original reservation value. If your new booking value is greater than the original booking value, the difference will be charged at the time of change.
  • Third occupants up to age of 18 are permitted only upon request prior to arrival; children between 12 and 17 will have a £30 supplement charge per night.
  • Tekanda Lodge cannot accommodate pets.
  • Tekanda Lodge does not offer all-day dining, and main meals are served at specific times. Snacks are always available between main meals and variations on meal times can always be discussed
  • Eligible Plus reservations: If Plus benefits include an experience or activity, please contact plus@tablethotels.com to make arrangements prior to your arrival.
Check in: 2 pm
Check out: 11 am

Credit cards accepted

Sustainability Measures and Certifications

We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
  • Uses renewable energy
  • Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
  • Uses energy-efficient lighting
  • Cleans with eco-friendly products
  • Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
  • Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic toiletries
  • No single-use plastics
Dining
  • Sources produce from local farms
  • Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
  • Offers vegan menu options
  • Composts food waste
  • Reduces food waste
Community and Environment
  • Purchases from locally owned businesses
  • Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
  • Actively supports the needs of the local community
  • Trains staff in sustainability best practices
  • Trains staff in local cultural heritage
  • Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
  • Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife
  • Measures and reduces water waste
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Oct 6
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Oct 15
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