Why House

It’s a beautiful property and my deluxe room was exceptional. The service was great and everyone working there was very friendly. The food was all absolutely delicious and it felt like nothing was too much trouble for the people working there. I felt very well looked after and my room was amazing.

We had a wonderful stay at Why House which we couldn’t fault. Henrietta was a wonderful host, made us feel right at home and had wonderful recommendations. The food and service from Muthu and the team was exceptional. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the gardens and pool are lovely to relax in - we also joined in with aqua aerobics which was great fun and enjoyed watching the monkeys in the trees around the pool. We hope to return one day and would definitely recommend both the hotel and the restaurant to anyone visiting the area.

After a multi-stop tour round Sri Lanka we knew we wanted to end up at the Why House. Why? Tranquility, a warm welcome from Henrietta and the great staff, the beautiful environment and rooms, and the proximity to beaches and Galle. Our kids adore it and were so excited to be back. It didn’t disappoint. Henrietta greeted us like long lost friends, the food was even better than previous visits (the tuna and the Weligama chicken were sensational) and our double room villa near the pool was genuinely stunning. Things don’t stand still despite the timeless, elegant feel of the place - and since our last visit the gym had arrived plus Netflix in the rooms (not that we spent much time there). The atmosphere and easy nature of the place are impossible to better. Nothing is any trouble, you can be as sociable or antisocial as you want to be, you can chill for the day and eat all meals there, or can just use it as a base. All in all it’s a slice of heaven at the tip of a magical island. We are already planning to return in two years time.

It’s safe to say we couldn’t have enjoyed our time at Why House any more than we did. The idyllic setting – surrounded by luscious Sri Lankan greenery and drenched in sunlight – was everything we could’ve hoped for for an incredibly relaxing stay. The staff were as hospitable as they come, and they were particularly sweet with my 1-year old baby and my friends’ 9-month old. The food was delicious and it was unsurprising to hear that the proprietor trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Beyond orchestrating the food, she was a wonderful host and looked after us attentively and thoughtfully, adding so much to our experience. We can’t wait to return.

We had an incredible time at Why House, its the most magical place, the staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble The room was incredible, furnished beautifully, as is the whole hotel It is set in the most beautiful grounds, and is very close to Galle We can't wait to go back again, its so serene , peaceful and relaxing, didnt want to go home!

Why House has the most incredible reviews, for good reason, this place is the best! Food, delicious, staff amazing, experience first class. We stayed with our 3yr old, “could we possibly have some food for her at 5.30?” we asked. At any other hotel, the response would be, I’m sorry dinner starts at 7.30. At this place, absolutely, we have a full menu available at any time, just ask. Out came the most delicious pasta, ice cream etc etc. We had lobster, prawns, delicious drinks all at a very reasonable price. Pool amazing . . . 15/20 minutes from Galle. I could go on. We will be back, for sure. Thank you, thank you.