Why House
Koggala
Why House
Why House is a family orientated boutique hotel located on the outskirts of Galle, near the small coastal town of Koggala. The hotel is surrounded by a three-acre walled garden of tropical plants, fruit and spice trees. The team of friendly staff are always on stand-by to ensure a perfect stay. An outside dining pavilion sits next to the large swimming pool, where you can admire the impressive landscape of the surrounding garden.
The property has 4 different room types in 4 different locations across the three-acre land. There are 10 double en-suite rooms that can sleep up to 24 guests in total, all with private terraces. Each room has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, mini fridge, and an en-suite bathroom with amenities provided by the Kemara Spa in Colombo.
Why House offers a western spin on Sri Lankan and Lebanese cuisine, made fresh by the in-house team. Options include fresh seafood, Thai, Middle Eastern classics, and they even offer a roast dinner with roast potatoes! Food is served at the dining pavilion, although private dining is available on the terraces or verandas.
The property offers plenty of in-house activities and can also arrange various excursions. For example, they provide a cooking demo, which will guide you on the ingredients and spices that make a perfect Sri Lankan curry, a cultural show such as Kandy Dancers, and ways to relax like yoga and massages. Local excursions include a boat safari on the Koggala Lagoon, Galle Fort walking tours, and tea and cinnamon plantation tours.
There are two suites in the main house, both with large king beds. They also include an anteroom, which would be perfect for families with children between the ages of 3 and 12, with cots for infants being free of charge. This also includes an over-sized bathroom with a large walk-in shower.
This room includes a large double bed, an extra child’s bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The private veranda looks over the beautiful gardens.
The Cabanas are split into two, the Pool View and the Paddy View. The Pool View has a third smaller bed for a child with an enclosed garden and outdoor seating. The Paddy View boasts comfort and is perfect for a couple who have sunbathing in mind, with an outdoor terrace.
The garden villas are split into three rooms, room 4, 5 and 6. Rooms 4 and 5 can interconnect, meaning it would be perfect for large family groups. Room 6 comes with a mezzanine level with 2 single beds, as well as a double bed with an en-suite.
This room includes two large rooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in showers. You have the option to book this room individually, or you can book both as they are interconnecting, just perfect for families or large groups. Each room has a queen-sized bed and a private veranda.








