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Lunuganga Country Estate
Bentota, Southern, Sri Lanka · Teardrop Hotels · Core Luxury
Originally a rubber and cinnamon plantation acquired in 1948, Lunuganga was transformed over fifty years by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa into his personal country home and a laboratory for his architectural ideas. The estate functions as Bawa’s 'architectural autobiography,' blending Italian Renaissance garden layouts with traditional Sri Lankan water gardens and English landscaping. Today, it is managed as a boutique hotel that preserves Bawa's original living quarters and includes the historic Ena de Silva house, which was moved brick-by-brick from Colombo to the estate grounds.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1948
- Neighborhood: Galle District
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
- Architect: Geoffrey Bawa
About Lunuganga Country Estate
- Size: 56 sqm Previously closed off to guests, this is the original bedroom occupied by Geoffrey Bawa during his visits to Lunuganga.
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- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Originally a rubber and cinnamon plantation acquired in 1948, Lunuganga was transformed over fifty years by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa into his personal country home and a laboratory for his architectural ideas. The estate functions as Bawa’s 'architectural autobiography,' blending Italian Renaissance garden layouts with traditional Sri Lankan water gardens and English landscaping. Today, it is managed as a boutique hotel that preserves Bawa's original living quarters and includes the historic Ena de Silva house, which was moved brick-by-brick from Colombo to the estate grounds.
The setting
4 km from Kande Viharaya Buddhist temple.
Experiences
- Guided garden walk of Lunuganga — Each guest staying on-site gets a complimentary, guided garden walk of Lunuganga as part of their stay.
Amenities
- Infinity swimming pool with lake views
- Guided daily tours of the 15-acre tropical gardens
- Complimentary afternoon tea, cookies, and evening G&Ts
- Lake-view restaurant serving authentic island cuisine and Asian fusion
- Curated collection of Bawa’s personal art and architectural flourishes
- Access to the historic Ena de Silva house reconstructed on-site
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