☐ CHECK-IN — The standard check-in time is 14:00. Early check-in is strictly subject to availability and may be chargeable. If you wish to arrange it, please WhatsApp Ladi and Mila ideally 24 hours in advance.
☐ CHECK-OUT — At one point you're gonna have to leave us, whether you like it or not. The standard check-out time is 11:00. Late check-out is strictly subject to availability and may be chargeable. If you wish to arrange it, please WhatsApp Ladi and Mila ideally 24 hours in advance.
☐ DRINKING WATER — Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pure and safe drinking water from the dependable water purification plants installed in our kitchenettes. Utilizing advanced reverse osmosis technology, they effectively remove chlorine and other impurities, ensuring the highest quality of drinking water. No need to buy bottled water.
☐ INTERNET — First things first, let's get you hooked up. We provide high-speed and stable Internet connection over a broadband fiber service. Our complimentary Wi-Fi is called AliyaWatunuHena. The current password is: Itsaparadiseyoucanvisitatanytime
☐ NEIGHBORHOOD AND BEACHES — Aliya Watunu Hena is perfectly positioned between Unakuruwa Beach and Paradise Beach. To reach Unakuruwa Beach (about a 3-minute walk), walk from the main gate about 150 meters down the street and turn right. You will see the beach right around the restaurant's corner. To reach Paradise Beach (about a 5-minute walk), home to Ranlakshmi Beach Paradise and the renowned Walatha Seafood Restaurant, walk from the main gate about 50 meters up the street and turn left. After another 50 meters, you will descend down to the beach. We've also created this personal digital guidebook for you, right inside Google Maps. Here you'll find our favorite restaurants, street food spots, and beaches, trusted local services, and stores around.
☐ NO SMOKING — Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises (main house, cabin, terraces, bathroom facilities, garden). Failing to comply means a Rs. 100,000 fine. No joke. Red hot tip: Go for a walk and take it outside the property.
☐ STAYING COOL AND COMFORTABLE AT NIGHT — The Main House and Cabin are designed for natural airflow and a peaceful tropical experience. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans that you can set by your own preferences. The prevailing onshore ocean breeze varies in strength but generally provides Aliya Watunu Hena with a cool and airy atmosphere so it doesn't need air-conditioning. To stay cool and comfortable at night, switch the mosquito control device on, open the window or sliding door in the Cabin fully, lower the breathable mosquito blind and use the ceiling fan. This creates natural cross-ventilation.

Dear guest, welcome to Unakuruwa 🌴 and thank you for your booking at Aliya Watunu Hena.

We run our place so that it has the smallest environmental impact possible. It's specifically designed for natural airflow — the large windows and sliding doors, combined with full-size breathable mosquito blinds, allow continuous air circulation while keeping insects out.

Showers at Aliya Watunu Hena use naturally ambient-temperature water, a refreshing, spa-like experience perfectly suited to the tropical climate. This is a common and appreciated practice in Sri Lanka, known to support circulation, improve sleep, and leave you feeling refreshed rather than overheated. Many guests find it energizing, cooling, and far more pleasant than hot water in warm weather.

☐ AUTHENTIC RICE & CURRY COOKING SESSION — Get your hands into some coconut and curry. Read more about the afternoon cooking session with Nadeesha — from coconut scraping to clay pots on the flame. Reservations accepted at least 24 hours in advance. Book your cooking session →
☐ AYURVEDIC COSMETIC PRODUCTS — Ayurvedic herbal cosmetics are available in the bathroom for your stay. Satkara body wash is rich in extracts of cluster fig, lofty fig, and portia tree — it washes away dark spots, prevents skin infections, and enhances skin color and complexion. The original Orocare toothpaste with no artificial colors, non-fluoridated and 100% veggie, is enriched with powerful natural herbs. And the Chandanalepa lemongrass soap with no animal fat, no preservatives and no artificial colors keeps skin moisturized all day. These products are made in Sri Lanka from high-quality, natural ingredients. We ask for your understanding if we had to replace one item temporarily due to supply shortage.
☐ CHARGING — Feel free to use any of the USB-A and USB-C charging sockets located on the walls in all rooms and at the terraces. No need for adaptors. To avoid intense battery temperatures, you might want to place your device on one of our blue cooling pads during charging. You can find them in the freezer. Battery life tip: Recharge your device if the battery has between 25% and 50% remaining. Disconnect it from the charger when the battery reaches 85%.
☐ CHECK-IN — The standard check-in time is 14:00. Early check-in is strictly subject to availability and may be chargeable. If you wish to arrange it, please WhatsApp Ladi and Mila ideally 24 hours in advance.
☐ CHECK-OUT — At one point you're gonna have to leave us, whether you like it or not. The standard check-out time is 11:00. Late check-out is strictly subject to availability and may be chargeable. If you wish to arrange it, please WhatsApp Ladi and Mila ideally 24 hours in advance.
☐ DESTINATION GUIDE — Tangalle area offers an array of experiences to enhance your beachside stay. The Unakuruwa Guide is the go-to resource for visitors exploring Sri Lanka's south coast. It helps you discover Unakuruwa, Tangalle area, and Sri Lanka in a more personal, less conventional way.
☐ DRINKING WATER — Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pure and safe drinking water from the dependable water purification plants installed in our kitchenettes. Utilizing advanced reverse osmosis technology, they effectively remove chlorine and other impurities, ensuring the highest quality of drinking water. No need to buy bottled water.
☐ ELECTRICITY — The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz in Sri Lanka. The electric sockets in all rooms and at terraces fit power plugs of type G. Even if some 70% of Sri Lanka's electricity comes from renewables today, fossil fuels share in power generation is still at about 30%. Therefore we kindly ask you to use electric energy wisely.
☐ ELLA DAY TRIP — Spend a day in Sri Lanka's hill country, trading the coast for mountain cool. Read more about the trip — the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, tea estates. Bring home a story and a great single-estate tea. Reservations accepted at least 24 hours in advance. Book your Ella day trip →
☐ EMERGENCY — Help is just a call away. In case of emergency, please call or WhatsApp Vishmi. We're here to help you reach the local emergency services in case of a health issue or other issues.
☐ GALLE DAY TRIP — Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is where cobbled streets, Dutch-colonial mansions, ancient mosques, and vibrant boutiques meet under the tropical sun. Read more about the day trip — the fort walls, the southern coast road, Dondra lighthouse at the island's southernmost point. Reservations accepted at least 24 hours in advance. Book your Galle day trip →
☐ ICE CUBES — Ice cube trays are available in the freezer for making your own ice, or you can easily buy ready-made ice cubes (1 kg bags) at the nearby convenience store.
☐ INSIDER TIPS — Unlock Sri Lanka's best-kept secrets and get access to insider tips about Unakuruwa and the Tangalle area that you won't find in guidebooks. Be the first to know about exclusive offers, seasonal discounts, and hidden last-minute deals. A warm, friendly update every other month from people who live here and know the place best.
☐ INTERNET — First things first, let's get you hooked up. We provide high-speed and stable Internet connection over a broadband fiber service. Our complimentary Wi-Fi is called AliyaWatunuHena. The current password is: Itsaparadiseyoucanvisitatanytime
☐ INVOICE — You can pay online while making your reservation. We accept MasterCard and Visa cards. We also accept Sri Lanka's LankaQR and SOLO Direct Pay digital payments. Additionally, you can pay with cash in Rupees, US Dollars and Euros.
☐ LAUNDRY — At your request, we can arrange laundry service for Rs. 1,500 per kilogram. Please call or WhatsApp Vishmi for collection (please put your laundry in a bag). Laundry will be returned to you the next day. The costs for laundry are settled upon return.
☐ MORE WAYS TO ENJOY YOUR STAY — We've handpicked unique experiences and hidden gems to help you connect with the culture, taste the flavors, and explore the beauty of the island. There's always something special waiting just around the corner.
☐ MOSQUITO CONTROL — For your comfort, we've installed vaporizer machines containing mosquito control liquid. Switch on the vaporizer machine for evenings and nights. Switch it off again in the morning. For safety reasons, do not manipulate the vaporizer machine (keep it always plugged).
☐ NATURALLY REFRESHING SHOWERS — Aliya Watunu Hena embraces the local climate. Showers in the fully walled and partially open-air bathrooms use ambient-temperature water, which most guests quickly come to prefer in warm weather. Simple, refreshing, and perfectly aligned with the surroundings.
☐ NEIGHBORHOOD AND BEACHES — Aliya Watunu Hena is perfectly positioned between Unakuruwa Beach and Paradise Beach. To reach Unakuruwa Beach (about a 3-minute walk), walk from the gate about 150 meters down the street and turn right. You will see the beach right around the restaurant's corner. To reach Paradise Beach (about a 5-minute walk), home to Ranlakshmi Beach Paradise and the renowned Walatha Seafood Restaurant, walk from the gate about 100 meters up the street and turn left. After another 100 meters, you will descend down to the beach. We've also created this personal digital guidebook for you, right inside Google Maps.
☐ NO SMOKING — Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises (main house, cabin, terraces, bathroom facilities, garden). Failing to comply means a Rs. 100,000 fine. No joke. Red hot tip: Go for a walk and take it outside the property.
☐ PARKING — Complimentary parking is available within the premises during your stay. Scooters, tuk-tuks or a car can be parked at the driveway behind the main gate.
☐ PETS — Your pets are welcome at Aliya Watunu Hena. We kindly ask you to announce their arrival in advance. The additional fee for pets is Rs. 5,000 per night.
☐ ROOM CLEANING — In order to be easy on the planet and your wallet, we'll only clean the rooms and change towels and bed sheets every 7th day during your stay.
☐ SATISFACTION — Your opinion matters to us. If something isn't right, please write to Ladi and Mila directly — WhatsApp us. Every message is read and acted on. And if you're happy: a review on TripAdvisor or Google Maps means more to a small property than you might think.
☐ STAYING COOL AND COMFORTABLE AT NIGHT — The Main House and Cabin are designed for natural airflow and a peaceful tropical experience. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans that you can set by your own preferences. The prevailing onshore ocean breeze generally provides Aliya Watunu Hena with a cool and airy atmosphere so it doesn't need air-conditioning. To stay cool and comfortable at night, switch the mosquito control device on, open the window or sliding door in the Cabin fully, lower the breathable mosquito blind and use the ceiling fan. This creates natural cross-ventilation.
☐ TOWELS — Multiple towels are provided for your comfort: a large beige bath towel, a small chocolate-colored face towel, and a large beige beach towel with stripes.
☐ TRANSPORTATION — We'll gladly arrange your transportation for friendly prices at your request. A passenger car with a professional driver to the BIA/Colombo airport is Rs. 30,000. Please WhatsApp Ladi and Mila. For short-distance tuk-tuk rides, we suggest downloading the PickMe mobile app. You can also hire Vishmi with her own tuk-tuk (prices to be discussed directly). There is a bus stop at the main road at the convenience shop — just 550 meters or a 7-minute walk from Aliya Watunu Hena. Take a blue bus in the direction of Tangalle or Matara.
☐ UMBRELLA — Although Unakuruwa is located in Sri Lanka's dry zone with low annual rainfall, the rain here is warm, short, and beautiful. Sri Lanka is affected by two monsoon seasons: Yala (southwest monsoon, usually May to September) and Maha (northeast monsoon, usually October to January). If you're coming during either season, just borrow one of the umbrellas so that the rain does not spoil your day.
☐ WASTE SORTING — Please help us properly separate the waste as it's mandatory in Sri Lanka. You can find three different bins in the backyard of the Main House. All plastics go to the orange bin. Glass goes to the blue bin. Bio waste goes to the brown bin. Residual waste goes to the indoor bin. Please call or WhatsApp Vishmi if you want to get rid of hazardous waste such as batteries during your stay.