BAWA'S ICONIC COUNTRY-HOUSE

Inspirational, whimsical, and enchanting, Lunuganga offers a precious window into the mind of its famous creator, architect Geoffrey Bawa. This soulful artist’s retreat, set along a riverbank in Bentota, features 10 distinctive rooms and suites, each a world apart from the other, and a stunning infinity pool with incredible lake views. Stay here and experience Bawa’s vision, pausing to admire thoughtfully crafted architectural flourishes, leaf-framed lake vistas, and 15-acres of tropical gardens created over a period of 40 years.

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THE GEOFFREY BAWA SUITE

Room 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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Private Pool

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MAIN HOUSE STUDIO

Room Size: 40 sqm

This spacious and opulently decorated suite – formerly Bawa’s guest suite – sits opposite the Geoffrey Bawa Suite, within the main house.

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Private Veranda

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GALLERY STUDIO

Room Size: 60 sqm

Our largest bedroom used to house Bawa’s art collection, and is privately located near a courtyard, perfect for honeymooners.

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Private Veranda

Courtyard View

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GATE HOUSE

Room Size: 40 sqm

This upper floor room nestles in a grove of trees and is located near the entrance gate.

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Garden View

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GLASS HOUSE

Room Size: 30 sqm

A unique glass-walled bedroom set amidst branches on the top of a portico near the entrance court of Bawa’s garden.

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Sitting Area

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Ensuite Bathroom

CINNAMON HILL 1

Room Size: 25 sqm

Perched on the top of Cinnamon Hill, sits this freestanding building that houses two very private bedrooms.

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Outdoor Veranda

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CINNAMON HILL 2

Room Size: 30 sqm

Perched on the top of Cinnamon Hill, sits this freestanding building that houses two very private bedrooms.Learn more

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NO. 5 MASTER SUITE

Room Size: 35 sqm

Formerly Ena’s husband’s bedroom, this light-bathed suite dressed in colonial-era furnishings looks down at the central courtyard.

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NO. 5 GUEST SUITE

Room Size: 50 sqm

Located on the ground floor of the former house of Ena de Silva, this tranquil room opens onto a central courtyard.

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NO. 5 ENA'S BEDROOM

Room Size: 25 sqm

Located in the former house of Ena de Silva, which sits in blissful isolation on the edge of the estate.

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No. 5 Lunuganga

No. 5 is an iconic masterpiece of Sri Lankan design and architecture. Built in 1962 by Geoffrey Bawa for renowned batik artist Ena de Silva, this 3-bedroom villa seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Featuring a central open courtyard, airy interiors, and an innovative use of local materials, it stands as a striking example of Bawa’s timeless tropical modernism.

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