# Private Villa in Bentota URL: https://rapidadventures.lk/stays/private-villa-in-bentota > Lakeside villa escape beside Lunuganga, with pools and serene views. **Rating**: ★ 5.0 / 5.0 (8 reviews) **View**: Lake View (Overlooks the serene Dedduwa Lake, beside Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga Estate.) **Location**: Bentota (6.402156, 80.0149955) **Total Guest Capacity**: 11 guests **Check-in / Check-out**: 14:00 / 11:00 **Booking Policies**: Advance payment required: 100% ## Overview Tucked away by Dedduwa Lake in Bentota, this spacious villa offers 4 air-conditioned bedrooms, two pools, and uninterrupted lake views. Located next to Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Lunuganga Estate, it’s perfect for families, groups, or couples seeking privacy and tranquility. Bookable as a full villa or in separate units, with an in-house chef, BBQ facilities, free WiFi, and boat rides available on request — it’s an ideal spot to unwind and explore Bentota’s peaceful charm. ## Location & Coordinates - **Area**: Bentota - Golden beaches, river adventures, and coastal charm - **Coordinates**: Latitude 6.402156, Longitude 80.0149955 - **Google Maps**: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVxeH3smSjU2vhYE7 Bentota is a popular beach town known for its palm-lined shores, calm lagoon, and laid-back vibe. Perfect for beach lovers, water sports, and river safaris, it also offers turtle hatcheries, temples, and lively local markets. ## Property Amenities - Pool - Free Wifi - BBQ Facilities - Hot/Cold Water - Caretaker - In-house Chef - Outdoor seating area ## Accommodation Options ### Entire Villa - **Category / Unit Type**: Bed Room - **Number of Units**: 4 - **Capacity**: 2 to 11 guests - **Rates**: 2025aug: $600 USD / LKR 180,000 per night; 2025sept-oct: $480 USD / LKR 144,000 per night; 2025-nov-dec: $480 USD / LKR 145,000 per night; 2025-dec: $600 USD / LKR 180,000 per night; 2026-jan: $480 USD / LKR 144,000 per night - **Rate Includes**: Rates are based on villa-only basis - **Room Amenities**: Air conditioning, Two swimming pools Enjoy exclusive use of the entire villa, including all 4 bedrooms, both pools, and private lakefront spaces. Perfect for families, friends, or groups looking for total privacy, comfort, and a peaceful getaway by Dedduwa Lake. ## Things to Know & Policies ### Property Rules - Check-in from 14:00 - Checkout before 11:00 - You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive. - Pets are not allowed. ### Things to Know - The Rate per night is on a Villa Only Basis. All food and beverage can be ordered from our menu and the cost of the provisions will be charged. - To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search. - The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information. - All extra beds are subject to availability. - There are no cots available at this property. - Boat rides can be arranged on request, subject to availability. ### Terms & Cancellation Policies - There is a minimum 2 nights booking requirement at this property. - Do not consume alcohol, intoxicants, or heavy meals before activities. - We need to know if you are suffering from heart conditions, epilepsy, or any other medical condition. - Rapid Adventures acts solely as a booking platform representing individual property owners and suppliers. - All reservations made through our platform are subject to the terms, conditions, and house rules set by the respective property owners. - Guests are required to acknowledge and comply with each property’s operational policies during their stay. ## Customer Reviews & Ratings **Overall Rating**: ★ 5.0 / 5.0 (8 verified reviews) ### Rating Breakdown - **Cleanliness**: 5.0 / 5 - **Listing Accuracy**: 4.6 / 5 - **Host Communication**: 5.0 / 5 - **Location**: 5.0 / 5 - **Value for Money**: 5.0 / 5 ### Recent Guest Reviews - **Isabell J** (5/5 via TripAdvisor): "Most wonderful place in Sri Lanka" - We found this hidden gem by lucky accident and couldn’t be more happy about it! When it comes to view, silence and scenery we can’t imagine you will find something comparable to this heaven on earth. You are surrounded by nature with a stunning view of the lake, the only sounds you here throughout the day are the lovely bird sounds of the great variety of different species living here. The infinity pool is situated perfectly in the surroundings with an amazing view of the lake. The rooms are amazingly comfortable, well equipped with a mixture of traditional and modern furniture and local art. The whole property and architecture is well thought through. - **Ramesh De Silva** (5/5 via Google): "Absolutely beautiful property" - Absolutely beautiful property surrounded by an amazing salt water lake which has been dubbed "lunu-ganga" by Geoffrey Bawa, the legendary architect. Take a dip in the pool or go for a boat ride. If you are a Bird lover, this place will be perfect for you. While you are there, you can also visit Bawa's property which is a 5 minute walk down the dirt road. An unforgettable time. - **Dave Paternott** (5/5 via Google): "We had an awesome time with family and friends" - We had an awesome time with family and friends at Minnehaha. Nihal & his team made us feel welcome and ensured that we lacked nothing. Minehaha is an ideal getaway from the hustle & bustle of Colombo. The view of the river, the subtle sounds of nature & the tranquility makes you not want to ever go back to city living. The children enjoyed the boat ride and picking lotus flowers from the river. The food was delicious and the rooms were spacious and well equipped. I would recommend this resort and will be looking forward to revisit Minnehaha on our next holiday to Sri Lanka . - **Manish B** (5/5 via TripAdvisor): "The villa is beautiful, with excellent views of the lake" - We spent the two days at the Minehaha resort and it was an amazing experience. The villa is beautiful, with excellent views of the lake. The pool was great. The water was clean and the view were beautiful! We spent half a day enjoying the pool. The food was excellent - we had breakfast and dinner there a couple of times. I loved the fudge + ice-cream they provided us and also the home made Sri Lankan food they cooked for us. We went for an early morning boat ride on the lake. This was one of my favorite parts of the stay. We saw some beautiful birds including a White-bellied Sea Eagle. My sons went Kayaking and had a great time! The host was wonderful and made us feel welcome. He was extremely helpful. He arranged the taxi back to the airport for us and woke up at 3am to make sure the taxi came and we had no issues! If you like staying in a luxury villa during your vacation - I would strongly recommend this place! - **Reto Giacomin** (5/5 via Google): "The hotel is in a beautiful location, overlooking the lake." - The hotel is in a beautiful location, overlooking the lake. A unique atmosphere, perfect for switching off and relaxing your body and mind. The service was exceptional and very attentive, and at the end of our stay we were treated to a boat ride with a unique sunrise. We would love to come back.