What peace and quiet and what an amazing house. We knew nothing about the Bawa brothers but are now hooked and would love to go back to Sri Lanka to stay in the other hotels by Geoffrey Bawa. It was so hot during our stay there but fortunately you can use the swimming pool at Club Villa (sister hotel)

Before arriving at Lunuganga for a three night stay we had read something of Bawa’s work but did not appreciate his status outside Sri Lanka. The point is Lunuganga is a lovely relaxed place to stay in its own right, everything else is a bonus and an opportunity. On our first day we had beautiful dawn boat trip on the... More

To be a guest at Lunuganga was an incredibly rewarding experience. It is simply not enough to see it in the photos. One must physically experience moving up and down the different levels, the manipulated vistas, the relationships to the water, the skillful positioning of the various pavilions... Opportunities to stay in a place like this do not come round... More

We didn't stay here, but it is exquisite, and we were highly envious of the people who had found this idyllic haven of design and landscaped grounds, in a tranquil area with beautiful surroundings. Well worth a detour to visit - although make sure you plan out the route in advance - and I'm sure even better to stay here...

Visiting this most beautiful, charming and understated 'home' was a dream come true for me. It was such a privilege to be able to explore the magnificent gardens at leisure and to enjoy the lovely interiors of the house. Our dinner and breakfast were wonderful and the staff were so extremely hospitable. Even if you are not familiar with Bawa's... More

We visited the Bawa Estate in 2011 for a garden tour and decided we would try staying in one of the rooms on our next holiday. We were not disappointed. As well as the obvious benefits of having the freedom to explore the enormous landscaped gardens alongside a beautiful lagoon, one can stay in a small number of individual rooms... More

Renowned Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa's home and garden. In his home are six places of accomodation, which we didn't have a chance to try, but we saw them all. I'd rent any one of them in a heartbeat, even if they are w/o some modern amenities. The house and not least the incredible garden are marvels of beauty and tranquility,... More

This in many ways was the highlight of an extraordinary trip around Sri Lanka. The house and out-buildings are beautifully furnished, and the gardens are extraordinary. Staff were very charming and eager to help - the food was of the highest quality (and authentically Sri Lankan, so my companion assured me). Utterly peaceful, and very remote. We stayed in the... More

LUNUGANGA When travelling perhaps the greatest luxury of all is to be invited into somebody‚s house. The joy of staying at Lunuganga is that it is like staying in someone‚s home, and the somebody, moreover, an artist of great international distinction. Though Geoffrey Bawa died in 2003, eight years after his death his spirit infuses all the buildings and every... More