Lunuganga is the former country home and garden retreat of Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architects. It sits on a lakeside peninsula in the Dedduwa region, just inland from the western coast near Bentota. Over decades, it was transformed from a rubber and cinnamon plantation into a masterpiece of tropical architecture, landscape design and artistic vision.

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Setting & Atmosphere

• The estate extends across lush gardens, dotted with rare trees, flowering plants, groves, ponds and quiet walkways.
• Many parts of the property capture views of the lake, treetops, or distant hills, with light, shadow and water carefully composed to create peaceful mood.
• It’s quiet and secluded, yet accessible; guests often comment on how they feel removed from hurried life, surrounded by nature, art and calm.

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Accommodation & Layout

• There are around nine uniquely styled rooms and suites, many housed in independent small buildings spread throughout the garden. Each is different in style but all retain the character and original spirit of the estate.
• Rooms are furnished with antiques, local artworks, and inspired design touches. Some view toward the gardens or lake; others offer private courtyards or verandahs.
• Highlights include the Master Suite (once used by Bawa himself), a Studio that used to serve as his art gallery, and “No. 5,” a wing originally built for a batik artist friend, reconstructed as part of the estate.

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Dining & Features

• Meals are served in settings that invite relaxation—terraces facing the lake, covered verandahs, or outdoor dining among gardens. The cuisine tends to blend local Sri Lankan flavour with international sensibilities.
• Among the signature features are garden tours (led by guides familiar with Bawa’s design philosophy), an infinity pool that overlooks the water, and many “quiet corners” to pause, read, think or simply absorb the surroundings.

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Why Lunuganga Stands Out

• It is not just a place to stay; it is an immersive work of art, where architecture, nature and design are woven together.
• For those who love quiet beauty, design history, gardens, and contemplative spaces, it offers something rare—a blend of comfort and inspiration.
• Guests often use Lunuganga as a retreat, as a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate fine details—in landscaping, furniture, layout or views.