MAWELLA-TANGALLE, SRI LANKA
DEEWARA
Where secluded shores meet relaxed southern traditions.
About Deewara
Restored stately homes, a tropical garden and an unspoilt beach at Mawella.
Deewara is a small collection of stately homes, restored as a boutique villa on the beach at Mawella, near Tangalle. Antiques, courtyards and a lush tropical garden keep the character of the old houses, with modern comforts added. Eleven rooms, a traditional Ayurvedic spa and open views of the sea set an unhurried pace.
Enquire NowWellness & Spa
Traditional Ayurveda, by the sea.
Ayurvie practises traditional Ayurveda, centred on warm herbal oil treatments and Shirodhara. A sauna, jacuzzi and ice bath round out a short, considered menu.
- Traditional Ayurvedic spa by Ayurvie
- Herbal oil treatments for body, head, neck and shoulders
- Shirodhara and foot reflexology
- Sauna and jacuzzi
- Ice bath, paired with a 30-minute foot treatment
Dining
Relaxed meals by the beach, with the ocean in view.
The beachfront dining hall seats just 24, serving Sri Lankan, Asian and Western dishes built on fresh local ingredients. Ocean views throughout, and room service when you would rather stay in.
- Beachfront dining hall seating 24
- Sri Lankan, Asian and Western cuisine
- Fresh local ingredients
- Breakfast 7.30 to 10.00am, lunch 12.30 to 2.00pm, dinner 7.30 to 10.00pm
- Room service available
- Half Board and Full Board options also available
Accommodation
Eleven rooms within restored stately homes.
Eleven rooms across five categories, each with a living area and outdoor seating. Garden and courtyard rooms, sea-view rooms with terraces, and a single 92.7 sqm suite with its own attic.
- 11 rooms across five categories
- Living area and outdoor seating in every room
- King beds throughout
- Sea-view rooms with a private terrace or balcony
- Ayurveda-inspired Ayurvie bath amenities
Getting Here
Mawella, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Deewara faces an unspoilt beach at Mawella, near Tangalle. Around it, rocky outcrops, mangroves and the Mawella Lagoon, one of the area’s most important wetland habitats.
- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport: 214 km, 3 hours by car
- Wewurukannala Temple, Dikwella: approx. 30 mins
- Mulgirigala Rock Temple: approx. 45 mins
- Yala National Park: approx. 2 hours
- Udawalawe National Park: approx. 2 hours
Activities
The coast, the lagoon and the wild beyond.
The night walk starts from the property, along Mawella Beach and through its mangroves. Paddle the lagoon at dawn, or help local fishermen haul in a seine net. Further out, leopards in Yala, elephants in Udawalawe and a 2,000-year-old rock temple at Mulgirigala.
- Guided night walk on Mawella Beach, with turtles in nesting season
- Lagoon kayaking and bird watching through the mangroves
- Seine net fishing with Mawella’s fishermen
- Safaris in Yala and Udawalawe, around two hours away
What’s Included
Everything taken care of
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast included across all five room categories
Guide Price
All stays quoted on a bespoke basis
Bed & Breakfast as standard, with Half Board and Full Board options also available. Rate varies by season, room type, board basis and duration. Contact us for a tailored proposal.
