Sati Villa Rekawa Beach Sri Lanka

L’emplacement, la plage, la solitude

La literie n’est pas la meilleur de notre voyage

This is an amazing villa in and exceptional setting. Great staff who were attentive without being intrusive. Rekawa beach is deserted as it is a turtle sanctuary. We saw a turtle laying eggs and returning to the sea 50m from the villa. If you want a peaceful, private villa that feels very uncommercial, this is the place.

People should be aware that you cannot swim here and that you cannot access the beach after 1900 due to it being a turtle sanctuary. I think this is actually a bonus as it means the beach is virtually deserted during the day. The plots either side of the villa are vacant which is great for privacy but they are a bit scruffy- the only minor thing that spoils an otherwise perfect place.

Tolle Lage, tolle Architektur und Inneneinrichtung, sehr hilfreiche Mitarbeitende, toller Pool! Am Strand kommen nachts Schildkröten zur Eiablage...

Wir waren 3 Nächte dort inkl. Frühstück/Mittagessen/Abendessen - das Menü-Angebot (inklusive) ist sehr überschaubar und wird schnell eintönig, bzw. man muss dann für weitere Angebote bezahlen. Leider kann man dort nicht im Meer baden aufgrund starker Wellen und Strömungen...

La maison et son style unique Les repas du chef (meilleure cuisine du séjour) La situation incroyable en bordure d'une magnifique plage déserte et sauvage

La maison pourrait être mieux aménagée: espaces extérieurs non aménagés et salle-a-manger sans âme.

Amazing beach and sea views, access to turtle watching was a big bonus, can hear the sounds of the sea and waves crashing onto shore from everywhere in the property, chef was amazing cooking traditional tasty food and catered towards our needs (which was not easy given we had a mix of vegetarians and meat eaters plus different flavour/spice preferences). Massages were very good and worth the high price. Staff were helpful.

All minor points but rooms are basic (not decorated), 2 bathrooms had a bit of a smell, pictures of the listing when booking make the property look more pristine than it actually is (but is still very nice)

Die Lage der Sati Villa ist hervorragend und bietet viel Ruhe. Besonders die schönen Sonnenuntergänge haben den Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht. Lange Spaziergänge am Meer in der Umgebung laden sehr zum Entspannen ein. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist modern eingerichtet und sehr schön gestaltet. Auch das Essen war sehr gut. Insgesamt war es ein wundervoller Aufenthalt, den wir gerne weiterempfehlen.

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We stayed at the villa with our two kids (4 and 7). The team at Sati villa were excellent. Chef Thilagan prepared excellent food and was careful with my son’s allergies. The beach that the garden leads onto was spectacular and although the sea is too rough to swim has a lovely rock pool for dips and was great for early morning or evening strolls/runs. Gayyan also kept us informed about turtle nestings on the beach and after dinner we were able to see green turtles laying their eggs and also hatching and making a dash for the sea which was an amazing experience for us and the kids. We used the villa as a costal base to explore Yala and Udawalawe national parks whilst also being close to the beaches of Mirissa, Hiriketiya etc. worked really well with all being within a hour and a half drive. What a trip! Thanks team would definitely recommend!!

The overall experience has been super right from the moment of making the booking. Shirini is a very good host, overall being in contact, making sure that things are right etc. The team at the villa were super efficient, motivated and keen to make sure we felt welcomed. Chef Thillakan, supported by Gayyan and KAvidhu made sure we had a super holiday!

tolles Haus und super Service. Man konnte den Schildkröten am Strand beim Eierlegen zuschauen

leider ist die Klimaanlage in einem der Zimmer ausgefallen, vermutlich funktioniert sie inzwischen wieder.

Location is superb and unbeatable, located right on Rekawa beach where the turtles come to nest. We went on turtle watch and after we had seen the turtles laying and heading back to the ocean, we were able to easily head back home! The house is beautiful with huge bedrooms and modern tasteful bathrooms. I loved the pared back minimalistic decor. We had Ayurvedic massages arranged by the staff and it was so relaxing and professional. The chef, Thilagan is amazing and served us the most delicious food. The other two members of staff were friendly, helpful and could not do enough. They climbed up and got us coconuts to drink which were so tasty! I was sad to say goodbye.

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une maison sublime avec sa piscine privée en bord de mer. Une situation exceptionnelle. La maison est 100% comme sur les photos. Le chef a cuisiné pour nous tous nos repas. C'était une très belle expérience que nous recommandons.

attention on ne peut pas se baigner dans la mer juste devant la maison, il faut marcher un petit 1/4 d'heure pour avoir une plage avec baignade autorisée.

Einfach alles! Atemberaubende Lage, direkt am Strand. Aussenanlage wie auch Haus waren sehr gepflegt und sauber, sehr geräumige Zimmer und Bad. Supernettes Personal vom, Koch, Concierge, und Servicepersonal. Sie haben uns rundum bestens versorgt mit feinem Essen, Drinks, und anderen Services. Am Abend hatte unser Concierge eine Schildkrötenbeobachtung organisiert. Wir hatten Glück und konnten direkt bei uns am Strand erleben wie eine Schildkröte ihre Eier legte. Wir konnten im Garten sitzend Affen, Vögel, Mungos, Hasen, Varane, etc. beobachten. Die zwei Hunde vom Haus sind sehr friedlich. Auch der Pool war toll. Das Haus liegt alleine am Strand, totale Privatsphäre!

Nichts

We stayed at both Sati Villa properties in Sri Lanka and they were the highlight of the trip for us. Perfect location and off the beaten track which was great for privacy! The team were all so friendly and kind. Constant smiles on their faces. The food was incredible!!! Always on time and really looked after us. The quality of the villa was lovely it was such a cool style. A truly special time and I can’t wait to go back. Cannot thank the team enough!

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It was a very nice property and in a secluded location. The staff took care of us and made sure our picky eaters were happy.

An amazing spot right on the most amazing beach. We were also fortunate enough to see green turtles come up the beach & lay their eggs in the evening. The staff were very attentive & helpful with arrangements & the freshly cooked food was very nice. The villa itself is spectacular & a lovely design & very comfortable for a group of six.

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Very near to the turtle beach Friendly staff Delicious food Sea view Privacy of a home (vs hotel)

The dogs accompany you at every beach walk

Wonderful location, on a very clean beach, with a great staff. We had wonderfully local food cooked daily, everyone was extremely careful to our needs. Highly recommended!

Nothing to complain about

The architecture and location of the building was outstanding. Kumara and the team hosted us so well. The food was delicious. We needed more time as didn't get round to getting out late for the turtles!

Just a point to note if you are travelling in a big vehicle access may be tricky in bad weather or late in the night but we were fine in a mini bus!

The villa and location are stunning. Such a pristine, isolated spot with an abundance of wildlife and the highlight being the turtles. The villa team were brilliant at coordinating, seeing firstly baby turtles hatching and heading out to the sea and then seeing female turtles laying their eggs. The villa was modern and clean with simple yet refined architecture. It had everything we needed for a relaxing, luxurious stay. The food put on by Kumara and the team was superb and a true taste of Sri Lanka but also catered for the varying maturity of our kids palates. We only had time for a couple of nights but we will definitely be back for a longer stay soon.

For a relaxing, nature filled hideaway holiday, there was very little not to like

Great position on Rekawa beach. Wonderful staff (brilliant with children) and good food. Beach was absolutely stunning and an ever changing landscape due to the strong waves. Villa dogs were wonderful. Definitely recommend local kayaking.

Personnel was waiting for me at 3:30am, welcoming me and my family with cut fresh fruit.

Beautiful villa right on the beach. Very secluded. Staff is extremely friendly and prepared wonderful food for us. We also got a chance to see a turtle lay eggs at night.

We liked everything, but good to know that you cannot swim at the beach where the house is (current too strong). There is a pool, but it is rather small.

The beautiful stretch of beach behind the garden was breathtaking. We watched a turtle nesting on a nearby beach on the second night. So many animals passed through the garden (monkeys, water buffalo, peacocks, chipmunks). The staff were so kind and accommodating. The rooms were very comfortable and we all enjoyed the pool.

It didn’t bother us much but you cannot swim in the beach. We still had a great time on the beach and enjoyed the giant waves.

The villa is amazing, design comfort, location, but the staff is even better! Priyantha (the chef) and Sisira are two amazing persons, extremely available, super friendly and professional, made our stay absolutely fantastic. Whatever we needed, they knew it before we could ask! The food cooked by Priyantha was unique. We have travelled through several luxurious lodges, but none could compete with him. Let him suggest the meals, you will not regret it! Sisira was showing us the best spots on the beach, helping out with everything and get us on very short notice request on the fron line watching a sea turtle laying her eggs on the beach just under the villa! Amazing experience, great stay, extremely reccommended!

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We loved our stay here! The villa was wonderful and we enjoyed the delicious meals prepared by a chef both trained in Sri Lankan and European dishes. The staff was very friendly and the house was a great place to rest. We also saw baby turtles on the beach and this made this place even more special. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to swim at the beach, but luckily there are other beaches in the area where swimming was possible.

Everything was simply amazing. The staff is always very helpful and the food is amazing. Highly recommended!

Nothing, everything was perfect

Lovely villa in a beautiful location on a wide beach with incredibly kind staff and excellent local Sri Lankan cuisine!

Very relax atmosphere. Amazing view. Turtles . Very kind staffs. They are helped us. Very tasty food, for our diet. No spices, no pepper. I saw monkeys, dogs, peacocks. We found Kudawalla beach, very wild, good for swimming.

We can't swim in the ocean. Ocean has big waves. But 15 min by car or tuk-tuk they have good beach.

I cannot even begin to explain the serenity of this place while listening to the sea from our balcony and bed. The villa is beach front and we had all the space just for the two of us- it was perfect! Came to Sati straight from the airport with ease and checked in early. We woke up, told the chef what to make for breakfast and walked to the reef along the beach. The beach was marked with turtle paths and felt like we were the only people around. The garden had a peahen and chicks roaming around while we were having breakfast. All types of birds and monkeys in the neighbouring garden. This was the most peaceful, energizing and relaxing stay we have had as a couple. The massage therapy was just what we needed to end our wonderful stay at Sati. Regretting we didn’t book a couple of more nights here. The host and staff are so flexible and even the meals are personalised, highly recommended.

honestly speaking everything was amazing we want to our kids next time when we visit Sri Lanka