Casa DegaBalapitiya
The pool at Casa Dega under coconut palms

CasaDega

Where luxury meets the serenity of Sri Lanka's southern coast.

1 acre4 bedrooms8 guests

One walled acre of coconut garden, two minutes from the beach, and not another guest in sight.

Casa Dega is a private boutique villa in Balapitiya, the quiet coastal town where the Madu River meets the sea. Four en-suite bedrooms, a pool set into the lawn, and a resident team led by a private chef.

A single booking takes the whole estate. Families, groups of friends, small weddings and retreats have the garden, the bar and the kitchen entirely to themselves.

The pool and lawn at Casa Dega, ringed by coconut palms
The pool, seen from the upper terrace
The arched private bar at night, lit from within
The private bar, after dark
Sun loungers under a parasol beside the garden
Loungers in the afternoon shade

Made for leaving the city behind

Wide verandas open onto the lawn, the lounge stays cool under high ceilings and slow fans, and evenings drift from the outdoor table to the bar. Everything you might want is already on site.

  • Private swimming pool
  • Walled tropical garden
  • Indoor lounge
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private bar
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV
  • Secure parking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-house chef
  • Airport transfers on request

Four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom

Choose a room on the plan. Two kings, a queen and a twin, so a group of eight or two families settle in without negotiating.

OceanPoolKitchenBarLoungeGarden01King02King Premium03Queen04TwinIllustrative layout · not to scale
Bedroom one

King-size bed

A king suite beside the lounge, a few steps from the bar, the kitchen and the pool terrace.

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxury linen
  • Fitted wardrobe
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Pool view
Every room includesEn-suite bathroomAir conditioningLuxury linenFitted wardrobeComplimentary toiletriesGarden or pool views

A day at Casa Dega

6:00 amDrag the sun

Sunrise · Noon · Sunset

Breakfast on the veranda6 – 8 am

The garden wakes before you do. Coffee, tropical fruit and hoppers appear on the outdoor table, and the pool is still and glassy for a first swim. Breakfast is included with every stay.

Beyond the gate

Everything below can be arranged in advance by the villa team and added to your itinerary.

5 min

Madu River boat safari

Mangrove channels, cinnamon islands and abundant birdlife.

15 min

Turtle hatcheries

Local conservation projects along the Kosgoda coast.

On the water

Kayaking

Paddle the calm inland waterways, or fish the lagoon at first light.

Short drive inland

Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga

One of Sri Lanka's most iconic gardens.

Ambalangoda

Mask museum

Traditional craftsmanship and the island's mask-carving heritage.

Guided

Cycling & village walks

Rides and walks through paddy fields and coastal villages.

Hikkaduwa · 20 min

Surf lessons

Beginner-friendly breaks and instructors along the coast.

Nov – Apr

Whale watching

Seasonal blue and sperm whale expeditions from the southern ports.

Half or full day

Deep sea fishing

Charters for groups, arranged on request.

and Balapitiya Beach itself, two minutes from the gate.

Cooked to order,
by a private chef

Guests eat what they feel like, when they feel like it. The chef plans each day's menu with the group in the morning and shops for it fresh.

  • Authentic Sri LankanRice & curry, hoppers
  • Seafood specialitiesFrom the day's catch
  • WesternFamiliar comfort
  • BBQ dinnersOn the lawn
  • Vegetarian & veganFull menus
  • Children's menusOn request
Included

Breakfast

Served on the veranda every morning, as standard with every stay.

Option

Half board

Breakfast plus dinner, prepared in-villa each evening.

Option

Full board

All three meals, tailored to the group each day.

Option

The full private chef experience

Candlelit dinners, celebration menus and BBQ nights, planned around your stay.

Balapitiya, Southern Province

The villa sits between the Madu River estuary and the beach, with Bentota, Hikkaduwa and Galle all inside an easy morning's drive.

  • Balapitiya Beach2min
  • Madu River5min
  • Kosgoda turtle hatchery15min
  • Bentota20min
  • Hikkaduwa20min
  • Galle Fort (UNESCO)35min
  • Colombo1h 45drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport2hdrive
Check-in 2:00 pmCheck-out 11:00 amEarly check-in and late check-out subject to availability
AirportColomboBentotaMadu RiverKosgodaAmbalangodaHikkaduwaGalle FortCasa DegaBalapitiyaIndian OceanSketch, not to scale

Who it suits

One booking, the whole villa. No shared spaces, no other guests, and a team that already knows your name.

Family holidaysHoneymoonsSmall weddingsAnniversariesYoga retreatsWellness escapesBirthday celebrationsCorporate retreatsPhotography retreatsLong stays

Looked after, start to finish

  • Private chefSri Lankan, Western and seafood menus
  • Daily housekeepingRooms serviced every morning
  • Airport transfersOn request, from BIA or Colombo
  • ChauffeurVehicle and driver by the day
  • Excursion planningItineraries built around the group
  • Spa & massageIn-villa therapists on request
  • BabysittingVetted local carers on request
  • LaundrySame-day turnaround, chargeable

Take the whole villa

Tell us your dates and who's coming. We'll reply with availability, rates and a first sketch of an itinerary.

  • SleepsUp to 8 guests
  • Bedrooms4, all en-suite
  • EstateOne walled acre
  • BreakfastIncluded
  • Check-in2:00 pm
  • Check-out11:00 am

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