We love plants and gardening. Illuketia plantation is a botanical wonderland. Tall trees, majestic bamboo and giant heliconias loom over flowering shrubs, creepers and ferns. Fruits, vegetables, rice and herbs are organically grown in our garden. Our daily floral arrangements are fresh cuts from the plantation. At last count there are 156 bird species, 556 tropical plants, 20 mammals, pond fishes and a variety of reptiles, land monitor lizards and frogs living discreetly within the boundaries.

Historic Illuketia is one of Sri Lanka's most storied plantation houses. Just 8km from Galle, the expansive house is almost 200 years old, a living reminder of the island's colonial past. Thoroughly modernized but retaining its ancient flavour, Illuketia boasts four suites in the main house and the two in the adjacent Pond House, overlooking a lotus lake. The property sits on 7 acres of sumptuous tropical garden and paddy fields. Sinhalese villages and charming country lanes cluster close to the estate so be prepared for a unique cultural experience but never compromising on comfort.

It is about 6.5 KM to the famous Unawatuna Beach. Also within 45 Minutes can reach to Mirissa Harbour for whale Watching.