A Restful Place, Created for Time Together
Villa Tanderra was created by a Sydney family drawn to the quiet beauty of Kalametiya. Its name is inspired by an Indigenous Australian word meaning “a restful place”, an idea reflected in the villa’s easy relationship with water, landscape and family life.
The architecture favours openness and connection. Teak and cane furnishings, generous shared spaces and views towards the sea create an atmosphere that feels considered without becoming formal. Guests can gather for long meals and poolside afternoons, then retreat to private bedrooms when they want their own space.
The Villa at a Glance
Four bedrooms accommodating up to 10 guests
Three ocean-facing king rooms
One family room with a king bed and two single beds
Four ensuite bathrooms
40-foot swimming pool
Direct beach access
Open-plan living and dining
Private chef, butler and dedicated support team
Wi-Fi, television and sound system
Available for exclusive villa stays; individual-room options may appear through the online booking system
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Ocean Rooms
Three air-conditioned king rooms look towards the Indian Ocean, creating private places to wake to coastal light and settle after a day outdoors. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom.
Family Room
The family room combines a king bed with two single beds and looks towards the lagoon and green countryside. It allows parents and children to share one generous room without compromising the wider group’s privacy.
Entire Villa or Individual Rooms
The strongest expression of Tanderra is an exclusive villa stay for one group. Individual-room bookings may also be offered on selected dates. Availability, inclusions, minimum stays and cancellation conditions must be taken live from the online booking system.
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Life Between the Pool, Beach and Lagoon
The 40-foot pool anchors the outdoor experience, giving children and adults a dependable place to swim while the open sea changes with weather and season. Beyond the garden, the beach creates a powerful sense of space; behind the villa, the lagoon introduces a quieter landscape of water, birdlife and local life.
Nearby experiences can include lagoon and birdlife exploration, coastal walks, local food encounters and visits across the Tangalle and Kalametiya region. Activities should be presented as part of a stay, subject to season, conditions and availability.
Experience the Stay
Chef-Led Dining, Shaped Around Your Stay
Meals are an important part of Villa Tanderra. The chef works with fresh seafood, local produce and familiar Sri Lankan flavours, adapting menus to the group, dietary needs and the rhythm of each day. Guests can discuss preferences before arrival so shopping and preparation can be planned properly. A morning fish-market visit may be arranged when conditions and schedules allow, connecting the day’s meal with the coast around the villa. Dining can move between the long teak table, relaxed outdoor settings and quieter meals shaped around children or excursions.
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Meals are an important part of Villa Tanderra. The chef works with fresh seafood, local produce and familiar Sri Lankan flavours, adapting menus to the group, dietary needs and the rhythm of each day. Guests can discuss preferences before arrival so shopping and preparation can be planned properly.
A morning fish-market visit may be arranged when conditions and schedules allow, connecting the day’s meal with the coast around the villa. Dining can move between the long teak table, relaxed outdoor settings and quieter meals shaped around children or excursions.
Food and beverage charges, meal plans, market purchases and special arrangements must be explained before booking or confirmed prior to arrival. Avoid implying that every meal or market visit is automatically included.
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Who Villa Tanderra Suits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Place Between Two Waters
A closer look
Scenes from the Stay
