1 Floor Family Apartment with Balcony Villa Wonne Beachhouse

“Great stay overall — beautiful apartment, excellent concierge, and a lovely terrace”

The apartment was beautiful and roomy, fully equipped and very cozy. The concierge team was kind, attentive, and always available. All activities were clearly documented, making planning a breeze. Overall, a great stay. The only drawback was that the terrace is great but lacks a sea view because of the hotel in front.

Alx2kok·2 months ago

We were a family of four; the villa was large and spacious, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a practical kitchen that lets you cook freely if you’re active. The person in charge of cleaning the villa and surroundings is a very friendly guy who helps with anything you ask, even for a nominal fee. The downside is there’s no air conditioning, just ceiling fans, so on hot, humid days it can be a bit tough, but overall tolerable, especially if you spend all day outside and arrive in the afternoon, then it’s more comfortable.

Tal·3 months ago

We felt very comfortable and the apartment was set up like a real home—perfect for staying longer. The water wasn’t drinkable, but they promised to change it immediately.

Matthias·5 months ago

“Schöne Villa, aber in der Hochsaison leider zu laute Parties gegenüber”

The villa itself is gorgeous and the staff and the contact with the friendly host are very good. The photos match reality exactly and the rooms are very tasteful. We received many tips and were well supported for all activities, from laundry service to the TukTuk safari, everything worked wonderfully. The villa is only a few steps from the sea and all restaurants and cafés are easily reachable. Unfortunately, directly opposite the villa is a beach club. We were warned beforehand that there are wild parties on Wednesdays, but we didn’t realize it was a techno party with bass that goes until 4 am. Without earplugs, sleep was impossible, especially with kids. Many windows only have a wooden grill, so we couldn’t “shield” ourselves. It wasn’t just a party; of the five nights, three were extremely loud, and the music only stopped at 2 am on the other nights, which was a weak consolation. Conversations with the owners on site didn’t help. Sometimes there were only a handful of guests, but the music could have filled an airport. The German host really tried to end the noise, and apparently it’s a general problem for many hotels that Arugam Bay becomes a party hub in peak season and the police don’t intervene for noise violations. We understand the locals need to earn money, but if we’d known this beforehand we’d have booked elsewhere—even though the villa is beautiful. A vacation without sleep isn’t real relaxation. The host offered a complimentary breakfast and dinner as a small compensation, which was a nice gesture but didn’t fully offset our frustration given the price per night. Families with younger kids should check the “party situation” beforehand. We knew the villa had no air‑con, only fans, and the original “ventilation principle” that relies on open design and sea breeze didn’t work in August.

Ruth·A year ago

“We loved our stay at Villa Wonne and really enjoyed Arugam Bay.”

The apartment is spacious, located within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants. Having a fridge and kitchen is always handy when traveling with kids. The only issue was being careful about leaving food out because of local wildlife, but we just kept everything in the fridge, so it was fine.

Dean·A year ago