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Explore the diverse range of completed projects that define Shakticola’s journey. From bespoke villas to luxurious hospitality experiences, each project reflects our passion for innovation, precision, and design excellence. With a sharp focus on detail, we create spaces where style meets function, pushing boundaries to exceed the highest standards. Our portfolio is a true showcase of luxury and craftsmanship, transforming every space into an unforgettable experience.
PALM
Located five kilometres inland from Ahangama’s pristine southern beaches, PALM Hotel is a modern concept retreat embedded within a dense palm grove. Spanning four acres, the property blends tropical context with contemporary lifestyle, offering an all-day restaurant, bar, 14-metre pool, concept store, gym, and a variety of modular accommodations designed for rest, leisure, and immersion.
CHARLESTON
Perched at the southern tip of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, The Charleston is a meticulously restored 1924 Art Deco residence, now reimagined as a nine-bedroom boutique hotel. With sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and the fort’s storied ramparts, it offers a refined blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, tailored to the discerning traveler’s sensibilities.
TERRA
Set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Terra is a luxurious resort retreat located in the tranquil enclave of Kabalana, Ahangama. Ideally placed near world-renowned surf breaks, Terra offers guests immediate access to the sea’s exhilaration, while providing moments of repose amid sweeping views and rich natural beauty. With 12 thoughtfully designed rooms, private pools, and curated experiences, the resort invites a harmonious blend of adventure and serenity.
HALCYON
Nestled on the golden curve of Tangalle’s coastline, Halcyon Mawella offers a tranquil beachfront retreat with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Designed for both comfort and serenity, the hotel features a variety of accommodation options—from ground-floor cabanas and upper-floor balcony rooms to family-oriented spaces and a private three-bedroom villa. Guests are invited to unwind amid lush gardens, shaded terraces, and a shimmering outdoor pool open year-round.
TERRENE
Concealed within a dense tropical garden along Weligama Bay’s main beach road, Terrene unfolds as a private sanctuary just steps away from the iconic Taprobane Island. This villa offers a quiet immersion in nature with its fully enclosed grounds, lush green spaces, and thoughtfully integrated spaces centered around a swimming pool. At its core, the residence invites openness—blurring boundaries between inside and out through expansive glass doors and fluid spatial arrangement.
THE CANOPY
Set amidst the lush landscape of Heenatigala, this renovation project reimagines an existing Sri Lankan dwelling, balancing reverence for the old with the needs of contemporary living. Prioritizing preservation, the intervention retains the home’s essential character while subtly transforming its use and rhythm. The outcome is a calm, grounded domestic environment shaped by both continuity and change, and deeply attuned to its natural context.
RAZIQ VILLA
Perched gently on the edge of Koggala Lake, this five-bedroom villa offers a meditative retreat where architecture dissolves into the landscape. Conceived as a porous threshold between built form and nature, the home embraces the lush Sri Lankan environment through a seamless interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Each room is carefully oriented to frame elements of water, sky, and foliage—inviting nature not only in sight but in spirit.
MONARA HOUSE
Nestled within the lush coastal landscape of Thalpe, Galle, Monara House offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Sri Lanka’s colonial architectural heritage. This villa, designed for the discerning modern traveller, features four bedrooms arranged in a U-shape around a central pool, creating an intimate yet open spatial experience. Its refined layout invites a seamless flow between private quarters and communal spaces, all embraced by a shared balcony and framed by an elegant colonnade, embodying a harmonious dialogue between past and present.
KUMBURA VILLA
Secluded on a headland near Galle and wrapped in the quiet embrace of private paddy fields and tea plantations, this four-bedroom villa was envisioned as a tranquil family retreat. Aimed at creating an enriching and playful environment for young children. The result is a joyful, lived-in oasis—where children roam freely, and wildlife parades.
DRAGONFLY
Perched within walking distance from the sea, Dragonfly Villa is a contemporary coastal retreat designed for effortless family living and tropical immersion. Featuring four en-suite bedrooms, a children’s playroom, and a cozy TV den, the villa offers a full-service experience. Its infinity pool and jungle-framed garden set the stage for leisure, where nature and luxury coalesce in quiet harmony.
SEDONA
Set within the mist-laced folds of the Nakiyadeniya mountain range in Galle, Sri Lanka, the Sedona Canyon Estate nestles into a verdant hillside, offering panoramic views of the landscape below. Designed as a serene private retreat, the residence opens fully to nature with soaring glazed walls and a shaded terrace that overlooks an infinity-edged pool. Its design prioritizes spatial generosity, visual clarity, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
INDIA WALK
Nestled in the lush, undulating hills of southern Sri Lanka, this 200-year-old Dutch Colonial Tea Estate has undergone a sensitive and inspired restoration. Once the region’s largest tea producer, the villa had fallen into disrepair by the 1970s. Revived in 2020, the estate now offers the rare opportunity to rent or own a slice of living history—an elegant fusion of colonial legacy and contemporary luxury.
NILWELLA PALMS
Tucked along the unspoiled southern coastline of Sri Lanka, Nilwella Palms is a six-bedroom beachfront villa that offers a serene retreat amidst the rhythmic pulse of the sea. Bordering the lively Hiriketiya Bay and the quieter sands of Dikwella Beach, this expansive villa is thoughtfully designed to host families or groups of friends seeking stillness, space, and sun-drenched leisure. With direct beach access and a coconut-lined garden, it invites guests into a lifestyle defined by ease and beauty.
WIJAYA GIRI
Tucked into a coastal town of Ahangama known for its world-class surf breaks and golden shores, Wijaya Giri is a thoughtfully renovated village home that comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests. The property comprises two buildings flanking a central swimming pool—one being the Pool House and the other the Main Villa. Together, they offer six bedrooms and ample communal areas for dining, entertaining, and quiet contemplation. A small, tucked-away platform invites yoga or meditation, grounding the house in both leisure and retreat.
SELENYA
Selenya is a stunning beachfront villa that sits discreetly on the sun-bleached sands of Thalpe, one of the most picturesque coastal stretches in Sri Lanka. Designed to accommodate up to fourteen guests across seven spacious bedrooms, the villa offers an immersive retreat where ocean breezes, rhythmic waves, and lush palms set the tone for unhurried days. From the moment of arrival, guests are enveloped in a rare tranquility, where the boundary between land and sea dissolves into calm.
SALTY PELICAN
Nestled in the surfer’s enclave of Hiriketiya on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, The Salty Pelican is a modern retreat that blends laid-back coastal living with tropical sophistication. Completed in December 2019, the property accommodates up to 40 guests in a mix of private and shared ensuite rooms, each with a balcony or terrace overlooking a central pool. A yoga pavilion and poolside restaurant complete the experience of restful luxury.
MISS CEYLON
Tucked within a lush 10-acre landscape in Heenatigala, Sri Lanka, Miss Ceylon redefines the art of retreat. This five-star estate merges colonial elegance with vintage soul and industrial clarity to offer a deeply immersive hospitality experience. Framed by sweeping Crittall windows and nestled in nature, it invites guests into a world where intimacy and indulgence unfold with measured grace and quiet sophistication.
MERAKI
Located in the serene beachside village of Polhena on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Meraki Polhena is a retreat that responds to its tropical setting with measured restraint and elemental clarity. The spatial arrangement places bedrooms at staggered levels around a central pool, creating a rhythmic interplay of privacy and communal openness. This careful orchestration cultivates a tranquil atmosphere rooted in balance, simplicity, and tropical ease.
TERRA VILLAS
Set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka’s southern coastline, the Terra Resort extension unfolds within the quiet rhythm of Kabalana, Ahangama—a locale famed for its surf breaks and coastal calm. With carefully crafted rooms and pools, the retreat balances exhilaration and tranquility. The project deepens Terra’s identity as a place of restful immersion, bringing guests into closer harmony with the landscape and seascape alike.
PALM
Located five kilometres inland from Ahangama’s pristine southern beaches, PALM Hotel is a modern concept retreat embedded within a dense palm grove. Spanning four acres, the property blends tropical context with contemporary lifestyle, offering an all-day restaurant, bar, 14-metre pool, concept store, gym, and a variety of modular accommodations designed for rest, leisure, and immersion.
CHARLESTON
Perched at the southern tip of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, The Charleston is a meticulously restored 1924 Art Deco residence, now reimagined as a nine-bedroom boutique hotel. With sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and the fort’s storied ramparts, it offers a refined blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, tailored to the discerning traveler’s sensibilities.
TERRA
Set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Terra is a luxurious resort retreat located in the tranquil enclave of Kabalana, Ahangama. Ideally placed near world-renowned surf breaks, Terra offers guests immediate access to the sea’s exhilaration, while providing moments of repose amid sweeping views and rich natural beauty. With 12 thoughtfully designed rooms, private pools, and curated experiences, the resort invites a harmonious blend of adventure and serenity.
HALCYON
Nestled on the golden curve of Tangalle’s coastline, Halcyon Mawella offers a tranquil beachfront retreat with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Designed for both comfort and serenity, the hotel features a variety of accommodation options—from ground-floor cabanas and upper-floor balcony rooms to family-oriented spaces and a private three-bedroom villa. Guests are invited to unwind amid lush gardens, shaded terraces, and a shimmering outdoor pool open year-round.
SELENYA
Selenya is a stunning beachfront villa that sits discreetly on the sun-bleached sands of Thalpe, one of the most picturesque coastal stretches in Sri Lanka. Designed to accommodate up to fourteen guests across seven spacious bedrooms, the villa offers an immersive retreat where ocean breezes, rhythmic waves, and lush palms set the tone for unhurried days. From the moment of arrival, guests are enveloped in a rare tranquility, where the boundary between land and sea dissolves into calm.
TERRENE
Concealed within a dense tropical garden along Weligama Bay’s main beach road, Terrene unfolds as a private sanctuary just steps away from the iconic Taprobane Island. This villa offers a quiet immersion in nature with its fully enclosed grounds, lush green spaces, and thoughtfully integrated spaces centered around a swimming pool. At its core, the residence invites openness—blurring boundaries between inside and out through expansive glass doors and fluid spatial arrangement.
THE CANOPY
Set amidst the lush landscape of Heenatigala, this renovation project reimagines an existing Sri Lankan dwelling, balancing reverence for the old with the needs of contemporary living. Prioritizing preservation, the intervention retains the home’s essential character while subtly transforming its use and rhythm. The outcome is a calm, grounded domestic environment shaped by both continuity and change, and deeply attuned to its natural context.
RAZIQ VILLA
Perched gently on the edge of Koggala Lake, this five-bedroom villa offers a meditative retreat where architecture dissolves into the landscape. Conceived as a porous threshold between built form and nature, the home embraces the lush Sri Lankan environment through a seamless interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Each room is carefully oriented to frame elements of water, sky, and foliage—inviting nature not only in sight but in spirit.
MONARA HOUSE
Nestled within the lush coastal landscape of Thalpe, Galle, Monara House offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Sri Lanka’s colonial architectural heritage. This villa, designed for the discerning modern traveller, features four bedrooms arranged in a U-shape around a central pool, creating an intimate yet open spatial experience. Its refined layout invites a seamless flow between private quarters and communal spaces, all embraced by a shared balcony and framed by an elegant colonnade, embodying a harmonious dialogue between past and present.
KUMBURA VILLA
Secluded on a headland near Galle and wrapped in the quiet embrace of private paddy fields and tea plantations, this four-bedroom villa was envisioned as a tranquil family retreat. Aimed at creating an enriching and playful environment for young children. The result is a joyful, lived-in oasis—where children roam freely, and wildlife parades.
DRAGONFLY
Perched within walking distance from the sea, Dragonfly Villa is a contemporary coastal retreat designed for effortless family living and tropical immersion. Featuring four en-suite bedrooms, a children’s playroom, and a cozy TV den, the villa offers a full-service experience. Its infinity pool and jungle-framed garden set the stage for leisure, where nature and luxury coalesce in quiet harmony.
SEDONA
Set within the mist-laced folds of the Nakiyadeniya mountain range in Galle, Sri Lanka, the Sedona Canyon Estate nestles into a verdant hillside, offering panoramic views of the landscape below. Designed as a serene private retreat, the residence opens fully to nature with soaring glazed walls and a shaded terrace that overlooks an infinity-edged pool. Its design prioritizes spatial generosity, visual clarity, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
INDIA WALK
Nestled in the lush, undulating hills of southern Sri Lanka, this 200-year-old Dutch Colonial Tea Estate has undergone a sensitive and inspired restoration. Once the region’s largest tea producer, the villa had fallen into disrepair by the 1970s. Revived in 2020, the estate now offers the rare opportunity to rent or own a slice of living history—an elegant fusion of colonial legacy and contemporary luxury.
NILWELLA PALMS
Tucked along the unspoiled southern coastline of Sri Lanka, Nilwella Palms is a six-bedroom beachfront villa that offers a serene retreat amidst the rhythmic pulse of the sea. Bordering the lively Hiriketiya Bay and the quieter sands of Dikwella Beach, this expansive villa is thoughtfully designed to host families or groups of friends seeking stillness, space, and sun-drenched leisure. With direct beach access and a coconut-lined garden, it invites guests into a lifestyle defined by ease and beauty.
WIJAYA GIRI
Tucked into a coastal town of Ahangama known for its world-class surf breaks and golden shores, Wijaya Giri is a thoughtfully renovated village home that comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests. The property comprises two buildings flanking a central swimming pool—one being the Pool House and the other the Main Villa. Together, they offer six bedrooms and ample communal areas for dining, entertaining, and quiet contemplation. A small, tucked-away platform invites yoga or meditation, grounding the house in both leisure and retreat.
SALTY PELICAN
Nestled in the surfer’s enclave of Hiriketiya on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, The Salty Pelican is a modern retreat that blends laid-back coastal living with tropical sophistication. Completed in December 2019, the property accommodates up to 40 guests in a mix of private and shared ensuite rooms, each with a balcony or terrace overlooking a central pool. A yoga pavilion and poolside restaurant complete the experience of restful luxury.
MISS CEYLON
Tucked within a lush 10-acre landscape in Heenatigala, Sri Lanka, Miss Ceylon redefines the art of retreat. This five-star estate merges colonial elegance with vintage soul and industrial clarity to offer a deeply immersive hospitality experience. Framed by sweeping Crittall windows and nestled in nature, it invites guests into a world where intimacy and indulgence unfold with measured grace and quiet sophistication.
MERAKI
Located in the serene beachside village of Polhena on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Meraki Polhena is a retreat that responds to its tropical setting with measured restraint and elemental clarity. The spatial arrangement places bedrooms at staggered levels around a central pool, creating a rhythmic interplay of privacy and communal openness. This careful orchestration cultivates a tranquil atmosphere rooted in balance, simplicity, and tropical ease.
TERRA VILLAS
Set against the lush backdrop of Sri Lanka’s southern coastline, the Terra Resort extension unfolds within the quiet rhythm of Kabalana, Ahangama—a locale famed for its surf breaks and coastal calm. With carefully crafted rooms and pools, the retreat balances exhilaration and tranquility. The project deepens Terra’s identity as a place of restful immersion, bringing guests into closer harmony with the landscape and seascape alike.
