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Welcome to Soul Moon


Hello and welcome to your sanctuary!

We have created this space for peace, relaxation, connection, and self-discovery. We invite you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of our lakeside retreat.

To ensure your stay - and the stay of those after you - is harmonious, we kindly ask you to follow these simple house guidelines.


Guest Services

We are here to help make your stay comfortable, nourishing, and memorable. If you would like to arrange any of the following services, please speak directly with our Villa team.


Ayurvedic Massage Services

Our Ayurvedic massage menu is available in your room for you to explore at your leisure.

Feel welcome to book your preferred treatment directly with our Villa Team once you arrive.

Our Ayurvedic treatments are offered to support relaxation, restoration, and overall wellbeing.


Lunch & Dinner Services

Our wonderful holistic cook is available to offer nourishing set-menu lunches at USD $10 per set.

If you require dinner, our Village Mother, Sarojini, can be arranged to prepare traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry dishes, lovingly prepared in the traditional way.


Our cook is also happy to discuss dietary preferences and requirements with you in advance.

Please speak with our Villa Team to arrange your meals.


Laundry Services

Our villa does not have an onsite laundry facility for guests, as the laundry area is reserved for our staff.

However, our village mother, Sarojini, is happy to offer laundry services at an affordable fee.

Please speak with our Villa Team to arrange the service.


Transfers & Tours

Our Villa Manager, Pradeep, provides our guests with reliable and safe airport transfers, local transportation, and personalised tour services. Whether you require an airport transfer, a day trip, or assistance discovering the surrounding area, we are happy to help arrange it for you.


Please enquire directly with our Villa Team for further information and a quote.


Local Favourites

Would you like to explore the area? Our Villa Team will be happy to share recommendations for local restaurants, cafés, yoga shalas, beaches, cultural experiences, and places worth discovering around Ahangama and the Southern Coast.


Infinity Pool & Jacuzzi

Our infinity pool with Jacuzzi is a place to unwind, refresh, and take in the serenity of the lake.

  • Use the pool and Jacuzzi at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty.
  • Please do not bring glass into the pool area.
  • Please do not run or dive around the pool.
  • Children should be supervised around the pool and outdoor areas at all times.
  • Please help us keep the pool and surrounding area tidy and tranquil.


Children

Children are warmly welcome at Soul Moon. For their safety, please supervise children at all times, particularly around the infinity pool, Jacuzzi, gardens, and lakefront areas.


Environment & Power

At Soul Moon, we strive to live gently and responsibly alongside the environment. Our villa operates partly on solar power, and we kindly ask guests to use energy and water thoughtfully.


Electricity

  • Please avoid using several high-energy appliances at the same time, such as hair dryers, kettles, and air-conditioning.
  • Please switch off lights, air-conditioning, and appliances when they are not being used.
  • Solar power availability can vary depending on weather and sunlight.


During Electricity Shortages

Occasionally, there may be electricity shortages or interruptions in Sri Lanka. During these times, our backup generator will support essential electricity needs, but it will not support the air-conditioning.


We invite you to experience one of the simple pleasures of lakeside living during these moments. Please use the fans or mosquito nets provided in your room, open the windows, and allow the refreshing breeze from Koggala Lake to flow through.


It is a lovely opportunity to slow down, switch off, and reconnect with the rhythm of nature.


Hot Water

Our hot water system is powered 100% by solar energy, reflecting our commitment to sustainable living.

The water can become very hot, particularly after a sunny day. Please be mindful when first turning on the hot water and adjust the temperature gradually before entering the shower.


Filtered Drinking Water

We provide filtered drinking water for our guests throughout your stay.

Our filtered water station is located on the Kitchen Island. Please feel free to refill the water jug provided in your room whenever needed. We encourage you to use our filtered water station rather than purchasing unnecessary single-use plastic bottles. This small step helps us reduce waste and care for the environment we call home.


Water Conservation

Please be mindful of your water usage - every drop counts in our sanctuary.


We kindly ask you to avoid unnecessary water use and let our Villa Team know if you notice any leaking taps or plumbing issues.


Respect the Space

Soul Moon is both a private home and a retreat for our guests.

We kindly ask you to treat the villa, its furnishings, and surrounding spaces with the same care and respect you would give your own home.

  • Please treat all furniture, furnishings, and villa amenities with care.
  • Please do not move heavy furniture without speaking with our Villa Team.
  • Please switch off air-conditioning when leaving your room.
  • Please use the bins provided and help us keep the villa and gardens tidy.
  • Please do not leave food or food waste exposed, as this may attract insects or animals.
  • If anything is accidentally damaged or requires attention during your stay, please let our Villa Team know as soon as possible so we can assist you.


Quiet Hours

Please be mindful of noise, particularly in the early mornings and late evenings.

Quiet hours: before 8:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

During these hours, we kindly ask you to keep music, conversations, and other sounds at a considerate level.


Our On-Site Team

We kindly ask guests to respect their privacy and personal space, just as they respect yours. Our team is available to assist you whenever needed.


Your Private Retreat

When you book a stay at Soul Moon, the villa and its guest spaces are yours to enjoy privately, unless you have specifically booked a shared retreat experience.


Day Visitors

For the security, privacy, and tranquillity of all guests, only registered guests are permitted on the property. Please do not invite outside or day visitors without prior approval from the Villa Host.


Smoking

Smoking is permitted outside only. Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly and never leave them in the garden or surrounding natural areas.


Soul Moon Belongings

All decorations, paintings, artworks, handcrafted pieces, books, and other items within the villa are the property of Soul Moon Retreat.


We kindly ask that you appreciate these pieces during your stay, but please do not remove or take any items from the property without prior consent.


Any items removed without permission may incur a replacement or associated charge.


Living Alongside Nature

One of the unique aspects of Soul Moon is sharing our home with the wildlife that inhabits the area around Koggala Lake.


Our Monkey Visitors

Monkeys occasionally come to visit our property and, being naturally curious, may sometimes try to enter our spaces.

  • Please keep your doors and windows closed when your room or villa is unattended.
  • Please do not leave food near open windows or doors.
  • Please do not feed the monkeys.


You are welcome to observe them from a safe distance and allow them to remain in their natural habitat.


Respecting Our Trees

Our property features several striking coconut trees, including some that extend towards the lake and form an integral part of the landscape. For your safety, and as a gesture of respect for nature, we kindly ask you to refrain from climbing the trees. Instead, we invite you to pause beneath them, appreciate their presence, and admire the way they frame the lake.


Koggala Lake

Soul Moon sits beside Koggala Lake, a freshwater lake connected to the sea.


The lake is an important part of our surroundings and local ecosystem. For your safety, please do not swim in the lake. We invite you to enjoy the lake from our pier and outdoor spaces, take in the sunset, and appreciate the changing colours and movement of the water.


Caring for Our Natural Surroundings

  • Avoid littering in the garden, lake, or surrounding areas.
  • Respect local wildlife and do not feed the animals.
  • Help us reduce unnecessary plastic and waste.
  • Please leave plants, trees, and other natural features undisturbed.
  • Be mindful of the environment when spending time around the lake and outdoor areas.


We encourage you to wander through the labyrinth meditation garden, take your time, and experience the gardens as a place for quiet reflection.


Health & Safety

  • A first aid kit is available on-site. Please ask our Villa Host if you need assistance.
  • We are surrounded by tropical gardens and a lakeside environment, so mosquitoes may be present, particularly around dusk and after rain.
  • Please use the mosquito repellent provided and take any personal precautions you normally use.
  • Please take care around the pool, lakefront, trees, and other outdoor areas.


Parking

Limited parking is available on-site. If you are arriving with a vehicle, please let us know in advance so we can assist with parking arrangements.


Arrival and Departure

Our standard check-in time is 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please let us know in advance so we can make suitable arrangements. Our check-out time is 11:00 a.m. We kindly ask you to depart by this time so that our team can prepare the villa for incoming guests.


A Gentle Invitation

Above all, we invite you to slow down and experience the essence of Soul Moon.


Listen to the gentle movement of the lake, watch the colours change across the water at sunset, feel the tropical breeze, wander through the labyrinth meditation garden, enjoy nourishing food, take a moment beside the water, and give yourself permission to simply be.


Thank you for helping us preserve Soul Moon as a place of peace, wellness, and wholeness.


We wish you a restful, nourishing, and memorable stay.


Welcome Home to Soul Moon