The Jayaweeras
Nimal and Indrani Jayaweera are the loving parents of three wonderful children - two daughters, Dulhari and Nirmani, and their son, Neranga. The Jayaweera Family grew up in Bentota, a beautiful coastal village they've been lucky to call home.
Nimal, the fourth of nine children, inherited the house from his late father Austin Jayaweera in 1985 - the same year he married his lovely wife Indrani. Within these walls, they built a life, raised their children, and created a space filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.
Over time, Fortress de Jayaweera became more than a home — it became a symbol of family resilience and pride. It has welcomed countless guests, witnessed milestones, and stood strong through storms both literal and symbolic.
After two decades of living in the villa, the Jayaweeras moved into a new home nearby. But the heartstrings to this old house remained. In 2018, they embarked on a mission to breathe new life into their ancestral home — thoughtfully restoring it while preserving its historic soul.
The result is the boutique villa you see today — a seamless blend of character, comfort, and charm, set amid Bentota’s lush, tropical beauty. The Jayaweeras are honoured to open their family’s legacy to you and welcome you as part of their continuing story.
Meet the Family
Nimal Jayaweera
Nimal has spent most of his years in government service, working in administration and management. In his late forties, he retired to spend more time with his family.
A cricket enthusiast and an outstanding cook, nowadays he loves to spend his spare time with his grandchildren.
A loving husband and father of three, Nimal is the joint owner of the Villa with his wife, Indrani.
Indrani Kommala Jayaweera
Recently retired, she has 40 years of experience as an educationist and a teacher. Indrani served as the director of Education (English) for the Kalutara Zone at the peak of her career. She also runs an English Institute in Bentota.
Indrani is the main architect behind the Villa, keeping her busy since retirement. In her spare time, she is an avid reader. Indrani is a caring person who equally loves spending time with her grandchildren.
A loving wife and mother of three, Indrani is the joint owner of the Villa with her husband.
Dulhari Jayaweera
The eldest sibling in the family, Dulhari supports the day-to-day operations of the Villa.
Based in Galle, she helps her husband run a telecommunications company.
Dulhari is a mother who values time spent with family. She loves visiting her parents frequently in Bentota and always appreciates a good cup of tea.
Nirmani Jayaweera
The second daughter and middle child, Nirmani provides marketing support for Fortress de Jayaweera.
She is a specialist in communications, marketing and international relations having worked in corporate Sri Lanka.
Nirmani has taken a break from the corporate world as she is now spending most of her time raising two beautiful babies. She is passionate about travelling and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Neranga Jayaweera
The youngest in the family, Neranga plays a crucial part in implementing the strategy for the Villa - such as the quality of service, the value, and planning the Villa's offering for guests.
Like his father, he loves cricket.
He can also teach you a thing or two about Salsa dancing - a true passion of his. He will be in and out of Sri Lanka, so if you do catch him, why don't you ask him for a dance?
We welcome you wholeheartedly
and hope you enjoy your stay at
Fortress de Jayaweera
In loving memory and dedication to our grandparents who left us a proud legacy
Austin Dionysius Jayaweera
Dona Karunawathi Jayarathna