654 Matara Road Thalpe, 80615 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
#14 of 100 hotels in Unawatuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 106 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Dries
Belgiumlooking out on turtle beach. Very helpful personnel. Good food from restaurant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Alessandra
United KingdomThe maintenance and the cleaning could be improved
We had the bungalow literally on the beach. You have to be aware of the strong sound of the waves crashing on the reef though! We couldn’t sleep too much for it but overall the location is amazing and we had a lovely swim with the turtles at sunrise in the water just in front our bungalow.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Bianka
HungaryI really can not mention anything.
Staff was super friendly, they took care about our bags we just had to go our bungalow. Our view was amazing as the bungalow was right on the shore. We received a delicious welcome drink and they were okay with us leaving really early in the morning. The beach was not crowded and there is a frog-shaped rock nearby which offers great opportunity for pictures. I can just recommend it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Vladimir
United Arab EmiratesIt's not a big choice for breakfast.
Superb location! Extremely nice view! Palm garden! Good lagoon for swimming!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Maleeka
United KingdomWe got the apartment with sea view, the room was very spacious and the view from the room was stunning. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Maya
Sri LankaEverything was great. The room was stunning and near the beach, the staff so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious and everything was easy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Julie
United StatesGreat location to swim with turtles . You can be right there early before the beach gets crowded and have them to yourself. Clear protected water. The staff were all so friendly and kind.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Andres
FranceIt’s a bummer that breakfast is not included considering the price we pay
Definitely our favorite hotel in Sri Lanka Everything was really awesome, from the food, the landscape, the beach, the staff, we loved everything!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Vivian
NetherlandsThe garden is divided into 2 parts, the part with the main house is lovely & green, where we were also allowed to make use of the sunbeds - on the other side where the restaurant is the garden needs a bit of extra work. The small pool was empty, which was a pity as it is so pretty.
This was our very favourite stay during our 3 week trip. Amazing beach cabana right on the beach with a huge front porch overlooking the ocean & swimming turtles. Spotlessly clean, fresh white cotton sheets, comfy bed and even fresh flowers in the room! Very big bathroom with a modern open shower and brand new. The best part about this place is the lovely family that run this place, so friendly and caring, they really enjoy making you feel welcome and at home. Oh and the food, delicious and authentic, the chef personally came to check on us. Every member of the family personally contributed to making this the best stay ever, we were very spoilt and treated like royalty. They also do excellent massages, don't leave without having the amazing full body massage!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Xandra
GreeceNothing
The location,the cabana at the beach and the food was amazing!recommend 100% The turtles are there every morning for many hours.Please do not touch them as you can harm them!enjoy the beauty of looking at them !thanks to Deepika and team for a fantastic stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing- it’s a great place with a lovely friendly atmosphere. We stayed in the top floor apartment. One thing to be aware of in many coastal places in Sri Lanka is the proximity of trains- not all night- but they are very audible and made my son jump!
Beautiful spot on the beach- which is perfect for swimming due to the coral reef protecting it from waves etc… Massive lawn which my son loved to play on. Lovely food, large, clean rooms and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Barzan
IraqThe seaside very dark at night and caffe is close .
Very lovely staff and Very good location . It’s one of the best hotel in the city. The breakfast is very good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Lenart
SloveniaIt is known that the people of Sri Lanka are extremely friendly, but the level of hospitality and friendliness at this accomodation is simply unmatched. The hotel is beautifull, tidy, the rooms are extremely nice. The beach on which accomodation is situated was for us (couple of 2) the most beautiful in the whole of Sri Lanka. We definitely recommend it and will come again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Nicola
United KingdomA property with traditional cabana accommodation right on the beach front. You truly got to swim with the wild turtles…every day!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Joanne
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful resort on the beachfront. Staff were very friendly , our apartment was very clean. Lots of turtles in the sea
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Pablo
SpainThis is the best hotel on Galawatta beach and it could't be better placed for swimming with the turtles. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive and could not have been more charming and helpful. The huts on the sea front are incredible, the only minus is you have to get used to the sound of crasing waves.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Christian
United KingdomThe beach huts are so close to the beach that it was quite loud at night, which was a problem for my pregnant wife. It wouldn’t be an issue for most, but as a light sleeper we struggled to sleep a bit
The beach huts are right on the beach, and the staff were fantastic. Deepika and the team were so kind and friendly, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Ankesh
AustraliaNothing, of course being an eco lodge mosquitos are part of the deal.
We stayed in the beach bungalow which was lovely and located right on the water. The food is really good and the staff is fantastic.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Aubrie
United StatesThe beach is crowded with tourists from the area wanting to see the turtles.
Beachfront property overlooking sea turtle hang out. Beautiful, relaxing landscape and design. Fantastic amenities. Beautiful bathroom.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Lenka
Czech RepublicWe spent a few nights here in bungalow and it was absolutely great. Everything was so close, the beach was beautiful and clean, we saw many turtles and small crabs. The food was delicious, the room very spacious and clean, the beds very comfortable. The owner and staff was so friendly and kind to us. Thank you for everything, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Anouk
AfghanistanLocation was amazing almost on the beach Staff super friendly
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Vilnis
LatviaBe carefull with massage- my husband get very strong ayurvede massage (too strong) and get back pains :( I asked light massage and everything is ok.
Cabana locates in front of the see. You can see turtles from your terrace. Very nice and big terrace. They arranged to have delicious breakfast and dinner just on your cabana terrace. You can swim together with turtles. Amazing :) very nice beach and very friendly staff!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Sona
Czech RepublicNothing
Evrething was great. The most perfect was the view from the terrace to the sea. We enjoyed sitting there, listening the noise of the sea and enjoyed Srilankan great food which the local staff prepared. It is a nice, romantic a quiet place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Christof
GermanyAmazing beach cabanas Super friendly staff and management
Stayed in November 2023
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