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Reviews of Sam's Guest House

Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#26 of 112 B&Bs and Inns in Unawatuna

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Review score

Based on 59 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Perfect hosts perfect location . Great breakfast . Great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was perfect 😁

    So clean and tidy . The owners couldn’t do enough for me . A very pleasant stay just across the road from the beach. Away from the noise and music

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisey road as to be expected and the curtains don’t black out well

    Accomodating kind guests especially when I left something behind Great aircon Having a fridge to access is super handy and good location to walk places

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a little noise from the street at night time but with earplugs we slept well :)

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really tasty. The property is close to the beach and shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice place for a short stay, nice breakfast offered, and kind people taking care of the place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facilities are very well equipped. The only unfortunate situation was staying at one of the rooms facing the main street, which gets quite busy, even during the night.

    The family taking care of the property are super kind. The service is very well done, and they are always open to answer questions about the city. the breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Lovely guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, walking distance to everything. The staff were really friendly and kind. When we were leaving they gave us a lovely little present each which was very sweet. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Would love to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A personal attention every day. The best recomandations on what to see, where to eat and have a massage. Property close to the beach, 5 min walk. Good breakfast. Would love to come back.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Excellent staff and a well loved property!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main road can be noisy. This wasn’t a problem for me. Perhaps consider bringing some ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.

    I stayed here for 6 nights as it was extremely close to the dive centre I was going to. The staff were extremely attentive throughout my stay, making sure all my needs were met. The room was spacious, clean, well loved and had constant hot water. Towels and bedding were changed during my stay and I was offered a complimentary coffee and snacks as well as a parting gift which was a lovely touch. The breakfast was nice and they have the option to do washing (good price compared to other local laundry services) The beach is just a short walk away and I was provided with beach towels at no extra cost. I felt so comfortable staying here and would recommend to anyone who wants to spend some time here, especially if you want to do your PADI course!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could get a bit noisy from the road if the front rooms.

    It was exceptionally clean, and the family who runs it are very kind and attentive.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    B

    Everything was perfect. Staff was very welcoming. We have got free drinks upon arrival, pancakes with tea and bye-bye gifts during our stay. We had room with air conditioning and private balcony for around 38$ per night which was definitely worth the price paid. Due to trees you couldn’t see the sea. Private fridge-freezer in the room as well. Nice and comfortable bed and bedding. There was one nice window to the garden view also. Room was much better than we expected by pictures. We had all kitchen equipment, tea, coffee, sugar in the room. We have got extra beach towels which was changed every day. Great constant hot water. I am very fussy but could not found any cons. Definitely recommend if visiting Unawatuna. Beach just across the road, 1 minute walk. Place is safe as well because equipped with cameras and safe for money in the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very clean! Good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is convenient for getting quickly onto the beach but there is a lot of road noise from tuktuks, mopeds and buses in the daytime

    Lovely family, very clean rooms. They can provide breakfast if wanted. It's slightly on the edge of Unawatuna but still an easy walk to the beach, shops and loads of restaurants. I felt very safe there.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The owners were very friendly, the property is just across the street from the beach. Breakfast was delicious Even if the house is on the main road, we couldn't hear any noise during the night and had no problems sleeping

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Great caring hosts in a good location close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The traffic

    Friendly hosts, very caring. The place was spotlessly clean. The communal terraces you so don’t need to book a balcony room. I didn’t really want my breakfast so they gave me bottles of water. They gave me a cute purse too when I left.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Near the beach,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud noise from traffic

    Clean, comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners were very nice and helpful. Everything was perfectly clean. Amazing location!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Great place to stay near Unawatuna Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some noise from the nearby road, but not a big deal.

    Great place, literally just a two minute walk from beautiful Unawatuna Beach. Nice rooms, friendly and helpful hosts who speak good English, fast wifi, I recommend it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thought the property was a little overpriced for the facilities given for example you needed to pay extra for aircon and breakfast etc.

    Location was great. Near to beach and restaurants also the bus stop. Very lovely and friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    First time stayed in b and b but would thoroughly recommend Sams
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic location, run by lovely family and do best cheese omelette in Sri lanka

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Perfect location for beach bar & restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room is cozy and very clean. The home owners are very friendly and very nice. Location is perfect its nearby the beach bars & restaurant to save a tuktuk or taxi. They gave cute gifts when we checked out. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked closeness to beach and bus stop. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were very clean. Excellent stay thank you.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    10
    welcoming and felt at home straight away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    leaving

    the hosts are extremely kind. on top it was close to the great dive center of seahorse that i can also recommend! the breakfast was beautiful. thanks!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    10
    it was like home from home good nights sleep perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 26 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, friendly near the beach

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing service. The family are so lovely and friendly. Unfortunately, my partner was a little bit unwell but they were so accommodating and did their best to get us anything we needed. The property is also very tidy and clean, and a very short walk to the beach! Would stay again

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the neighbor's barking dog ;) the mattresses could have been more comfortable but it doesn't affect the overall extremely positive impression

    the value for money is amazing: the staff are extremely nice and helpful, the breakfast is tasty and big and it's literally 5mins away from the beach. one of the cleanest places we've been to. there's also a fridge available to guests which is amazing given the high temperatures.

    Stayed in April 2022

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