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Reviews of The Horizon Hill Top Villa 4 stars

Horizon Park, Thalpe North Road, Dalawalla., 80000 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#14 of 102 hotels in Unawatuna

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Review score

Based on 149 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the shower was the best! The staff is really nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing rural stay but close enough to beaches super quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The views and the monkeys! Pool and privacy of the hotel is amazing. Room is super comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice villa with big swimming pool tuktuk reach from Una and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is something to consider. If you like to stay in the jungle and see monkeys from the swimming pool - it’s is awesome, but if you want to be able to quickly reach Una, or other city, or better beaches than the one next to hotel, you have to count with ~1000 LKR for tuktuk every time you go out of villa or get back. We did not enjoy the breakfast much as well, but other dishes in the cafe we ordered were fine.

    We stayed in double deluxe room with pool view, and it was one of the most surprising, unusual and exciting rooms we have been to in Sri Lanka. We entered it and gasped - we had alive fish in the aquarium in the bathroom, and our furniture was made out of concrete, with one wall being literally a rock. We also really loved the pool, it’s big, clean. overall staff takes good care of the facilities with keeping it beautiful and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Gorgeous room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor thing but the floor in our room could be quite slippery if we wore socks!

    We loved the location of this place. Yes it's a trek from the town (we tried to walk it one day but it was too hot so got a tuktuk), but we enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Our room had a beautiful view and we enjoyed watching lightning storms, as well as monkeys from our room. The room was beautiful - huge and very well designed. The breakfasts were also good. We didn't have the evening meals, which looked expensive compared to other restaurants. If in the area we'd stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel with amazing wildlife and accommodating staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar didn't have a lot of choice but they were always prepared to go out and get wine for us.

    We really enjoyed our stay here at Horizon Hill top. The staff were very accommodating and friendly for our weeks stay. We really enjoyed our outdoor bathrooms. The swimming pool was lovely and had a toilet and shower right next to it. We loved seeing monkeys every day even on our bathroom roof and also saw lots of other wildlife around the hotel. We met the friendly family half way down the drive to the hotel who have a tuktuk and we're always available to help us get from place to place. We were within walking distance from turtle beach. We got to swim and feed the turtles here on a few occasions. Other beaches and Galle were a short drive away in taxi or tuktuk and well worth visiting. Being slightly out of the main town (Unawatuna) we felt we got a better feel to Sri Lanka life.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location and environment but a bit dated rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are a bit dated, with quite old bed linen. There was a strong humidity smell specially in the bathroom. Very weak wifi signal in the room.

    Great location on the top of a hill with amazing jungle and sea view. The staff was very friendly serving a quite decent breafkast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Really gentle and comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a bigger pool

    Location out of the beach area but only 5 minute drive. We had our own little villa with great views. Langurs monkey troupe in the area. Open air dining and rustic atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in the deluxe double with pool view which was great and unique - the room is built into the rock and there’s a fish tank built into the bathroom. Great value for money. Breakfast was really good, with a choice of western, local or American pancakes. Local breakfast was particularly good and massive! Pool was lovely (maybe a little dated) with loads of birds, chipmunks and monkeys around. Location is a little away from everything and the last part of the entrance is up a very steep hill, but we had a scooter and enjoyed staying a little further out, it was very peaceful and only about 5-10 minutes drive into unawatuna.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Stylish, beautiful and serene.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was wonderful!

    The room was amazingly spacious and the decor was so well considered and stylish. The view was beautiful over the jungle, especially in the mornings and the (shy) monkey visitors were a real treat. The Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious! We didn't make it to the pool but the view of it from our balcony looked lovely! The hotel is located up a hill but tuk tuks have no problem accessing. The staff were great and we thought the location was perfect, can walk to the beach, bars and restaurants easily Great value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, special location on the hilltop, felt like we had the pool to ourselves. Dalawella Beach and Sri Yoga Shala within walking distance.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!I just wish we could have stayed longer!

    The property was beautiful and set in breathtaking surroundings,only a 15 minute walk from the beach. We had a very warm welcome on arrival and the staff were absolutely fantastic throughout our stay. The Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious,definitely something to be tried. We enjoyed at morning at the pool,which had amazing views and was empty for most of the time.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony view on our booking was not the view that we got and when we tried to explain this to one of the staff he didn’t say much and wouldn’t look into it. There were a few times where we asked for things from reception and which they forgot about. Also be careful as the hotel adds an extra 10% to your overall bill as a ‘service charge’ including the room price. The overall price they charge is not the price highlighted on booking.com!! The hotel is lovely but these few things stopped our stay from being perfect

    The room was really nice, really big cool and comfortable. The pool area is lovely and catches the sun until mid afternoon. This is a lovely hotel

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Peaceful seclusion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular although the mozzies were a tad lively, but you are in a tropical location so to be expected.

    Lovely secluded setting in the forest only 15 minutes walking from the beach but a million miles apart! Our room was spacious, with a large bathroom housing a very unusual aquarium, guess its a quirky distraction! Pool is lovely and usually empty. Staff very attentive and food is freshly cooked.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    we had a lovely stay at this property, thought we had booked for 4 nights rather than 3 and staff managed to arrange a s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tranquil location , lovely pool area, beautiful views, great staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Great villa in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toiletries could be given as well as beach towels

    The property is very nice and located in a quiet and nature surrounded area. We loved the terrace and a garden. We’ve spent the most time there. The room facilities was ok, I was missing soap and other toiletries, also additional toilet paper. We’ve had a breakfast included into the room charge and it was great. You have to pre-order day before. The staff goes extra mile and they all we’re very nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and to feel real Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel option if you don’t want to stay by the beach but instead enjoy different views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The massage treatments provided by the hotel were not done by a professional massage therapist. It was not so enjoyable. The hotel restaurant was not quite as advertised.

    Location on top of the hill was great, the views were fantastic and dalawella beach was within walking distance. Pool was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    A peaceful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There needs to be a mirror in the bedroom as there was only one was in the bathroom. The bathroom floor did get a bit slippery as we had a lot of rain. Breakfast was okay but could be improved with fruit being offered everyday. The swimming pool gets in the shade quite early so some of the trees could do with being cutback and there were lots of mosquitoes

    This property is a little gem it’s so quiet and relaxing we had room 115 which was deluxe room it was a villa away from main hotel so was really quiet. The bathroom is outside which was a novelty. You can get a TUK TUK from the hotel which is cheaper and more convenient than any others we found they even took us into Galle. There are black faced monkeys at the property which we loved. The staff were really helpful even with a bit of a language barrier.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely spot to relax and great staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't really get the Wi-Fi to work too well which is the only issue

    Breakfast was very tasty, the staff are all lovely and helpful. The hotel is up a fairly steep hill, we would usually walk down it and find a tuk tuk and sometimes walk up it if a tuk tuk couldn't take us up. Very quiet location not too far from the main streets of Unawatuna

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booking this property was a delight from start to finish. Upon arrival, the kind staff elevated the experience. Their warm hospitality and willingness to assist added a personal touch to our stay. The property itself was not only aesthetically pleasing but also well-maintained. I highly recommend this booking for a memorable and welcoming retreat.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Great stay at the Horizon Hill Top villa. Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool was green after a strong rain storm, and needed some cleaning and chlorification

    All of the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic. Room is a bit dated but ok

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very scenic nice place to stay, the hosts were very nice this place was very very clean. Best srilankan breakfast. By far the best place we stayed in Srilanka. Short walk to the beach. Nice breakfast and staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    It was very good and very clam. We spent our stay very well
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clam and also view was very nice.

    Very friendly staff.And support given by Mr.Kasun for Rent a Bike to travel around the Galle and beaches.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Nice place I recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    One of the best staff I ever seen. Nice team! Good service and kind people. Good view and helpful communication.

    Stayed in October 2023

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