Must-see hotels in Unawatuna

  • Villa Malena

    Unawatuna

    On a quiet road off the main Galle–Matara highway, this fine modern guesthouse has immaculately clean and inviting rooms with high-quality furnishings and…

  • Bedspace Guesthouse

    Unawatuna

    A superb guesthouse run by two expat mates (one from the UK, one from New Zealand), located down a quiet lane set back from the beach. Rooms are spacious…

  • Sergeant House

    Unawatuna

    Set well back from the busy road, these very comfortable units (rooms, suites and a three-bedroom bungalow) all have a homely ambience thanks to rugs,…

  • Srimali's Residence

    Unawatuna

    Located down a tiny lane on the beach side of the Matara highway, Srimali's has a convenient location and offers fine value. Rooms are bright and airy,…

  • Saadhana Bird House

    Unawatuna

    A charming – and yes, a bird-loving – family run this guesthouse. It's simple, clean and close to the beach, with both old rooms and better modern rooms…

  • Weliwatta House

    Unawatuna

    Offering character and charm, this attractive buttercup-yellow villa was built in 1900 and has a lush garden to enjoy (where you may spot monkeys, monitor…

  • Dutch Hostel

    Unawatuna

    A sociable hostel run by helpful crew with four mixed dorms, all with shared bathrooms, and a double room with an en suite. There's a nice roof terrace, a…

  • Palm Grove

    Unawatuna

    This little English-run gem of a guesthouse has five spacious rooms, all with air-con and ceiling fans, that are very comfortable and have nice private…

  • Nooit Gedacht

    Unawatuna

    At the heart of this compound is an atmospheric 1735 Dutch colonial mansion, which is slightly tumbledown but perfectly enchanting. Rooms are divided…

  • Dream House

    Unawatuna

    This Italian-owned house has four intimate rooms that have been decorated in a Rome-meets-the-tropics fusion. It's got a large terrace that's great for…

  • Secret Garden

    Unawatuna

    This renovated 140-year-old house has a range of rooms that are colour coordinated with the flowers in the lovely garden. Choose from rooms, suites and…

  • Villa Hotel

    Unawatuna

    A shore-side hotel built in a vaguely traditional, but very tall, style. The twirling wooden window slats have an Arabic feel and the interiors of the…

  • Black Beauty Guest House

    Unawatuna

    The tranquil gardens here feature a pool, and the bright-orange tower of a guesthouse has equally colourful, though slightly dated rooms; furnishings are…

  • Primrose Guest House

    Unawatuna

    This bright three-storey guesthouse is close to the beach and has pleasant communal balconies for chilling. The tidy and spacious rooms are well…

  • Village Inn

    Unawatuna

    A very simple guesthouse that can’t be beaten on price, but could be better maintained. All 11 rooms have private bathrooms and a balcony or veranda,…

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