Beach Road Unakuruwa, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
#14 of 119 hotels in Tangalle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Tesak
Czech RepublicVery comfortable accomodation, the best in Sri Lanka. We had two bedrooms with a beautiful view to the sea. Breakfast was delicious, every day other taste. The sea is only two minute from the house. We recommend to visit this place.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Nemanja
Serbia- first time in sri lanka that accommodation looks better in real life than in pictures. Spacious and clean. - Hosts were amazing I can't find good words to describe them. They really really went out of their way to make our stay better, each morning different breakfast, which we couldn't eat, so we would save it for later in the fridge (by the 3 day fridge was full).. Help with which beaches to visit (which are best for our 2y daughter). Restaurant recommandation, Tuk tuk rates so we don't get scammed Help with transport to mirissa - it is close to 2 beaches - lovely garden with lots of fruits. - ac and hot water is always available.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Piotr
PolandAll Perfect .thank you
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Sajith
United StatesNothing to discuss dislike
Location was perfect for us, it’s in walkable distance to unakuruwa beach which is swimming friendly. Close to the silent beach. Garden was very beautiful with natural trees. Room was spacious and very clean. Owners themselves welcomed us with great hospitality. Loved the Breakfast it was very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Niamh
IrelandExcellent location near silent beach. Great swimming spots close by. Fab breakfast. Beach towels provided.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Gabrielle
United KingdomEverything was wonderful
Beautiful, incredibly clean, huge breakfasts and extremely welcoming and kind hosts. Perfect stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Lukas
LithuaniaOwner was very helpful with everything!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Bart
NetherlandsNothing
Location is excellent, close to the beautiful silent beach and like a green oasis with many fruits growing in the garden. The host is one of the most dedicated hosts I’ve ever met. Every request was fulfilled right away and he provide a different breakfast every day. Absolutely recommend this place (also to people with children).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Claire
AustraliaPerfect
Pradeep is a very thoughtful host. He offered huge breakfasts that were different every day and accommodated the needs of our baby. The house was so nice with a balcony with a nice view. The location was terrific.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomNothing
Lovely clean and comfortable room set in lush gardens with sun loungers on our balcony. Breakfast was varied and plentiful and served on our balcony. Staff were really lovely and helpful. Room has a separate kitchenette with large fridge. Focus on little extras is excellent - handwash not bar of soap, extra hand towel by sink, large beach towels, two plump pillows etc. Really good value for money and would highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Mélanie
FranceThe owner is very nice and helpful ! It is the best breakfast that we did eat in Sri Lanka ! The beach in front of the property is so nice to swim in (not many waves)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Yuliya
Belarus-
Unakuruwa is a nice quiet location without crouds of tourists. Small shops, sweet family eateries, a bus stop and a beach just around the corner, other beaches at a walkable distance and by bus. As mentioned in other comments, great stuff, clean, superb breakfasts. Surprisingly, there were no mosquitos, so we could enjoy our evenings outside. We were concerned about the combined. WC/shower, but the water dried quickly in day hours, so it was ok. Totally pleased with our stay!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Edsard
NetherlandsNothing, everything was perfect
Everything was simply perfect. We were very impressed by the kindness and high level of hospitality of the host family. The breakfast was fabulous; it was not only breakfast but also lunch and dinner at once.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Stephanie
AustraliaWe booked the two bedroom apartment, there was an ornamental lattice above the internal doorway that had large gaps (probably to allow air circulation between the rooms), the only issue with this was that the bedrooms were no longer sound proof.
Friendly owner made an amazing breakfast for us and delivered it to our balcony. Location is very close to the beach, rooms were very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Diana
HungaryWe really enjoyed staying at this beautiful property. The best part is the amazing balcony you can feel you are in a jungle with many beautiful trees. Even though there were some rainy days sitting on the balcony still made it a nice feeling. The wifi is super good too, we were able to work easily. The breakfast js amazing, the best we had in Sri Lanka, big, varied and taste meals! The host family is super kind and helpful. They can help in motorbike renting too.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Martin
Czech RepublicNice, spacious 2 floors villa, in a nice garden,
Nice, spacious 2 floors villa, in a nice garden, close to 2 beaches on foot, awesome breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Matthew
Australia-
This place has a high rating for a reason! Hosts are so lovely and provided a lot of good advice. Nice room, great location, beautiful garden and delicious breakfast. Quieter beach which was breaking well for surfing when I was there. Thank you!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Verena
GermanyReally nice owner, beautiful garden, near to the Silent Beach, very good breakfast (they made it all vegetarian for us). We had a great stay!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Ivan
GermanyEverything was superb.
We had a wonderful stay. The property is uniquely beautiful, with a lush tropical garden filled with squirrels and peacocks. The view from that terrace will from now on be one of my favourite travel moments. We were met with such hospitality and kindness, truly a pleasurable experience. Make sure you arrange a dinner at the property! It was so delicious.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Michaela
SlovakiaThe location and room itself were great. The breakfast were very good with big portions. The staff was very nice and flexible, helping with whatever I needed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Carey
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Shadow Surf is a wonderful house in a beautiful setting. The facilities are ideal with a very comfy big bed, small kitchenette and well fitted bathroom with hot shower. Set in a stunning tropical garden with beautiful birds and squirrels everywhere, even the occasional monkey and snake come past to see what’s happening as you sit on the comfy loungers outside. Close by are numerous good local shops and places to eat we really enjoyed Pubudu’s Sri Lankan curry next door and a 5 minute walk to Secret Beach which is the most stunning and quiet tropical beach gives you a few seafood restaurants for after a washing in the shorebreak (it gets wild). It’s so quiet and peaceful in Shadow we enjoyed being able to grab a tuk tuk into Tangalle (5 mins) of Dickwella and Hiriketiya (10 mins) and return to our tropical oasis. Pradeep and his wife whom are the hosts are simply amazing. Breakfast is nothing short of a banquet with enough food provided to be put in the fridge and enjoyed for lunch and even dinner later. They are incredibly polite and friendly and just really nice people to chat with about local life and gain pointers of what’s happening locally. A 30 second walk from the beach and a great surf break, we came for 4 days and stayed for 2 weeks and will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Johanna
United KingdomShadow Surf Bay was absolutely wonderful and every consideration was given to my comfort, from suggesting where to visit, to bringing me fresh coconut, to supplying facilities for clothes washing, even getting up to see me off at 5.30am! The food was absolutely stunning, and I am now addicted to egg hoppers with avocado and chilli 😄 Shadow Surf Bay is a quiet accommodation just back from the beach with places to relax outside the room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Sergio
ItalyThe bathroom The kitchen doesn't exists
All except the bathroom
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Nora
AustraliaNothing
From arrival we were treated like royalty. Sumptuous breakfasts, fabulous gardens and the beach on our doorstep. Turtles swimming in the water was a highlight. Pradeep took charge to organise trips to other beaches, fishing trip, tuk tuks, train guidance and train transfers. The hospitality was unparalleled in its generosity. Fish caught were cooked and served to perfection. We had great conversations and laughs. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed in March 2023
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