Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
No mosquito nets

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Rooms were described as very clean and well maintained, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.93
Guests repeatedly noted the friendly and helpful nature of the hosts.
Location
9.97
The location is perfect, very close to Silent Beach and other attractions.
Room Quality
9.42
Accommodations were described as spacious, comfortable and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.45
Amenities such as balconies and air conditioning were specifically praised.
Value for Money
9.41
Guests felt they received good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.96
Guests loved the variety and quality of the breakfasts provided.
Overall Experience
10
Overall guest experiences were exceptional, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:23

Property Description

Seaside Escape in Tangalle

Beachfront Bliss: Just steps away from Unakuruwa Beach, Shadow Surf Bay offers a tranquil escape with a garden, terrace, and sea-view balconies.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or whip up your own in the shared kitchen. Room service is also available for a cozy night in.

Explore with Ease: Take advantage of free WiFi, airport transfers, and car rental service to effortlessly navigate the nearby Mawella Beach and Goyambokka Beach.

Ready to experience coastal living at its finest? Book your stay at Shadow Surf Bay now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 9.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 9.96
Overall Experience: 10
B
Bächler • solo_traveller • ch
9
great for familied and surfing
Pros:

Prateep was a super nice and forthcoming host, very attentive and friendly, helped us with sl our needs, transfers etc. the breakfast is generous and homemade every day. He even invited us for an amazing dinner, we had local fish and it was plenty! Also greatt for kids with soem toys and snorkels and a fantastic terrace with seaview! and literally 1 min to the beach..

Cons:

the kitchen is very basic but other than that everything is perfect.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
Юлия Егорова • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Всё было прекрасно!

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
F
Frauke • couple • nz
10
Amazingly calm and relaxing beach days with a great mellow surf break
Pros:

Our hosts were amazing, so friendly and genuine. The breakfast was amazing, different every day, so yummy and generous. The house is a 2 minute walk to the beach. Do take his dinner recommendation and go to Ceylon Chef, 2 minutes up the road!

Cons:

It was perfect

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
G
Gaël • couple • fr
10
Super apaisant en une nuit seulement
Pros:

La localisation proche de la plage et au calme. Beau jardin bien entretenu singes dans les arbres sur la propriété si vous êtes chanceux. Unakuruwa est une ville super calme ce qui est bien agréable quand on arrive de Midigama, Ahangama…

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
F
Frantz • extended_group • fr
10
Top
Pros:

Super séjour on serait bien resté plus longtemps !

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
M
Manolo Trefleze • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

C'est notre logement préféré après 1 mois au Sri Lanka !
Situé à 50m d'une plage parfaite pour les enfants, ce logement est une vraie pépite, foncez ! Pradeep et sa famille sont d'une très grande gentillesse. Situé à 10 min de Silent Beach qui est sans conteste l'une des plus belles plages du Sri Lanka. Les petits déjeuners sont excellents et servis avec soin. Merci pour tout

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
B
Baptiste • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Nous avons passé un séjour absolument parfait ! L'emplacement est imbattable, à seulement quelques pas de la plage, ce qui rend les sessions de surf ou les baignades matinales incroyablement faciles.
Un immense merci à l'équipe pour leur gentillesse et leur accueil chaleureux ; on se sent tout de suite comme à la maison. Mention spéciale pour les petits déjeuners qui sont tout simplement délicieux et copieux, l'idéal pour bien commencer la journée. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter !

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
S
Saku • couple • fi
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Superbe vue, hyper tranquillité, délicieux petit déjeuner, plage avec tortues juste en dessous (nagez sur la droite de la plage vous en verrez au niveau de la vague des surfeurs), meilleur spot pour nous au Sri lanka

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
F
florence • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette guest house. Tout y était : un magnifique jardin, de supers hôtes, au calme, à 50 mètres d une magnifique plage où on peut se baigner. Petite supérette et des restaurants autours.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
• couple • ru
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
M
Moniek • family_with_children • nl
10
Ideal beach stay!
Pros:

Shadow Surf Bay is the perfect place to discover the nice and quiet beaches around Tangalle! Close to lovely restaurants, a great beach to snorkel and the house, garden en breakfast are also wonderful!

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
K
Kseniia • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Замечательная вилла с очень приятными хозяевами. Есть веранда с лежаками и видом на чудесный сад, на ней же проходит завтрак, который включен в проживание. Есть все необходимое для проживания, все очень чисто, без насекомых. До пляжа пару минут ходьбы

Cons:

Все было супер

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • family_with_children • gb
10
Comfortable, great location, wonderful host
Pros:

Wonderful and attentive host; excellent breakfasts; great location a stone’s throw from the beach; set in beautiful garden for bird watching; quiet, comfortable and with a/c for undisturbed sleeps; no mosquitos; great local food recommendations; AND an incredible fish supper put on by Pradeep. What more could you want?!

Cons:

All great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Marley • couple • gb
10
A friendly beachside oasis
Pros:

An oasis on the edge of the quiet and serene Unakuruwa beach. The host and his family were incredible and provided a stand out breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
N
Nicolas • couple • nl
10
Relaxing stay in nature with amazing owners
Pros:

We felt very welcome by the (family) owners. Very kind people that are genuinely there to help you and make the best out of your stay. The breakfast was very tasty and abundant. It always included fresh fruit, omelette, local curd and local roti or coconut pancakes. Super nice!
The room was spacious and comfortable. The bed was great and the air conditioning worked well. The garden was beautifully maintained and quiet off the street with the sound of birds.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
W
Waltraud • couple • de
10
Pros:

Wir verbrachten eine sehr schöne Woche im Shadow Surf Bay. Das Apartment liegt in einem wunderschönen Garten. Wir konnten viele Vögel beobachten, Streifenhörnchen laufen über die Äste, ein Pfau war oft auf den Nachbardächern und auch eine Affen Familie schaute mal vorbei. Auf der großen Terrasse mit Meerblick kann man sich wunderbar aufhalten.
Der Unakuruwa Strand ist in einer Minute erreichbar. Er liegt geschützt und wir könnten immer schwimmen. Der riesige und wunderschöne Silent Beach ist in 10 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar.
Ein absolutes Highlight ist das tägliche Frühstück! Es schmeckte uns sehr, war abwechslungsreich und so viel, dass wir noch etwas im Kühlschrank für später aufgehoben haben.
Unser Vermieter Pradeep verwöhnte uns wirklich! Wir genossen die Gespräche mit ihm sehr. Er gab uns viele Tipps, fuhr mit uns im öffentlichen Bus nach Tangalle, lud uns abends zu einem köstlichen Fisch ein, brachte uns ayurvedische Suppe zum Frühstück... Vielen herzlichen Dank!
Wir können das Shadow Surf Bay wärmstens empfehlen und kommen gerne wieder!

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Inês • couple • pt
10
Adoramos a estadia!
Pros:

Gostei muito de tudo. Logo quando chegámos ofereceram nós um café e um bolo na varanda. Todas as refeições eram servidas na varanda com muita natureza a volta o que foi muito bom! A localização é perfeita muito perto da silent beach e de outra praia bonita. Também há muitos restaurantes nas proximidades muito bons. A família é muito simpática e ajudou nos a organizar os dias e a ver tudo o que queríamos nesta zona. O quarto era muito limpo e confortável e tinha tudo o que precisávamos. A melhor parte foi o pequeno almoço ficamos duas noites e nas duas manhãs tivemos um pequeno almoço diferente cheio de coisas típicas do sri Lanka.

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
Great location and accomodation, with a lovely owner
Pros:

Highly recommended. We stayed with our three children in the upstairs appartment. The accomodation is semi open plan with 2 bedrooms with large beds. Air con but the appartment stays cool due to welcome shade from the palms in the garden. The owner Pradeep is a kind man who looks after you and cares about your experience. The sri lankan breakfast was great - we ate on our own balcony with variety of things each day and the best sri lankan omelette. The appartment is just down a side lane off the beach road - its pretty quiet and the garden has lots of greenery and birds etc. This is a lovely village in the tangalle zone with a great beach for kids. Thank you Pradeep for looking after us! Best wishes for your season

Cons:

nothing

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Agata • family_with_children • pl
10
Cudowne miejsce
Pros:

Śniadania przepyszne zróżnicowane. Obiekt malowniczo położony, właściciele bardzo przyjaźni o pomocni. Pokoje przestronne,czyste. Okolica przepiękna, obok Silent Beach.

Cons:

Nie było takich rzeczy

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee