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 68 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jacomina couple fr
10
Séjour au top !
Pros:

L’endroit est idéalement placé entre la plage silent beach et surf bay , tenu par une famille d’une gentillesse et d’un dévouement extraordinaire, appartement très agréable, propre et confortable, merci Fredip et sa famille…Philip et Jac

Cons:

Rien

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Galina solo_traveller dk
10
Absolutely Amazing Stay - Highly Recommended!
Pros:

My stay at the Shadow Surf Bay was outstanding. I had an apartment with the sea view which had a big balcony where you can truly relax and also enjoy your meals.
The place is very clean and well maintained. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. Breakfast was generous, fresh and absolutely delicious.
Out of all the places I stayed in Sri Lanka, this was by far the best! I will definitely return.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Valerie extended_group pt
9
Pros:

Very close to the beach, delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Good value for money

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
E
Eva family_with_children ch
10
Tolle Unterkunft, besonders für Familien, super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Für uns als Familie war es super, dass unsere Wohnung 2 Schlafzimmer hatte (1 mit AC, 1 mit Ventilator). Es hätte sogar eine eigene Küche gehabt, die wir aber nicht gebraucht haben. Es wae alles sehr sauber. Auf der Terrasse hat es einen grossen Tisch , 2 Liegen und einen Wäscheständer. Das Haus befindet sich in einem schönen Garten und man ist zu Fuss in 2 Minuten am Strand. Die nahe gelegene Silent Beach erreicht man fussläufig in ca. 15 Minuten. An der kleinen Strasse dorthin hat es diverse kleine Restaurants. Die Gastgeberfamilie war sehr freundlich und hat uns auch mit dem Transport vom Flughafen und danach zur nächsten Unterkunft geholfen. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig und abwechslungsreich. Wir können diese Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!

Cons:

Es gab keine Moskitonetze.

2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Marina extended_group by
10
Pros:

Останавливались здесь на 6 ночей в начале декабря 2025. Уютный семейный отель с очень ухоженным садом. Завтраки каждый день разные, всегда со свежими вкусными фруктами (рисовые лепешки, кокосовые блинчики, омлет, паста, курд). На человека два полотенца+ пляжные. Есть своя кухня, у хозяина можно попросить нож, чтобы самим раскрывать кокосы. Хозяин очень приветливый, готовил нам вкусный ужин(рыба +креветки), посоветовал места, рестораны, помог заказать трансфер в аэропорт. Есть горяча вода в душе. Океан в 3 минутах ходьбы, волн нет, вода чистая. До центра Тангалле 10 мин на Крейзе басе -50 рупий, остановка прям рядом с домом. По утрам ходят павлины во дворе, рядом обезьянки есть)

2025-12-16 via Nuitee