The Lodge Unawatuna

Hotels
7.6 (22 reviews)
The Lodge, Unawatuna Wallaye Deywala Rd Unawatuna , Unawatuna , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Ironing service
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Responsive service
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Frequent power outages

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
The pool was nice and clean, contributing positively.
Service
8.35
The hostess was responsive and addressed all our requests.
Location
8.35
Convenient location, close to the sea and restaurants.
Room Quality
6.85
Rooms were comfortable due to spacious accommodation for everyone.
Amenities
6.85
Standard amenities available, but power drop issues noted.
Value for Money
6.85
Value reflects overall enjoyment despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
6.85
Not explicitly mentioned, assigned based on overall experience.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall a wonderful vacation, will return if in Sri Lanka.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:48

Property Description

Tranquil Tropical Oasis:
Nestled amidst lush greenery, The Lodge Unawatuna provides a serene retreat with well-equipped kitchen facilities for a comfortable stay.

Comfortable Accommodation:
The air-conditioned apartments feature a range of amenities including a private balcony, tiled flooring, and a kitchen stocked with essential appliances. The cozy seating area and thoughtful touches like bathrobes ensure a relaxing experience.

Delightful Dining Options:
Guests can enjoy a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, savoring a variety of delectable local dishes. From traditional flavors to modern favorites, the dining experience complements the peaceful ambiance of the property.

Experience tranquility and comfort at The Lodge Unawatuna - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that payments will be charged on arrival.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 6.85
Food and Beverage: 6.85
Overall Experience: 8.35
L
lee couple gb
10
Wonderful place and wonderful staff.
Pros:

The lady in charge was lovely. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely location and loads of bars and restaurants within 2 minutes. The pool was lovely too.

Cons:

Certain loud, incredibly obnoxious guests from a certain pariah country who seem to make up most of unawatuna unfortunately. :(

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
M
Marcin family_with_children pl
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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liisi extended_group ee
10
The location and apartment suited our group well, the pool area was nice
Pros:

location, pool area, bathroom in each room

Cons:

The bathroom could have a foot towel, a scraper for scooping up water, and wine glasses.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
C
Craig family_with_children au
9
Great family friendly stay in the heart of Unawatuna
Pros:

Great property for our family, a couple, 4yr old and new baby. The host was very accommodating to our needs, providing extra bed for our baby. Location is right in the heart of Unawatuna and only a short tuk tuk ride to the beach. Pool was great. Breakfast was lovely every morning.

Cons:

Only criticism was the pool tiles around the edge of the pool were extremely slippery and my daughter and I both fell down. I did find this a problem at other pools in the area too.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
Исхакова family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Чисто, комфортно, очень душевное место. Хозяйка дома очень приветливая, всегда поможет при необходимости. За 2 недели стали как родными.
Снимали апартаменты с кухней. Все в номере есть. В каждой комнате свой санузел, что очень порадовало.
Удачное месторасположение, все рядом.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
J
jevgenijs family_with_children lv
10
Pros:

Thank you for a wonderful vacation! There were 4 adults and 1 child. There was enough space for everyone and it was very comfortable. The hostess was responsive and addressed all our requests. The pool was nice and clean. The sea is not far. The main street is close, but at the same time, the hotel is quiet. We really liked everything. If we ever return to Sri Lanka, we will definitely return to this hotel.

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
S
SERGEI couple ru
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
P
PrutFis couple dk
6
Cons:

we stayed 5 nights and we had massive power drop out 4 nights.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
B
Bulat family_with_children ru
9
Pros:

Отель имеет удобное расположение, до моря минут 5-10 ходьбы. Рядом много хороших ресторанчиков. Территория отеля чистая и ухоженная, много зелени.

Cons:

Все понравилось.

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
M
Marie family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We were there for 4 nights and couldn't be happier, it's off the main street and a little quieter while being close to the shops and restaurants and max 10 minutes walk to the beach

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
I
Ian review category business travellers gb
8
Very good and accommodating.
Pros:

The staff and owner were excellent and very accommodating. It was easy to get answers to any questions. The pool is lovely to chill out on the beds. It’s a really well run hotel - in previous reviews people have mentioned the need to update furniture etc but everything works - yes there are a few things that you think “okay” but they don’t detract from the accommodation overall. The hotel will help organise airport transfers at a reasonable rate.

Cons:

Some up grades on furniture but as I said previously it did not detract from the stay we had.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Ali family with young children au
1
Awful
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Unfortunately this hotel was very dark and filthy and had an awful smell in the apartment of urine. We struggled to sleep in it and shortened our stay. The sheets were crusty. Not as advertised with washing machine or tv either. The apartment was full of mosquitos when we arrived.

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
S
Sally-ann young couple gb
8
Beautiful little find
Pros:

Really Lovely stay here, the location is brilliant the owner is so helpful, the beds are super comfy and the pool
Is brilliant both in size and cleanliness

Cons:

The Wi-Fi isn’t great but this didn’t really affect our stay. The facilities are a little outdated

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
L
Lee group gb
8
Great apartment two bedrooms and two bathrooms
Pros:

Location was great. 50m from the beach road where lots of restaurants and bars could be found. 20 mins tuk tuk to galle

Cons:

Rooms were massive but lacked in furniture ie. Sofa, bathroom shelves and bedroom tables.

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
A
Aviad family with young children il
9
Superb
Pros:

Nice staff, always tries to assist. Spacious appartments. Great location on the main tourist street.

Cons:

Some of the equiptment is old but functional.

2024-12-23 via Nuitee
J
Jeganathan with friends lk
6
Pleasant
2024-04-29 via Nuitee
J
Jeganathan with friends lk
6
Pleasant
2024-04-29 via Nuitee
A
Al family with young children gb
4
This property has so much potential, but in its current state it feels in need of some TLC to bring it into the 21st cen
Pros:

Decent sized pool with a safe child friendly pool adjacent, which a 2 yr old could stand up in. Our room had a fridge and freezer, along with a basic kitchen

Cons:

It felt a bit tired; switches broken; uncomfortable bed; poor a/c in room; some ceiling fans didn’t work; towel rail hanging off wall

2024-04-16 via Nuitee
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Laura family with young children gb
8
Fantastic place!
Pros:

Excellent location and fantastic pool. We had a great time here, kids absolutely loved it. We had an apartment for our family of 5 which was perfect for us - kitchen, sofa, dining room table

Cons:

Nothing

2024-04-12 via Nuitee
A
Alice family with young children ie
6
Pleasant
2024-03-21 via Nuitee