Sol Y Mar - Unawatuna

Hotels
9.5 (23 reviews)
Sol Y Mar, 119A, Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna , Galle , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Massage services
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Spacious room with full amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in the room
No additional staff during off-season

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
The review mentions that the cleanliness of the room was not up to standard, with specific issues noted.
Service
9.99
The host was described as nice and helpful, providing a welcome drink and a farewell tea gift.
Location
9.89
The hotel is in a quiet street close to the beach, restaurants, and shops, making it very convenient.
Room Quality
9.84
The room was described as very large and spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and seating area.
Amenities
9.37
A full kitchen and seating area are significant positives, though lacking further staff during off-season impacted experience.
Value for Money
9.33
Fair value considering the spacious room and amenities, but cleanliness issues detracted from overall value.
Food and Beverage
9.38
No specific mention of food and beverage quality, thus rated at standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.85
A mix of positive and negative experiences leads to a good overall experience but with important issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:41

Property Description

Convenient Location near Unawatuna Beach
Located just 100 meters from the picturesque Unawatuna Beach, Sol Y Mar - Unawatuna provides a tranquil retreat with a garden, terrace, and cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities.

Comfortable Accommodation with Garden View Balconies
Each room at Sol Y Mar features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can unwind on the balcony overlooking the lush garden or enjoy room service for a relaxing stay.

Relaxing Outdoor BBQ Area
Guests can savor delicious grilled meals at the hotel's barbecue area, perfect for a laid-back evening after exploring nearby attractions like Rumassala South Beach and Jungle Beach.

Book now for a delightful stay at Sol Y Mar - Unawatuna, where comfort meets convenience.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 9.84
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Laura couple fr
10
Pros:

Really nice people and nice room, they were very helpful and we loved our time there !

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Olesia couple ru
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Mikhail solo_traveller ru
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
Ксения family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Прекрасный отель! Очень уютно, красиво, чисто. Сотрудники приятные и вежливые)
Приехали раньше времени заселения, но нас сразу же разместили, за что огромная благодарность. Номер был большой, все необходимое для проживания имелось. Можно было даже готовить))
ремонт свежий, везде чистота.
Остались только приятные эмоции от отеля! Обязательно вернемся сюда!❤️

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Katrin family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt in einer Seitenstraße der Hauptmeile entlang des Unawatuna Beach und ist damit sehr ruhig, aber auch super nah am Strand, Restaurants und Läden.
Wir hatten ein sehr großes, geräumiges Zimmer mit voll ausgestatteter Küche und Sitz-/Essbereich. Netter und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der uns mit einem Begrüßungsgetränk empfing und mit einem Teegeschenk verabschiedete.

Cons:

Da wir außerhalb der Saison da waren, war keinerlei weiteres Personal da und es sah alles ziemlich vernachlässigt aus und auch unser Zimmer (v.a. Bad und Küche) war ziemlich dreckig (noch lauter Spritzer auf Unterseite der Klobrille :( ). Ich kann daher die vorangegangenen super Bewertungen zur Sauberkeit absolut nicht nachvollziehen :(

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Carlo young couple ph
8
Recommended if you are traveling on a budget.
Pros:

One of the more affordable places to stay in the area, just a few minutes' walk to the beach. The place looks old but is generally clean and quiet. It's very basic; I didn't expect too much for what I'd paid. The owner allowed us extra hours for check-out. Recommended if you are traveling on a budget.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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Fraser young couple gb
10
Excellent, perfect, quiet, clean, lovely place!
Pros:

Excellent location, great size room, very clean, lovely balcony, staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful surroundings !

Cons:

Nothing

2025-02-25 via Nuitee
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Oj solo traveller us
10
Best hotel to stay in unawatuna beach area. Will be back!
Pros:

Everything! Location and stuff. Very friendly, welcoming! Beach is so close but hotel is in the quiet area.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Tomas young couple lt
8
Very good
2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Alyssa young couple us
10
Amazing service and stay!! Choose sol y mar
Pros:

The manager / staff are so helpful and kind! We ended up extending our stay multiple times. They even let us come back an extra night after we checked out, we went to another town and didn’t like it so we came back to sol y mar!

They provide water / tea / coffee. If you keep the doors closed the mosquitoes will not come in. The hotel is pretty small but the rooms are very big, comfortable, and clean. There is always hot water in the shower and the rooms get very very cold if you want, very nice after a hot beach day. WiFi is good if you need to work in the rooms.

Perfect location, you walk down one little ally near pink elephant restaurant and you reach the hotel. There are many restaurants nearby to choose from and the beach it’s just straight across the small road, you can get to it through any of the restaurants

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
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Marita solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Anura and his team are wonderful, the hotel and garden is beautiful, the room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, with all the little touches that make you feel immediately happy; tea, coffee, filtered water, toiletries and the warmest hospitality from everyone. After I was let into my room, I got a detailed text from Anura offering breakfast, spa facilities and just lots of useful information that many hotels fail to provide, and it makes such a big difference to the experience. I was surprised to be allowed to check in so early, and even more surprised that the deluxe single room had been upgraded to a huge bed! The location is also perfect, 2 minutes off the main road in blissful peace and quiet. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2025-02-04 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia family with young children de
10
Pleasant stay in Unawatuna
Pros:

We have got better room than we actually booked. The hotel is very good located, a few minutes to the beach, but not on the main very loud street.

We also ordered the breakfast and it was tasty and fresh.

Wifi was working good as well. Parking if needed is also available.

Cons:

They do not accept credit cards as payment, only cash.

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
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Tanuri with friends lk
10
Exceptional
2025-01-01 via Nuitee
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Robin young couple nl
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Big room, clean, close to the beach but not on the busy strip so no to little noise from beach parties or clubs that play quite loud music at times. Personel always available and good communication.

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
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Ida young couple fi
9
Superb
Pros:

Good location, Big room and nice staff

Cons:

Could be cleaned a bit better, too many mothballs that gave me a headache, i removed them outside.

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
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Lydia solo traveller lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

anura was amazing! very hospitable and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable! the food was great and the room was very clean and comfortable!!

2024-10-15 via Nuitee
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Leona young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Room was really spacious, good new air con. Very central location but very quiet still. Helpful friendly staff.

Cons:

The pillows were really uncomfortable. There was no shower gel, shampoo etc.

2024-04-15 via Nuitee
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Desi young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2024-03-21 via Nuitee
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Samat solo traveller ru
10
Exceptional
2024-03-13 via Nuitee
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Ruben young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Spacious rooms within a walking distance from the beach. Comfy beds and beautifully decorated.

Cons:

It was not proper clean.

2024-02-28 via Nuitee