Hiding Unawatuna

Hotels
9.2 (28 reviews)
Yaddehimulla Road , Unawatuna , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Varied breakfast quality
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with linens
Concerns about item theft

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
The cleanliness was a concern as linen and towels were not perfectly clean and there were issues with shower drainage.
Service
9.98
Service was highlighted positively, with friendly and polite staff contributing to a pleasant stay.
Location
9.52
The hotel is beautifully located with appealing amenities, including a well-maintained pool.
Room Quality
8.97
Rooms are spacious and well-furnished, with a fridge available.
Amenities
9
The hotel offers good amenities, including a well-kept pool.
Value for Money
9.46
Despite some concerns, the overall stay was considered to provide good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Breakfast was noted as varied and of good quality.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall experience was positive despite some drawbacks, contributing to a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings at Hide Inn Unawatuna.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool
Unwind and soak up the sun at the inviting outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring the nearby beaches.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant or sip on a refreshing drink at the bar. Free WiFi throughout the property ensures you stay connected during your stay.

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Hide Inn Unawatuna. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Maria Filomena couple pt
1
Pros:

The location is calm and peaceful, with a pleasant garden and swimming pool.
Three members of the staff, the chef, the gardener, and a young staff member, were very friendly and tried to make our stay pleasant.

Cons:

It's not worth the money you pay.
The minimum one would expect is that at least the manager speaks English, however, nobody speaks English.
The rooms are large, but since the windows have no glass, only wooden shutters, they are very dark. There is no space to store clothes, and the hangers are so high that it’s impossible to hang clothes properly.
On Booking it states that the guest house has a restaurant, a bar, and daily cleaning. However, none of this is actually available. In fact, unless we ask for the room to be cleaned and the towels changed, they do not do it.
When we asked why there was no daily room cleaning, the surprising response was: “Do you want the room cleaned?” Since we stayed for 7 nights, I believe this shouldn’t even have been a question.
We asked three times for a hand towel and never received one. Each person only had one bath towel to use for the face, body, and hands. If we had not asked for the towels to be changed and the room to be cleaned, we would have stayed 7 nights with no cleaning and no clean towels, and the ones we had even had holes in them.
When we arrived, we had to pay for the nights in advance and in cash, and we were not even given a receipt. I had to ask for a piece of paper as proof of payment.
We only got the internet in the room after 3 days and after insisting many times.
The breakfasts are very poor.
They offer two types of breakfast: Sri Lankan and English.
The Sri Lankan breakfast is good but too small for two people.
The English breakfast consists of an omelette, one small slice of tomato, one small slice of cucumber, one slice of ham, and two small canned mushrooms.
On the second day we asked for the Sri Lankan breakfast for the rest of our stay, since on the first day we had ordered one of each and did not like the English breakfast. However, on the third day they served us the English breakfast again. We reminded them that we had requested the Sri Lankan breakfast for the rest of the stay.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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ronald couple nl
10
Quiet location in the middle of Unawatuna.
Pros:

Accommodatie in the middle of Unawatuna but very quiet.
Short distance of the beach.
A lot restaurant nearby
The personal is very helpful and kind.
Clean swimming pool.
Easy trip to turtle beach and Galle

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Termos couple gr
8
Wouldn't stay there again
Pros:

The property is beautiful and well maintained. It's also right in the center of the town so very easy to walk around and go to the beach by just crossing the street.

Cons:

NOBODY speaks English or ANY other language, which is pretty frustrating. Thank God for Google translate....

And, one more thing. We arrived on Sunday afternoon and were asked to pay in advance. We wanted to pay by card, so we asked to pay on Monday morning because our card charges 1% more on the weekends. They wouldn't accept this. We got this response from the owner in a text "And if you pay with the card 5-% will add to the total but if your not happy to pay with the card plz pay cash or please cancel the reservation". If I wasn't tired, I would have looked for something else right there and then. This horrible absolute answer with no room for discussion made me mad. This isn't hospitality. This is blackmail. Plus that they wanted to charge us 5% for the bank instead of the usual 3%.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
7
Pros:

The rooms were great
Fridge and air on worked great
Nice bathroom
Nice pool

Cons:

Breakfast was very disorganised

Rooms were clean at the beginning but not cleaned properly again though stay

The pool was great but sun beds all broken and not comfortable to sit
on
Location was great apart from Friday nights were exceptionally loud music thumped until gone 3 in the morning

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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StephenMButler couple gb
8
Oasis in Unawatuna
Pros:

The location was perfect, an oasis in the midst of a busy area. The pool was also very welcome. Staff were all particularly helpful. 18L Drinking water container available in reception.

Cons:

No hanging space in the rooms for any item longer than a T shirt. No drying space for wet towels and swimwear.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple ca
10
Super 👍
Pros:

Nous avions une très grande chambre avec cuisine adjacente et un très grand balcon. Lit confortable. La piscine était bien entretenue. Le personnel gentil. Bien situé, mais pas d’accès direct à la mer.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Daide solo_traveller ua
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple lk
8
Was a pleasant stay.
Pros:

Location, room and pool

Cons:

Would have preferred a more personalized service.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Marlene couple ch
10
Pros:

Die Anlage ist wunderschön und dafür, dass es eigentlich mitten im Trubel von Unawatuna ist auch eigentlich sehr ruhig.
Der Pool und die Zimmer waren sauber und schön.
Leckeres Frühstück ist inklusive.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
8
Authentic 1st stay in Sri Lanka with lovely friendly staff
Pros:

We could only really communicate via WhatsApp but this did work, though some answers did take a little while. The gardens are beautiful as is the pool so it feels like an oasis when you step away from the busy road. The Sri Lankan breakfasts were lovely and varied each day. I would recommend.

Cons:

It was on the noisy side at night time but did thankfully stop at 1am. Would have been good to have a hand towel as well as a shower towel for when you want to wash your hair too.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Nicolai couple nl
9
Hiiding us het bezoeken waard!
Pros:

Vriendelijk.oersoneel. goed en gevarieerd ontbijt.
Mooie ruime kamer met koelkast.

Cons:

Doucheafvoervwas niet goed. Waterafvoer stagneerde. Nadat we het hadden aangekasrt werd het niet beter.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina couple ru
8
Все понравилось и вежливый персонал, если б не воровство в отеле.
Pros:

Отель красивый, на территории бассейн и конечно -это большой плюс. Ухоженный отель. У нас был номер кинг-хороший ,белье меняют раз в 3 дня, но об этом надо просить, без вашего ведома не меняют.Бассейн был всегда чистый. Персонал очень вежливый.

Cons:

1. Нет в номере сейфа. Белье и полотенца не идеально чистые, где-то даже есть надорванная ткань.
2. У нас украли шлепки у двери ночью и у соседей тоже украли шлепки и плавки .У отеля весят камеры, но они на столько не правильно распределены, что воры просто отвернули камеру перед тем как украсть в сторону,Разговор о возмещении убытка отель даже не предложил, вообще бездействовали. Так же мы пока не сказали камеру повернуть снова на номера, так и висела камера после воровства смотрящая в стену. Это немного омрачило наш отдых и безопасность в данном отеле.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marina family with young children ru
10
Best place for vacation
Pros:

It’s a real paradise. Amazing location close to the beach. All possible cafes and restaurants are close. Quite. Perfect swimming pool. Friendly staff. Supportive host.

Cons:

Mocquitoes.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Emmawatts young couple gb
10
A Hidden Gem in Nature – Perfect Stay in Unawatuna
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Hiding Unawatuna! This nature-friendly villa is a true hidden gem in the heart of Unawatuna. The peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery, instantly made me feel relaxed and at home. The pool was perfect for cooling off after a warm day exploring the area, and the overall vibe of the place was serene and welcoming.

One of the highlights was definitely the breakfast – absolutely delicious with generous options. Whether you’re craving a traditional Sri Lankan meal or a classic English breakfast, they’ve got you covered, and everything was fresh and flavorful.

The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, which made the experience even more special. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat with great food and a connection to nature, Hiding Unawatuna is the place to be. Highly recommended!

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jiri young couple fi
9
Delightful place to stay
Pros:

Nice secure location with pool, extremely friendly and helpfull staff.

Cons:

Room is a bit dark, no windows with glass. Only hatch windows.

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Anastasiya solo traveller ge
10
A great clean hotel with a swimming pool and helpful staff 🌹
Pros:

Very clean rooms and the hotel's territory!Wonderful helpful hostess and staff!The location of the hotel is also very good, there are many restaurants nearby and close to the ocean 🌊

Everything is perfect!Many thanks for warm welcome stay and kind support for everything 🫶🏻

Cons:

-

2025-03-17 via Nuitee
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Kevin young couple gb
6
Lovely owner good breakfast probably a little overpriced but all in all a good experience
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Not so good check in and no save in the room

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
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Chun young couple tw
10
Exceptional
2025-03-10 via Nuitee
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Lawrence young couple gb
10
Great hotel with pool and excellent staff
Pros:

The Hide inn is an attractive hotel in well maintained grounds with a pool and loungers. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming. We stayed on the first floor apartment which was large and well decorated, a quiet A/C, large private balcony, comfortable bed and efficient shower. There was a kettle, sink and large fridge in the separate kitchen. There was even a washing machine. The balcony overlooks the garden and pool. The property was right in the centre of unawatuna very close to many restaurants, shops and the beach but quiet because it is set back amongst the trees and garden. Highly recommended and excellent value.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Ashlie young couple au
10
Beautiful garden property in the chaos of Unawatuna
Pros:

Our room was large, clean, comfortable and we loved the indoor/outdoor bathroom. The garden and pool are beautiful and a great quiet place to relax after a day at the beach. Breakfast was also really nice, and the hosts were very helpful.

Cons:

The entrance isn't very clearly marked.

2025-03-04 via Nuitee