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The Villa Hotel

3.0 star property
A beachside retreat where travelers can relax with library books or indulge in spa treatments, creating a perfect balance of leisure and rejuvenation

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Located by Unawatuna Beach, The Villa Hotel offers a peaceful sanctuary with a garden setting and wellness spa. Guests can relax at the bar or browse the library. Amenities include in-room WiFi and laundry services, with attentive staff praised by visitors.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Beach view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Unawatuna, The Villa Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Galle National Museum and National Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galle Harbour and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle International Cricket Stadium or Galle Tennis Club. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
Map
80600, Unawatuna, Welladewala Road, Galle District

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna, Sri Lanka has most gorgeous tropical beach you could wish for. Located in a small bay so the waves are low and the water nice and warm. There are nice little cafes and restaurants lining the beach and friendly locals who can take you on a boat ride. #beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunset at Wijaya Beach
    Dalawella Beach
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach
    Jungle Beach
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    31 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mettha's home cooked meals
    2 min walk
  • Pink Elephant
    1 min walk
  • Tartaruga restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Black&White
    5 min walk
  • Sand Beach Pub Unawatuna
    1 min walk

About this property

The Villa Hotel

Hotel near Unawatuna Beach
At The Villa Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Villa Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, books, and karaoke
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Villa Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Villa Hotel Galle
Villa Hotel Unawatuna
Villa Unawatuna
The Villa Hotel Hotel
The Villa Hotel Unawatuna
The Villa Hotel Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is The Villa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Villa Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Villa Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Villa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Villa Hotel located?

Located in Unawatuna, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dewata Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Villa Hotel Reviews

6.6

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Place was spotless and room cleaned as needed. View of beach from room balcony. Staff very polite & helpful. Lots of beach beds and beach towels available. Food & drinks were delicious. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We stayed for 3 nights in a top floor room. The hotel is right on the beach and we had a sweeping view of the beach from our balcony. The room was clean and the bathroom modern. As others have said, the TV is at the head of the bed so we did as they did and reversed our bedding. Management were friendly and helpful and the restaurant staff were friendly if not efficient but hey, welcome to Sri Lanka!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kleinschalig en goede en prettige locatie. Helaas geen zwembad.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strandlage mit Meerblick ist einzigartig, Ausstattung der Zimmer mit antiken Möbeln sorgen für gemütliches Ambiente, Zimmerreinigung auf Anforderung ungewöhnlich
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

ados

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Stay somewhere else in Unawatuna Beach

I booked four nights at this hotel and every day I experienced a different problem with the property. Management didn't prioritize taking care of the guests even though this property has just six rooms. I booked a room with balcony (sea view) only to arrive at this property and realize they falsely advertise balconies when there are none. I did pay a higher price for an ocean view and because I was traveling solo, the management tried to force me to take a room at the ground level with a garden view. Totally unacceptable. The second day, after I came back tired and ready for a shower, they had forgotten to clean my room, again, this property has six (6) rooms! how is this possible? the third day, I came back again exhausted after a long and beautiful walk to find cable workers where still "working" on the TV cable connectivity, when they had arrived at 10:00AM that day. I would recommend to others to look at other properties. While this place is on the beach, the views are not good and the service is lacking at all levels. I was both disappointed and shocked at the lack of professionalism and care for the guests and not once I received an apology for any of the issues I encountered. Unawatuna is a paradise and there are plenty of other options, especially those across from the beach, with better views, amenities & prices. By the way, WIFI in the room is not operational, management informed it only works if you leave your door and window open, which means: the heat and noise.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Schönes kleines hotel in direkter Strandlage

schönes geschmackvoll eingerichtetes hotel im Zentrum von Unawatuna im srilankesischen Stil eingerichtet. Modernes Bad. blick auf Strand und Meer. Service ok.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

kamalakaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the villa is very nice place for relaxation and holiday with family. the food are really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dåligt hotell

När vi anlände till hotellet klockan 17 på eftermiddagen så var det fortfarande kvar gäster i vårt rum vi hade bokat. Vi fick därför vänta till klockan 8 på kvällen innan vi fick vårt rum! Vi ville trots detta boka en extra natt och fick det godkänd av mannen i receptionen. Men nästa dag så kom de och meddelade att de inte gick, vilket gav falska förhoppningar. De anklagade oss även vid utcheckningen för att ha tagit dricka i minibaren när vi inte ens öppnat kylskåpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Asif

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Meh leaning towards wasn't great

It was so so. Not one of the cheapest places in Unawutuna. Room was nice and spacious. The AC made a horrid noise and kept us up for 2 nights and the power shorted a few times. The Wifi doesn't work at all or if it does, works for 4 min max. The restaurant for hotel is one of the worst on the beach. Having said that, its pretty chilled and the folks are nice and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

couple, uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

expedia rupee scam!!!! Why???? Indian not sri lank

Expedia quoted 5 night stay which seemed very reasonable however when you read the small print on your bill the price is in Indian ruppes not Sri Lankan!!!!! (This more than doubles the price as Sri Lankan rupee is worth less than half of the Indian) Stayed 5 nights had 20+ power cuts every day even though the hotel next door had none Air con broke, fridge broke and was replaced with a fridge that didn't close properly it's all a bit fawlty towers They have about 4 sun loungers but no parasols to protect you from the red hot sun, fortunately the hotel next door lets you use theirs so long as you buy drinks from there

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, nice staff but poor rooms

The hotel was located only a few steps from the beach. Great location. The staff were nice and helpful. Very nice place to have a dinner at the beach. We stayed in a room located in the first floor. The room smelled mold and it was not worth the price. Far too expensive!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bad choice

Wi-fi was non-existing. Staff really weird - no service and in general really strange. Not very clean either and breakfast poor. You can definitivelly find cheaper and better in the area - with staff that makes you feel comfortable and not un-cumfortable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket trevlig personal

Jättefint ställe men tyvärr väldigt få solstolar som här till hotellet och inga parasoller. Varmt vatten i duschen, gratis vatten o liten tvål

8/10 Good

Bettina

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018