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Thambapanni Retreat

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A pool surrounded by lush greenery and bamboo. - Thambapanni Retreat (Unawatuna)
A bed with a canopy, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of greenery outside. - Thambapanni Retreat (Unawatuna)
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Near Unawatuna Beach, Thambapanni Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as Ayurvedic treatments or a massage. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A room with a red wall, a framed picture, a large rock, and a white bench.

Superior Room

  • 540 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern living room with a wooden entertainment unit, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room

  • 380 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

Standard Room

  • 300 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Deluxe Room

A room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Grand Deluxe Room

  • 340 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a desk with a chair.

Classic Double Room

  • 290 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE GRAND DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Unawatuna, Thambapanni Retreat is near the beach. Galle Fort and Japanese Peace Pagoda are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galle Harbour and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. National Maritime Museum and Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Koggala are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
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Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several boats anchored near the water's edge.
    Unawatuna Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A beach with palm trees, flags, and a view of the sea.
    Jungle Beach
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a rocky outcrop.
    Dalawella Beach
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a prominent white church, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
    Galle Fort
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    3 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    35 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    121 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moments
    2 min walk
  • Skinnytom's Deli Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Cormaran Beach Club
    4 min walk
  • The Hideout Unawatuna
    9 min walk
  • Shark Cafe
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GH/726

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Thambapanni Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thambapanni Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Thambapanni Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thambapanni Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thambapanni Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 85 per vehicle applies.

Where is Thambapanni Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Thambapanni Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is made to make you feel welcome, the staff is wonderful, from the cleaners to the pool technician, the cooks , the people at the reception and the manager, thank you all for this lovely stay! the place is a little paradise on earth, the rooms, the restaurant, the swimming pool, the location, one of the best place we ever stay. 2 steps away from the beach, jungle, shopping, restaurants etc.., but away from the busy main street. will defitinely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel that needs better upkeep

Nice facility, our room was fairly unique with some fake rock. Our daughter's room had a cool outdoor bathtub. You get great use of two other Thambapanni resorts in the area. Rooms are large and interesting. Very musty. The air conditioner needed to be maintained to keep mildew out. Clothes drying rack, nice bathroom and good breakfast. Super accommodating staff. Unawatuna is a bit of a Russian tourist trap. Aggressive tuktuk drivers and merchants. Jungle Beach nice but crowded. The Sea Waves restaurant is awesome for dinner!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cute little hotel.

Thambapanni Retreat is a cute little find in the heart of Unawatuna. I arrived late for the first nights stay and the only room left was a room above the kitchen which was extremely unpleasant and noisy with a window shining light through all evening. I have to say, Anil and his colleague ensured the next day I was upgraded due to the inconvenience and did their level best to resolve the matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Wonderful

A lovely relaxing location in between an active beach town. There was literally nothing to complain about. And even if I'm not into yoga it might be an Eldorado... Not to forget the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

laurent jean

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

option possible

pas forcément facile à trouver la 1ere fois car il existe 4 établissement du même nom l'hôtel est effectivement dans un écrin de verdure ce qui ne présente pas que des avantages en raison notamment des singes jouant sur le toit au petit matin et satisfaisant leurs besoins sur la terrasse pour le reste chambre vaste et confortable, l'entretien laisse un peu à désirer, bon pdj mais diner en revanche médiocre et cher
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

BRIGITTE

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

confiance tranquillite honnetete

j ai passe d excellentes vacances equipe tres attentionnee tres discrete mais toujours a votre service sans pression je me suis sentie en confiance de plus le choix de ma chambre correspondait exactement a ma demande a recommander
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful!. Great service, all of the staff on all levels are attentive and helpful. My room was fantastic, the breakfast was wonderful, location is great. I will definitely be back and for a longer stay. Yoga in the morning made my day, the massage therapists were great. I took a tour arranged by the hotel and it was fantastic. One of the nicest places I have stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cute little hotel, made to feel special with plenty of friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

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

Tolles Hotel mit super Service

Das Hotel war rundum super. Wir waren für eine Woche dort und waren sehr zufrieden. Ein besonderes Highlight war der Kochkurs mit dem Chefkoch, der mit uns traditionelles Rice and Curry gekocht hat. Das Superior Zimmer war sehr sauber und der Zimmerservice hat uns täglich mit neuen Handtuchkreationen überrascht.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and looked after us. Excellent food and the staff went out of their way to please us. Had an issue with my ears and one of the staff Arune came with us to the hospital to help us sort it out. I thank him for that. A lovely freindly guy. Stay here . Its perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

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

Book it! Don’t wait.

Love love love this hotel! Amazing location - 5 min from the beach walking- the room was stunning and super comfy. The spa was GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Lovely hotel but they overbooked our room

We were overbooked so the room with balcony which we booked via hotels.com (which was prepaid) was available. Very disappointing as we ended up being put in an inside room with no balcony/patio. After discussing with manager we were moved to another room but only after 2 days, which meant us packing and moving out luggage not ideal. So please be careful if you book through hotels.com or Expedia as all the rooms they sell should have a balcony but you may be put in an inside room. Despite the room issues we did like the hotel, the staff were very accommodating and breakfast was fantastic. It’s a shame about mix up with room as we probably would of returned.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Charming little gem

Great staff, so friendly. Lovely large room, a little rough around the edges but all the more charming for it. Everything worked! Breakfast was good, good choice and super staff serving. Yoga available 8-9.30 for 1500LKR if that's your thing. Small pool but everything you need ie:- water, sunbeds etc. Location is great, tucked away from the busy main road yet only an easy 5 minute stroll to the beach and shops with plenty to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Lovely Hotel

Fantastic staff, facilities & food. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

sean

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

Very average hotel, i would stay somewhere better

First, the staff were not very welcoming. They were not churpy. We did not get the room we booked, it was much smaller than advertised so do not get sucked in like we did. Pros Big bathroom Soft bed safe Cons Terrible breakfast, very basic Room service did not speak english We ordered a Hawaiian but received a tomato pizza Air con was terrible Electricity kept on going out No hot water small bath tub lights outside the room you cant control they were on all night location was not the greatest, had to walk about 10 min to the beach Checkout was slow and bad service The door was so small The massage was soft when i asked her hard 10 times
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dani

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

Sehr hübsches Boutiquehotel, mit guter Athmosphäre

Das Hotel liegt ein Gehminuten abseits vom Strand, und ist daher sehr ruhig. Der Pool ist recht klein, aber die Gartenanlage wirklich sehr schön. Insgesamt hat das ganze Hotel eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre, man fühlt sich dort sehr willkommen. Leider hat das Classic- Zimmer keinen eigenen Balkon, das war in der Beschreibung nicht zu ersehen. Das Frühstück war sehr gut. Und das gesamte Personal Sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good Value Near the Beach

Amazing staff. Buffett breakfast in the morning. Walking distance to Unawatuna Beach, or walk to Jungle Beach is a little further. Nice pool. It's set back off the road for quiet. This isn't a five star hotel, but it's a good value for what I paid and what you get.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

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

Lovely unusual hotel in a good location

This is a fantastic hotel, however at first we were put in the very top room up a flight of 132 stairs! This room has a great view of the sea, etc but my husband has a bad knee and a heart condition so it wasn't at all suitable. The next day we were moved to a fantastic room lower down, the management were excellent. We were not aware if this issue when booking The staff in the restaurant were lovely, nothing was too much trouble,
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming jungle hotel

Might find different kind of insects in the room, but that's the why it is, its in the middle of jungle, I've stayed in superior and deluxe room and I like them both, it is located 5 mins. away the busy beach. I love each room has it's own outdoor resting area nice for a book. Wi-fi is not too stable, breakfast is simple buffet with some local dishes. Front office manager was helpful, restaurant staff. the bald man is such a sweet heart, can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Wonderful views and peaceful

Greated with a warm smile wonderful welcome excellent service helped me arrange whale watching and turtle sanctuary The yoga classes are fantastic very knowledgeable teacher and very relaxing Of all the places I visited I would recommend Unawatuna I loved my room which was in the canopy of bamboo and palms Every day the monkeys were a joy to watch along with the parrots Thank you for my stay I will be back Elaine and Savanna from Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

5-day stay

Nice hotel, perfect for a couple of nights with a young baby. Friendly staff as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Really friendly staff

Really warm welcome after a long journey, staff always ready to help, wonderful location, especially when the monkeys cross the grounds , clean with fresh flowers every day Good breakfast Great massage, and lovely masseur Yoga every morning, with a very patient teacher Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

War ein nettes resort

Wir hatten hier nur ein Nacht, man könnte aber auch gern länger bleiben. Grosse, saubere zimmer. Preis - Leistung sehr gut! Frühstück auch lecker
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Great hotel two minutes from beach

Great hotel great staff great time had here for two weeks. Great start point for exploring south sri Lanka .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Peaceful oasis near the beach

This boutique hotel was exactly what we were looking for... classic design, comfortable, friendly and set amongst nature. Just a few minutes walk to the beach, restaurants, bars etc. Staff were excellent.. nothing was too much trouble. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017