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The Serendipity Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Unawatuna with a full-service spa and a restaurant

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Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Exterior
The Serendipity Beach Hotel blends tropical style with modern amenities just steps from Unawatuna Beach. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and rental bikes to explore the area. The property also offers wedding services for couples seeking a beachfront celebration.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View | Room amenity

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Unawatuna, Unawatuna, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dalawella Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabala Sunset Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tartaruga restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Colony Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Serendipity Beach Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Serendipity Beach Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a full-service spa. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Serendipity Beach Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

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 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85.00 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 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 and cash
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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serendipity Beach Unawatuna
Serendipity Beach
Serendipity Beach Hotel
Serendipity Beach Hotel Unawatuna
The Serendipity Beach
The Serendipity Beach Hotel Hotel
The Serendipity Beach Hotel Unawatuna
The Serendipity Beach Hotel Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serendipity Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Serendipity Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Serendipity Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serendipity Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Serendipity Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 85.00 per room applies.

Where is The Serendipity Beach Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, and Dalawella Beach. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Mihiripenna Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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