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About this property

Thambapanni Retreat is located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. It features 2 dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. Retreat Thambapanni is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort and Koggala Lake. The National Maritime Museum is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Air-conditioned rooms at Thambapanni come with wooden flooring, dark wood furnishings and a 4-poster bed. All are fitted with a fan and an private bathroom with shower facilities. Guests can enjoy relaxing Ayurvedic oil massages, practice yoga or rent a bicycle to explore the area. For convenience, laundry services are also offered upon request. Available for all-day dining, the restaurant serves a variety of Asian and European fusion dishes. Room service is provided.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Unawatuna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Declan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The thing I will remember most about our stay here was how incredibly friendly and accommodating the staff were. Enjoyed the breakfast too.
  • Plamin
    India India
    Thambapanni Retreat was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our trip to Sri Lanka. It has a rustic vibe to its facility and has quality amenities. The room was as mentioned on Booking.com and also came with a complimentary massage option....
  • Ayesh
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Very friendly crew and very helpful. The location is also very quiet and calm. Food is also great 👍. They have other two hotels and we can use the facilities of those hotels also.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The team were amazing and gave extra in kindness and helpfulness.
  • Conor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decor of this hotel is very tastefully done. We really loved the pool and the grilled fresh seafood at night. Have to say the staff here we're amazing especially Anil!
  • Anamaria
    Romania Romania
    The stuff is very polite, friendly and always eager to help. We received recommendations on what to do while being in Unawatuna and they were very helpful. The food from of the restaurant is very tasty.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic gem of a hotel, this was one of our favourites during our journey around Sri Lanka. This hotel is like arriving in a little peaceful oasis in the middle of Unawatuna. We arrived early around 11am and the hotel allowed us to...
  • Rod
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful setting and pool, very comfortable rooms, great friendly and attentive service from all staff
  • Katrín
    Iceland Iceland
    I stayed here with my sister for three nights. I highly recommend this place. It is beautiful, the rooms are spacious and so clean and the bed was so comfortable. The breakfast is amazing and our last night we had dinner at their restaurant and it...
  • Carolyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    pool bit small and didn't love the location of it right beside reception, but was still nice and was pretty, could do with more loungers

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Thambapanni Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Thambapanni Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $15 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $15 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the property.

    If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the property prior to your arrival:

    1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature

    2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

    3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

    Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

    Please note the below compulsory gala dinner supplement:

    Christmas eve USD adult 45 child 22.5 (2-11 years)

    New Year's eve USD adult 50 child 25 (2-11 years)

    *All payment to be collected by the hotel directly

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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