Reviews of Santori Unawatuna 3 stars
Suduwalla, Yaddehimulla,Unawatuna, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Review score
Based on 36 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.1
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Tim
United Arab Emirates22 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Ideal stay for a family in Unawatuna.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing much to dislike, it was what we needed and met our needs.
The room was huge and the host family were very nice and helpful. Basic kitchen amenities to cook breakfast in the morning. Close enough to everything but far enough to be quiet at night.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Donghan
South Korea7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
nice, clean, quiet, near beach, friendly family
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Callum
United Kingdom54 reviews11 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a great stay here, the room was huge and had a nice balcony under cover so could sit and watch the thunderstorm roll in - or the monkeys and peacocks in the morning. The room had all we needed including a fridge. Location was great for the beach and close to plenty of restaurants. Staff were very helpful when needed, overall great stay.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Lauren
United Kingdom17 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was perfect, the room was so clean and very spacious with nice outdoor seating. The family are so lovely and welcoming and their home/hotel is one of the best we’ve stayed at on our travels. Their dog is also so cute! We had one small problem with the hot water but they were very apologetic and made sure to fix it straight away which we appreciated. Would definitely recommend or stay here if we ever came back.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Claire
Hong Kong14 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Good value accomodation in quite part of Unawatuna yet 5 min walk to beach”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Run by a friendly host (Christy), the property is in a quieter part of Unawatuna yet still only a 5 min walk to the beach. Our room was very spacious (2 doubles with mosquito nets) and clean. We didn’t use it, but there is a communal kitchen for use by guests. Good value for money overall.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Nilanga
Sri Lanka3 reviews9.0“Very very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There is no restaurant there if it will establish it is better. If there is a facility to buy refreshments it would be better.
The environment is calm. Rooms are large and comfort. Space out side the room is precious. Cleanliness of dinning area and kitchen is superb. Parking area also good.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Ravindu
Sri Lanka1 review10“Amazing place!!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I’ve been to many places at Unawatuna,, But this place was very clean and beautiful.Everything calm and have a large parking availability.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Billy
United Kingdom24 reviews9.0“Relaxed place in Unawatuna”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Nice, relaxed place, away from the business of Unawatuna but close enough to go anywhere. Sweet people.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Mikhail
Belarus8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We did not regret choosing it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sometimes AC could make some strange noises. Seems it needs to be fixed.
We were met by friendly and accommodating hostess. She keeps the place in clean and good condition. I didn't saw other rooms, but our room was very spacious, with lovely balcony and a fridge. Also unusual for us was a segmented lighting in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Zsolt
Germany39 reviews9 helpful votes10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect, really nice host, good price/value for the price. The bed was really comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Monika
Poland18 reviews12 helpful votes10“Veey nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Patio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very nice and helpful woman from staff, comfortable beds, spacy room and quiet neighbourghood.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Katugampala
Sri Lanka1 review9.0“It is safe, affordable, and 5-min walk to the beach, recommend to families.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
About the room, I suggest more soap & shampoo. TV must be functional. A few more chairs (or sofa) should be in the room. Other all facilities & services are satisfactory.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Yasara
Sri Lanka20 reviews6 helpful votes10“Clean and spacious space to relax in Unawatuna”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
We loved the layout and how clean and spacious the rooms were. Our AC didn’t work but the staff were quick to get it fixed. The peacock sounds in the morning was a bonus.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Karlstad
Norway15 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Patio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike!
This is value for money! Clean, fresh and super friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Ahmed
Egypt12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Amazing place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only self service kitchen available. No breakfast
Place was great, excellent location and room. Great artwork around the place
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Ruslan
Russia17 reviews2 helpful votes10“The house met all expectations, I recommend this place to everyone”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
1.Very convenient location. The beach is 5-7 minutes walk away. Shops, restaurants are within walking distance. 2. Offered a larger room for free. The room is clean, cozy, with a balcony. 3. Friendly staff. If there are any difficulties, it immediately helps. 4. Periodically they cooked themselves in the kitchen, all the necessary appliances and dishes are present. 5. For animal lovers - almost every day we saw a peacock and monkeys.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Grigory
Russia20 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
all was good
very friendly staff, good location with walking distance to the beach and restaurants, big room
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Elena
Denmark64 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Good choice for staying in Unawatuna”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Patio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet seat in our room was incorfortable to use and should be changed.
Great place to stay in Unawatuna. The host is very sweet and helps with everything you need and the location is perfect, a short walk to the heart of Unawatuna but far away from noise. Big rooms, confortable bed, hot water and great AC. Would definetly stay again!
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Cathrin
Switzerland64 reviews18 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were there off-season, and while the linens were not used, they were not new - there were dead ants all over the bed and on my pillow, there were cobwebs between bedframe and matress, and the water came out rusty red in toilet and sink! It’s not my first time in the region and I am not squeamish when it comes to insects in accomodations, but this was too much. My friends in a different room had another experience, probably this had been used more recently.
Host was lovely and fast in her answers, rooms are huge and close to the beach and our destination, Wasanthas Cooking Class around the corner.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Robert
Canada18 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was not that clean, but for 2 nights it was good enough.
This place was good value for the money, location was great and thr staff was kind.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Surantha
Sri Lanka2 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The TV didn't have connection at all. Bathroom was good and clean but a small downside is slow water flow and slow draining out in the bath area.
The place was very specious and clean. New look. There is free parking safe and open pantry to cook as well. Very good place for family and friends. Walking distance to the beach from the hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Marquardt
Canada17 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Patio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Patryk
Poland79 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Karol
Germany11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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