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Reviews of Unawatuna Backpacker Lodge 1 stars

No: 65, Yaddehimulla Road, 10100 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#31 of 110 hotels in Unawatuna

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Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location just five minutes from the beach and main restaurant area. Spacious and clean room, lovely host 😊

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location as it is in walking distance to beach, relaxing surroundings, and spacious room. Value for money and the host was very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    10
    Amazing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was really nice, it was surrounded by jungle/trees so there was a lot of wildlife around. The owner is great, taking care of our needs and the breakfast is delicious it changed each day which we liked. The room was spacious and the outside area is a nice place to relax.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay in perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there for 3 nights and had a wonderful stay! Host was very friendly and made a very nice breakfast with different fresh juice every morning. Room is spacious and clean with good shower and aircon as well. Lovely view of the forest and perfect location near shops and beach!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in Unawatuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say here

    The room is quite big, very well located while quiet at the same time, just next to the forest so you can spot some monkeys if lucky... five min walking to the beach and plenty of restaurants around. Thilak is a great host that is willing to help at all times. Definitely recommended.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect..

    This place is very near to all attractions in galle. Efficient and friendly service. Nice breakfast which we enjoyed a lot and very friendly host.The room is charm, providing a unique and memorable stay for us. Very peaceful environment. The nearest restaurant foods also great and worthy. Thanks

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No mosquito net. Short but dark lane to access at night.

    Clean and spacious. Good aircon. Breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Great host and excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was the only one there. In addition festival was one and someone said there was 150 000 there. I am unsure but it was certainly crowded. Unfortunately i missed the parade

    The breakfast was great. I had western and Sri Lankan breakfast. The fresh juice was a nice change. The family has a tuk tuk so they can take you to galle. The wife is an excellent cook and gave me an excellent evening meal

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    10
    Jungle stop nearby the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would immediately stay there again.

    The backpackers lodge is just nearby the jungle. Get up early in the morning to see the monkeys swing by or the water monitor take his daily walk. Moreover, you get to enjoy a breakfast at your stay and the room is very spacious.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    9.0
    Backpackers lodge for the win!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was rather creaky and disturbed our sleep often. But that was the only fault.

    We loved our stay. The owners were very friendly and attentive. We extended our stay and they agreed a slight discount. They also washed our clothes for free as we were long-term guests. The guesthouse is positioned right next to jungle so has fantastic views of the wildlife - monkeys, lizards, birds and more.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our stay here alot. Even tho it was really spontaneous, the friendly guy was super helping and carring. The house is directly in the center but in one of the side roads so its not to loud in the night. To the beach its less then 5 min by walk.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well situated little homestay, in a quiet road, in only short walking distance to the beach and close to restaurants and shops. Kind hosts! Basic room (some little details would make it more cozy), but spacious and clean. Shower with warm water.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very relaxing room, close to everything but still away from the shops and restaurants noise. I highly recommend! The host was also very caring and made very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good, only the aircon was way too loud.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    See you again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud AC, the front door can not be closed, just locked...

    Good location, very friendly and helpful, mosquito nets ovet the beds, good breakfast and very spatious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind host and fantastic breakfast. The room is super clean and very comfortable. Also the wildlife right next to the property is amazing. You can see monkeys and other different kind of animals.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location, lovely family run guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom in one of the bedrooms smelt of sewage which wasn’t pleasant!

    We loved our stay here. Was the perfect set up for our family with use of the outside kitchen to cook our children’s food. Great location, just tucked away off the main strip. We loved feeding the monkeys from the balcony!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Top place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi wasn't great for streaming or video calls but hotspot to your own dialog sim. This place is so cheap and the value for money is immense so poor WiFi doesn't and shouldn't matter.

    The couple running this place are lovely, shower is decent but try to get the air conditioned rooms, the one closest to the sink on the top floor. Breakfast is varied and the location is great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    great stay. I recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Some roof construction and the internet went in and out. The owners were very pleasant and apologetic, although they offered no discounts. The kitchen is shared with others.

    The stay was great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were repairs and workers, it was somewhat uncomfortable, the water in the shower did not drain, the floor had the wrong slope. Therefore, minus two points

    excellent location, comfortable combined balcony, next to the river and the world of monitor lizards and monkeys, quite clean, good price/quality ratio

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice Place, really friendly and helpful Owners! Great breakfast! The Location is directly in the center of Unawatuna so it’s near to the beach and also the main road. The room has everything you need.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Everything was perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was perfect!

    We loved our stay here! We were welcomed by the friendliest of hosts, he was such a nice man and very helpful! The room was very big, clean and comfortable. Fantastic breakfast, the host put in a lot of effort to make our stay extra special. The room was surrounded by nature, such a beautiful place to stay! Can highly recommend!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service are superb and yours food also very good keep it up

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed makes noise when you move.The electric antimosquitoes were empty.

    The room is big,There is a queen sized canopy bed,terrace with 2 armchairs from where you can see the forest and listen to birds chirping.The breakfast is wonderful and they change it every day.

    Stayed in May 2023

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