Reviews of Urchin Unawatuna
Mahagedarawaththa, Ganahena, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA quiet, free place even in a busy area.. This place really good for who come to unawatuna to saty few days.the room was good condition and comfortable...and also they have nice pool.
But one bad thing... water in the barthroom not good.some time it was a some smell.and also water colour was not clear.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities were lovely, the room was spacious and comfortable. The pool was great!
It can be a little bit tricky to find, especially with Ubers and tuk tuks not knowing where to go. The staff were lovely but rarely available at reception
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing experience, the room was spacious, modern and clean. The pool and outdoor area was really nice and surrounded by nature. The staff member was exceptional, helpful and kind!
Dear C, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect score! 🌟 We’re so happy to hear you had such a great stay with us. It’s always our goal to provide clean, comfortable rooms and a peaceful environment, so your feedback means a lot. We’re especially glad our staff could make your stay even more special. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in Unawatuna very soon! Best wishes, Urchin Unawatuna Team
Dear C, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect score! 🌟 We’re so happy to hear you had such a great stay with us. It’s always our goal to provide clean, comfortable rooms and a peaceful environment, so your feedback mean… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and great location at a reasonable price
We had to change rooms for a day because of a clogged toilet
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNear the beach ( I think Mirissa is better) and the fruit seller.
Near the beach but so far is the walking street with retaurants. You have to walk on the road, and after sundown is little bit dangerous. The photos are old I think, because this is the shabby hotel/homestay. We were there 3 nights and there was no cleaning during this time (garbage disposal etc) There was no hot water, we ask, but they failed to turn it on in any time. The door can be locked from the outside with a padlock and from the inside with a slide lock, so it's as if it were open, noise, light, everything filters in. The window cannot be opened because of the mosquitos. And there is only a blackout curtain, which you do not pull, because then they can see in from the neighboring balcony, so there is no natural light in the room The breakfast is 6 USD/person, it is little bit expensive. I do not understand the all good valuation, the accomodation could use a renovation.
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewPersonal - very kind people. Very beautiful territory of hotel, 100% nature.
Thank you very much for your Valuble review, I hope you will be very happy. We hope to come back to our hotel again. Thank you very much for staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 22 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGreat hotel, I recommend it
Thank you very much for your Valuble review, I hope you will be very happy. We hope to come back to our hotel again. Thank you very much for staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGreat owner and place! The best we have had so far. Helped us with the bus at the airport, offered late check out. Great experience! Highly recommended!
Thank you very much for your Valuble review, I hope you will be very happy. We hope to come back to our hotel again. Thank you very much for staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBest staff, who went above and beyond to ensure us a good time. The breakfast was a lot and very good and they made sure to come up with new variations every day and cared for us being vegetarian as well. During breakfast, we could see monkeys in the surrounding area almost everyday. The pool was clean and the room spacious and equipped with everything we needed. Had a great relaxing week of vacation.
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Thank you very much for your Valuble review, I hope you will be very happy. We hope to come back to our hotel again. Thank you very much for staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 8 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe manager is an extremely kind and smart guy. Since the hotel was not full, we received an upgrade. The room was very spacious, practical and clean. The hotel has a number of patio’s where it is very nice to sit. The pool is also a treat, even so close to the beach.
The town is strongly oriented on the many russian tourists.
Thank you Very Mrs.Caroline Van den Borre !We really appreciate your response,Thank you very much Staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 5 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewChamod was an excellent host. We had a lovely time at Urchin where we felt very at home. The pool was very relaxing and the beach just a stones throw. Lots of amazing places to eat around, with the majority just under a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Chamod helped with everything we needed and more, the room was excellent, very clean with great AC. We will definitely stay here again!
Thank you Very Much franceesca !We really appreciate your response,Thank you very much Staying with us 😊
Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewI liked the style, the pool, it was really quiet, and staff was really friendly.
Reviewed: 13 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt was a lovely staying. Very relaxed and peacefull surrounding. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. Really nice outdoor swimmingpool. The staff was very friendly and were happy to help us out with anything we asked. Would highly recommend to stay here :)
Reviewed: 18 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewStaff was very friendly and recommed for anybody who visit Unawatuna.
Reviewed: 30 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewFriendly staff Good location
Power failure from time to time. Annoying at night time because the AC didn't work. AC was pointing directly at the bed
Reviewed: 11 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe room is big and well organise, hot shower, nice bed
The bathroom window is not totally close so the mosquittos can get in, it was a little anoying and the pool filter was broken so we couldn’t really swim, but they fixed it on the last day
Reviewed: 4 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewIt had a nice pool and it is not that far from the main road. It is also super close to the beach, which was really nice. The staff was super helpful with everything. They also have cheap water that you can just grab downstairs. Definitely recommend this place!
Reviewed: 25 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewGood location for unawatuna and staff were helpful and friendly. We were kindly upgraded to a bigger room which we were grateful for!
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified review- AC - pool - kind host - kitchen - price-value
- so many ants in the room - to get to Unawatuna center, be prepared to walk 15 mins on the road (there is no pedestrian area)
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewWonderful guest house. Close to the beach. Very lovely staff. We liked all of this
Everything was perfect