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VIlla Thawthisa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Unawatuna with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Penthouse
Aerial view
View from property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Superior Room, Private Pool

Superior Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Penthouse, Sea View

Premium Penthouse, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, Sea View

Luxury Villa, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Dewala Road, Yaddehimulla, Unawatuna, Southern Province

What's nearby

  • Jungle Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Galle Fort - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 123 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 36 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thaproban Beach Resort - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shark Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

VIlla Thawthisa

VIlla Thawthisa is a great choice for a stay in Unawatuna. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a steam room, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Free beach shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 37.5 (from 6 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

VIlla Thawthisa Hotel Unawatuna
VIlla Thawthisa Hotel
VIlla Thawthisa Unawatuna
VIlla Thawthisa
VIlla Thawthisa Hotel
VIlla Thawthisa Unawatuna
VIlla Thawthisa Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does VIlla Thawthisa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, VIlla Thawthisa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at VIlla Thawthisa?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at VIlla Thawthisa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at VIlla Thawthisa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by VIlla Thawthisa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at VIlla Thawthisa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at VIlla Thawthisa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include private pools and a steam room. VIlla Thawthisa also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near VIlla Thawthisa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does VIlla Thawthisa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a balcony or patio.
What's the area around VIlla Thawthisa like?
VIlla Thawthisa is a short 8-minute walk from Jungle Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Japanese Peace Pagoda.

VIlla Thawthisa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

It was the worst hotel experience we had ever. Rooms were full with mosquitos,bed linen and pillow case covers was not changed when we arrived and they changed them after we checked in to the room and they sprayed bugs spray all over and it was difficult to breathe. It was raining and that room's electricity went off 4 times and each time it went to we had to run to the reception to inform them as they did not pickup phone. Finally they changed us to a difference room.food was worst.. after getting dinner,I felt sick. I had loose motion and vomiting till next day morning.then my husband got the same condition. When we ask whether they got any medicine they said no. It was around 3.00 a.m. we asked. Next day morning we didn't even had breakfast and quickly checked out from this awful place went straight to a doctor.. It was a worst experience we had ever...I'm so sorry about the money we spent to book it as full board.. we even made a complaint to the hotel manager,but they seems didn't even care.. I will not recommend this place to anybody...
Darrel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Modern Hotel
Do NOT listen to the negative reviews regarding this hotel. I have stayed at two other hotels in this area and was very displeased and checked out earlier. This is the only hotel that met my expectations of a 4 star hotel. It is modern, and incredibly aesthetically pleasing. The views are absolutely incredible. The food is very tasty. The staff is incredibly professional and helpful. If you are looking for a hotel on the beach, this is not the hotel. However, if you are more concerned with views, and a pool that is pleasing to the eye, this is your hotel. I really wish I would have ignored the negative reviews of this hotel, and selected this hotel from the beginning, as it is certainly more so what I am used to when I book 4 and 5 star hotels. Book this hotel, you will not regret it.
Ki, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

WONT RECCOMEND THIS HOTEL TO ANYONE
We had booked Superior Room With Sea View with direct Access to Pool. Following were our experience: - unclean & unkept rooms, toilets, swimming pool. The doors didnt lock properly, AC wasnt cooling the room enough. - the jacuzzi area was very untidy and toilets didnt have the basics like dental kit, body lotion. - the shampoo and shower gel provided were of very poor quality. You expect better quality from so called " BOUTIQUE HOTELS" - they served cold buffet spread. Guests reaching after 1 hour of buffet timing wont get all the spread (both at breakfast and dinner) - too highly priced buffet dinner - they charge extra for more than 2 water bottles per day (never heard of this in any part of sri lankan hotels) - 1 bottle of 1 lt would cost you Srilankan Rupees 300 + taxes (exorbitantly high) - staff not freindly neither eifficient. -rooms very badly maintained. I would never recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a good quality service, good food and good stay. Me and my husband were very very disappointed by the overall experience.
Bipasha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel with stunning views
We stayed 2 nights and had a great time at Villa Thawthisa. Beautiful swimming pool and amazing view from our room. It was a very steep drive up to the hotel, you may have to bail out of the tuk tuk for it to make it up the hill! The hotel provided a free tuk tuk down to their sister hotel on the beach which we made use of. Stunning beach at Unawatuna but watch out for the strong currents.
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Overpriced hotel far from the beach
We arrived at night a day late due to one of our party being sick, but there was no leniency in altering our arrival date even with more than 24 hours notice; we already expected as much, since it was impossible to cancel our booking at any time without forfeiting half our fee. The place has a beautiful view of the ocean and jungles from the rooms, and especially from the restaurant, but the rooms are stark, with some sort of industrial aesthetic that is jarring for Sri Lanka. There are nice pools and each room has a balcony, but also a glass wall, so at pool level that might be an issue: we wereon the 3rd floor. It is a very good hike to the beach, so anyone with mobility issues be warned! Luckily, we arrived with a car and driver, but there were no quarters for the driver at the hotel and the nearest was at another hotel; otherwise, there are just a few shuttles into and back from town. The reception staff and kitchen staff were cheerful and professional, but the restaurant prices were as if we were staying at a 5 star in Colombo, which this place, in my estimation, was not.
Michel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic views
What a wonderful view. We had the ground floor rooms that had direct access to the pool. It was like we had our own private pool. Staff were very attentive. Food was nice. Breakfast buffet was a good western style, eggs cooked as you wish. Restaurant is on the top floor wiht 200 degree views of Unawatuna. A wonderful stay.
Mark, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Tourist rip off not worth 140 dollars per night
Do not be fooled. This is a shabby, unfinished, poorly designed, poorly maintained (by unskilled workers particularly the paintwork in the rooms) hotel which does not come close to a 4 star. I have seen better 3 star hotels at half the cost. Do not be duped by the description "Boutique Hotel". It is a tourist rip off. Some of the issues/ problems are listed below: 1. The hotel appears to have been built as cheaply as possible. Thy did not even bother to complete the external facade or the hallways / common parts with tiles or even paint as all is left as is bare concrete trying to be disguised as polished concrete - poorly done by cheap labour with cracks everywhere and discolouration and wrong materials. 2. The bathrooms are poorly designed - you have to bathe in the nude in full view of the front of the hotel and the public. 3. we traveled as a family - there was no privacy for bathroom facilities which meant each time you wanted to use the shower or toilet, others had to vacate the room entirely as the bathroom is just separated by glass which is poorly obscured by cheap stick on film which goes only half way up and still does not provide adequate privacy 4. The bathroom sinks were too low. The average height should be around 900mm high off the ground. Ours was only around 500mm which meant you had to kneel down to brush your teeth - what a joke 5. No towel holders or hooks to keep your clothes - 6. appalling large side board around the bed which meant getting in and ou
raj, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not worth 140 dollars
Food was cold ... just dull looking hotel. Has not been painted. Pool area has no bar .. no music .. fitness room is a disaster. Staff is great .. young manager is great. Needs a better road almost broke my car driving in to that.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Frankenstein hotel
Broken. This place was conceived with "design" in mind, but then everything went wrong in execution. Everything is essentially broken. The restaurant's roof leaks under rain (in a tropical country!). The rooms have these weird glass walls that can't be blinded during the night. The bathrooms are even weirder, essentially outside the room exposed to people in the pool. Shower drain clogged, only scorching hot water, etc... The nice pictures of the pool and views, and the definition of "boutique hotel" make this place essentially an intentional scam. The only redeeming virtue is that the poor souls employed here are actually quite nice. But the £275 per night we paid make me still angry when I think back to the whole experience. Please, please, please stay away.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Just dreadful, no coffee at breakfast, no water to drink, not clean, useless service. No communication between staff. such a disappointment. No privacy in room, can walk from the pool into the room with no lock on bathroom door. i felt unsafe.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel with great views but some wear and tear
The hotel is perched above the main Unawatuna beach area - a bumpy ride up the hill. It is a modern concrete design with great views over the coast. Good - rooms have a funky design, large rooms, very bright (all white), good aircon, tv & cable, nice pool patio with lounges and chairs, great views, food was OK (new chef so will get better), very good large pool. Not so good - they have open-to-air bathrooms so no aircon, there was effectively no hot water in our room - took 10 mins to get lukewarm, floors in bathroom are very slippery when wet, lots of wear and tear in the rooms - loose taps, scraping door, gaps in plaster around fittings, flaky chair covering, room gets very light in the morning. If they kept the rooms better maintained it would be very good. If you want to hang out and relax it's not bad - we paid around US$100 for a good room as it's low season - i wouldn't want to pay much more when it's busy - if they fixed a few of the wear and tear issues it would be much better.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant for a short getaway
Quite enjoyable but I have expected more at this price.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice modern hotel in the hills
Modern boutique hotel tucked away in the hills overlooking a lush jungle. Hotel has the potential to be really great, however, it appears somewhat neglected in areas. Little extras can make it a great little spot for total relaxation. Door locks, including bathroom doors malfunction; no hooks for hanging towels in bathroom; mold by pool; etc. But overall, a great find. Lana, the hotel manager is great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cool place to stay at
This hotel has a modern design. We stayed at a room directly by the pool and it was a fun experience. The hotel is few minutes away from the beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent
Its was remarkable stay, I love every single moments of it. View from rooms balcony was simply awesome. However, sometimes i was bit fed up with so many incects and lazzards coming into toilets and balcony areas in the evenings, usually staff was quick to come and get rid of them. But they have to take some steps so that they do not arrive at all. I would have given 5 out of 5 only the above mentioned prob stoped me on 4 though. I would love go back again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super pool and ocean view
We booked three superior rooms but there was one room short for us. But the manager tried hard to solve this problem and arranged one standard room and give back the refund. Wasted some time but it was fine. The swiming pool and ocean view is awesome esp sunset at the restaurant. The best ocean view i have seen. The meals are really tasty but it takes over one hour to wait. Overall, it is quite worthy to stay. This hotel is not too far to Galle also.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super pool and ocean view
We booked three superior rooms but there was one room short for us. But the manager tried hard to solve this problem and arranged one standard room and give back the refund. Wasted some time but it was fine. The swiming pool and ocean view is awesome esp sunset at the restaurant. The best ocean view i have seen. The meals are really tasty but it takes over one hour to wait. Overall, it is quite worthy to stay. This hotel is not too far to Galle also.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Stunning views from restaurant, dreamy sunsets.
Great views and sunsets from restaurants and room. Clean and comfortable rooms if not a little stark. Great location, surrounded by nature, kingfisher seen from balcony on first night. Very good infinity pools, overall a good hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Amazing view, nice staff, however.....
Booked here pretty much because most other places in the Unawatuna area were fully booked, and because the photos looked good. Basically to cut a long story short, the view is phenomenal, and waking up and showering when you can see right over the jungle and out to the ocean is really cool (be aware that your outdoor bathroom will become full of small bugs in the night, as you are in the jungle). The staff try their best to help you out and are really nice (one staff member gave us a lift in his own car when a taxi was not available!). The food at the hotel restaurant is really good (try the fish curry) and the included breakfast is great too. However I feel being relatively new, the hotel is either still figuring out exactly how to be a hotel, or perhaps the whole area is just quite new at the tourism game so haven't figured their stuff out yet. Simple things like getting new towels (we had the same ones for 4 days), fixing broken furniture in the room, bright lights from the outside passage shining really brightly in through the frosted glass room door all night, getting the tv to work properly (the wrong sort of plug jammed into the wall), and I could probably go on... If you want an amazing location/view with a great pool and good food, and are not super fussed about all the other little things then it ticks the boxes. If you want a 4+ star hotel experience, then it might not be for you.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It was ok, but not outstanding
The hotel was ok, but the wifi is really really poor, we lost connections every 3 minutes. The location is great, but not close to beach, the hotel is actually located on the hill. Make sure bring some anti mosquites spray~
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Very disappointing.
Hotel was far from 4 star quality. Rooms unavailable at check in, even after 2pm. Minibar check sheet from previous guest had not been acquitted. Had to change rooms as room next to reception was too noisy. Wifi did not work for the first 24 hours. Blinds did not cover upper parts of glass walls in rooms so if you like a dark room, this is not the hotel for you. Breakfast very poorly organised, possibly the worst coffee I have ever tasted in my life, we were thankful for Sri Lanka Tea bags! Checkout we were presented with a room service bill that was not ours. After investigation it was for the room we changed into before we had even moved. I could write a thesis on everything wrong with this hotel, but both my partner and I put it down to a lack of good management, and accountability to basic guest services. This was the low point of our trip to Sri Lanka, and I would not recommend to anybody. There is a reason they offer cheap guest rates!
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible Infrastructure and room designing
The way the rooms are rated in this hotel, while booking we expected outstanding rooms and panoramic beautiful views.Upon check in when we recieved our room, the moment we entered we noticed great sea view from our superior room and super bright room with all the sunlight in the world coming in the room. Guess what, there is no option of blocking the light as there are no curtains.So you can forget about sleeping in the afternoon.Going ahead on the room, it has some mediocre looking and not so well maintained furniture. The washroom is a BIG issue, it is an open layout and be ready to view sea from washroom in afternoon and lizards and bugs in the night. The washroom is highly uncomfortable as people outside can get your partial view while you taking shower. Moreover there is no locker in the room which is an essential part of any 3 to 5 star hotel. Facing all this, we expected next day waking up to a great buffet breakfast which was a part of the hefty fare. To our utmost disappointment there was such poor buffet that was beyond our expectations.Let's talk about the hotel location now. It is located on a hill top with no availability of restaurants or taxis nearby in a radius of 1 km, so be ready to walk down a hill every time you hungry or wish to go to a beach. During night time this road gets absolutely isolated and dark and the hotel do not provide any shuttle.Icing on the cake was when there was no electricity for two hours as there is no power back up. Not recommended.
Verified Expedia guest review