Thambapanni Retreat Hotel - Unawatuna

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Thambapanni Retreat Hotel - Unawatuna
Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 246 reviews
8.9Great
Staff9.7
Free WiFi9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Location9.1
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families35%
Groups9%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 246 reviews
8.9Great
Staff9.7
Free WiFi9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Location9.1
Comfort8.9
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families35%
Groups9%
Solo8%

Dutch colonial heritage retreat with holistic wellness on Rumassala Hill

Accommodation & Setting

Thambapanni Retreat sits on Rumassala Hill, surrounded by tropical gardens and a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. Guest rooms come with wooden flooring, dark wood furnishings, and 4-poster beds, with options like Superior Double Rooms featuring large balconies. The property also includes an outdoor swimming pool set amid dense foliage, where monkeys and birds are frequently seen.

Wellness & Spa

Thambapanni Retreat Unawatuna offers a full spa and wellness centre with Ayurvedic oil massages, including back, foot, full body, and head massages. Daily yoga classes are held on-site with a knowledgeable instructor. Spa facilities include sun umbrellas, pool/beach towels, and packages that combine treatments.

Dining

Thambapanni Retreat's restaurant serves Asian and European fusion dishes for all-day dining, with a focus on fresh-caught seafood and live cooking. The menu includes special diet menus and kids' meals, and the bar offers wine/champagne and happy hour. Guests can also enjoy themed dinner nights and cooking classes.

Location & Activities

Located a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Thambapanni Retreat Sri Lanka is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort and Koggala Lake. Guests can rent bicycles, join walking tours, or take part in bike tours and classes about local culture. The hotel also provides currency exchange, tour desk, and 24-hour security.

Family & Services

Thambapanni Retreat is pet-friendly and offers babysitting and child services for families. Additional services include airport shuttle, laundry, room service, and free parking. The property has 24-hour security, CCTV outside property, and safety deposit boxes.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, 10-minute drive from Galle Fort
  • Rooms: Dutch colonial rooms with 4-poster beds and wooden flooring
  • Wellness: Ayurvedic oil massages and daily yoga classes
  • Dining: Open-air restaurant with Asian-European fusion and fresh seafood
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, cooking classes, walking tours
  • Services: Babysitting, pet-friendly, airport shuttle
  • Spa: Full range of massages and spa packages
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 10.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Grand Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Superior Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Thambapanni Retreat Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 74 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 10.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Koggala, KCT

Location

Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800
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Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800
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Reviews of Thambapanni Retreat Hotel

8.9 /10
Great
246 reviews
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