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Reviews of Sam's Guest House

Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#21 of 116 B&Bs and Inns in Unawatuna

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Review score

Based on 62 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Lovely stay, easy and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints!

    Lovely, comfortable stay. Enjoyable breakfast on an outside balcony. Team very attentive and active in making sure you have the best stay both in the guest house and in the area. Location is great for turtle beach and also a short tuk tuk from Galle fort. Would highly recommend

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Perfect guesthouse by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was too short!

    Great location, incredibly friendly family who let us leave our bags after check out, lovely spacious and clean room, and delicious breakfast. The hosts were so kind, helping us with directions for walking and transport and we couldn't recommend staying here enough.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful guest house near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are a bit thin - so it was easy to hear noise from outside. Traffic wasn’t such a big issue, but I could hear other people who were staying at the guest house. No problem for me but worth noting.

    Comfortable, clean, truly fantastic location meant I had a really really nice stay. The property was lovely and the room was spacious with a nice bathroom. Literally a 2 minute walk to the beaches and easy to get to Galle, as there is a bus stop right out the front of the guest house. Breakfast was lovely. Everything was great!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    The rooms were clean. The host was really very good.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise can be a little loud with the busses but you get used to it - and it seems to be the same throughout town.

    The family running the Guest House is amazing - so kind and hospitality focused. Always checking in to make sure everything is great. The breakfast is so good - home cooked to order, plentiful and delicious. The room is very comfortable with ac and mosquito nets. Nice common spaces to hang out outside too

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hosts were lovely and always available to answer any questions we had as well as just chatting about Sri Lanka, so helpful. The room was nice with hot water and A/C and clean, we were at the back of property and there was some road noise but nothing to stop us sleeping. The location.was good and only a short walk across the road to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    9.0
    We stayed as a family of 6 in three rooms and couldn’t fault the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy as on a main road but to be expected.

    Great location. Clean very good value for money. Great breakfast great host. Would stay there again

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Great breakfast in clean and friendly place close to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the main road so traffic noise (during the day; not evening)

    Delicious breakfast (1900 LKR), friendly and helpful staff and one minute walk to the beach. Also very near bus stops north and south.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.Every thing was perfect

    The stay in sams guest house was the best we had in Sri Lanka.So so clean n the hosts are excellent .They take care of every minute detail.The location is excellent walk across to beach n across the road is bus stand.Tje seating in the verandah is very beautiful.We spent our evening in the verandah.Tje hosts are such gracious people gave us a return souvenir too.Loved our stay n will definitely stay if ever back to unawatuna.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great but on the main road, which is a bit noisy

    Great place, very clean and good breakfast. The staff makes everything to feel you home

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady was absolutely lovely and so helpful with tips and advice for the local area. She even gave me and my partner a gift at the end of our stay which was so sweet. The breakfast was delicious and so cheap too! £3 and you get toast, eggs of your choice, potatoes, salad, fruit and tea or coffee or juice! The beds are comfortable and it’s right next to a bus stop and the beach is a 3 minute walk.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    8.0
    Very kind hosts just a short walk from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one universal electricity outlet in the room and little noisy street, however still managed to get a very nice sleep! :)

    Very kind hosts! Nice and clean room. Just a short walk from the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    Great stay to explore Unawatuna with lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Absolutely everything. We were travelling north so only stayed for one night but the host could not have been more helpful and kind! The room was big with with AC and a nice shower. There was plenty of room to park our tuktuk and more! The location is perfect and walking distance to beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road was slightly noisy at night time.

    Really nice lovely family, very helpful and eager to give us advice on what to do. Would 100% recommend.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Excellent stay in Unawatuna Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did like everything:)

    Perfect location, the owner is incredibly friendly, we felt right at home, amazing energy, spotless room, and excellent breakfast. We highly recommend it without hesitation!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Great value for money and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was a little too firm for me however I enjoy a really plush bed.

    The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and polite, checking in and making sure I had everything I needed. A shared fridge was also available which was perfect for my iced coffee and any leftovers from other restaurants. The room was more spacious than I anticipated with practical little touches including a huge clothes rack to dry your swimmers. A delicious home cooked continental breakfast- the best eggs I had in Sri Lanka. This stay was such good value for money for anyone looking for some quiet and affordable luxury.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Nice and helpful stuff. Thanks for everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit far from center.

    Owner and his family are very polity. Really nice view from terrace.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great people who make you feel like it's your home 🏡 Breakfast was amazing 👣

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Perfect hosts perfect location . Great breakfast . Great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was perfect 😁

    So clean and tidy . The owners couldn’t do enough for me . A very pleasant stay just across the road from the beach. Away from the noise and music

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisey road as to be expected and the curtains don’t black out well

    Accomodating kind guests especially when I left something behind Great aircon Having a fridge to access is super handy and good location to walk places

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a little noise from the street at night time but with earplugs we slept well :)

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really tasty. The property is close to the beach and shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice place for a short stay, nice breakfast offered, and kind people taking care of the place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facilities are very well equipped. The only unfortunate situation was staying at one of the rooms facing the main street, which gets quite busy, even during the night.

    The family taking care of the property are super kind. The service is very well done, and they are always open to answer questions about the city. the breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Lovely guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Air Condition
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, walking distance to everything. The staff were really friendly and kind. When we were leaving they gave us a lovely little present each which was very sweet. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Would love to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A personal attention every day. The best recomandations on what to see, where to eat and have a massage. Property close to the beach, 5 min walk. Good breakfast. Would love to come back.

    Stayed in February 2024

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