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Reviews of Sergeant House Boutique Villa & Private Beach 5 stars

381, Matara Road, Ganahena, Unawatuna, 80000 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#6 of 97 Holiday rentals in Unawatuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 101 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Perfect! We wished we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic! Outstanding accommodation, beautiful pool, wonderful staff and excellent food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    A beautiful stay in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Beautiful property with lovely gardens. The pool was great and our rooftop plunge pool also fab. The kids were made to feel very welcome, the staff were welcoming, polite and extremely helpful. They organised a delicious cake, baked by the chef, for my daughter’s birthday which she loved! The food was delicious as well!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For us nothing

    The place is amazing. Manager and staff are super helpful and friendly. Amazing service.. we went for our anniversary, staff organised a little party in the restaurant with lovely authentic Sri Lankan food and free wine. We both loved it, Stayed only two nights but regretting that would have stayed longer. Definitely we will go back and stay longer. Private beach was really nice, nice sandy beach. Swimming pool was very clear and clean.. very worthwhile for money. Overall amazing holiday experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, amazing resort: very elegant, curated, so relaxing. Location very close to the sea with small private beach and easy access to close large sandy beaches. Management and staff have been great during our stay. We will be back!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful house and surroundings. Stunning design and wonderful artwork. Great pool. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Very beautiful accommodation and surroundings. Swimming pool is great - we are both swimmers and the clever design meant we could do our laps. Gardens are lush and well maintained. Private beach is amazing and very peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Stunning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved every single thing!

    Wow! I am actually lost for superlatives for this villa. We initially chose it for the location, near to the beach but away from the hustle and bustle. This place is breathtaking. The rooms are like an art gallery, the outside spaces so peaceful and beautiful. Breakfast made fresh and to order every day. The most polite and helpful staff members. Honestly, this place is a dream and will be the biggest reason for us returning to Unawatuna in the future. Faultless!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little slice of paradise – Sergeant House Boutique Villa Staying at Sergeant House felt like entering a private oasis where every detail is designed for peace, beauty, and complete relaxation. The lush garden is a dream – full of tropical plants, elegant stone paths, and the soothing sound of nature. Monkeys leap playfully between the trees, colorful koi swim lazily in the pond alongside gentle turtles, and the entire atmosphere is one of balance and serenity. The pool is simply perfect – crystal clear and surrounded by greenery that gives you the feeling of being deep in nature, yet with all the comfort of a boutique retreat. The rooms are beautifully decorated, combining elegance with tradition, and offer total privacy and comfort. Breakfast and meals at the restaurant are a delight – fresh, flavorful, and served in a tranquil setting that makes you want to linger just a little longer each time. The staff are kind, discreet, and attentive, always ready to help with a genuine smile. Sergeant House isn’t just a place to stay. It’s a place to breathe deeply, to slow down, and to feel genuinely at home in the most beautiful way. Whatever I write feels too little – this place is an experience in itself. Το ChatGPT μπορεί να κάνει λάθη. Να ελέγχεις τις σημαντικές πληροφορίες. Βλέπε Προτιμήσεις cookie.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food, the breakfast, the staff, the pool

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    We would love to come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful decor and an amazing collection of treasures from adventures around the world. We celebrated our son’s birthday and all the staff went out of their way to give us a memorable time. We had the most tasty cake and festive decorations to make the day special. Thank you for that experience 🙏

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best place we have stayed during our travels throughout the world. Beautiful and comfortable room with own terrace, nice pool, lovely breakfast and attentive staff. Own part of a beach area with hammocks and beach chairs (the actual beach is not private, but only used by a few). Highly recommended

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    We had a wonderful stay and woul thoroughly recommend this truly special, smal, boutique hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing major, but we were in the ‘cave’ twin room - although lots of character the stairs to the mezzanine were steep and floor space a little limited for 2 adults sharing. The restaurant is good but some local Sri Lankan options at breakfast would have been nice, and the option to eat in an evening without pre-booking in the morning. (Understandable given the limited number of guests though).

    Unique, Beautiful property that felt very calm and exclusive despite being conveniently located on the main road. All carefully and artistically designed with wonderful lush gardens, pond, and massage room. The swimming pool is lovely with shady loungers and a proper swimming ‘lane’. Comfortable beds, powerful showers and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Magical place to end our trip in Sri Lanka!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning!!! Extremely beautiful place to stay as long as you can!!! It feels like home although I doubt that a lot of us have such a beautiful house. Everything has the owner’s personal touch, elegant, cosy, zen, you name it!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    We felt very well looked after and hope to return one day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Busy road to cross to private beach

    Beautiful hotel, with very cool vibe, lovely pool

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Fantastic!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely beautiful Hotel. I would like this to be my home. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is in this area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    superb stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 1 night

    our original room that was a standard room over 2 storeys felt a little cramped and dark (but we were upgraded to a bigger room for an extra fee, that room was amazing).

    great small hotel, originally the home of a police sergeant which has expanded into other buildings of a similar style, set in tropical surroundings, nicely decorated in traditional style, beautiful swimming pool, very quiet and peaceful, felt like you were in your own luxury private villa, friendly staff, perfect for a quiet holiday, short driving distance to turtle beach and jungle beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to Share outdoor lounge area

    A haven from the busy tourist area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely marvellous! Beautifully decorated, fantastic service - staff all unbelievably charming and so helpful. The breakfasts were sublime and dinner delicious. An exquisite setting - totally lovely!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Can’t go wrong.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Niks

    A beautiful stay, elegantly designed and decorated, very tasteful… the people are very friendly… the pool was beautiful. Can’t go wrong.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    10
    Such a relaxing and peaceful hotel to stay and didn’t want to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Peaceful, tranquil with stunning decor. Very relaxing environment with amazing friendly staff. Fantastic accommodation with great choice of menu. Great facilities with nothing left to chance. Attention to detail was flawless. Excellent location to local amenities.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room (2 Beds in two Floors)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    An absolutely beautiful property with gorgeous gardens at a stunning pool.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful stay in this lovely boutique guest house which has excellent rooms, facilities and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The courtyard is beautiful, the staff are friendly and the food was delicious!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Magnificent place, the pinnacle of relaxation.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    The hotel is beautiful and authentic with amazing staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about it

    Everything, the hotel is beautiful and authentic

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    Relax in luxury with great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Poolside Pavilion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Private atmosphere. Perfect breakfast. Place to relax in luxury. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

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