250/ StarlightVilla Ranawiru Anuruddha mawatha eramudugaha junction, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
#56 of 116 B&Bs and Inns in Unawatuna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Supun
Sri LankaPeople who were staying were loud
Good value for money
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Loshitha
Sri LankaRooms are clean and worth for price. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Thilini
Sri LankaThere was nothing we didn’t like. Everything was perfect.
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very calm and clean with great privacy. The swimming pool was well maintained, and the staff provided excellent service. Staff was so friendly and helpful. It’s a nice place to relax and unwind, and definitely worth the price.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Karen
United KingdomI had the room above a building separate from the main house. The balcony was outside the entrance door and was an extension of the pathway to the room. An outside space although no view as there was a wall. Lovely complimentary fruit and a drink upon arrival. Helpful staff who leant me a charging cable. Clean pool. Nice verandah at the front of the main house. Quiet as set at the end of a quiet lane off main road. Maybe 20 minute walk to Unawatana, partly along main road. I would stay again. Tuktuks available when needed. Handy for visits to Galle.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Pushpitha
Sri LankaSuch a calm environment with a nice pool. I went with my family to spend the weekend, and the staff was really friendly. If you're a travel-and-work person, this is the best place for you. They have many open spaces where you can work peacefully with good wifi. The pillows and bedsheets were very clean and smelled great. You can bring your own food or ask the staff to prepare meals for you. Highly recommended for gatherings with friends!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Leadh
AustraliaThey charge you to use the communal kitchen per meal. Also no clean cloths etc to clean up after in the communal kitchen, flies everywhere
Pool is a big highlight here with pool towels, large spacious room too with balcony and small kitchenette even though there was a gas hob but didn’t work. 15 min walk from Main Street, in a quiet area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Melissa
United KingdomBeautiful peaceful area, great pool and lovely size rooms. Staff super helpful and friendly. 3 minute tuk tuk ride to unatawana beach area with loads of bars and restaurants
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Anastasiia
UkraineThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Natalie
Jersey- if you’re a light sleeper, you may struggle with the sound of birds that go on all night so I would recommend ear buds. ( not much that can be done from the staff in this regard) - no mosquito net
- aircon - fan - staff were sound - comfy bed - fridge - welcome drink
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 December 2024
Yulduz
TajikistanThere are a few small areas for improvement. 1. Whilst we knew it is a homestay, the bedsheets were not changed and the room was cleaned only once during our 11 day stay. 2. If it gets noisy outside, you will hear it inside as well. We were lucky that it was quiet most of the time since we were the only guests but any street noise and loud neighbours would definitely be noticeable. 3. Mosquito nets in the room would have been great. 4. There were no shower utensils provided. 5. Disappointing hidden charges for using the kitchen three times to prepare an omelette and cut fruit, as this was not mentioned upfront. 6. Although VAT was charged, only a sales quote was provided instead of a proper tax invoice.
The property is a great choice overall. The house is spacious and well-maintained and the pool is clean and inviting. It offers excellent value for money. The double bedroom in the separate building above the garage felt like a private apartment. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The location is good—situated conveniently between Dewata (perfect for surfing) and Unawatuna beaches (15min walk/ 5min by tuk tuk). It’s away from the noise, yet still central enough to explore the area.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Sheryl
SwitzerlandA little paradise away from the hustle and bustle of Unawatuna. We saw so mandy animals The guys who work there are very friendly and we felt very comfortable. You can still get to the sea very quickly by Tuktuk and there are places to eat very close by. We saw a lot of different animals and the pool area was amazing we loved it! We will be back, thank you very much!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Salaheddine
United Arab EmiratesThe host was amazing and provided us with excellent hospitality as you are in a 5 stars hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Natalia
CyprusComfortable and clean villa with pool and kitchen. We loved everything inside. It’s 15 mins walk from the main street with cafes and 25 mins from the beaches. Quiet place with pool and small garden. Secured territory. The owner and staff are very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Lucy
United KingdomThis was our favourite place to stay on our Sri Lanka trip. Beautiful, clean and peaceful accommodation in a great location (about 15 mins walk to most shops, restaurants and the beach). The rooms are spacious and the pool was ideal. Asoka and team are incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make you feel welcome. They cooked us a lovely traditional meal and regularly provided fruit and fresh drinks, which were lovely surprises. We really cannot recommend Star Light Villa enough. Thank you Asoka and team, until next time!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Agne
LithuaniaThe swimming pool was very dirty, and the surroundings were untidy. The room was quite worn out and very noisy due to the air conditioner from the neighboring room running constantly.
It rained during the night, so the staff moved my scooter under a roof.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Nuttall
United KingdomOn first arriving to our room we discovered multiple cockroaches (both dead and alive) and other bugs, as well as finding hair on the beds and around the bathroom. However, once we were moved to another room it was much nicer.
Spacious rooms and welcoming staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Ellen
AustraliaIt felt a bit like we were intruding on the people who lived in the house. They played very loud music until late (about midnight) both nights. . I think the hosts could probably improve a few things. No coffee :(
The bed was comfortable, the room was pretty clean. Secure area. Had a fridge.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Nathasha
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Taniya
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Olivia
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Rathnayake
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Amalka
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Matthew
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Lee
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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