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250/ StarlightVilla Ranawiru Anuruddha mawatha eramudugaha junction, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#56 of 116 B&Bs and Inns in Unawatuna

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Review score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    7.0
    Good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People who were staying were loud

    Good value for money

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Friendly staff and nice atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are clean and worth for price. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    Excellent service, friendly staff, clean pool, great privacy — a calm and beautiful place that’s worth the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    Quiet, pool, garden stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

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

    Such 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They 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

    9.0
    Great place very near to unatawana and jungle beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful 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

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    8.0
    Decent stay, sound staff but struggled to sleep!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    9.0
    Great stay, thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    Great stay in Unawatuna !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 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

    10
    Super amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Comfortable and hospitable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable 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

    10
    Easily our favourite accommodation in Sri Lanka
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This 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

    6.0
    I do not recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On 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

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

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