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      Thambapanni Retreat

      472 Reviews
      #6 of 32 Hotels in Unawatuna
      Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna 60800, Sri Lanka
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      4.5
      472 reviews
      • Excellent66%
      • Very good25%
      • Average6%
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      “ayurvedic treatments” (5 reviews)
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      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Get your massage here!

      I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review but I just want to say - do stay here! Its a lovely hotel with amazing staff. And get a massage too! We had travelled all around Sri Lanka and were often...More

      Thank shawanab89
      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Great little jungle hide away

      Lovely little hotel within a couple of minutes walk from the local beach. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms built into the jungle hill side (bedrooms are built into the local rock structures which is very interesting!). Small informal free form pool for a relaxing afternoon...More

      Thank bluechippm
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Most amazing staff and surroundings.

      We have stayed at both this hotel and the sister hotel on the beach. We have to say that the standout at both hotels is the amazing staff. From the reception staff to housekeeping all have been fantastic but a bug shout out goes to...More

      Thank patersonberry
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Very attentive staff

      We stayed in a deluxe triple room here which was beautiful. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. It was low season so quiet but there were still loads of staff. Near to the beach. It's part of a 3 hotel group in unawatuna with the...More

      1  Thank Laura B
      Reviewed 7 June 2017
      Beautiful garden, Friendly staff

      This charming hotel is great value for money. We wanted to stay in a small boutique-stye place that was friendly, comfortable and close to the beach. It ticked all the boxes and surpassed our expectations! The garden and pool area was even more beautiful in...More

      1  Thank LuluKiwiGirl
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      About
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Airport Transportation
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • US$37 - US$126 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #1 Family Hotel in Unawatuna
      • #2 Spa Hotel in Unawatuna
      • #8 Romantic Hotel in Unawatuna
      • Room types
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 18
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      • Sri Lanka >
      • Southern Province >
      • Galle District >
      • Unawatuna
      • Also Known As
      • Thambapanni Retreat Unawatuna ,
      • Thambapanni Retreat Hotel Unawatuna
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      Danusha D
      8 May 2017|
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      Response from zoejersey2017 | Reviewed this property |
      Hi , the food is good, but the pool area is shady but very small, the walk to the beach takes 5 minutes. Would recommend the food
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      Shamila F
      3 April 2017|
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      Response from dixiepeach | Reviewed this property |
      I did not see any pets on the grounds while I was there. Probably best to contact the hotel directly.
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      cblazx26
      24 February 2017|
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      Response from Thaproban | Property representative |
      Dear Guest, Yes daily Yoga is available from 8am. Any tour can be arranged from the front desk.
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      "I love the upstairs room in the old house, with a balcony overlooking the pool"
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      "Stay out of 115 and 116 - faces onto the Yoga course at 8 each morning."
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      "Rooms in the beach house can be noisy. The retreat is quieter whilst still close to the beach & option to..."
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      "Room 101 with huge balcony overlooked the pool. really comfy bed. Some people struggled to climb to the..."
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