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About this property
Thambapanni Retreat is located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. It features 2 dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. Retreat Thambapanni is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort and Koggala Lake. The National Maritime Museum is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Air-conditioned rooms at Thambapanni come with wooden flooring, dark wood furnishings and a 4-poster bed. All are fitted with a fan and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. Guests can enjoy relaxing Ayurvedic oil massages, practice yoga or rent a bicycle to explore the area. For convenience, laundry services are also offered upon request. Available for all-day dining, the restaurant serves a variety of Asian and European fusion dishes. Room service is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kimberly
Australia
“We loved our stay in the jungly location just steps from the main road and therefore so quiet and peaceful. Great pool with shaded areas at all times if you want to escape the sun. Breakfast was good, though maybe repetitive. Room was huge with...” - Emma
Spain
“The location was fantastic, just set back from the road a little, quiet and a very peaceful atmosphere. I had a reiki session while I was there and it was one of the best I have had. Rooms were comfortable and the air con worked brilliantly. Staff...” - Willem
Netherlands
“Room & pool were nice & clean. Room smelled nice, towels for pool are provider. Bed was a bit wobbly & shower gave hardly any water. The view in room was nice but maybe not in balance with the 140 steps stairs we had to take to get to our room. I...” - Chantelle
United Kingdom
“A true gem of a hotel. The staff were amazing, the rooms were spotless, the kids loved the pool and the food was delightful. Centrally located for the shops, beaches and bars.” - Nevena
Slovenia
“The eoom was very nice, with big balcony, the staff was extremely friendly and helpfull, the pool was clean and perfect for our child. But especiqlly I liked yoga lessons every mornig with great teacher with lots of knowledge.I highly recomend and...” - Jayan
United Kingdom
“Nice and clean property we have stayed twice now. They have a beach front restaurant as well with a shuttle service from hotel to beach. Breakfast was excellent. Front office there was a gentlemen’s and lady was very helpful on the 5th July 25” - Louise
United Kingdom
“What a fantastic gem of a hotel, this was one of our favourites during our journey around Sri Lanka. This hotel is like arriving in a little peaceful oasis in the middle of Unawatuna. We arrived early around 11am and the hotel allowed us to...” - Rod
Australia
“Beautiful setting and pool, very comfortable rooms, great friendly and attentive service from all staff” - Katrín
Iceland
“I stayed here with my sister for three nights. I highly recommend this place. It is beautiful, the rooms are spacious and so clean and the bed was so comfortable. The breakfast is amazing and our last night we had dinner at their restaurant and it...” - Carolyn
New Zealand
“pool bit small and didn't love the location of it right beside reception, but was still nice and was pretty, could do with more loungers”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisinePizza • Seafood • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the property.
If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the property prior to your arrival:
1) Authorisation letter with cardholder's signature
2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)
3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license
Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.
Please note the below compulsory gala dinner supplement:
Christmas eve USD adult 45 child 22.5 (2-11 years)
New Year's eve USD adult 50 child 25 (2-11 years)
*All payment to be collected by the hotel directly
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.