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Sam's Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Unawatuna Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Ac)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Non AC)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Non AC)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galle Fort - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 116 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Caffeine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Summer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sam's Guest House

Sam's Guest House offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Unawatuna Beach. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4.00 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.

Also known as

Sam's Guest House Unawatuna
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sam's Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sam's Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sam's Guest House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sam's Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sam's Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 150.00 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sam's Guest House?
You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sam's Guest House and nearby?
Sam's Guest House has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sam's Guest House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Sam's Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sam's Guest House like?
Sam's Guest House is located a short 2-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.

Sam's Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel in Unawatuna.
Easy to find on the main road. Hosts daughter who checked me in and showed me around was very friendly. Although travelling solo, I had booked their largest room with kitchenette and it was great. Spacious, very clean, had a small balcony along one side but you could leave your room and sit on the huge upstairs balcony with comfy chairs too. Bathroom was very clean, hot water on demand and the shower was lovely with good pressure. A fridge in the room together with kettle, coffee percolator and kitchen essentials if you wanted to have something to eat in the room. Bed was large and very comfortable, good AC and ceiling fan. I believe I was the only guest staying during my 3 days. I had breakfast their once which was served on the 1st floor balcony, I had asked for specifics and all was accommodated. The beach is across the road, literally walk about 200m. Bus stop to Galle is 20m away whilst going in the other direction it's about 80m away. The property is about 5 mins walk to the street leading to all the cafes, restaurants etc or even closer if you go via the beach. The wine store is about 500m down the road if you wanted to store up on beer. The family were all extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I would definitely stay at Sam's again and would thoroughly recommend to others.
Manish, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house
Lovely family run guest house - very clean & comfortable, close to the beach. Everything was perfect, well equipped room with kitchenette. AC was efficient, ceiling fan too, nice bathroom, small balcony. Freshly cooked breakfast which was lovely. Very helpful owners, they do laundry too
Clare, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional property with fantastic staff which made you feel at home. Nothing too much trouble and filling fresh breakfast which we loved and were always asked if we wanted more/if everything was okay. One of our favourite places we’ve stayed would recommend to anyone and will be returning!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

sharon, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Give you a front room on a busy highway, ask for a quiter room (I was the only guest) extra Rs700. No top sheet, that is an extra, but I did get a load of Scabies, no charge. Truly the worst place of have ever stayed at, why Expecia keep them on their list I don't know.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top stay
Easy to find. Lovely guesthouse, nice and clean, good breakfast and ever so friendly owners. I would definitely recommend Sams Place. Only slight downside is it’s a little noisy on the main road, but from our room at the back no problem.
david, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay
Hotel is a family run hotel with huge rooms and a fantastic bathroom. It is only a few months old and everything was super clean. We really enjoyed the rain head shower as well as the king bed. The hotel is a short 300 rupee ride into the main town so you are out of the noisy downtown area. The owner is so kind and assisted us with a ride as well as providing an umbrella. Highly recommend this place. Thank you for taking such good care of us! Scott and Mary Lou
Mary Lou, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic guest house!
We had a fantastic stay at Sam’s guest house. The family who owns the house were brilliant hosts. They checked with us in the mornings if we needed anything, offered advice about the area & helped arrange transportation. The wifi is very quick, the room is spacious & the beach is a stones throw away. It is in the main road, so it can be a little noisey during the day but that wasn’t an issue at night. Highly recommend!
Gemma, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent little property with amazing family
Beautiful family, very attentive to all requests and super friendly. We decided to extend our stay for two extra nights here due to location to lovely beach and the area. We felt very secure and comfortable. We had laundry done here at a very reasonable price. The breakfast was amazing for the little price paid, especially the fresh bread. Nice cold water (bottles) available for purchase at a excellent price. Shared refrigerator outside the rooms was nice to keep fruit, snacks and waters cold. Wish we had more time to stay here.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Food Staff facilities helpfulness best ever guest house stayed
John, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay again, family run Guest house couldn't do enough for you.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Guest house, lovely family nothing was any trouble, well appointed clean rooms just perfect
John, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay
This hotel was within a few minutes walk to the beach, with lots of lovely restaurants close by. It took about ten minutes to walk to the road where there were more restaurants and shops. The place is run by a family who were exceptionally friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Booking this hotel was one of the best decisions we ever made.
Rachel, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location,great room ,good breakfsat,only problem is the noise from the road.Take some earplugs !
Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good quality service from the family. Rooms are cleaned every two days providing fresh towels. Rooms are also spacious with excellent air con and a fan. Always willing to help. Food reasonably priced. Few minutes walk from the beach. Wifi was sometimes on and off.
Jessica, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You get looked after at Sam's
Great welcome very friendly nothing too much trouble. Room comfortable and well kept. We even given a kettle and cups no charge!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay!
Budget room but clean, perfect location and great service
7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Off-Season Stay at Sam's Guest House
Relaxing stay at Sam's Guest House. We visited Unawatuna just into the off season and had a calm, relaxing stay. Plently of time to read books on the balcony and eat some home cooked Sri Lankan food that was on offer. The beach is a short walk away and local turtle hatchery is a five/ten minute tuk-tuk ride away. Room was clean, shower worked, AC & ceiling fan are new. Great value for money :)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Todo perfecto
Juan antonio, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Los prpietarios te ayudan en todo !! Son muy amables !!! Un día nos invitaron a desayunar pankekes y el día de marcharnos nos regalaron una pulsera !!! Resumiendo RECOMENDABLE
Juan antonio, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Die Gastfamilie ist toll Das Frühstück ist gut Tolle Lage zum Strand
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

super hyggeligt og super mad
rent og hyggeligt sted. meget flinke og hjælpsomme mennesker. dejlig morgenmad. og mor står selv i køkkenet for at lave aftensmaden. super lækkert. eneste minus er at det ligge lige ud til hovedvejen Galle - Marissa
steen, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kjempefint gjestehus
Vi bodde 3 netter på Sam’s Guest House og var veldig fornøyde! Kjempebra service, rent og komfortabelt rom og i nærhet til stranden. Vi fikk veldig god hjelp av de ansatte, og fikk til og med gave da vi dro! De vasket rommet etter to dager, noe vi var veldig fornøyde med. Det eneste vi kan trekke ned på er at det lå rett ved en ganske trafikalt vei, og vi likte ikke nærområdet så veldig godt.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review