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Thambapanni Retreat

3.0 star property
Hotel in Unawatuna with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Superior Room
Exterior
Ballroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Japanese Peace Pagoda
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 540 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 380 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Deluxe Room

Grand Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 340 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Patio
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 290 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Unawatuna

At Thambapanni Retreat you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and Ayurvedic treatments. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Unawatuna hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Jungle Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Dalawella Beach.

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jungle Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Galle Fort - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moments - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Food Unawatuna - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thambapanni Retreat

Hotel in Unawatuna with spa services and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Thambapanni Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Unawatuna hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thambapanni Retreat offers 23 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thambapanni Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GH/726

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thambapanni Retreat?

Thambapanni Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thambapanni Retreat?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thambapanni Retreat on 9 Dec 2025 start from NZ$133.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thambapanni Retreat?

Yep, Thambapanni Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Thambapanni Retreat?

Yep, Thambapanni Retreat is a short 8-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Thambapanni Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Thambapanni Retreat have a pool?

Thambapanni Retreat has an outdoor pool.

What makes Thambapanni Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thambapanni Retreat.

Is Thambapanni Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thambapanni Retreat is a hit with families.

Does Thambapanni Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thambapanni Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thambapanni Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thambapanni Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thambapanni Retreat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.