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Sam's Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Sam's Guest House

Terrace/patio
Superior Room
Front of property
Exterior
Hallway

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Unawatuna Beach
    2 min walk
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    6 min drive
  • Jungle Beach
    9 min drive
  • Koggala (KCT)
    16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Ac)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Ac)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Unawatuna

At Sam's Guest House you'll be steps from Unawatuna Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Japanese Peace Pagoda. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Unawatuna guest house, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Jungle Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Dalawella Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk
  • Dalawella Beach - 2 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 8 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 116 min drive

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

Guesthouse in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sam's Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Unawatuna guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sam's Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sam's Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

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 4.00 for adults and from USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150.00 per vehicle (return)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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 Sam's Guest House?

Sam's Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sam's Guest House?

Yep, Sam's Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sam's Guest House?

Yep, Sam's Guest House is a short 2-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.

Does Sam's Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sam's Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sam's Guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sam's Guest House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sam's Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sam's Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sam's Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food Staff facilities helpfulness best ever guest house stayed
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay again, family run Guest house couldn't do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Unawatuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Guest house, lovely family nothing was any trouble, well appointed clean rooms just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Richard

Good location,great room ,good breakfsat,only problem is the noise from the road.Take some earplugs !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay!
Budget room but clean, perfect location and great service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 :)

10/10 Excellent

Juan antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo perfecto
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Gastfamilie ist toll Das Frühstück ist gut Tolle Lage zum Strand
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort