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Secret Garden Villa

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Garden
2 bedrooms, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Beach Access Road, Unawatuna, 80000
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Secret Garden Villa

Beach guesthouse with spa services and restaurant
This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, spa services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a TV in a common area.
Secret Garden Villa offers 5 accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Unawatuna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
During your stay at Secret Garden Villa, you're just a quick walk from Unawatuna Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes yoga classes
  • Steps from Unawatuna Beach and a 3-minute drive from Dewata Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Secret Garden Villa also features spa services, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Unawatuna guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Secret Garden Villa has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Secret Garden Villa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 8.00 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM.
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Villa House Unawatuna
Secret Garden Villa Unawatuna
Secret Garden Villa
Secret Garden Villa Hotel Unawatuna
Secret Garden Villa Guesthouse Unawatuna
Secret Garden Villa Guesthouse
Secret Garden Villa Unawatuna
Secret Garden Villa Guesthouse
Secret Garden Villa Guesthouse Unawatuna

Secret Garden Villa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ANNABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky and fun. Nice facilities in an area of rustle and bustle. People working there did their utmost to exceed my expectations. Very good price in a popular area of Sri Lanka. I could walk to the gym. I liked the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Great relaxing place to escape.

Secret Garden is a lovely,quirky,relaxed place to stay at Unawatuna Beach. The staff are amazing and make you feel totally welcome. You are staying in a beautifully maintained jungle type garden with resident squirrels, various birds and the friendly happy dogs. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kalyanaraman

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Fantastic breakfasts and friendly staff who really look after their guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and staff are super friendly and helpful. However it is in the garden so there’s mosquitos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice breakfast but a little expensive. Overall the place had a nice vibe though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Alison, Fareham

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

Unique accommodation in beautiful garden setting

The Secret Garden offers a gorgeous haven of peace and tranquility to escape to from the hot sunshine and humidity of Sri Lanka. Very welcoming, attentive and friendly staff. Beautiful old colonial buildings which were rebuilt following the devastation of the 2004 tsunami. It takes less than a minute to walk to the lovely beach of Unawatuna which has plenty of bars and restaurants. A wide variety of delicious breakfasts available; they will also prepare you a typical and delicious Sri Lankan breakfast if you would like to try one! Friendly dog that will accompany you for a walk round the village! Yoga lessons and massages are on offer in a separate, domed building within the grounds. Plenty of wildlife within the garden's grounds including geckos, humming birds, lizards and a family of shy monkeys within the trees. --
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A me è piaciuto tantissimo, atmosfera cordiale, posizione, il giardino era una piccola jungla…con scimmie, varani, scoiattoli ecc ecc, Molto silenzioso..lo raccomando…la colazione era buonissima ma un po’ ripetitiva…comunque sia il mio soggiorno è stato Top!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Staff & service
L’hotel è gestito dalla signora Simona, una signora svizzera che parla bene l’italiano, è stata molto gentile e disponibile, adesso abbiamo un’amica in più da rivedere al nostro ritorno ad Unawatuna. I ragazzi dello staff sono stati tutti veramente carini simpatici e gentili….insomma ci siamo sentite coccolate…poi il giardino è fantastico …i bungalow sono immersi nella jungla…vacanza fantastica
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frits

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

Virkelig en hemmelig have.

Vi valgte Unawatuna frem for Galle for at komme tættere på stranden. Secret garden ligger i anden række fra stranden med meget nem adgang. Stedet er en fantastisk kombination af en gammel kolonial bygning med omkringliggende have, og moderne srilankansk tilgang til gæster. Vi følte os meget velkomne i et stort hyggeligt værelse med de nødvendige faciliteter. Dejlig morgenmad til fleksible tider.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

yp

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

cool, unusual, friendly owner, damp

I loved the decor and the outdoor shower which was a real experience... the owner is super friendly, great area. good breakfast. the room was very damp though- with a very loud ceiling fan and not very effective A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Åsa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bra läge. Trevlig personlig personal. Mkt kryp.

Ägarinnan mkt trevlig och hjälpsam. Mysig trädgård, lite djungelliknande, vilket tyvärr medförde väldigt mycket mygg. Öppen glugg i badrummet som också gjorde att det blev mkt mygg, spindlar o kackerlackor. Fantastisk yoga i fin miljö, dome i trädgården.

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Carin

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

En paradisisk upplevelse!

Fantastiskt område nära Unawatunas bästa del av stranden. Inga stora vågor pga ett rev som mildrade vågorna, inga strömmar. Perfekt om man inte är så van simmare.

10/10 Excellent

marie, stockholm

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

Beautiful stay at Secret garden

Secret garden is a fantastic place with lots of athmosphere and beautiful booth the rooms and terraces and of course the garden. Warm and friendly staff you really feel at home. Most recommennded!!

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided, København

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

Skønt at bo i en frodig have 50 meter fra stranden

Skønt at have et stort rum og egen veranda. Simpel men funktionel indretning. Overdækket dobbeltbruser i det fri. Haven var frodig og en fornøjelse at gå rundt i og skyggefuld. Med lejlighedsbesøg af vilde aber, vi hørte vilde påfugle, og vi så ofte egern og kæmpe firben. Man krydser vejen og er så på den dejlige strand i Unawatuna med ok snorkling. Morgenmad købte vi ikke der - det kan fås billigere mange andre steder tæt på. Eneste minus var, at man skulle betale med kontanter, hvilket vi ikke fik fortalt på forhånd. Og det var lidt overdrevet at skulle hæve til betaling for 8 dages ophold. Til gengæld kunne vi betale på et nærliggende hotel (eget af indehaverens mand) og benytte deres fantastiske pool højt hævet lige ud til havet.