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La veranda Di Serena

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach

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Apartment, Sea View | Golf view
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Restaurant
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Popular amenities

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

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Ganahena, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Unawatuna Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jungle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Sea View | Living area | TV

Apartment, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Unawatuna

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Unawatuna Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Jungle Beach with a stay here. Dalawella Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dalawella Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Galle Fort - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summer Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thaproban Beach Resort - ‬15 min walk

About this property

La veranda Di Serena

3-star beachfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at La veranda Di Serena. Self parking is free.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La veranda Di Serena offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Unawatuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La veranda Di Serena

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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
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, 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each 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

How close is La veranda Di Serena to the airport?

La veranda Di Serena is 93.8 mi (117-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La veranda Di Serena have an airport shuttle?

La veranda Di Serena offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is La veranda Di Serena to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La veranda Di Serena offer free breakfast?

La veranda Di Serena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La veranda Di Serena?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La veranda Di Serena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at La veranda Di Serena?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a pool?

La veranda Di Serena does not have a pool.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La veranda Di Serena to downtown Unawatuna?

La veranda Di Serena is 0.8 mi away from Unawatuna.

La veranda Di Serena Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view is absolutely stunning and private beach is great. My wife and I would walk to to the main beach for meals but would stay on the private beach. Staff are great. Breakfast is made to order and they will provide anything you would want. From what we saw I would say that it one of the better locations to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

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

Lovely for a holiday by the sea

It’s a really lovely, very clean property. The staff is lovely and the manager went above and beyond to help us find a room at another hotel when we wanted to extend but were not able to stay at La Veranda because it was booked solid. The breakfast patio opens up to a private beach. We stayed in the “basic” room, which didn’t have a sea view (we knew ahead of time) but as it was partially underground it was a very cool retreat from the very hot sun. WiFi was excellent in our room, only thing I would change it a slightly larger sheet as the one provided was a bit small for two to share. Im sure if we had asked the staff would have provided either a second sheet or a larger sheet, but it wasn’t much of a problem so we didn’t say anything. :) A perfect little getaway spot. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lia

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

Amazing Views

Nice small family hotel at the end of the beach. It’s a bit away from the main beach area, but that was a positive for me. There is a small private beach in front of the hotel. Only 3-5 people I saw at any given time. The outdoor breakfast area is fantastic. It’s shaded by large palm trees overlooking the ocean with amazing sunsets. I had a sea view room. Only heard the street noise if someone honked their horn because the sound of the waves was louder than the street :). Do note that Mother Nature doesn’t observe nighttime quiet hours and the crashing waves were very loud at night. Amazing staff, very kind, service with a smile everyday. The room is tiny for the price, but neat and has traditional British colonial decor. WiFi was spotty, but that is common in Sri Lanka. 4 stars because there was a power outage for several hours. Totally, understand that things happen (I experienced outages at multiple hotels) but the owners should have the generator and gas ready to go for these instances vs. having to procure needed items during an outage. Yes, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina

The hotel was amazing, very comfortable, great view from the verandah of the sunsets. Right on the beach which was safe to swim and turtles to be seen swimming by. The breakfast was also great and the staff eager to please even helped negotiate a great fare with the Tuk Turks. Lots of good restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great sea view

Great location! Friendly staff and lovely to have breakfast with a sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Perth

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

Peaceful end of the beach

Fabulous staff, excellent view, great breakfast, peaceful stay in a spacious apartment overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible value for money

Breakfast was ok, otherwise completely overrated and on a very noisy road. No idea how all the other reviews are so positive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lilia

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

Loved waking up to the sea view

Had a lovely stay in this place. It has its private beach and its 5min away from the main beacj where you find a lot of restaurants. You get to wake up and eat your breakfast with the sea view. The staff is very friendly and the food in the hotel is nice. Had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was nice but the hotel beach was very small. The hotel itself seemed a little tired and in need of some polishing and updating. The penthouse apartment was a fantastic layout. The faucet in our shower was broken and would not allow cold water, luckily there were 2 showers in the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Gautam , Dhaka

Good Place in Ocean view.

The hotel is situated on the bank of Indian ocean. Never book for jungle view side. This is not okay to stay. Huge sound of vehicles from the adjacent road discomfort you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

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

On the Beach - pretty well in the sea!

A very friendly small hotel located with the sea lapping at its front. Not a good beach for swimming immediately in front - you need to go 60m along the road to get a good swimming beach or a bit further to get a real broad swathe of sand. The hotel is, however, out of hearing of the noisy sections of Uwatuna beach - you are guaranteed a good night's sleep. The hotel is small, but the owner and his staff give impeccable service - nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

Friendly helpful management.

Sea view rooms directly above the water. Great view. Manager & staff really helpful. Short walk to main part of beach. Inclusive breakfast good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brigitta, Croydon

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

Friendly hotel...

It is a quiet and very friendly hotel on the beach...there was not many guests,so you can enjoy your holiday in peace...Also the hotel is on the beach,so you do not need to go far if you want to swim. There is long beach side just in 2mins from the hotel, in 5mins there is a road with lots of restaurants,shops. The hotel can offer lots of activities to see the best parts of Sri Lanka.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Private slice of beach

Directly on the water, your own little slice of the beach though the main beach and associated restaurants etc are 5 mins walk away. Wonderful, honest staff who will look after every need.

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Great hotel with great views and friendly staff

When we arrived the owner advised us that the room we booked was not available but we would stay in the apartment at the top of the building for the first night. He then offered us the apartment for the rest of our stay and after some negotiation on the additional cost we agreed to stay there. The apartment is very spacious and there is a four poster bed in the bedroom. The ensuite bathroom has a great view out to sea. The owner and the staff were very friendly. The free breakfast was excellent, choice of eggs (fried, scrambled or omelettes), toast and a plate of fresh fruit each plus a fresh juice drink plus coffee or tea. We sat on the sun loungers on the beach in front of the hotel. There are a lot of rocks and as the tide came in mid-afternoon it was quite difficult to go in the sea for a swim due to the force of the waves. There are some very good restaurants within 750m including Bedspace, Black and white on Unawatuna beach, and Sea and Sun about 2 minutes from our hotel. Beware of walking along the main road as it is darkly lit and the bus drivers are crazy overtaking the tuk-tuks!! Take a tuk-tuk to Fort Galle. Nice place to walk around with nice cafes, restaurants and shops. We liked the Old Dutch Hospital which has been modernised and has lots of nice eateries and shops. Would definitely go there again

10/10 Excellent

Michael Bülow

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

heaven in Unawatuna

best view I have ever had. the sea was right outside our balcony. Wunderful family run hotel. the nicest people. nice clean room and big barhroom. absolutely fantastic breakfast included. big value for money

10/10 Excellent

Danny, USA

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

Best spot on the beach!

This was an amazing stay, right on the beach! The room was very nice and clean, with a big bathroom. Breakfast was really good too, and they made it to order and you eat right there on the beach. I woke up this morning and saw turtles in the ocean about 5 meters from the beach, and the view from this property is just amazing on all sides. A short walk (maybe 15 mins) to the lively part of the beach, but it's nice to stay on the quieter part so all you hear at night is the waves crashing on the shore. The owner is very helpful and will arrange transportation around town or to other areas of Sri Lanka, and the staff is very helpful and pleasant to deal with too.

2/10 Terrible

Marion

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay here again

Very disappointed with this property. It said free wifi however it was only in the common areas not in the booked rooms. It was right on the beach which was fabulous however our windows were shutters so if these were closed there was no view of the sea, windows would be much better. Overall it was a diappointment.

8/10 Good

Peter, Slovakia

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

nice hotel with beautiful view to ocean

great location,very friendly and helpful staff and also owner...comfortable and clean room...with sound of ocean waves...amazing...I recommend this hotel for others...

8/10 Good

Rob, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Right on Unawatuna beach, value for money

Great hospitality, nice private beach & heritage architecture

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Hong Kong

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

Book now before you miss out!

I can highly recommend staying here as I was treated so well it was fantastic! The owner sat and had a few beers with me on both nights taking time out from his busy life to have a chat - this kind of service is so much more than you would normally get. He also advised me on how to carry on with my trip around Sri Lanka and helped me book the transport from MY contacts. If you can afford it, then take the suite with its fantastic views. If not, then just book here and enjoy the private beach and fantastic service/company! Loved it! Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

kris, canada

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

Hotel right on the beach.

Wonderful host, able to arrange reliable and affordable transportation to many nearby sites. He could also accommodate gluten allergies at breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Penny, Doha Qatar

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

Lovely Family Run Boutique Hotel

I stayed at La Veranda Di Serena for six nights in September 2015. It was an awesome experience due to the comfort and cleanliness of the room, the location of the hotel (right on on the beach) and the attentiveness of staff. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. The balcony for my room had a spectucular view of the sea. The owner lives on site with is invested in making one's stay is a very positive experience. If I am in Sri Lanka again I will be sure to stay at La Veranda Di Serena and will recommend it to anyone that is going the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019