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Secret Garden Villa

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beach Unawatuna guest house

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Beach Access Road, Unawatuna, 80000
  • Unawatuna Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jungle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galle Fort
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Unawatuna

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Unawatuna Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Japanese Peace Pagoda with a stay here. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Galle Fort - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 28 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black&White - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Villa

Enjoy the restaurant at this beach Unawatuna guest house
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Secret Garden Villa offers 5 accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Unawatuna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
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.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

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
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, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secret Garden Villa to the airport?

Secret Garden Villa is 93.5 mi (117-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secret Garden Villa have an airport shuttle?

Secret Garden Villa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Secret Garden Villa to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 2-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach and 1.6 mi (5-min drive) from Dalawella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Secret Garden Villa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Secret Garden Villa, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Secret Garden Villa?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden Villa?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Secret Garden Villa?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Secret Garden Villa have a pool?

Secret Garden Villa does not have a pool.

Does Secret Garden Villa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Secret Garden Villa have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Secret Garden Villa to downtown Unawatuna?

Secret Garden Villa is 0.5 mi away from 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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.