Thambapanni Retreat – A Favorite for Families in Unawatuna
About the Hotel
Dutch Colonial Hillside Accommodation
Thambapanni Retreat features 18 air-conditioned rooms with hardwood floors, four-poster beds, and en suite bathrooms with showers. Rooms include free WiFi, minibars, tea/coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms offer garden views from balconies or terraces. The architecture incorporates Dutch colonial elements with carved wood decor, rattan furniture, and patterned concrete floors.
Asian European Fusion Dining
The open-air restaurant serves Asian and European fusion dishes, with a nightly live cooking station featuring fresh-caught local fish. Breakfast includes Sri Lankan and Western options. The dining area has piped music and overlooks the Unawatuna bay.
Pool Ayurveda Yoga Activities
Facilities include an outdoor pool, diving, fishing, and spa services. Guests can participate in Ayurvedic treatments, yoga lessons, Reiki sessions, and meditation. The property features tropical gardens with bamboo groves, palm trees, and occasional monkey sightings.
Unawatuna Bay Hill Location
Located on Rumassala Hill overlooking Unawatuna Bay, 3.5 km from Galle Fort and 2 km from Jungle Beach. The hotel provides free transport to Thaproban Beach House and Thaproban Pavilion. Colombo is one hour away via E01 highway. Nearby landmarks include Japanese Peace Pagoda (2 km), Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (2.5 km), and Wella Devalaya (0.5 km).
Concierge Babysitting Airport Shuttle
Services include concierge assistance, babysitting, complimentary WiFi, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, security systems, first aid kits, and window guards. The property consists of a main building with most facilities and an adjacent annex building.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor