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About the Hotel

Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Superior Double Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Classic Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Grand Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Standard Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Unawatuna700 m
Airports
Koggala (KCT) 10.0 km
Bentota River Seaplane Base (BJT) 70.2 km
Train
Unawatuna Railway Station 1.5 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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Location

Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800
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Galle, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, 60800
Nearby
188 Yaddehimulla Junction
Sk Swarnakala
560 m
Unawatuna
Welle Devalaya Temple
560 m
Yaddehimulla Rd
Wella Devalaya
560 m
Restaurants
Dream House
160 m
off Yaddehimulla Rd
Thaproban Restaurant
220 m
Yaddehimulla Road Welle Dewalaya Road
Toddy by Hoppa
170 m
Yaddehimulla Road
The Rock Unawatuna
210 m
Restaurant
Thilak Restaurant
230 m
Devala Road
Pink Elephant
410 m
110 Yaddehimulla Rd
Neptune Bay Restaurant
340 m
Yaddehimulla Road
Samson Seafood Restaurant
340 m
Wella Devala Rd
Shifting Sands Cafe
370 m
136/1 Yaddehimulla Road
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