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Sam's Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Room
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Popular LocationUnawatuna Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationJungle Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalle Lighthouse8 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)116 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Ac)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Superior Room, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Non AC)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Unawatuna

At Sam's Guest House you'll be steps from Unawatuna Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Japanese Peace Pagoda. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Unawatuna guest house, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Jungle Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Dalawella Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 7 min drive
  • Jungle Beach - 8 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Café Français Boutique (Vegan & Vegetarian) - 3 min walk
  • Peacock Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Pink Elephant - 7 min walk
  • Banana Garden Restaurant (Rooms & Apartments) - 2 min walk
  • Bluewhale Sea Food Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

Sam's Guest House

Guesthouse in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sam's Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Unawatuna guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sam's Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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 continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sam's Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4.00 for adults and from USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150.00 per vehicle (return)

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 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
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sam's Guest House?

Sam's Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sam's Guest House?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sam's Guest House on 23 May 2024 start from AU$39.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sam's Guest House?

Yep, Sam's Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sam's Guest House?

Yep, Sam's Guest House is a short 2-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.

Does Sam's Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sam's Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sam's Guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sam's Guest House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sam's Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sam's Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sam's Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional property with fantastic staff which made you feel at home. Nothing too much trouble and filling fresh breakfast which we loved and were always asked if we wanted more/if everything was okay. One of our favourite places we’ve stayed would recommend to anyone and will be returning!

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Give you a front room on a busy highway, ask for a quiter room (I was the only guest) extra Rs700. No top sheet, that is an extra, but I did get a load of Scabies, no charge. Truly the worst place of have ever stayed at, why Expecia keep them on their list I don't know.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top stay
Easy to find. Lovely guesthouse, nice and clean, good breakfast and ever so friendly owners. I would definitely recommend Sams Place. Only slight downside is it’s a little noisy on the main road, but from our room at the back no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
Hotel is a family run hotel with huge rooms and a fantastic bathroom. It is only a few months old and everything was super clean. We really enjoyed the rain head shower as well as the king bed. The hotel is a short 300 rupee ride into the main town so you are out of the noisy downtown area. The owner is so kind and assisted us with a ride as well as providing an umbrella. Highly recommend this place. Thank you for taking such good care of us! Scott and Mary Lou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic guest house!
We had a fantastic stay at Sam’s guest house. The family who owns the house were brilliant hosts. They checked with us in the mornings if we needed anything, offered advice about the area & helped arrange transportation. The wifi is very quick, the room is spacious & the beach is a stones throw away. It is in the main road, so it can be a little noisey during the day but that wasn’t an issue at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent little property with amazing family
Beautiful family, very attentive to all requests and super friendly. We decided to extend our stay for two extra nights here due to location to lovely beach and the area. We felt very secure and comfortable. We had laundry done here at a very reasonable price. The breakfast was amazing for the little price paid, especially the fresh bread. Nice cold water (bottles) available for purchase at a excellent price. Shared refrigerator outside the rooms was nice to keep fruit, snacks and waters cold. Wish we had more time to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food Staff facilities helpfulness best ever guest house stayed
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay again, family run Guest house couldn't do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Unawatuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Guest house, lovely family nothing was any trouble, well appointed clean rooms just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018