Roots Retreat

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Roots Retreat in Unawatuna offers a serene garden, terrace, and family-friendly restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with garden views. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel provides free on-site private parking, a paid airport shuttle service, lounge, housekeeping, family rooms, and room service. Additional features include balconies, ground-floor units, and work desks. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits is available. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Prime Location: Located 10 km from Koggala Airport and a 12-minute walk to Unawatuna Railway Station, the hotel is near attractions such as Bonavista Beach (2 km) and Galle Fort (6 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nataliya
Russia Russia
“A Fantastically Peaceful and Cozy Hideaway If you're looking for a quiet retreat just a 7-minute drive from the bustling coast, this hotel is the perfect choice. 🌿 Expansive green grounds– like stepping into a tropical paradise. 🏡 A warm...”
Tanya
Italy Italy
“Extraordinary oasis of calm. Amazing place of tranquility”
Silvia
Italy Italy
“Beautiful property surrounded by wild nature and a sublime garden. Landlords are a super friendly couple, all the staff is incredible helpful and nice. Breakfast and dinner were super fresh and absolutely delicious! The room was spacious and...”
Aude
Belgium Belgium
“Such a beautiful place. Delicious and healthy food, friendly people, amazing location. There was a big garden and an open space fitness/yoga place. When we arrived, we received some fresh fruit, a coconut… Absolutely recommend this place!”
Kate
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful, restful and owners were exceptionally helpful and accommodating”
Florence
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything All the location, the house, the rooms, the garden, the food and the welcome from Monica and owners Kate and Simon. We had the pleasure of dining there and it was a treat for the taste buds! the place is truly magnificent! many thanks...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect! We needed a couple of days of rest after a busy tour and this was the ideal, nurturing environment. The rooms, food and garden were perfect. Kate and Simon and their lovely team were generous with their space and time and...”
Hannah
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Beautiful location in Unawatuna, secluded but within easy reach of the town and beach. The garden is wonderful with a beautiful natural pool to relax. The house itself is stunning and the design features so unique. The whole atmosphere is so...”
Enara
Spain Spain
“From the checking everything was so easy. Symon, Kate, Mónica and all the staff are very friendly and they try to make you feel at home everytime. The place is perfect to connect with yourself and the nature. The house is beutiful and they take...”
Kirsten
Germany Germany
“Extraordinary peaceful and mindful place. Lovely people. A wonderful place to relax and find Peace. The house, the rooms and the garden were impressively beautyful.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restauracja #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Roots Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Roots Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.