Thambapanni Retreat
Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna, 80000 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 149 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything was fantastic. The staff, the location, the food. The fact that there are 2 other hotels that are connected to this, whose facilities are open for use was amazing.

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Thambapanni Retreat is located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. It features 2 dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. Retreat Thambapanni is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort and Koggala Lake. The National Maritime Museum is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Air-conditioned rooms at Thambapanni come with wooden flooring, dark wood furnishings and a 4-poster bed. All are fitted with a fan and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. Guests can enjoy relaxing Ayurvedic oil massages, practice yoga or rent a bicycle to explore the area. For convenience, laundry services are also offered upon request. Available for all-day dining, the restaurant serves a variety of Asian and European fusion dishes. Room service is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast

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- Shiwanthi
Sri Lanka
“Everything was fantastic. The staff, the location, the food. The fact that there are 2 other hotels that are connected to this, whose facilities are open for use was amazing.” - MMartin
United Kingdom
“Loved the atmosphere of the retreat, staff and yoga sessions” - Martin
United Kingdom
“We loved the upgrade to the superior room. Perfectly located to access the pool and with huge room and bathroom. Pool was maintained everyday, very clean.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisinePizza • Seafood • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Facilities of Thambapanni RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Open all year
- Pool/beach towels
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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
Thambapanni Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the property prior to your arrival:
1) Authorisation letter with cardholder's signature
2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)
3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license
Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Thambapanni Retreat
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The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Thambapanni Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Thambapanni Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Thambapanni Retreat has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Thambapanni Retreat is 1,050 yards from the centre of Unawatuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Thambapanni Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Thambapanni Retreat include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin/Double
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Thambapanni Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Full body massage
- Back massage
- Foot massage
- Swimming Pool
- Bicycle rental
- Neck massage
- Head massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Yoga classes
- Hand massage