Roots Retreat

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 specialties, 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 6.2 mi from Koggala Airport and a 12-minute walk to Unawatuna Railway Station, the hotel is near attractions such as Bonavista Beach (1.2 mi) and Galle Fort (3.7 mi). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
4 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marcin
Spain Spain
“Beautiful property, rooms and garden, delicious and fresh food (both breakfast and dinner). Perfect attention to detail - oasis where you can rest and at the same time you have easy access to nearby attractions. Great recommendations from Kasia...”
David
United States United States
“Wow! It was such a beautiful experience staying here. The place is gorgeous, the food is awesome, and the whole team is amazing. I highly recommend it. It’s essentially a beautiful boutique design hotel. Such incredible attention to detail...”
Rasmiliya
United States United States
“Wonderful hosts and attentive, kind staff. Beautiful, peaceful surroundings and garden. Delicious, nutritious, clean, fresh meals provided by the staff. Fantastic, professional masseuse. Location is close to the beach and ameneties.”
Sheeba
India India
“Honestly, EVERY. THING! I don't know where to begin! When you stay here, expect the freshest, healthiest, tastiest organic meals, stunningly beautiful accommodation with minimalist decor, the most warm, kind and generous hosts - Monika, Eva and...”
Çağri
Qatar Qatar
“Family run hotel with exceptional one to one caring service and big size rooms decorated with a fine taste of exotic style. Breakfast comes with abundance of fresh, healthy and tasty. It’s so fun to sit in the terrace and watch chipmunks and...”
Lacey
Canada Canada
“There is so much love put into this villa!! The owners are so genuine and deeply care about the people they host. The garden is stunning and the fitness space is so beautiful and very well equipped with all the best! The rooms are very clean and...”
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!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restauracja #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Roots Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.