Lira Unawatuna

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Lira Unawatuna in Unawatuna offers spacious, recently renovated rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. The property is pet-friendly and includes a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Dutch, British, and American cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and Asian selections, while dinner features brunch, lunch, and high tea. Convenient Location: Located 1.1 mi from Jungle Beach and a 3-minute walk to Unawatuna Railway Station, the guest house is 5.6 mi from Koggala Airport. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy film nights, cycling, and scuba diving in the surrounding area. The property offers private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Holly
United States United States
“We booked Lira Unawatuna pretty late notice and it turned out to be very comfortable! The sitting area outside is very nice with a lot of seating (although I would recommend bug spray, there were quite a few mosquitoes). Wishwa was incredibly kind...”
Petra
Slovenia Slovenia
“We really enjoyed our stay here thanks to the super friendly host. He really tries to make you fell at home. The place is new and clean, and the outdoor sofas are super comfortable. Delicious breakfast - one of the best we had in Srilanka. Highly...”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Friendly staff, clean, kettle in the room, AC, well kept house, breakfast is more basic than in some other locations in Sr Lanka but good”
Moallemi
Germany Germany
“We stayed 2 nights at Lira Unawatuna and were mostly happy. The place is super clean and newly done up, love the free purified water, nice shared kitchen that's well-equipped, and it's close to the main road with shops. The guy working there...”
Amir
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay, comfy beds in a decent location (15 min walk to unawatuna beach).”
Emma
Ireland Ireland
“Gorgeous property in unawatuna, about 10 min walk from the beach. The rooms are super comfortable and spacious, great shower. And special thanks to Wishwa who helped us out when our car battery died. He is there to help with anything you need, we...”
Aleksei
Russia Russia
“Everything was good! We stayed there for 5 days, but unfortunately our room wasn’t cleaned during this day. And first 2 days the breakfast wasn’t the best one but three other days it was good.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean bedding and towels , clean room, friendly helpful staff”
Seána
Ireland Ireland
“We had a lovely 2 night stay at Lira Unawatuna. Our room was really spacious and clean. The aircon was great, the shower was perfect there was a TV and mini fridge. The kitchen had a water dispenser and there is a washing machine you can use for...”
Kathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room, very clean, quiet location away from the main road, fantastic Sri Lankan breakfast. Wishwa was very helpful and friendly and a great cook!”

Hosted by Chamod Madushanka

9.7
Host Review Score
Chamod Madushanka
Welcome to Lira Unawatuna, a cozy and comfortable stay just minutes from the beautiful Unawatuna Beach. Perfectly located for beach lovers, explorers, and those looking to relax in a peaceful setting. 🛏️ Our Rooms: Our Deluxe Double Rooms are clean, spacious, and designed for your comfort. Each room includes: • Air-conditioning • Flat-screen TV • Mini fridge • Attached bathroom with hot water • Free Wi-Fi 🌊 Prime Location: • Just 3 minutes to Unawatuna Beach • Close to Jungle Beach, Turtle Beach, and Galle Fort • Quiet surroundings, but still near restaurants, bars, and shops 🍽️ Additional Services: • Optional breakfast (Sri Lankan or Western) • Airport transfers (on request) • Scooter rental & tour arrangements • Laundry service available ✨ At Lira Unawatuna, we offer a peaceful, clean, and friendly environment to make your beach holiday truly special.
Welcome to beautiful Unawatuna! I’m proud to be your host at Lira Unawatuna, a cozy and peaceful place just minutes from the beach. Whether you’re here to relax, surf, explore nature, or experience local culture, Our goal is to make your stay unforgettable.
Languages spoken: German,English,Russian

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Dutch • British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant #2

No additional info available

Amenities of Lira Unawatuna

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
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Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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