Villa Gaetano Unawatuna

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Located along Atharagoda Road, Villa Gaetano is a 15-minute drive from Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort. It houses a large outdoor lap pool and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The property is a 20-minute drive from Galle Railway Station and 4.3 mi from the Galle Bus Stand. Fitted with a balcony or terrace to offer river views, the rooms also come with a fridge, an outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities. The private bathroom offers shower facilities and toiletries. Local and international delights are served at the restaurant on request. Guests can choose a book from the small library collection, or head to the tour desk to make travel arrangements. Staff at the front desk can assist with airport shuttle, currency exchange and laundry services.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Emily
United States United States
“Beautiful and well-kept property with spacious, comfortable rooms. The family who runs it was incredibly kind and helpful, especially when it came to arranging my bus transportation to the next city. Breakfast was definitely my favorite part of...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts and great room. We were in two bedroom which shares a bathroom - there is one bedroom and then you need to walk through another bedroom to get to the bathroom.”
Danielle
Canada Canada
“What a gem! Villa Gaetano is tucked away from the bustle of Unawatuna but still close enough to access restaurants and shops. We were so comfortable here we could have stayed much longer… and the pool was so welcome on the hot days. Out hosts were...”
Bing
Netherlands Netherlands
“The cleanliness and the state of the facility are the best we had in our three weeks trip through Sri Lanka. We used the pool in the evening and that was very pleasant. The food is freshly prepared and kudos to the top family team who made us feel...”
Nicola
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“This guesthouse is in a tropical paradise, surrounded by lush trees and SO much nature and wildlife. The gardens are beautifully kept and so peaceful. The only sounds are from the birds in the trees. This guesthouse is a 10 min drive to the main...”
Jetan
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The villa was awesome to enjoy silence & calmness!! The rooms were very neat & clean. The washroom was very big in size like the room. The old fashioned antique look interior gave us a very different feel. The villa stuffs were very helpful & well...”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fantastic breakfast, such helpful hosts and the grounds are stunning. Having monkeys, monitor lizards, squirrels and the sound of birds all around you was incredible. We so valued staying slightly further inland as it meant you could go and...”
Alexandra
United States United States
“The garden is beautiful, serene and quiet just what I was looking for. The staff super nice and helpful always. Wonderful breakfast combination of Sri Lankan and western style”
Sophie
India India
“The little cottage in the beautiful garden, the cook done by Melanie, the washing machine in the bathroom, the always smiling staff”
Kate
Greece Greece
“I loved my stay here! It was so peaceful and tranquil. I could only stay one night but as soon as I arrived I wish I had been able to stay longer! The garden and wildlife and pool area are so calming, the rooms are very clean and spacious, and the...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 368 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

It is seated in a completely natural setting, facilitating a harmonious living with nature. Surrounded by mangroves it provides the peace, calm and serenity you’re looking for to relish as a holidaymaker. Spreading over an area of one and a half acres the land is blessed with the fragrance of temple flowers and laden with bananas, papaya and other fruits. It is the charm of the surrounding you are looking at while having a King Coconut near the fish pond, swimming in the pool or reading with abundant freedom and relaxation in a homely atmosphere. Just 2 km off the beach, Villa Gaetano gives you the rare chance for jogging, hiking and enjoying the rising sun in a stress-free atmosphere on a misty morning or a dusky eve.

Property info

Villa Gaetano is the homestay-Guesthouse of Melani and Chrishan. It is located in the village of Aththaragoda, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. It has 02 non A/C rooms and 02 Rooms ready with A/C Facilities. It is seated in a completely natural setting, facilitating a harmonious living with nature, surrounded by mangroves it provides the peace, calm and serenity you are looking for to relish as a holidaymaker. You can reach it by taking a ride in a tuk tuk and walk around on its parapets during a sunny evening while watching the sun kissing the faraway ocean. In addition to chilling out on the beach, you can go trekking up Rumassala to have a look at the Japanese Peace Pagoda on a bright evening and enjoy the cool of the breeze and the distant sun going down.

Neighborhood info

Villa Gaetano seated in a completely natural setting, facilitating a harmonious living with nature, surrounded by mangroves it provides the peace, calm and serenity

Languages Spoken

German,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Villa Gaetano Unawatuna

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

House rules

Villa Gaetano Unawatuna takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 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.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 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.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Gaetano Unawatuna of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 07:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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