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Shadow Surf Bay

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Beach Road Unakuruwa

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
17 mentions

Breakfast was also really good

the breakfast is generous and homemade every day

Great location
15 mentions

The location was perfect, quiet and only 2 mins walking from the beach and surf …

and literally 1 min to the beach

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Prateep was a super nice and forthcoming host, very attentive and friendly, help…

Our hosts were amazing, so friendly and genuine

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Shadow Surf Bay is the perfect place to discover the nice and quiet beaches arou…

Wonderful and attentive host; excellent breakfasts; great location a stone’s thr…

Clean rooms
6 mentions

The place is very clean and well maintained

The breakfast is excellent, and the accommodation clean

Good value
1 mentions

Good value for money

Overview

Situated in Tangalle, 90 metres from Unakuruwa Beach, Shadow Surf Bay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Shadow Surf Bay offers some rooms that have a patio, and each room is equipped with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 1-star hotel. Mawella Beach is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Goyambokka Beach is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 66 km from Shadow Surf Bay.

Traveller reviews

K

Kerry

couple

May 11, 2026

10

The location was perfect, quiet and only 2 mins walking from the beach and surf spot. Spacious with two rooms and a kitchen. Would highly recommend it. Breakfast was also really good

B

Bächler

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

9

great for familied and surfing

Prateep was a super nice and forthcoming host, very attentive and friendly, helped us with sl our needs, transfers etc. the breakfast is generous and homemade every day. He even invited us for an amazing dinner, we had local fish and it was plenty! Also greatt for kids with soem toys and snorkels and a fantastic terrace with seaview! and literally 1 min to the beach..

F

Frauke

couple

April 15, 2026

10

Amazingly calm and relaxing beach days with a great mellow surf break

Our hosts were amazing, so friendly and genuine. The breakfast was amazing, different every day, so yummy and generous. The house is a 2 minute walk to the beach. Do take his dinner recommendation and go to Ceylon Chef, 2 minutes up the road!

M

Moniek

family_with_children

January 26, 2026

10

Ideal beach stay!

Shadow Surf Bay is the perfect place to discover the nice and quiet beaches around Tangalle! Close to lovely restaurants, a great beach to snorkel and the house, garden en breakfast are also wonderful!

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Laura

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

Comfortable, great location, wonderful host

Wonderful and attentive host; excellent breakfasts; great location a stone’s throw from the beach; set in beautiful garden for bird watching; quiet, comfortable and with a/c for undisturbed sleeps; no mosquitos; great local food recommendations; AND an incredible fish supper put on by Pradeep. What more could you want?!

M

Marley

couple

January 16, 2026

10

A friendly beachside oasis

An oasis on the edge of the quiet and serene Unakuruwa beach. The host and his family were incredible and provided a stand out breakfast.

N

Nicolas

couple

January 15, 2026

10

Relaxing stay in nature with amazing owners

We felt very welcome by the (family) owners. Very kind people that are genuinely there to help you and make the best out of your stay. The breakfast was very tasty and abundant. It always included fresh fruit, omelette, local curd and local roti or coconut pancakes. Super nice! The room was spacious and comfortable. The bed was great and the air conditioning worked well. The garden was beautifully maintained and quiet off the street with the sound of birds.

P

Paul

family_with_children

January 5, 2026

9

Great location and accomodation, with a lovely owner

Highly recommended. We stayed with our three children in the upstairs appartment. The accomodation is semi open plan with 2 bedrooms with large beds. Air con but the appartment stays cool due to welcome shade from the palms in the garden. The owner Pradeep is a kind man who looks after you and cares about your experience. The sri lankan breakfast was great - we ate on our own balcony with variety of things each day and the best sri lankan omelette. The appartment is just down a side lane off the beach road - its pretty quiet and the garden has lots of greenery and birds etc. This is a lovely village in the tangalle zone with a great beach for kids. Thank you Pradeep for looking after us! Best wishes for your season

G

Galina

solo_traveller

December 30, 2025

10

Absolutely Amazing Stay - Highly Recommended!

My stay at the Shadow Surf Bay was outstanding. I had an apartment with the sea view which had a big balcony where you can truly relax and also enjoy your meals. The place is very clean and well maintained. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. Breakfast was generous, fresh and absolutely delicious. Out of all the places I stayed in Sri Lanka, this was by far the best! I will definitely return.

V

Valerie

extended_group

December 28, 2025

9

Very close to the beach, delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Good value for money

M

Maximilian

solo_traveller

December 5, 2025

10

Relax and feel like home

I liked the location and the relaxed jungle garden. Perfect to chill away from the crowds but close enough to all the attractions.

J

Jim

couple

November 26, 2025

10

Lovely quiet place

This house is the perfect place to enjoy a few days in a peaceful environment with a lot of wildlife and an amazing garden. You will also have the warm welcoming of Pradeep and his wife, an human being with a lovely soul and good stories to tell about his life and his garden. The breakfast is excellent, and the accommodation clean. You really feel like home, staying with family.

B

Bauer

couple

November 19, 2025

10

Lovely Owners, great breakfast, huge apartment with nice balcony to relax.

A

Arkadiusz

extended_group

September 15, 2025

10

The owner is very helpful. We asked him a lot of questions and he was always happy to help us.

T

Tea

family_with_children

August 11, 2025

9

Nice location,close to the beach. Clean and simple rooms. The best part is breakfast,where you can try different local dishes served by really friendly owners.

J

Janine

extended_group

April 11, 2025

10

Perfect place!

We had the very best time in shadow surf bay. The place is very nice, 2 minutes from the beach, great surfing. The apart ment is clean, has a very well equipped kitchen, the breakfast is incredible good and varies day by day. The family is very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend the place and hope to come back.

F

Fiona

extended_group

April 3, 2025

9

Booked last minute and really pleased we did

Fantastic clean property near the beach and great restaurant at the back of the hotel. Plenty of towels and beach towels available.

S

Sabrina

couple

March 24, 2025

9

Beach towels, extraordinary good breakfast, host is very friendly

K

Katrin

couple

March 23, 2025

10

Lovely hosts, delicious breakfast & wonderful location

Amazing hosts, delicious & freshly cooked breakfast, great location.

C

Colleen

couple

March 16, 2025

9

Location was excellent. Village vibe away from busy town area. 30 seconds to quiet Unukuruwa Beach which was clean with a couple of options for food and drink. Few minutes walk to Silent Beach which was clean, a little more populated (wouldn't call it busy though), with good food & drink options. Other good options for dinner, tuk tuks and Ayurevedic massage close by. Little shop just up the street. Accomodation was basic but very clean, little kitchen with good fridge and enough space. Friendly family and delicious, large & varied breakfast every day.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Windsurfing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Cycling, Private beach area, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Kid meals, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key access

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Services

Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Ironing service, Car hire, Room service, Airport shuttle, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Apartment with Garden View

Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also comprises 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The well-equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. This apartment is air-conditioned and features soundproof walls, a dining area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 80 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Apartment with Sea View

Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also consists of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that features a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Among the room amenities are air conditioning, soundproof walls, a dining area as well as a patio and sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 80 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

The well-fitted kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:08 PM

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Shadow Surf Bay - 1 Star Hotel in Tangalle