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Monara Backpacker Inn Unawatuna

Country house

Heenatigala Road Kurulla Villa 55/1.mahamestrige watta .attaragoda .road unawatuna .galle

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$275

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$275

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
17 mentions

Perfectly located on a quiet road but still close to everything

Room really clean!Breakfast so delicious!Everything is good

Breakfast available
14 mentions

Really good breakfast too Thank u so much

Excellent accommodation, delicious breakfasts, which are varied every day, from …

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Host, rooms, arrangements for breakfast, arrangements for different plug 🔌 type

There's a dog named Rex, who is very friendly and docile

Clean rooms
10 mentions

Big and clean room

The room was very clean and the host was very accommodating, would definitely re…

Great location
7 mentions

Room, location, hospitality, breakfast, hot water

The location is super convenient because there is a train station nearby, the se…

Good value
4 mentions

We rented a scooter for a fair price

Affordable accommodation with extremely nice and responsive host

Overview

Situated just 2 km from Jungle Beach, Monara Backpacker Inn Unawatuna features accommodation in Unawatuna with access to massage services, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Bonavista Beach. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the country house, some units are soundproof. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Unawatuna, like hiking. Unawatuna Beach is 2.3 km from Monara Backpacker Inn Unawatuna, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Andrea

couple

February 28, 2026

10

We really enjoyed this place !! Big and clean room! Always working.. really quiet place but not too far from the main road. The owner arranged for us the bike. Really good breakfast too Thank u so much!!

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Mimi

couple

February 1, 2026

10

Perfectly located on a quiet road but still close to everything. The room was very clean and the host was very accommodating, would definitely recommend to stay!😊

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Yunish Ratna

couple

January 31, 2026

10

Frendly and superb host

Host, rooms, arrangements for breakfast, arrangements for different plug 🔌 type. Thank you for hosting us

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Tibor

couple

January 29, 2026

10

Room, location, hospitality, breakfast, hot water

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Fangliang

solo_traveller

January 25, 2026

10

Room really clean!Breakfast so delicious!Everything is good!!! Thanks again!

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Iuliia

couple

January 23, 2026

10

Excellent accommodation, delicious breakfasts, which are varied every day, from food to drinks. The location is super convenient because there is a train station nearby, the sea can be reached in 5 minutes, a supermarket is 10 or 15 minutes on foot, the hostess is very friendly. The room has excellent air conditioning, hot water, and a bathroom right inside your own room, meaning you don't need to go outside. There are a lot of plants around the house, so you can see monkeys and chipmunks at breakfast.

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Clementyne

solo_traveller

January 18, 2026

10

Great :)

The owners where so lovely and welcoming The room was very clean , bed comfy and breakfast was really good Thank you for a wonderful stay :)

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Catarina

couple

December 30, 2025

10

The best accommodation I stayed in during my three weeks in Sri Lanka. The space was well-maintained, very clean, and organized. It was the first time I saw a wardrobe in the room. There's a very well-equipped outdoor area where you can cook. There's a dog named Rex, who is very friendly and docile. It was the first time I saw a dog in Sri Lanka being well cared for. The hostess is very attentive, helpful, and gives good suggestions. We rented a scooter for a fair price. I highly recommend this accommodation. I was sorry we only stayed two nights. Thank you for everything, Tharanga.

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Lucky Luke

solo_traveller

December 27, 2025

10

A relaxing stay

Pretty much everything. It's a comfortable stay all around. Tharanga is fantastic and a lovely person. The air con works like a dream. Bed is comfortable. Room is clean. Breakfast is well done. There's even a communal fridge that you can put drinks in.

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Daniel

couple

October 2, 2025

10

Affordable accommodation with extremely nice and responsive host. The accommodation has a good location and very good breakfast

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Nico

solo_traveller

March 6, 2025

9

Great host and beautiful place

Tharanga was very warm and friendly and she us genuinely interested in her guests and wants to make sure that they enjoy the stay. The breakfast was good and the place is very clean and beautiful.

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Poljšak

couple

February 20, 2025

10

Nice hostess and comfortable room

The owner was super nice! She made us the most delicious breakfast! Also, there is an open kitchen that you can use and a fridge - which is a big plus. I think this accomodation can be described as the absolute best value for the money! Air conditioning works great, room was very comfortable! Includes hot shower!

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Isabel

couple

November 26, 2024

10

The kindest, sweetest host, comfiest bed and best stay in Sri Lanka

Our favourite stay in Sri Lanka! From the very start we were greeted by Tharanga, who showed us to our room straight away. The rooms were clean, comfy and had everything we needed! Tharanga then brought us up some fresh lemonades, and explained to us all about the things to see and do in Unawatuna. She also sorted a scooter out for us and our laundry which was so helpful! Nothing was an issue at all whilst staying here. Tharanga was the most amazing host, drawing us a beautiful drawing that we will keep forever! The breakfast was different every morning and was so tasty! We would definitely come back and recommend to anyone to stay here!

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Gabriel

couple

November 21, 2024

10

Great value for money, in a very nice area away from the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by jungle and monkeys. Room was very comfortable with a nice breakfast. Awesome host who helped organise a scooter for us.

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Aoife

couple

November 9, 2024

9

Our stay at Monara was delightful. It is outside the hustle and bustle of the town but very easy to get a Tuktuk and definitely walkable. Tharanga was the perfect host. She ensured that we had everything we needed to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We availed of the laundry service while here which was an added bonus. The air conditioning was excellent and the room was spotless. We highly recommend staying at Monara Backpacker Inn.

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Gerard Laurent

couple

August 13, 2024

10

Thakanga welcomed us perfectly. She is speaking a very good English. The accommodation is a bit far from the beach, but the advantage is that it's very quiet. If you need, you have a lot of possibilities to rent bikes or motorbikes.

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Marija Jurišić

couple

May 1, 2024

10

Host was very nice and help us with everything. We rent a scooter for two days and really enjoy our stay here

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Maria Laura

couple

April 17, 2024

10

The best hosts

This place was just perfect. Simple room, but very clean, confortable bed, AC working great, good hot shower. The location is very close to Unawatuna train station, which is very quiet and away from the crowds. But the best is the hosts: an amazing family, that did everything to make us feel like home!

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Akhila

solo_traveller

March 31, 2024

9

Very kind and warm host.The rooms are super comfy with AC which is why I booked in first place.It is easier to get to location from train station by tuk tuk.The breakfast here is the best breakfast i have had in Sri Lanka..the pancakes are amazing n Taranga's fruit juice game is on point 😃She also helps with scooty rentals n there is rex the doggo who will make your day.Can use pick me app or scooty to go to Unawatuna, nearby beaches n galle.Highly recommend!

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Kirstin

couple

March 8, 2024

9

Very good and quiet alternative to loud Unawatuna

Very nice accomodation a bit outside the hustle an bustle of Unawatuna. For us this was perfect, because we don`'t like to stay in very touristy areas.It was very quite and a nice room. The host speaks very good english and they have a three-leged nice and friendly dog. The room was very nice. Breakfast ok. Parking right in front of te room.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage

Standard Double Room

The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 12:00
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.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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