Villa Gaetano Unawatuna
151, Atharagoda Road, Unawatuna
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Big property well maintained and very friendly owners”
“They hosted us like a family and all the requests were very well taken care of”
“The room and facilities are fabulous”
“Everything was excellent, staff, food and room were all above expectations, woul…”
“We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and dishes they cooked for us as late lunch a…”
“They serve a rich breakfast and can do meals”
“Excellent location in Unawatuna to explore turtle beach, jungle beach and Unawat…”
“There are a few restaurants within walking/tuk tuk distance as well and the acco…”
“Big room for 4 of us, comfortable beds, clean bath room”
“The pool area is clean and well maintained and an enjoyable place to relax and c…”
“There is a big swimming pool, the area is kid friendly and there a lot of animal…”
“Very spacious and clean area, with a pool and a lot of animals roaming around”
Overview
Situated 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 7 km 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 en suite 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.
Traveller reviews
Miroslava
family_with_children
May 31, 2026
Very nice place ,we like it
steeve211988
family_with_children
May 25, 2026
Can not say anything about this property. Because when we arrived to the place, the hotel was closed.
Vina
family_with_children
April 29, 2026
“Nice”
Big property well maintained and very friendly owners. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and dishes they cooked for us as late lunch and the pool is nice! We also booked a very nice Massage in the evening and it was really relaxing!
Manik
couple
March 30, 2026
“The most lovely stay in Unawatuna”
This was by far one of the best hospitality I have ever experienced in my travelling till date. Melani and her team are the most kind and lovely people. They hosted us like a family and all the requests were very well taken care of. It was the perfect wrap for our Sri Lanka trip and we departed for home with the best memories from here. The hospitality, warmth and friendliness of the team hosting this place is beyond words can say. The property in itself is very amazing and relaxing.
sayaka
extended_group
March 30, 2026
Big room for 4 of us, comfortable beds, clean bath room.
Bauke Michiel
extended_group
March 21, 2026
Excellent location in Unawatuna to explore turtle beach, jungle beach and Unawatuna. We planned to stay for 3 nights and extended to a week as this was by far the best location we stayed at in Sri Lanka. They serve a rich breakfast and can do meals. There is a big swimming pool, the area is kid friendly and there a lot of animals to watch in the beaitiful garden of this family run facility. They help with organizing the tours.
Stewart
extended_group
March 21, 2026
The people are amazing and so kind. The room and facilities are fabulous. Absolutely loved our stay here. Would highly highly recommend.
darren
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
Everything was excellent, staff, food and room were all above expectations, would stay again.
Nigel
couple
February 22, 2026
Loved the place
Martin Paulo
family_with_children
February 9, 2026
“Perfect ! 12 out of 10 on a scale”
EVERYTHING! Best vibe in Sri Lanka. The hosts deserve a ⭐️ for their hospitality and helpfulness! The best place we have ever stayed..!
Sarah
couple
February 8, 2026
“A peaceful haven”
We enjoyed a 3 night stay at Villa Gaetano. It’s in a quiet area away from the main resort of Unawatuna which is what we wanted. There are a few restaurants within walking/tuk tuk distance as well and the accommodation offers dinner options although we didn’t have dinner there. We did have breakfast each morning which was a mix of Western and Sri Lankan, slightly different each morning, tasty and generous. On arrival we received a refreshing welcome drink and greeted by Melani and her friendly staff. She told us we had been upgraded which was a lovely surprise. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom, air conditioning, a hairdryer, fridge and kettle.The pool area is clean and well maintained and an enjoyable place to relax and cool off. Extra towels are provided. The garden area is beautiful and relaxing. The main town/beach area is about a mile away and accessible by walking along the main road or tuk tuk. There are nearby train stations Unawatuna (walkable) and Talpe (650 in a tuk tuk). We took a train to Galle from Unawatuna which was very cheap (20 LKR each) and only 2 stops. We used pick me on arrival to the accommodation but Melani organised our tuk tuk to Talpe when we checked out. Payment is cash only
Benas
couple
February 7, 2026
Very spacious and clean area, with a pool and a lot of animals roaming around. Rooms are big and clean.
Lewis
couple
February 5, 2026
“A peaceful stay and very kind host”
This is a beautiful and peaceful property surrounded by nature. We loved watching the birds, squirrels and monkeys run around! The pool is a great relaxing area and our room was clean and spacious. We also had a nice balcony which we enjoyed. The breakfast is tasty and the owner and staff are all super helpful and kind. We wish we had stayed longer!!
Anthony
couple
February 1, 2026
“Lovely start to our holiday.”
Gamini, Christian and Melani who run the place know how to operate. Very efficient, attentive and friendly. The staff were great. Very peaceful and they arranged all the local transport and a pick up from the airport. Food was outstanding and a surprising amount of wild life. Easy to get to Galle and the station is only a 10 minute walk away. Recommend 3rd class along the coast. Very cheap and comfortable. Excellent place to stay if you want quiet but easy access to the beach or Galle.
Fritz
extended_group
January 29, 2026
“Welcome to Sri Lanka”
Our first time and first stop in Sri Lanka. I can not praise this gem enough. We were greeted and very well taken care of by Melanie and her family. It felt like coming home for me. My family had a great stay. Melanie's food was cooked from her heart. Location is great and close Gale, beaches etc. Thank you to Melanie and her family for introducing us to Sri Lanka and tour recomendations.
Jasmine
extended_group
January 24, 2026
“Great experience here would 100% recommend and will be back”
The villa gaetano was amazing we stayed for 6 days and felt so welcome every single member of staff was so kind and made us feel right at home. The family were amazing nothing was ever too much and we had the best experience because of them Melanie was so sweet as we arrived early they looked after us and got the room sorted as soon as they could which we really appreciated. Helped us sort a taxi transfer when we left and tuk tuk transport throughout our stay we had breakfast most mornings because they made such good food and lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend staying here lovely location they’ve got a beautiful hotel and take good care of everything in the surrounding grounds too. Will definitely be staying there again when we return to unawatuna as they made our stay so special didn’t want to leave.
Nethsara
solo_traveller
January 20, 2026
“Excellent”
Amazing & fabulous stay @ vila Gaetano. The place is beautiful, peaceful & very well maintained. The overnight stay was truly enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety of foods , fresh & tasty. Highly recommended for a relaxing & memorable stay ⛺️❤️.
Prashant Kumar
couple
January 17, 2026
Price, cleanliness, staff
JAYNE
couple
January 16, 2026
“Fabulous host, good value for money, lovely surroundings.”
We loved staying here, beautiful surroundings and the host Mel was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble for her, would definitely come back.
Segaert
couple
January 11, 2026
“Amazing stay, would totally recommend!”
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkelling, Cycling, Cooking class
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, Snack bar, Kid meals, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk, Packed lunches, Room service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Bungalow with Kitchen
This air-conditioned Family Bungalow room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and an electric kettle. the rooms also come with a fridge, an outdoor dining area barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. It has plenty of space and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and free toiletries.
Standard Family Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and an electric kettle. the rooms also come with a fridge, an outdoor dining area barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. It has plenty of space and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and free toiletries.
Budget Room with Garden View
Fitted with a balcony or terrace to offer garden view, the rooms also come with a fridge, an outdoor dining area barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. It has plenty of space and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and free toiletries. Please note that air-conditioning is available at an extra charge.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious 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.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Terrace
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 en suite bathroom offers shower facilities and toiletries.
Triple Room with Balcony
The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Terrace
This air-conditioned Standard Triple room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and an electric kettle. the rooms also come with a fridge, an outdoor dining area barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. It has plenty of space and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and free toiletries.
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