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La veranda Di Serena

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ganahena, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalawella Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, Sea View | Living area

Apartment, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Unawatuna

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Unawatuna Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Dalawella Beach with a stay here. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Jungle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Galle Fort - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black&White - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sun N Sea Wood fire restaurant, Coffee shop and Guesthouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sand Beach Pub Unawatuna - ‬12 min walk

About this property

La veranda Di Serena

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at La veranda Di Serena. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Unawatuna hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La veranda Di Serena offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Unawatuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La veranda Di Serena

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

veranda Di Serena Hotel Unawatuna
veranda Di Serena Hotel
veranda Di Serena Unawatuna
veranda Di Serena
La veranda Di Serena Hotel
La veranda Di Serena Unawatuna
La veranda Di Serena Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

How close is La veranda Di Serena to the airport?

La veranda Di Serena is 93.9 mi (119-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La veranda Di Serena have an airport shuttle?

La veranda Di Serena offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is La veranda Di Serena to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La veranda Di Serena offer free breakfast?

La veranda Di Serena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La veranda Di Serena?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La veranda Di Serena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at La veranda Di Serena?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a pool?

La veranda Di Serena does not have a pool.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La veranda Di Serena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La veranda Di Serena to downtown Unawatuna?

La veranda Di Serena is 0.8 mi away from Unawatuna.

La veranda Di Serena Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cho-Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good!

Everything is good
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view is absolutely stunning and private beach is great. My wife and I would walk to to the main beach for meals but would stay on the private beach. Staff are great. Breakfast is made to order and they will provide anything you would want. From what we saw I would say that it one of the better locations to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a small hotel with very friendly staff. The food is great. All requests are addresses within minutes. I would definitely recommend to book a room with the view. It is right over the small private beach and all you can see and hear is the ocean... 5 stars hands down!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely for a holiday by the sea

It’s a really lovely, very clean property. The staff is lovely and the manager went above and beyond to help us find a room at another hotel when we wanted to extend but were not able to stay at La Veranda because it was booked solid. The breakfast patio opens up to a private beach. We stayed in the “basic” room, which didn’t have a sea view (we knew ahead of time) but as it was partially underground it was a very cool retreat from the very hot sun. WiFi was excellent in our room, only thing I would change it a slightly larger sheet as the one provided was a bit small for two to share. Im sure if we had asked the staff would have provided either a second sheet or a larger sheet, but it wasn’t much of a problem so we didn’t say anything. :) A perfect little getaway spot. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Views

Nice small family hotel at the end of the beach. It’s a bit away from the main beach area, but that was a positive for me. There is a small private beach in front of the hotel. Only 3-5 people I saw at any given time. The outdoor breakfast area is fantastic. It’s shaded by large palm trees overlooking the ocean with amazing sunsets. I had a sea view room. Only heard the street noise if someone honked their horn because the sound of the waves was louder than the street :). Do note that Mother Nature doesn’t observe nighttime quiet hours and the crashing waves were very loud at night. Amazing staff, very kind, service with a smile everyday. The room is tiny for the price, but neat and has traditional British colonial decor. WiFi was spotty, but that is common in Sri Lanka. 4 stars because there was a power outage for several hours. Totally, understand that things happen (I experienced outages at multiple hotels) but the owners should have the generator and gas ready to go for these instances vs. having to procure needed items during an outage. Yes, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location on the beach. Very nice and helpful staff. I like this very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riktigt bra ställe-mysigt!

Riktigt mysigt ställe för kortare vistelse ligger precis vid stranden! Utmärkt frukost och service! Rekommenderar varmt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

The hotel was amazing, very comfortable, great view from the verandah of the sunsets. Right on the beach which was safe to swim and turtles to be seen swimming by. The breakfast was also great and the staff eager to please even helped negotiate a great fare with the Tuk Turks. Lots of good restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Before we even arrived, the owner of this hotel had not only secured us transportation from the airport, but confirmed my specific room requests and let us know he could coordinate our tours and interests during our stay. Upon arrival, we received welcome tropical drinks and were provided with dinner options. Each morning we woke up to an amazing breakfast served right by the beach. The location happens to be along a private rocky beach where you can snorkel and watch the sea turtles who come in along the rocks daily. Anything we needed, the staff were willing to help us locate both in the local area and throughout the country. The owner set up a safari tour for us, visit to the turtle conservation hatchery, whale watching...the list goes on. This is a small hotel tucked into a fantastic area with the most attentive and friendly staff I've ever experienced in our travels. We would stay no where else in Sri Lanka. Hands down one of the best vacation stays we've had. A real hidden gem. Thank you Chandana and Sadith for an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great sea view

Great location! Friendly staff and lovely to have breakfast with a sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful end of the beach

Fabulous staff, excellent view, great breakfast, peaceful stay in a spacious apartment overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

inhabergeführtes Hotel direkt am Meer

Von dem, was ich gesehen habe, mit das Beste in Unawatuna. Wir haben uns für den Ort entschieden, da wir tauchen wollten. Vom Ort an sich und vom Strand war ich eher enttäuscht! kein schöner Strand und schon ultra touristisch... Das Hotel hat es aber rausgerissen, da wir total toll empfangen wurden, jeden Morgen ein fantastisches Frühstück gehabt und auch bei Bestellung das Abendessen war viel, viel besser als die Restaurants am Strand. Man kann direkt am Hotel ins Meer, ist jedoch nicht ideal und nicht kindergeeignet. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt, das Zimmer war top und man schläft quasi direkt über dem Meer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible value for money

Breakfast was ok, otherwise completely overrated and on a very noisy road. No idea how all the other reviews are so positive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved waking up to the sea view

Had a lovely stay in this place. It has its private beach and its 5min away from the main beacj where you find a lot of restaurants. You get to wake up and eat your breakfast with the sea view. The staff is very friendly and the food in the hotel is nice. Had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was nice but the hotel beach was very small. The hotel itself seemed a little tired and in need of some polishing and updating. The penthouse apartment was a fantastic layout. The faucet in our shower was broken and would not allow cold water, luckily there were 2 showers in the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Giri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra läge samt hjälpsam och trevlig personal!

Trevlig och välkomnande personal. Mysiga rum(om än ngt hårda sängar för min del). Fantastiskt att sitta ute med havsutsikten och äta frukosten som var god(kontinental). Hotellet har en liten strandplätt, men för de som vill ha större så fanns unawatuna beach bara ca.5min promenad bort. Havssköldpaddorna simmade runt i vattnet alldeles utanför hotellet(boka rum med havsutsikt för bästa vy). Vi kan gott rekommendera detta ställe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Gautam

Good Place in Ocean view.

The hotel is situated on the bank of Indian ocean. Never book for jungle view side. This is not okay to stay. Huge sound of vehicles from the adjacent road discomfort you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On the Beach - pretty well in the sea!

A very friendly small hotel located with the sea lapping at its front. Not a good beach for swimming immediately in front - you need to go 60m along the road to get a good swimming beach or a bit further to get a real broad swathe of sand. The hotel is, however, out of hearing of the noisy sections of Uwatuna beach - you are guaranteed a good night's sleep. The hotel is small, but the owner and his staff give impeccable service - nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly helpful management.

Sea view rooms directly above the water. Great view. Manager & staff really helpful. Short walk to main part of beach. Inclusive breakfast good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tye

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach was awesome and private.

This place was great the people were amazing . Loved the beach since it was so private and there is a nice area to have a swim if you want
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen hotel

El hotel muy bien, con muy buenas vistas. Se llega fácilmente a Galle. La playa un poco sucia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aashild de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best staff!

We had a great time at La Veranda. Nice place, clean rooms, and a very kind and helpfull staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

ikpyo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분한 시설과 관리

해변 바로 옆이라 파도소리에 너무 시끄럽고, 침대 담요가 너무 낡고 냄새가 나는 등 가격대비 최하 등급의 곳이라 너무 억망이라는 느낌을 지울 수 없었다. 정말 개선할 것이 너무 많은 곳이다. 오직 아침식사는 괜찮았다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Bonito hotel sin pretensiones en lugar idílico

Un hotel normal para su categoría en un entorno glorioso. Vistas impresionantes en una playa sucia. Legión de hormigas en el baño
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel...

It is a quiet and very friendly hotel on the beach...there was not many guests,so you can enjoy your holiday in peace...Also the hotel is on the beach,so you do not need to go far if you want to swim. There is long beach side just in 2mins from the hotel, in 5mins there is a road with lots of restaurants,shops. The hotel can offer lots of activities to see the best parts of Sri Lanka.