Sam's Guest House

Guest hou, 2-starPeellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600, UnawatunaShow on map

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8.8 · Fabulous21 reviews

Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.3 out of 10, at Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Terrace and Garden Views: Take in the stunning views from the terrace and garden, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and room service, with the option of having delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Prime Location: Located in the business district of Unawatuna, with Unawatuna Beach just steps away and various other attractions within a short drive.

Book your stay at Sam's Guest House for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience near Unawatuna Beach.

What this place offers

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Express check-out
Express check-in
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace

Rooms

8.8

Fabulous

Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 21 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.3
Location8.3
Rooms7.8
Amenities7.2
Value6.9
Food & drink7.3

Guests mention

Friendly staffGreat locationComfortable bedsHelpful service

Nicola
June 2025
Free parking. Good wifi. The family is amazing. Breakfast is good. AC/room all good. Location is fab for the beach and food. I would highly recommend here.
Robby
March 2025
A sweet and kind family run -hotel that is in a great location. They were super helpful if you ever needed anything. Your mins away from a beautiful Beach.
mariah
February 2025
I had one of my best stays in Sri Lanka at Sam’s! The host was sooo friendly, attentive and helpful. The rooms were clean, bed comfortable, AC and WiFi worked well, bathrooms were big and water was hot! Absolutely…
Robert
February 2025
Incredibly friendly and helpful family guest house
Nice guest house run by a very friendly family. Right by Unawatuna beach but not too noisy. Air con worked well, WiFi was decent (although sluggish at times) and there are loads of good restaurant options nearby.
Manish
August 2024
A great hotel in Unawatuna.
Easy to find on the main road. Hosts daughter who checked me in and showed me around was very friendly. Although travelling solo, I had booked their largest room with kitchenette and it was great. Spacious, very clean,…
Clare
June 2024
Lovely guest house
Lovely family run guest house - very clean & comfortable, close to the beach.
Everything was perfect, well equipped room with kitchenette. AC was efficient, ceiling fan too, nice bathroom, small balcony. Freshly cooked…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2025.

Where you’ll be

Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600, Unawatuna

Guests rate the location 8.3 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 1:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

No children

No pets

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Pets. Service animals not allowed

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

Payment. Cash deposit required

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

General. Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Contactless check-out is available. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Sam's Guest House

What time is check-in and check-out at Sam's Guest House?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Sam's Guest House allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Sam's Guest House?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Is breakfast included at Sam's Guest House?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Sam's Guest House have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Can I check in late at Sam's Guest House?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Sam's Guest House?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Sam's Guest House?

Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600, Unawatuna.

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