Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
These highly recommended day-long cookery courses tutor you in the finer points of Sri
Lankan cuisine and will have you mixing your own curry powder in no time. The course is
led by the lovely Karuna and a trip to Galle market is included in the price. Book at least a
day in advance.
Sleeping
Unawatuna is home to a huge number of small budget guesthouses. There are some
midrange options as well, many in the shady and pleasant small lanes back off the beach.
Most of the beachside hotels are unattractive and several are built atop landfill which des-
troys the remaining beauty of the beach.
There are a growing number of budget places right on busy Galle-Matara Rd, avoid
them.
Saadhana Bird House
GUESTHOUSE
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A charming - and yes, a bird-loving - family run this three-room guesthouse. It's simple,
clean and close to the beach. The road is quiet. You can spot the local fowl from the
rooftop terrace and there's plenty of feathered-friend spotting info on offer. Tasty local fare
is also on offer.
Village Inn
GUESTHOUSE
A very simple guesthouse that can't be beaten on price. All 11 rooms have bathrooms and
a balcony or verandah, which are perfect for watching the quarrelsome monkeys leaping
about in the trees.
Weliwatta House
GUESTHOUSE
US$35/50;
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