See all properties

La veranda Di Serena

3.0 star property
Unawatuna beachfront hotel with restaurant, bar/lounge

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for La veranda Di Serena

Golf view
View from property
View from property
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, Sea View

Living area

Apartment, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
TV
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Sea View

Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

Bathroom sink

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Interior detail

The Charleston

Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Restaurant
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
The Charleston
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Ganahena, Unawatuna, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Galle Fort - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Jungle Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 117 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Summer Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thaproban Beach Resort - ‬15 min walk

About this property

La veranda Di Serena

When visiting Unawatuna, La veranda Di Serena is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an access code

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

Does La veranda Di Serena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La veranda Di Serena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La veranda Di Serena?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La veranda Di Serena?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by La veranda Di Serena?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La veranda Di Serena?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at La veranda Di Serena and nearby?
La veranda Di Serena has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La veranda Di Serena?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around La veranda Di Serena like?
La veranda Di Serena is located a short 2-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.

La veranda Di Serena Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Krysta, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Lia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rissa, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Great sea view
Great location! Friendly staff and lovely to have breakfast with a sea view.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful end of the beach
Fabulous staff, excellent view, great breakfast, peaceful stay in a spacious apartment overlooking the ocean.
Jackie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ana Lilia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Gautam , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shane, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tye, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible view, exceptional hotel
Owner Mr Chananda is amazing in his hospitality. The hotel has incredible ocean view second to none. Staff is extremely accommodating. Maybe the only minus is pretty poor infrastructure around. Room was comfortable with well working A/C, safe. Nice balcony lets sitting all days and nights in private. Breakfast are sufficient and tasty. We enjoyed the stay very much.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Private slice of beach
Directly on the water, your own little slice of the beach though the main beach and associated restaurants etc are 5 mins walk away. Wonderful, honest staff who will look after every need.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hotel with great views and friendly staff
When we arrived the owner advised us that the room we booked was not available but we would stay in the apartment at the top of the building for the first night. He then offered us the apartment for the rest of our stay and after some negotiation on the additional cost we agreed to stay there. The apartment is very spacious and there is a four poster bed in the bedroom. The ensuite bathroom has a great view out to sea. The owner and the staff were very friendly. The free breakfast was excellent, choice of eggs (fried, scrambled or omelettes), toast and a plate of fresh fruit each plus a fresh juice drink plus coffee or tea. We sat on the sun loungers on the beach in front of the hotel. There are a lot of rocks and as the tide came in mid-afternoon it was quite difficult to go in the sea for a swim due to the force of the waves. There are some very good restaurants within 750m including Bedspace, Black and white on Unawatuna beach, and Sea and Sun about 2 minutes from our hotel. Beware of walking along the main road as it is darkly lit and the bus drivers are crazy overtaking the tuk-tuks!! Take a tuk-tuk to Fort Galle. Nice place to walk around with nice cafes, restaurants and shops. We liked the Old Dutch Hospital which has been modernised and has lots of nice eateries and shops. Would definitely go there again
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

heaven in Unawatuna
best view I have ever had. the sea was right outside our balcony. Wunderful family run hotel. the nicest people. nice clean room and big barhroom. absolutely fantastic breakfast included. big value for money
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best spot on the beach!
This was an amazing stay, right on the beach! The room was very nice and clean, with a big bathroom. Breakfast was really good too, and they made it to order and you eat right there on the beach. I woke up this morning and saw turtles in the ocean about 5 meters from the beach, and the view from this property is just amazing on all sides. A short walk (maybe 15 mins) to the lively part of the beach, but it's nice to stay on the quieter part so all you hear at night is the waves crashing on the shore. The owner is very helpful and will arrange transportation around town or to other areas of Sri Lanka, and the staff is very helpful and pleasant to deal with too.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Would not stay here again
Very disappointed with this property. It said free wifi however it was only in the common areas not in the booked rooms. It was right on the beach which was fabulous however our windows were shutters so if these were closed there was no view of the sea, windows would be much better. Overall it was a diappointment.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

nice hotel with beautiful view to ocean
great location,very friendly and helpful staff and also owner...comfortable and clean room...with sound of ocean waves...amazing...I recommend this hotel for others...
Verified Expedia guest review