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About this property
Beachfront Location: Shiny Villa in Unawatuna offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with balconies, terraces, and private bathrooms. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a work desk. Amenities and Services: Shiny Villa provides free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, and full-day security. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, bike hire, and car hire. Nearby Attractions: Mihiripenna Beach is just a few steps away. Other points of interest include Galle Fort and Galle Light House, each 5 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the family-friendly environment, beachfront access, and balconies.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Garden
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Costa
United Kingdom“This place is a hidden gem. Such a lovely comfortable apartment, we could have moved in! 15 steps from the beach where you can swim with huge turtles. The host family are so lovely, they treat you like family. It was lovely to chat and laugh...” - Mauro
Portugal“We loved this place SO MUCH! The family hosting us were so kind and welcoming. We booked this place last minute at 10 pm, knocked on their door 5 min later, and even though they were not expecting us, they quickly got up and got everything ready...” - Ekaterina
Russia“This is a beautiful place! It’s clean and has a lot of comfort items to make you feel at home. We’re in town for a stressful event and coming back to this room was very peaceful. We will be happy to return” - Екатерина
Russia“It’s a perfect place to stay! Great hospitality, it’s an amazing family where you feel like if you are at home. Bus stop is right next to the villa, also good food store and it’s very close to go to the turtle beach. Place has 2 bedrooms with 2...” - Irina
Russia“The family was really friendly and helpful finding us attractions around. Good location, at the crossroads with the bus stop. option for a short stopover” - Ossian
Sweden“Nice place! Close to the beach. The family who owns it was lovely. Will come back 👍” - Sumudu
Sri Lanka“We had such a good time in this apartment . Rooms are so clean . Beach is very close . Staff also very friendly . ❤” - Louise
United Kingdom“I stayed here for 2 nights, as I just needed to relax for a few days. To have a 2 bedroom apartment, with a front room and kitchen/dining facilities, all to myself was amazing, especially for the price. Incredible value! The apartment had all the...”
Mathieu
France“This place is an absolute gem, the apartment is really nice, bed is comfortable, it's clean and you have plenty of space for a more than fair price! But more importantly, this is a homestay in the most pure term, the family that own this place...”
Laura
Australia“The host family is really nice and kind. The place is really well located to visit the different highlights over the coast, Mirissa, Galle, etc.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.