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Sri Gemunu Beach Resort

Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
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Sri Gemunu Beach Resort
Ranked #2 of 18 hotels in Unawatuna
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Dunedin NZ
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27 reviews 27 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We prebooked this hotel for 3 nights through Aruna, one of the owners but based in Germany. He arranged a driver to pick us up from The Pearl Grande in Colombo who arrived early so that was a plus. Aruna had advised us by email that the hotel was booked out for the third night so we stayed up the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Pros: The location: it's extraordinarily beautiful, and charming to boot. Directly in front of the hotel you can't swim because dramatic boulders cause the water to swirl in dangerous currents. but you can potter down and check out the crabs and other weird wildlife scuttling around the rocks, and see the fisherman on their poles. if you are prepared to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We had 4 good nights - and days - at Sri Gemunu and really enjoyed the stay. The key word is the personal contact that the staff maintain with the guests - it made a very pleasant ambiance. The room we had was good and lived up to our expectations within this hotel category. The only thing that we missed... More

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Wirral, United Kingdom
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25 hotel reviews
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69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

We've been back from Sri Gemunu Beach Resort for just under a week now and we really miss being there. From the moment we arrived we were met by fantasticly friendly staff and no one stopped smiling or saying hello for the whole duration of our stay. From the owners to the bar staff, the chefs, the cleaners, reception and... More

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edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We stayed at the Beach Grove Villas, which forms part of the hotel, 700 metres away, but had dinner once, lunch a couple of times, and drinks and beatutiful beach side relaxation many times, within the hotel and the grounds and private beach area. It was amazing to learn that the hotel was destroyed (along with every other property in... More

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PEI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I stayed here with my husband and son in February this year. It was our first trip to Sri Lanka but it will not be our last. The island is amazing. This hotel was no exceotion to that. Great staff, good food, beautiful setting. Be sure to try the little beach bar next door,Rashna. We will be back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We had a wonderfull holiday at Sri Gemunu. All the positve things people have been writing are just right. The staff was so helpfull and very caring.The area between the hotel and the beach was just great. Lots of places to sit, lots of sun loungers, great view of the ocean and the cliffs - also from our balcony. We... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This is an excellent choice if you are looking for peaceful beautiful location to relax. The staff at the hotel are incredibly well trained and went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant and memorable. The beach that the hotel is located on is perhaps one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen and we have traveled... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Overall a bit dated place. But with good service and friendly athmosfare. Beach no good at all. Rooms okay but nothing special. Balcony no good at all since it was impossible to sit down and see any of the ocean, nor the beach. Food very basic.

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Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We stayed at Sri Gemunu for 10 days in July. We stayed in one of the hotel rooms the first night, but then moved into one of the chalets. The chalets are about 10 minutes walk away. You can either walk (Nice walk!) or the hotel provides pick-up and drop-off for free. Overall, we had an amazing time! The staff... More

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Additional Information about Sri Gemunu Beach Resort

Also Known As:
Sri Gemunu Beach Hotel Unawatuna
Address: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Unawatuna
Amenities:
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