Reviews of Silva Rest
No 55,Welle Dewala road, Unawatuna, 80600 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI loved the outdoors bathroom and shower. The swimming pool was at a great location and it was nice to be surrounded by palm trees. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
There was only one bedside table, so it was a bit inconvenient.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect. Rooms are comfortable. Swimming pool and garden are great.
No breakfast included in the room and it was difficult to have one around. And we didn’t have any interactions with the owners.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery kind people working there. It is super clean and our bathroom was just amazing. They have a big garden were the pool is located and it feels very relaxing there. The hotel is located really perfectly. You are directly in the centre, it is surrounded by nice shops and also has an ATM next to it. Even though the area is at some parts of the day little more busy, you almost cannot hear anything of it. It even has some jungle vibes while being in the centre.
The shutters on the windows still let in more light and with that might be irritating for people who are sensitive to it.
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Lots of wildlife in the garden near the pool.
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay at Silva Rest. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The location was excellent within reach of the beach, restaurants and shops. The pool area was clean, very tranquil and great for spotting wildlife. We were lucky enough to watch the monkeys in the trees which was great fun. If we found ourselves in Unawatuna again, we would definitely return!
Nothing.
Thank you🙏
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBiggest plus is the beautiful pool in the back garden with lots of birds, greenery, monkeys, lizards. It was so peaceful..an oasis from the business of Unawatuna . Our family room was spacious with open air bathroom, hot water, aircon, fridge and big private balcony looking down the garden and pool. Lovely owners and staff. What more could you want?
Reviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great, right in the heart of Unawatuna, 5 mins stroll from the beach. The room was lovely, nice terrace outside. It was very clean. The pool was set in its own area, surrounded by jungle. The staff were outstanding - they are always around and bring mosquito coils at sunset for the terrace. The breakfast is 10 out of 10. Will definitely return.
The shower pressure was a little low!
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation excellent! Wonderful guarden with pool and animal wildlife - excellent place to escape the crowded beach
Reviewed: 11 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Very friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed. No mosquito issues - all good.
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt was very nice stay. Everything was great. Staff, rooms, swimming pool, location. Top! We were family of 9. Don't miss it!:)
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewStaff, service, room, all!
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe garden, building style, pool and friendly welcome from the family running the hotel.
Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewlocation was ideal, lovely room, with good shower. Pool was great loved watching the monkeys!!
there was alot of mosquitoes in the room which was fine at night inside the mosquito net but a little annoying the rest of the time
Reviewed: 18 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe outdoor bathroom was amazing.
Reviewed: 16 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything was perfect! Peaceful place with beautiful garden & swimming pool. Loved our balcony, room & bathroom were clean & comfortable. Fridge & kettle inside the room was great! Aircon & fan both worked really well. Location is perfect, on the main street so close to the beach & good restaurants.
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Reviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe location is great in the middel of everything, it is in the Main Street but you don’t feel it when you are on your balcony. The place is much nicer the pictures say. The staff is really friendly and the got a nice swimming pool. The room is big and it has a hairdryer, kettle and a mini fridge. There is warm and cold water and it is very clean!
Reviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation
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Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe pool and over all stay was amazing! Best place we have stayed in yet in Sri Lanka
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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