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La veranda Di Serena

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Restaurant
Restaurant
View from property
Golf view
Porch

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Living area

Apartment, Sea View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Bathroom sink

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Ganahena, Unawatuna, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

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

Property highlights
Consider a stay at La veranda Di Serena and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at La veranda Di Serena offer perks, such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is La veranda Di Serena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La veranda Di Serena?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La veranda Di Serena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La veranda Di Serena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does La veranda Di Serena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is La veranda Di Serena located?

Nestled on the beach, this Unawatuna hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach. Mihiripenna Beach and Talpe Natural Pool are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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La veranda Di Serena Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location on the beach. Very nice and helpful staff. I like this very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riktigt bra ställe-mysigt!

Riktigt mysigt ställe för kortare vistelse ligger precis vid stranden! Utmärkt frukost och service! Rekommenderar varmt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rissa, Qatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great sea view

Great location! Friendly staff and lovely to have breakfast with a sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful end of the beach

Fabulous staff, excellent view, great breakfast, peaceful stay in a spacious apartment overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

inhabergeführtes Hotel direkt am Meer

Von dem, was ich gesehen habe, mit das Beste in Unawatuna. Wir haben uns für den Ort entschieden, da wir tauchen wollten. Vom Ort an sich und vom Strand war ich eher enttäuscht! kein schöner Strand und schon ultra touristisch... Das Hotel hat es aber rausgerissen, da wir total toll empfangen wurden, jeden Morgen ein fantastisches Frühstück gehabt und auch bei Bestellung das Abendessen war viel, viel besser als die Restaurants am Strand. Man kann direkt am Hotel ins Meer, ist jedoch nicht ideal und nicht kindergeeignet. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt, das Zimmer war top und man schläft quasi direkt über dem Meer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Giri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra läge samt hjälpsam och trevlig personal!

Trevlig och välkomnande personal. Mysiga rum(om än ngt hårda sängar för min del). Fantastiskt att sitta ute med havsutsikten och äta frukosten som var god(kontinental). Hotellet har en liten strandplätt, men för de som vill ha större så fanns unawatuna beach bara ca.5min promenad bort. Havssköldpaddorna simmade runt i vattnet alldeles utanför hotellet(boka rum med havsutsikt för bästa vy). Vi kan gott rekommendera detta ställe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Gautam , Dhaka

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tye, USA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen hotel

El hotel muy bien, con muy buenas vistas. Se llega fácilmente a Galle. La playa un poco sucia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aashild de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best staff!

We had a great time at La Veranda. Nice place, clean rooms, and a very kind and helpfull staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

ikpyo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

지저분한 시설과 관리

해변 바로 옆이라 파도소리에 너무 시끄럽고, 침대 담요가 너무 낡고 냄새가 나는 등 가격대비 최하 등급의 곳이라 너무 억망이라는 느낌을 지울 수 없었다. 정말 개선할 것이 너무 많은 곳이다. 오직 아침식사는 괜찮았다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017