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# Monara House

Travelers enjoy rejuvenating massages before relaxing poolside in the sunshine - a perfect combination for vacation wellness and relaxation

## Photo gallery for Monara House

![Beach nearby - Monara House (Unawatuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27710000/27706100/27706048/cb2c8368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Living area - Monara House (Unawatuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27710000/27706100/27706048/5c5d3995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Living area - Monara House (Unawatuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27710000/27706100/27706048/3bc14ade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Lobby sitting area - Monara House (Unawatuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27710000/27706100/27706048/6d8f4998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Monara House (Unawatuna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27710000/27706100/27706048/470bbb33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Located near Dalawella Beach, Monara House offers a peaceful retreat with continental breakfast. Guests can book spa treatments, relax by the outdoor pool, or visit Mihiripenna and Unawatuna beaches. Complimentary grocery shopping service is available.

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning

## Room options

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### Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms

### Highlights

Separate dining area 

Separate sitting area 

Soundproofed 

Individually furnished 

Individually decorated 

Private pool 

Air conditioning 

Free cots/infant beds 

- 3000 sq ft
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Queen Beds

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## About the area

Located in Talpe, a neighbourhood in Unawatuna, Monara House is near a train station and near the beach. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mihiripenna Beach and Dalawella Beach. Unawatuna Beach and Koggala Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling and other activities like whale watching. [Visit our Unawatuna travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna.dx6154883)

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Damruwan Mawatha, Unawatuna, Southern Province, 80615

### What's nearby

- ![Sunset at Wijaya Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/c619db7d-5877-428e-9a1c-3b4156a00ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dalawella Beach  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- ![Unawatuna, Sri Lanka has most gorgeous tropical beach you could wish for. Located in a small bay so the waves are low and the water nice and warm. There are nice little cafes and restaurants lining the beach and friendly locals who can take you on a boat ride. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154883/157c8ae7-4d2f-4e62-9504-4f49a5f975a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Unawatuna Beach  
4 min drive \- 2.3 miles
- ![Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154883/fff65056-4360-476d-8bec-6c0d719d82c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Jungle Beach  
9 min drive \- 4.5 miles
- Mihiripenna Beach  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Talpe Natural Pool  
3 min drive \- 1.6 miles

### Getting around

- Midigama Railway Station  
24 min drive
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)  
124 min drive

### Restaurants

- Shanthi Beach Resort  
17 min walk
- Kabala Sunset Cafe  
2 min drive
- Angel Beach Club  
2 min drive
- Tartaruga restaurant  
5 min drive
- Black&White  
3 min drive

## About this property

### Monara House

Guest house near Dalawella Beach 

Located close to Mihiripenna Beach and Unawatuna Beach, Monara House provides free continental breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as: 

- An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
- Free self-parking
- Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
- A water dispenser, a front desk safe and luggage storage

Room features 

All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- 4 bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
- Childcare services, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

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

### Parking and transport

- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics

### Things to do

- Bicycle rentals
- Outdoor pool
- Yoga classes

### Family friendly

- In-room babysitting
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
- Soundproofed rooms

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free grocery shopping service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Turndown service

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Pool loungers

### Spa

- Massage
- Spa services

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-width doorways

### More

- 1 floor
- Built in 2018
- Colonial architecture
- Mosquito nets
- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes

### Bathroom

- 4 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Private pool

### Food and drink

- Free bottled water
- Limited room service

### More

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Safe
- Soundproofed rooms

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM 

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee 

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged 

### Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation 

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle (one-way)
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 cash 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

### Property is also known as

Monara House Guesthouse Unawatuna

Monara House Guesthouse

Monara House Unawatuna

Monara House Unawatuna

Monara House Guesthouse

Monara House Guesthouse Unawatuna

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