These cabanas are a nice place: our hut was almost directly on the beach, the food was great, and we got to feel really at home. The one bad thing that happened during our stay was that we arrived late (thought we called and warned the manager), but when we got there we had to climb (!) over the gate... More

We spent 3 nights In the cabanas here, waking up to the crashing waves every morning. If you stay In a cabana you only hear the sound of the sea. The cabanas are basic and quite dark but the place has everything you need. It's about 5-10 mins away from Unawatuna which makes it more peaceful and although the beach... More

Well, the place is ok. We had the room right at the very top of the main building. It was spacious, clean and had aircon which was nice (but not 'controllable' by the humble guests). The hotel is 'Germanic' - Owned and run by Germans and mainly populated by Germans but that's not necessarily a bad thing (?!?) The location... More

Having read other balanced reviews, I have little to add . Very clean and well run if, perhaps, a little over regimented. For example, guests do not have control of aircon units. Management have the remote controls! The proximity of of the main road and railway line has been mentioned and I was told that due to a recent death... More

Very clean and tranquil place to be. A small hotel with spacious clean cabanas. Number 2 is almost on the beach. The beach is perfect too. You have a choice - to swim in the waves 50m away from the hotel or take "a bath" in quite waters near hotel. Great location- in quiet place and only 5 min awayby... More

Positives: small, clean, well run, quiet*, great access to the beach, reasonable price, good location away from the noisy main beach* Negatives: peculiar food and drink policies (as noted above) but in-house restaurant and drinks are not expensive , not on Unawatuna proper (this can be a downside for those requiring easy access to Unawatuna's restaurants and nightlife but was... More

Stayed 8 days at Rockside, first visit to Sri-Lanka. Only facts for newbies and other who want to stay at Rockside. Located at a narrow strip between sea and road + railroad. Have a look at Google maps. If you are sound-sensitive, the place is not for you. As MANY other places along the coast ( I think so). Rail... More

Sardined between the railway, road and beach we stayed in the apartments. If you have seen the train scene in My Cousin Vinny you will know what I mean about the 5am train! Run by a German lady, imaculate and ordered right onto the beach very pleasant. No food in rooms at all we were told twice and we ate... More

My son and I stayed in Unawatuna town before staying at the cabanas - reasonably lively beach, fair selection of restaurants, beach sellers stopping by every few minutes and can be loud at night. Moving to the cabanas we were greeted with pretty much the opposite and it was lovely. The cabanas are set in a nicely lawned garden speckled... More