Staying here again after a gap of ten years. We normally use another one quite near by but came here when that one was damaged by the tsunami. That one... read more was unavailable this time so reverted to the Rock House and it really is excellent.

As others have said it is fairly basic so if you are looking for memory foam mattresses or fancy extras I suggest you look elsewhere. But if you want good, clean, large rooms with tiled floors and hot water in the bathrooms and a very competitive price then you could do much worse.

Perhaps more importantly it combines being very close to the centre of things with a feeling of quietude produced by being tucked away up a small hill and centred around a pleasent Central courtyard. It is run by the friendly owner (Marcus) and his equally friendly family. They and their staff are very efficient and helpful without ever being in your face.

There are a range of rooms and apartments both a/c and non a/c. Good for couples and families. As an old Sri Lanka hand (since the mid 70s) I would strongly recondmend the a Rock House for both its atmosphere and its value.

  Very elegant and clean place, hospitality of the owners is very attractive. Had been served very well. It is an unforgettable view of the Unawatuna beach from the terrace of... read more the room we had. The honesty of the owners was amazing and had a great time in the bathing place. It was very convenient for us that the Rock House Hotel is located not more than 100m from the shore. Can ensure this place as a secured, nice and clean place to have a marvelous holiday.

  Two of us spent just one night here. It's a strangely impersonal place; we were accommodated very high p the hill in maybe a new extension, a long way... read more from the action around the central courtyard below. The room was utterly basic, a small double bed (with net) and virtually nothing else, but a balcony from which the sea was visible above the trees and the many buildings in between. Unawatuna is destroying the reasons for its attractiveness - quiet, escapism, lovely beach... I'm not sure how good Rock House would be for an extended stay, although it is quite close to, but not on, the beach. Anyway, go for rooms nearer the reception than we were. More

  Nice and clean place, good location (near to the beach). We had a spacious room with nice terrace and with the refrigerator. The owner was really nice to us. We... read more really admired how hardworking he was. We can recommend this placeJ