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  • 5/5 Luca K. 6 years ago on Google
    I was going to stay here for only 2 nights, but ended up spending 5 days. It's a little bit hidden in the quiet woods of Unawatuna, and in the chill out area you easily get to know people. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and especially the chef knows what he's doing. Thank you Rockstel, I'll definitely come back!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Manohar S. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a mishap with one of my bags. Apart from that, had a decent stay here. Clean bathrooms and rooms. Good crowd, lot of events in the night to socialize.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Abby J. 1 year ago on Google
    The room was very unhygienic, the sheets had stains on them and there were bugs everywhere in the room. The AC didn’t work so it was boiling all night and very hard to sleep. The breakfast was nice but I wouldn’t stay here ever again! It was in the middle of the jungle and took forever to get to the beach or town.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 ramon k. 8 months ago on Google
    This hostel was the best of our stay in srilanka so far. Rajyd and ukku were very friendly and we had a lot of intresting conversations with them. They always try to help you, give you honest information and will even comfort you and listen to your problems when you come home drunk at 2am. Also ukkus coffe is one of the best ever. Can only recommend Ps: if you play chess against rajyd, brace yourself
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Felix O. 2 years ago on Google
    Good hostel to meet people however very low standard of cleanliness. Additionally disappointing was that they only told us shortly before arrival that they had Covid positive clients stay at the hostel (in supposedly β€žseparateβ€œ accommodation). The owners try their best though.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jonas M. 2 years ago on Google
    I was there for two nights and was diving most of the time, but still met some friendly people at the hostel. They offer a outside communal area where the people gather in the most evenings. Furthermore they offer activities on most days and a dinner for 500 Lkr. The staff was very friendly and helpful (check in/check out times, breakfast time change because of early dive). All in all, a good place to stay and meet some people in Unawatuna.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tiffany T. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place I have ever been in Sri Lanka! The hostel is a great big house where you feel at home fat from home at a very good price with breakfast. The vibes are so positive and the owner Rajiv is just amazing! I definitely recommend to go there!!

  • 5/5 Linda J. 4 months ago on Google
    Best social hostel to stay at! Staff and the owner are super helpful and friendly. Quiet location/

  • 5/5 hannaH B. 7 months ago on Google
    The sweetest hostel staff I’ve ever had!!! Staff and guests hungout together for hours each night talking, eating and playing games. The staff surprised me with a cake for my birthday and the owner even gave me an elephant statue from his home which was so incredibly sweet and now my favorite souvenir from my travels:) I was the only one in a 2person room and a guy was booked to share it but they kindly let me have the room to myself so I wouldn’t be uncomfortable. The homemade meals were delicious. Gave lots of information and suggestions about the local area and across the country. Really hope to come back and stay again some day:))

  • 5/5 maede j. 10 months ago on Google
    Its a good and calm place, very close to train station, in a good nature with monkeys and beautiful garden, the host is a guy with big smile and a kind heart, he is doing his best to make good moments for guests.

  • 5/5 Lisa 1 year ago on Google
    We had a very nice stay at the Rockstel. The staff are friendly and helpful, happy to give tips on what else to do. Our room (3 beds) was clean and equipped with lockers. Breakfast is included in the price and for a small extra charge, you can have dinner (recommended, it was very tasty). I can recommend the Rockstel to everyone.

  • 5/5 Pavel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such great place to be at! Really nice vibes and atmosphere. Stuff is amazing and really helpful, I've really enjoyed my stay there. The beds are comfortable, no shaky bunk beds. - Little out of the centre, which I don't mind at all as the place is out of the sounds of main road.

  • 5/5 efi v. 1 year ago on Google
    From the very first moment i stepped in this hostel i said, that's it! i've stayed for 10 days , left to travel north and then went back again for another week. I felt like home, helping Oukou prepare dinner almost every night, going for partying with the other travellers and so much more...thank you so much Rajiv, Oukou and Kasun for making me feel like home. I'll try to come back one day <3

  • 5/5 Abdulrahman A. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not a hostel, it's home. Loved to sit in the common area. Best place to get to know other travellers. Friendly , great vibes, social hostel, Things that needs to improve Cleaniss Electricity cuts More comfortable beds

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Hostel i stayed at in Sri Lanka everything was great for me the people working there, the people i met, the atmosphere. They have an amazing cook for breakfast and dinner. Everyone is lovely i didn't want to leave.

  • 5/5 Nazia R. 2 years ago on Google
    Met a lovely and warm bunch of people at Rockstel Unawatuna! Felt right at home and had a great time but regrettably couldn't stay longer than just 1 night :( The owner Rajib will blend right in with the crowd and help you in any way you need. <3 <3 <3

  • 5/5 Niklas H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place. They cook dinner every evening which is perfect, also do laundry for you. Cost was 500 for each which is very good!

  • 5/5 Craig H. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved my time here last year. Bit hard to find but it's a really cool spot. Can see monkeys too

  • 5/5 Dilini P. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome place. I love the vibe. Plus good management. They are very flexible. And if you are a girl you dont have to worry about the security at all. They welcome locals as well.. i had a very good experience and ill surely be visiting this place again!

  • 5/5 Tanja B. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect hostel to meet new people. Everyone was so warm welcoming and helpful. I arrived really early in the morning and got a bed to rest immediately. Food is also tasty. Highly recommended if you are in this area.

  • 5/5 Jolanda H. 2 years ago on Google
    I was in the Rockstel the last 10 days and I really enjoyed it! Super nice staff who speak good English, like to hang out with the guests and come up with ideas to do. Made a lot of new friends here! Breakfast is included and for a little money you can also eat with them in the evening: the food is very tasty. The owner Rajiv really likes it to play chess, so if you like playing chess as well or want to learn how to play, you should definitely book a few nights here. :)

  • 5/5 WhereNext V. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely hostel in Unawatuna. The hostel owner and the staff are very nice and cooperative. Loved my stay here

  • 5/5 Josh P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely 2 night stay in this very accommodating hostel. Nice and clean and staff are very welcoming and helpful.

  • 4/5 Aarifah 4 years ago on Google
    Close to the beach, comfortable, ease of access, geyser available. Friendly volunteers!

  • 5/5 Sarah 5 years ago on Google
    Good hostel with good vibes. Common area outside and inside so great place to meet other travelers. Can easily walk from the train station only takes 10mins max. We rented a scooter from the hostel for 24 hours which was handy to explore. Rooms were clean, comfy and well maintained. Staff were very helpful and friendly. They have a fridge and some facilities to eat there, we just had noodles one night to save us some cash.

  • 5/5 Saleh 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place to stay in Unawatuna. The front desk guy organizes parties with other hostels in the town every night. I had an amazing 4 days in this beautiful town.


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