Secret Garden Villa Unawatuna

I visited the Secret Garden Villa for a treatment with Dr. Shawn Roche, and it was a great experience. Dr. Roche is extremely knowledgeable but also kind and attentive. He helped me release deeply held energy and emotions that had been stuck for a long time. While the treatment was very painful, it was incredibly effective. Unfortunately, I was leaving the country the next day, but on my next visit, I’ll definitely be booking multiple sessions. Highly recommended!

Wow what a wonderful surprise!! My brother and I loved our stay at secret garden. Greeted with a welcoming smile by all the staff and was made to feel right at home. Beautiful property hidden away in the perfect location. There’s a morning yoga class which is fabulous and if you’re fortunate to be staying on a Sunday you can get a massage from the incredible Dr Sean. Book in asap because spots are limited. He has a wealth of knowledge and a true gift. The massage style is deep tissue with a focus on the fascia and lymphatic system. Oh and the breakfast omelette is the best !!! Thank you all for a wonderful stay

Every treatment with Dr Shawn Roche is pure medicine. Ive been receiving treatments with Shawn for many years, I always feel better after each treatment. Shawn is highly skilled and knowledgeable and knows exactly what is required. If you've been thinking about receiving a treatment with Shawn I highly recommend. The Secret Garden is beautiful a special place to have a treatment surrounded by lush jungle and peace. Bliss!

I had the privilege of receiving an energetic bodywork and massage physio treatment from Shawn during my time in Sri Lanka, and it was truly exceptional. Despite not having a confirmed appointment in advance, Shawn extended his day to accommodate a 90-minute session with me (he has to travel from Colombo to Unawatuna) From the moment the treatment began, I felt completely safe, supported, and respected as a female client. Shawn created a space grounded in compassion, deep presence, and genuine care. He consistently checked in to ensure I was comfortable, always asked for consent before adjusting draping or maneuvering my body, and maintained clear, respectful communication throughout the session. As someone who has received bodywork all over the world, I can say that Shawn's skills are truly unparalleled. His intuitive touch, clinical knowledge, and calming demeanour made for one of the most powerful treatments I've ever experienced. On top of this, he went above and beyond by offering follow-up exercises to support my healing journey—and even allowed me to record him demonstrating them so I could reference them later. Shawn is a rare gem of a therapist. Anyone who has the opportunity to receive treatment from him at The Secret Garden should not hesitate. I only wish I lived closer so I could return more often.

Everything about this hotel is perfect. Steps always from the beach but very quiet corner location, room is spacious, breakfast is very good with fresh fruits and homemade bread, staffs here are super helpful and friendly, the shower is open roof one which is very unique, the whole garden is full of plants with food maintenance, we will definitely stay here again in the future. I posted some updated images and videos so everybody has an idea with the current environment, it’s beautiful.

We had the secret jungle just for us for the time we were there.||We relaxed a lot. Green everywhere, lots of birds, squirrels and beautiful flowers.||Super kind and attentive staff.||Since the cottages are in the middle of the green, and and mosquitoes say hi from time to time.|we had birds building their nest in the lamp on our front terrace right above our heads :)||There is dome where you can do yoga on your own or with other people at 9 AM every morning (at least that was the case when we stayed there. I don’t know if this is just a temporary offer).||Loved that we had a little refrigerator and an outdoor shower.||Breakfast was simple, but very tasty and plenty.|We asked for more bread and we got more with butter and jam.||Also, you get fresh drinking water for free every day.||The manager also organized transportation to Tangalle and from Tangalle back to Negombo.|Price was fair and drivers were friendly and on time…and good to drivers.||We would definitely stay here again. ||Thanks a lot to Simonetta, Lakshan and the other people at Secret Garden Villa for an amazing time.

I drove 40 minutes from Midigama for massage with Shawn yesterday the guy has magic hands. Such a depth of knowledge and having a superbly trained physio do the massage with such skill makes such a difference. Well worth the effort I thoroughly recommend.

Highly recommend the physio massage here. Dr Shawn Roche is amazing! The location is great; it is very peaceful and relaxing while he is working on you. I come every month to see him.