One Decision Hostel

Unawatuna · Sri Lanka

One Decision Hostel

HostelPunk Score
91% VERY GOOD
Medium confidence 85 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (26)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Internet Access Wii Board Games Wi-Fi Gaming Consoles Towels For Hire Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $10 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

it was a great place amazing vibes and amazing people just amazing

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

I booked a couple of nights and stayed longer... it’s that kind of place. Great energy, close to the beach, and super easy to meet people. The staff organize lots of activities and the family dinner was a highlight. If you’re thinking about it, just book it. It’s worth it ❤️

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Sehr schönes Hostel in Unawatuna. Die Volunteers sind alle super nett und helfen in allen Lagen. Der Vibe ist super und perfekt um ein paar Tage zu chillen.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Ben the owner is very accomodating and made my stay here great. We watched movies on the projector in the evening and had surfing lessons in the day. The beds are super comfy with airconned rooms. And the family meals were delicious. Would recommend stay here if you want family vibes and maybe a lil party once in a while too ☺️

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Had the best time, everyone that worked there was very welcoming and inclusive! Took us surfing, had an amazing family dinner and played pool. Also had the cutest doggy ever ❤️🐶

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

One Decision Hostel was my stay before heading home and I can‘t recommend this place more. I stayed there for 5 nights and had the best time. Not only did the owners take care of us like in no other hostels, they also made us feel like a family. They offered to take us to their favorite surfing spot, organized the nicest evenings such as family dinner and trivia and looked out for our safety and well being at all costs. They really are doing this with all their heart. Thanks for a lovely stay!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

I highly recommend this hostel to any backpackers I felt welcome from the moment I arrived, the vibe is so chill, friendly, and relaxed. Ben, Shane, and Nico are incredible hosts who make everyone feel included. Even when I was the only female, I felt completely at home and comfortable. Such a great atmosphere and lovely people all around. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a fun and welcoming place to stay

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, with a lovely common area. The owners were all super sound. Defo one of those places you get stuck in or come back to!

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

This hostel was a dream come true for me. Aussie, Austrian and Canadian owners. Everyone very friendly, one of the owners took me out scuba diving which was a really nice gesture. The Aussie owner Ben, was also super friendly and we all had a nice night out. Lots of love to the one decision hostel 🥰

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel, vibe and staff. First i just booked for 2 nights but stayed for a week. I would definitly recommend it.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice Hostel, if you're looking for a chill place with social interaction- thats your go to in Unawatuna 🤙🏼

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel with a great vibe! Super friendly people, fun activities, and an all-around welcoming atmosphere. I had a great time and will definitely come back!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Tolles Hostel! Super freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer und eine richtig entspannte Atmosphäre. Die Lage ist perfekt und man fühlt sich sofort willkommen. Würde jederzeit wieder hier übernachten – absolute Empfehlung! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Promised a short poem: I made one decision, just passing through, but the chill-owner-dudes and and lovely volunteers said, “Welcome to you!”. Hanging out late into the night, somehow turning chilling into a whole vibe. Coco the dog sweet, fluffy and cool, probably the real boss of the whole hostel crew. Thanks Ben, Kie, Shane, Jorina, Lise & Nico for this sweet time. Xx Anni

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

A really relaxed, social vibe without anything feeling forced. The team is super open and welcoming. The location is a bit outside as described, which actually makes it perfect to chill away from the busy streets. Still, everything you need (grocery, restaurants) is right around the corner, and the beach/Unawatuna is only a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride. The guys are also well connected with locals if you need help or want to rent a scooter, surf, or dive for a good price. Can recommend :)

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 80%

It was a good and social hostel. The Volunteers were very nice and offered many group activities. The hostel isn‘t direct in the City you always have to take a tuktuk to go somewere. But all in all it was a very good experience.

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Italy COUPLE 18-24 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Eines der besten Hostels in denen wir waren. Super liebe Besitzer und Freiwillige, hatten die beste Zeit mit ihnen. Haben nur 2 Nächte gebucht, haben aber 3 weitere Nächte verlängert weil es uns so gut gefallen hat. Und ich habe mich in den Hund Coco verliebt.

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Australia ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

We LOOOVED One Decision! Can't wait to be back and commandeer Shane's whip again

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 80%

The volunteers here made our time. They were so so accommodating when one of our friends got sick. Ben was lovely but unfortunately the other owners weren’t very welcoming and when our friend had to go to hospital they provided no help. The social aspect was good, we went to taco Tuesday and a club night, so so fun. Great communal space. A great stay and would highly recommend but would have been a higher rating if the owners were better.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Was fun. Loevely people over there. Just a bit outside but with the bikes you can rent there its no problem.

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