Housed in a restored Dutch colonial building, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel features 2 swimming pools, a huge garden and free parking on site. Ayurvedic treatments are available.
Elizabeth
Sri Lanka
The perfect place to begin a family holiday - excellent staff, large tranquil safe surroundings. Huge shared pool and smaller shaded pool were a big hit with our children. The food at the in-house restaurant was exceptional and reasonably priced. The large gardens make this a wonderfully restful quiet place to stay, we loved it. Beautiful original features of the Dutch governor's house have been retained - there's also an on-site spa.
Cocobay Unawatuna is a ‘safe and secure’ boutique-style beachfront resort that features a beachfront restaurant, beach deck for dining and an outdoor pool offering access to 200 meters of sandy beach...
Thaproban Pavilion Resort and Spa is set just a few steps away from the blue waters of Unawatuna Beach. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool and soothe tense muscles at the spa.
Dan
United Arab Emirates
The great family room over 2 floors felt very luxurious! The staff were first class, the meals were amazing and the location was great for being on the sea and near other restaurants and beaches.
Levels Unawatuna is located in Unawatuna, just steps away from the beach. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool, tastefully furnished rooms and free internet access.
Saurabh
India
The property had good sea view. That’s the only positive. Rest it’s mostly bad with respect to facilities and service.
Amanda Beach Villas is located just 2.9 km from the Unawatuna Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a minibar and patio.
Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, Sayura Beach Hotel is set in Unawatuna. The hotel has a sun terrace and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Set in Unawatuna, a few steps from Unawatuna Beach, Sun N Sea Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
heath
Australia
Incredible location right on the eastern end of the beach. Lovely sunsets
Staff were very friendly and always accommodating.
The rooms were modern but minimalistic, spotless and with good aircon.
Situated in Unawatuna, 800 metres from Jungle Beach, Hotel Paradiso, features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Georgia
United Kingdom
staff, rooms, pool, breakfast, everything was amazing, will be coming back for sure.
Situated in Unawatuna, less than 1 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hotel Zeilan Sunset Point features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.
Amy
United Kingdom
Lovely family running this hotel, so friendly and kind. Breakfast was delicious with a huge choice. Our rooms (double apartment) were really clean and very nicely decorated with a beautiful private patio and sunspot
Sielen Diva is a beachfront property located in Thalpe, a 15 minute drive from the UNESCO Heritage Site, Galle Fort.
Samantha
United Kingdom
A Gem!
Location was sensational, room sizes and style were fantastic, pool, loungers, dining all so relaxing, as soon as you walk in it Oozes relaxation
Located in Unawatuna, 1.3 km from Bonavista Beach, Villa Rumassala Luxury Chalets Unawatuna provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Large comfortable rooms, working wifi and aircon, extremely friendly and helpful staff
Set in Unawatuna, 1.2 km from Bonavista Beach, Sky View Cabin Unawatuna offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.
Breakfast is actually very good..good taste & nicely served..
Set in Unawatuna, 1.8 km from Talpe Beach, Serenity Boutique - Unawatuna offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Fod was very good and the staff were very friendly
Situated in Unawatuna, less than 1 km from Unawatuna Beach, Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Room food staff lovely stay great staff fantastic food
Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, Sayura Beach Hotel is set in Unawatuna. The hotel has a sun terrace and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Sehr schöner Strand und toller Meerblick vom Zimmer aus
NO NAME REST is located just 1 km from the famous Japanese Peace Pagoda and 1.7 km from the Unawatuna Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a work desk.
Amanda Beach Villas is located just 2.9 km from the Unawatuna Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a minibar and patio.
Lovely location right on the beach .,
Nice large rooms
Located in Unawatuna, 2.3 km from Bonavista Beach, Roots Retreat provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Located in Unawatuna, a few steps from Unawatuna Beach, SHERON RESORT provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Близость к пляжу, гостеприимный персонал, инфраструктура вокруг отеля , чистота в номере
Set in Unawatuna, 80 metres from Mihiripenna Beach, Green Almond Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
очень хороший отель, все чисто , океан через дорогу
Set in Unawatuna, 1.1 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Thalpe Walawwa Heritage Villa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Понравилась природа, чистота и умиротворенность! наличие богатой фауны на территории виллы.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Tropical Retreat is located in Unawatuna. Free WiFi access is available.
phenomenal pools and facilities with beautiful views. Plenty to do and good value for money for all of the amenities, size of the room, and beautiful surroundings. Very clean as well.
Featuring an outdoor pool and a garden, Nature Trails Boutique Hotel offers elegant traditional accommodation in Unawatuna. With BBQ facilities, the property is a 10-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.
1. Комфортно
2. Уютно
3. Спокойно
4. Вкусно
5. Чисто
Located in Unawatuna, 200 metres from Dalawella Beach, Sea Cloud Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
The staff were amazing, super helpful and great stay.
Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Land's End Villa is located in Unawatuna in the Galle District Region, 800 metres from Japanese Peace Pagoda. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Good location, wonderful view. Nice, responsive staff.
Located in Unawatuna, 2.2 km from Bonavista Beach, Cabana Unawatuna provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Situated in Unawatuna, 500 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Mamma Mia Villa and Cafeteria features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Located at middle of the Unawatuna Bay. Ridee Villa offers air-conditioned rooms with an en suite bathroom. The property features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Lovely villa with very attentive staff. Had a great stay
Located in Unawatuna, 200 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Urchin Unawatuna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Great place with a pool, very good location, friendly staff!
Situated in Unawatuna, 800 metres from Jungle Beach, Hotel Paradiso, features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Great place with great breakfast and super helpful and nice host.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and a spa and wellness centre, Elysium is located just 3.8 km from the Unawatuna Bus Station. Free WiFi access is available.
Wonderful staff, elegant decor and extremely peaceful and charming.
Situated on the Western tip of Sri Lanka, Satin Doll provides charming Sri Lankan-style accommodation in Galle, only 2.5 km from Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse.
Clean and comfortable stay. Amazing staff and food.
FAQs about hotels in Unawatuna
On average, 3-star hotels in Unawatuna cost £49 per night, and 4-star hotels in Unawatuna are £75 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Unawatuna can on average be found for £131 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Unawatuna this weekend is £54 or, for a 4-star hotel, £74. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Unawatuna for this weekend cost on average around £204 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £50 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Unawatuna for tonight. You'll pay on average around £84 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Unawatuna will cost around £193 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka. From there, take a taxi or bus to Unawatuna, approximately 160km away. Alternatively, take a train from Colombo to Unawatuna, roughly a three-hour journey. For domestic travellers, direct buses from major cities are available.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers to reach Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, is Bandaranaike International Airport. It's approximately 158 km away, offering numerous transport links and a wide range of flights.
What guests said about Unawatuna:
10
Scored 10
hired a motor scooter and exploded different beaches and...
hired a motor scooter and exploded different beaches and places,
numerous restaurants tried most of them in all not bad,
yes but their bus end of the road takes you to galle pr mirissa,
i would not avoid any thinking great place,
john
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
I've been to Unawatuna 4 times/years and that beautiful...
I've been to Unawatuna 4 times/years and that beautiful place changes for worse.
There is new oversized monster-hotel, water scooters, loud music, fireworks, higher prices...
In last 2 years 90% of tourists are Russians - some restaurants are only in russian.
Most likely, I am not going back.
Pavel Hruska
Czech Republic
6.0
Scored 6.0
Unawatuna beach has beautiful water and golden sand.
Unawatuna beach has beautiful water and golden sand. The part of the beach where I visited, the ocean gets quite deep very fast, and the waves seem to cary you in quite easily. I haven't seen any lifeguards or flags that would indicate the wave's condition, but local people were very kind to give information.
If you like hiking, the city has a nice trail to a beach called Jungle beach. Trough the same trail, you can pass by the Japanese Peace Pagoda, and if you are lucky you might see monkeys and lizards. The trail is more or less 40 min one way.
The restaurants from the hotels are very much on the coast, sometimes seems to close from the beach. But the food quality is good and affordable, and lots of these restaurants offer alcohol.
I stayed one day in Unawatuna and it felt enough time to discover what the city has to offer.
Luan de Lima
Austria
10
Scored 10
Its a great beach, much busier than it used to be.
Its a great beach, much busier than it used to be.
Some great places to eat, generally inland a bit so do some research.
Perfect place if you want a 15min trip into Galle which is a must.
Nice and safe
Simon
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
I heard that this used to be a great beach.
I heard that this used to be a great beach. Unfortunately I do not think it is today. Very exploited and there are many beach places renting out sunbeds. They can get away with having (very) crappy toilets because there are new tourists every day, they do not need a good review.
Having dinner on the beach was a strange experience, started out good but then a large company came and occupied the space next to us, ordering champagne, oysters and lobsters like there was no tomorrow, and we were forgotten about.
There are plenty of other beaches in Sri Lanka that are much better.
Karin
Sweden
8.0
Scored 8.0
Easy to get to Galle and Secret Beach.
Easy to get to Galle and Secret Beach. Lots of shopping and busyness. Much different feel to other popular spots in SL
If it's rainy season, then get out in the morning. The rain usually comes in the afternoon
We stayed at the hotel for 5 nights and had an extremely comfortable stay. The view from the hotel was fabulous and we were very close to the beach. The staff was nice enough to make arrangements for us to visit their sister property which overlooks the beach. The food was good and the staff was very supportive in getting customised meals for our 3.5 year old.
Special mention and a big thank you to Tharanga, Dilrukshe, Mahender, Lahiru and Subadra.
Highly recommend the hotel to those travelling to Unawatuna.
The owners of this hotel are wonderful the staff are lovely and friendly, the rooms are spacious with very comfy beds and sofas. Wi-Fi is outstanding. Swimming pool huge. Omelettes are perfect and great coffee. Monkeys can be seen in the trees from the garden and the location is perfect it sits only a short walk from jungle beach which has a great restaurant and the beach is beautiful and the village on Unawatuna with loads of amazing beach restaurants and little shops.
The Guest House is located on a central street of Unawatuna village. To reach the nearest magnificent beach you have to walk just 5-7 minutes, it's really very close. The rooms are equipped with air conditioners. More expensive rooms have anti-mosquito curtains over the beds. The House is quiet, nothing disturbed our night rest much. It's perfect for staying a couple of nights on your journey around Sri Lanka. But we were satisfied with living there for 2 weeks, too.
Dandelion was a great guesthouse! The room was big and the owner was always extremely helpful, breakfast was also delicious each morning. We got the Sri Lankan option and loved it. It was about 10min walk to the beach which was fine and the walk was also very nice. the owner also had a generator which came in handy since we were working remotely and there were lots of power cuts in that time period.
The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at in Sri Lanka, Everything was great. Location is very good, the food was so delicious, people are very friendly, they help me with everything I’ve asked about and they also giving suggestions for attractive places, beaches, surfing etc…The room was good and there’s also a free parking in the hostel. I definitely recommend this place.
Roy We love you and you know it. You made our stay in dalawella unforgettable. We miss your cooking ❤️. The location is perfect, Great beach. We' ve seen turtles. Great view from the balcony. Roy organized excursions in Galle, kogalle lake and jungle beach. He is an exceptional host and best cook in the whole Sri Lanka. Not just a host. You are our friend. 🥰
We had an amazing room with a great sea view (room No 1), smelt gorgeous & had a birthday card waiting for me, lovely touch. Great location on the beach, the best breakfast we had in Sri Lanka & the hotel food was great. Attentive staff who were friendly & accommodating, they couldn't do enough for you. All in all we had an amazing stay at Kingfisher.
Really lovely hotel, fantastic location and the service was brilliant! They had spare beach towels, hats and bags to make it easier to not get your things sandy, and free filtered water which was brilliant. We had such a long chat with the owner and he was so lovely and incredibly knowledgeable about Sri Lankan history and couldn't do enough for us!
+design, interior absolutely beautiful
+located near the beach
+super clean
+comfy bed and you can make the room dark (from 10 hotels in Sri Lanka this was the first one)
+super lovely staff, they helped with everything you need and further more
+absolutely fair price for the value
For me it was by far the best hotel on my whole sri lanka trip
The best stay we’ve ever had in Unawatuna! Location is amazing. The hotel, staff and facilities are excellent and cannot fault anything. Great shuttle to jungle beach. Breakfast so much to choose from. Staff were attentive and couldn’t do enough for us. 10/10!
Very nice and unique small hotel, quiet and comfortable place for family vacation, excellent and hospitable staff, they can organize absolutely everything by your request! The hotel has own small beach that is very conveniently after overcrowded Unawatuna.
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Unawatuna. Cafe in the property must try.
Great hotel at the quieter end of Unawatuna Beach. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was good. The small infinity pool with loungers on the roof is a great place to watch the sunset or swim if the sea is too rough.
10/10 for the location. Beach touching property. Restaurants near by, ocean sounds at night. Memorable experience! Breakfast was fresh made and delicious, both continental and Sri Lankan.
Nice place for one or two days stay. Close to bus station and the beach. The hotel has generator that is very convenient during turns off the the light as common practice in Sri Lanka.
The hotel is much better than most others in Sri Lanka. It’s not perfect but you are unlikely to find something better for the price. Close to the beach, large bed, quite clean.
Service excellent, hotel location great with awesome views to Galle and whole of the bay . I would happily recommend this hotel . The room and bed were excellent.
The style of this hotel is beautiful! Very scenic and a great location to explore Unawatuna and it's beaches. The breakfast was great and the staff were lovely.
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