Hotels on first line in Unawatuna

The sandy beach is gently sloping, the sea is warm, and the water is clear. You'll see a lot of families and children on the beach. It's definitely a family-friendly hotel, with about 80% Russian guests

We absolutely loved the Araliya Hotel. It's a great hotel with a fantastic beach, sand, and sea

It has all you need for a relaxing vacation. The rooms are spacious and clean, and all have sea views. The bathroom is also quite large. Nearby, there's a street with restaurants and shops offering good prices

They have excellent sun loungers exclusively for guests, and the beachfront area is guarded, so you don't have to worry about outsiders taking them. The beach bar/restaurant is superb, with excellent service

They always have cold beer, delicious cocktails, fresh fruit, and fish. Every day, they'd bring out freshly caught tuna and announce it to the whole beach, which was quite a highlight

It’s nice beach side with healthy climate surrounding

Located a bit away from beach and restaurants, no direct access to beach/sea, rocky cliff view with two swimming pools which are well designed and maintained

Breakfast and dinner buffets are at high standard, rooms are stylish and tidy

The hotel has two swimming pools—one with regular water and one with seawater. The pool offers a beautiful view of the ocean, and the sunsets are simply incredible. The breakfasts are very good, buffet style

Absolutely stunning stay. Very clean, beautiful and spacious rooms, lovely setting, pools are great, friendly and helpful stay. Short walk to the town with plenty of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.

We also had dinner at the hotel—twice at the buffet and the other days à la carte—the food is delicious, the portions are large, and the presentation is beautiful! The beach is about a 10-minute walk away

Very clean rooms and friendly staffs. Their seafood platter was awesome. And good breakfast with lots of of varieties.

It felt like staying in a home and was so comfortable for all three of us. Waking up and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is something that we will not forget! The food at the restaurant was amazing

It's a small boutique hotel very close to the sea. We were a family of 3 and we were very satisfied with our recent staying. Architecture is great and the location superb

The hotel is amazing! The room is big and tidy, the air conditioner is strong and the beds are very comfortable. Without prior requests, to our surprise, one more bed is arranged for the 3 of us

The staff were very friendly and helpful at oll times. And the hotel's eccentric decor works brilliantly. The location is wonderful because you can see only palm trees, the ocean and small headlands in either direction

This was my second time at The Owl and the Pussycat and it was even better this year than last. The standard of accommodation, the food and drinks were all we could have wanted

The suits was perfect as I was travelling with my two daughters (both aged 7 years old) and we could have our dinner in the suite and chill on the patio in the evenings

It is worth pointing out the sea by the house is very rough and not suitable for swimming, the swimming pool is really lovely though. There are nearby places for safe sea swimming

Rooms are fabulous and the place is perfectly maintained. There's a beach, but sea too choppy to swim, and behind, a main road

This is a great destination, 10 minutes from the surf beaches, close to golf and 25 minutes to Galle

We had originally booked only 3 nights, but we loved it so much that we extended our stay! From the moment we arrived—very late in the evening—the staff greeted us warmly and made us feel instantly welcome

We came as a multigenerational group (12-82 in age) and were so well looked after by the team. The layout of the house works really well. The rooms are spacious but simple

No matter the hour, they were ready to prepare a delicious meal. The location is stunning, the service is truly five-star, and the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing

We did yoga in the space over the restaurant our first morning which was a great start to the day! Lots of great restaurants around right on the beach! 10/10 recommend!

The hotel staff are warm and friendly Very spacious room Breakfast food quality is very delicious The location is close to the train station, very convenient The shower room is exposed, I am a little afraid that small animals will enter😜

We did stay at this hotel for 2 days instead of one. In this (post?) Covid period most hotels have been a dissapointment. Not this one! The room was clean, staff always very friendly and extremely helpful

It is a very good hotel and the people here it is very kind, the room it is to big and the vibrations hotel it is the best..recommended to anyone

Aggressive tuktuk drivers and merchants. Jungle Beach nice but crowded. The Sea Waves restaurant is awesome for dinner!

We had lunch several times at Thambapanni restaurant located by the Unawatuna beach. The food was amazing and the hospitality of the staff was exceptional

Staff could not have been more helpful and friendly! Great food, great drinks. Definitely try the 'ayubowan' cocktail! Nice private beach. You can start to see the age of some of the furniture and fixtures

Beautiful place, nice room even with a jacuzzi, privat beach. Friendly staff. Good breakfast we could use outside direct besides the beach.

The only thing that is depressing is taxes expense (15%) In the evening on the beach in front of the restaurant, running tens crabs, even big, the staff lights the torches, beautiful and romantic atmosphere, polite staff

I recently spent two nights in this hotel. The Bad: hotel decor is very dated. Colour schemes and furniture and in particular the Jazuzzi bath in bathroom are really archaic. The Good: hotel is located right on the beach

Overall very enjoyable stay was had

Our stay at Cocobay was absolutely incredible! The staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming, always going above and beyond. The breathtaking ocean views made every moment unforgettable. Highly recommend

A pleasant small a short walk from Jungle Beach. Lovely views over the sea and towards Jungle Beach and Galle Fort. Checkin was swift and we were welcomed with a welcome drink

The infinity pool offers breathtaking views, making every swim a memorable experience. The service was phenomenal – warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, which made us feel completely at home

Bathrooms modern and clean, in fact the bathrooms smelt amazing! Nice roof top pool, bar and lounge area. Location is more remote to Unawatuna main area but a pleasant 40-45 minute stroll to Galle for

Staff were warm and welcoming and explained breakfast and meal options as well as the complimentary Tuktuk service for Jungle Beach. Rooms are adequate, bright and airy

Especially from the rooftop with the pool, the view is absolutely breathtaking – it’s one of those places where you can just sit and watch the ocean for hours

Watching the sunset over the ocean while enjoying a drinks definitely a highlight. The place feels calm, breezy, and comfortable, making it ideal for casual evenings with friends or a quiet time to yourself

Inexpensive home. The proximity to the beach. The friendly attitude of the owner of the house.

Rooms clean but pool areas need work and modernising. The bar is dated and breakfast was pasta, or mashed potatoes, which is strange. The only downside is that it is full of Russians and no other nationalities

Two very nice clean pool and sunbeds always available. The downside to this hotel is in my eyes they don't cater for UK citizens. Breakfast is entirely for the many Russian guests

We were very late check in on 24/03/23 however we have got a very nice surprise from the management of hotel offered us a club sandwich with fruits on the table in the room, the room is clean and the mattress is comfortable

We stayed 3 nights and it was a nice experience. House keeping were really good. Malith helped to clean the room. Kishor helped to move our luggages. All staff is well trained and clean rooms

Only issue was the breakfast didn’t had much variety. It should have atleast hopper corner or string hoppers, omelet, waffles

Nice balcony overlooking the private beach, rooftop pool, nice setting for relaxing

It is a very good place with amazing views and beach access. There is a private beach with sea facing rooms. The restaurant is also by the sea. There is a supermarket right opposite

We had an amazing stay in Joes resort, the inhouse beach is too good & food was amazing. Thanks Joes resort for making our stay great.

Pool is on the rooftop and has a great view. the Beach is a long stretch and plenty of restaurants along the beach

You can walk along the beach to other restaurants where you can try their food. Else, there are good places within 10 mins walk. It's a lovely place to be in Unawatana

The water over there isn't calm but u will enjoy the beach experience this hotel provides. The food was also good and did catered to vegetarian as well. The options provided for one day was good and can be improved upon

Amazing place with an excellent breakfast. The view is enough to keep you in the grounds all day. The beach opposite is very good with many restaurants. Our best stay in the 28 days we spent in Sri Lanka

Absolutely loved our stay here! Extremely clean rooms and beautiful pool area

There are many good restaurants within easy walking distance. We recommend The Bar and Black and White (both across the road and on the beach)

You can't beat this hotel for beautiful view, warm and friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms and the best breakfast presentation the entire trip! If you are seeking quiet but close to ocean and restaurants this is the place!

Staff were so helpful and attentive! Steep hill to get into hotel but ring a bell and within a minute a tuk tuk arrives at the bottom to take you up so it’s no problem at all. So close to all restaurants / bars / cafes

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at Hotel Panorama. The bungalow was clean and spacious and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The gardens and views looking down over the bay are gorgeous

One of the nicest places we stayed in Sri Lanka in terms of value. Rooms are simply fantastic - excellent size, well designed. The land has direct access to the ocean and a little beach in front of it

The premises are really nice with a pool and access to the water (though swimming here is not advised). Staff was the friendliest that we encountered in our 10 days in Sri Lanka

We spent 3weeks in Sri Lanka and stayed in several hotels- Elisyum was the BEST for sure. Villa, location, service snd food really great! Swimming pool is large and comfortable

Hotel is small and delicios, you feel like at your own villa. service is invisible and immediate

The beautiful sea and the cozy turtle beach nearby create a harmonious atmosphere that makes this hotel so special

Location was great, pool area was beautiful and the food was some of the best food we had during our holiday. Breakfast was incredible, then the lunch & dinner menu had great selection and everything we had was delicious

My stay at Hotel J Unawatuna was very enjoyable and comfortable. The hotel is located in a great spot, close to the beach and main attractions, making it easy to explore Unawatuna

The hotel staff were friendly and approachable. Food from the hotel kitchen tasted good and was well priced. Rooms were clean and there was a pool just outside my room

This was not an issue for me bu if you need more privacy, I would recommend looking for a room further away from the pool

It was possible to clearly hear people playing in the pool, or eating by the room, when I was in my room

The room is large and clean. The staff are helpful and friendly. For the location, there are many restaurant nearby and it takes 15 minutes to get to the Unawatuna Beach on foot.

Very good location, you can take a 10 min walk to the beach, but the hotel does not have blankets, so that's something you need to bring for youself if you need a blanket to sleep at night

Great hotel. Had a great time. Nice pool. Great view from the mountain. Ocean view from the window.

I liked the pool and the sun loungers that doubled as beds. It was comfortable to swim in the pool and get some work done during the day. The room was a bit tired, but it had a sea view

Amazing hotel with splendid views! Never knew a place like this existed in the middle of the jungle that overlooks both the beach and the jungle! The service was amazing and so was the food! Must try the nasi goreng! Will definitely visit again! Thanks Levels team for the amazing hospitality!

Good location, beautiful 180-degree view, spacious rooms, large bathroom. The swimming pool is quite small, but the place is rather old, the rooms are old, but the service is good.

It's on high ground and the cleanliness isn't great, but the breakfast was good and the swimming pool is nice.

I really liked the hotel. Excellent breakfasts, very attentive staff. I recommend it 👍🏽

Spent a day out at Seaclouds Unawatuna and it was a pretty chill experience. The pool was nice clean and perfect for a relaxing swim. The food was also alright, nothing mind-blowing but definitely decent for a day spot

I had the best experience at this hotel, it’s absolutely remarkable from the people working there to the views and pool, I would 100% recommend this hotel it’s clean, friendly and should be listed as 5 star

Of all of the hotels we stayed in this was by far our favourite, the staff were lovely and even gave us a traditional welcome ceremony and drink on arrival and we got to see monkeys from the balcony of the room

We booked one night at this hotel and extended our stay to 3 days (would have liked to stay longer but unfortunately time is limited)

The train is very close and honks when passing - but this is Sri Lankan life and that’s what we are here for! The staff is very friendly, too, and the small pool ideal for a cool dip! You can reach the famous turtle beach in 5 minutes walking passing a small shop with lovely ladies (for water, mangos and king coco)

The beach is protected from the waves because of a reef about 50m out from the shore. This means that the sea is like a lagoon and wild turtles come in every day to feed

Excellent and attentive service even for our table of 8 - highly recommend sunset cocktails on their lounges by the beach. Extremely clean bathrooms and beautiful fun lively yet romantic atmosphere- absolutely recommend

Excellent! Came here with the kids instead of Kai ahangama and so glad we stayed local. Pool, service and food all excellent! Looks better than photos and great cocktails. Clean toilets and friendly staff

Think it’s 2000 for a bed or eat and get one free

Rooms are spacious and well equipped and cleaned daily with supplies restocked, all rooms face beach but not necessarily have views due to the trees Breakfast has been good each morning, other foods ordered have been really good Staff really friendly and happy to assist This is our type of holiday accommodation approx 20 room, we don’t like the huge accommodation complex’s

The hotel is in a great location on the beachfront, currently only about quarter of rooms available due to the others being upgraded, this has not been an issue with noise

Staff, location, food. Straight access to beach.

Great place to have a meal, drink and enjoy beach. Food was nice and the view of the place is really good. It has comfortable seating and great surrounding

Spent a day at the restaurant and beach. Excellent location. Good service. Try the seafood! Very reasonable prices as well.

A WONDERFUL BEACH AND WARM WATER. BREAKFAST ON THE BEACH WAS GREAT. LOTS OF SHOPS AND ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF THE GATES OF THE HOTEL. THERE IS A COMPANION HOTEL NEARBY THAT IS 5 STAR

Beer on Friday after 23 hours at 650 rupees which is 2 times expensive than usual. Unfortunately, the ocean washes away the beach and the beach near the cafe there

Delicious fresh fish in the evening, but all many times more expensive. Put the tables with candles on the beach, but hang over my soul, (Almost always strong wave

The beach is beautiful, the place is big and comfy, really nice! Food is average. Service is good, waiters are nice. They hold parties on fridays!

Good hotel for group of friends. walking distance to unawatuna beach and they are offering welcome drink with free of charge. We had used their kitchen and they didn't charge from us. No service charges added to the food

swimming pool was lovely and clean, rooms were spotless and really comfortable. About a 5-10 minute walk to the main street. A nice quiet area - construction happening during the day but it’s not too loud or disturbing

The balcony was useless - too small and no furniture - a chair or a line to dry clothes would have been handy. There is a new pool but no loungers or chairs around it so not very inviting

We spend a great time here with friends. Big swimming Pool and very clean and tidy. Staff was very helpful and the owner is amazing. We will visit again this beautiful place

Comfortable, clean and good value. Tucked in an alley of the main road but quiet enough and only 10mins walk to the beach and restaurants. Large room with a new bathroom

I loved staying at this resort in Unawatuna. Firstly, for the welcome and warmth I received from the staff, always very helpful and genuinely friendly. Then, the spacious and clean room, comfortable and beautiful

The staff were attentive, and the grounds and rooms are well maintained and clean. While the ocean isn’t safe for swimming, walking along the beach is pleasant, and the beautiful freshwater pool was a real highlight

Overall experience was really good, the pool is great and the beach beautiful, just be aware that it is not possible to swim because of the stream and dangerous fish

The Apa Villa Hotel is nicely situated between the beach and the main coastal road. Fortunately, the sound of the ocean outweighs the traffic noise

Although it rained for most of our two day February stay, we enjoyed the spacious room with an adjoining bathroom and the very large, relaxing verandah - perfect for contemplating the water

Little nice boutique hotel directly on the beach set in a wonderful garden with pool. We had super big suite with Patio and personal butler. Personnel was nice and careful, we had great breakfast and a very good dinner

Beautifully located on the beach. A private ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ocean views, 25 metre pool and gardens

It was a super nice experience! Very new, modern and clean room. Nicely furnished! Great view from the balcony. The service was like in a 5 star hotel, they were constantly pampering us

The staff are really friendly and it was nice to have breakfast on the beach every morning

The room was beautiful (updated from the pictures here on Trip Advisor) great air conditioning, beautifully clean with a really good shower

A balcony looking out over the beach. Bottled water, bathroom towels, soaps/shampoo and even a beach bag with towels and hats. Truly stunning to wake up in such comfort to the sunrise and beach every morning

An excellent one stop place to stay. The room was excellent and access to the beach was easy. The shop next door was really useful for holiday essentials

And you’re within minutes walk of all the action or a peaceful spot on the beach

Beautiful place. Has a fountain, pools, monkeys on trees and even monitor lizards. Very good rooms, comfortable beds and bathrooms. There is WiFi on all the hotel area.

A perfect place to relax calm and serene, beautifuly decorated in a colonial style. We just love the place ! The pools are great !

Very quite environment just few steps away from the restaurants/bar/shops area. The beach is also very near, 8-10 minutes walking away

We had chipmunks, monkeys, peacocks and lizards close to our room. The pool and garden were just fine. The hotel of older age, but with a lot of special charm from this fact and the dark wooden furniture

Nice hotel in a very nice little village on the beach. Plenty of cosy corners where you can relax. We stayed in a spacious room with a nice balcony overlooking the garden

I had a lovely stay; the location is super, the staff very friendly, good breakfast & lovely pool! The oasis of the garden offers a quiet break from the busy town & streets