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Our top choices for Unawatuna historic hotels

1. Agnus Unawatuna

Agnus Unawatuna
4.0 star property
Unawatuna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Great outlook lovely pool and great food. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Loved my stay there."
United States
Lynne
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Agnus Unawatuna

2. Hotel Panorama

Hotel Panorama
4.0 star property
Unawatuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Terrific rooms, lovely breakfast and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Panorama

3. Sergeant House

Sergeant House
3.5 star property
Unawatuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Amazing place, cool art everywhere and huge rooms, lovely private beach where you can spot sea turtles, lovely staff and breakfast. Monkeys in the trees and fish in the ponds, a scene of tranquility only a short tuk tuk frol galle fort."
United Kingdom
Tom
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Sergeant House

4. Heaven By O

Heaven By O
3.0 star property
Unawatuna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Very nice accomodation, totally clean, nice room, in the best area and excellent people. Top"
Spain
Pedro
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Heaven By O

5. Sam's Guest House

Sam's Guest House
2.5 star property
Unawatuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Friendly hosts who showed us the property and let us enjoy in peace. Stronger wifi would have been helpful, however the location and the cleanliness helped us overlook that!"
United States
Trent
The price is NZ$41
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Sam's Guest House

6. Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel

Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel
3.5 star property
Unawatuna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Lovely budget hotel and close yo the beach etc. Highly recommend as a reasonably priced place to stay."
United Kingdom
Joanne
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel

7. Angel Beach Unawatuna

Angel Beach Unawatuna
4.0 star property
Dalawella
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Good stay, nice room, great staff, good breakfast, right on the beach"
United Kingdom
STEPHEN
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Angel Beach Unawatuna

8. Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna

Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna
5.0 star property
Unawatuna
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (113 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel is great, exceptionally friendly staff, clean spacious rooms, nice pool and good breakfast!"
United Kingdom
Kaye
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna

9. Sun N Sea Hotel

Sun N Sea Hotel
3.5 star property
Unawatuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"Right on the Beach! Staff is Wonderful! "
United States
rebecca
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Sun N Sea Hotel

10. Lara's Place Unawatuna

Lara's Place Unawatuna
3.5 star property
Unawatuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"The accommodation itself was fantastic, with very tastefully done rooms with lovely bathroom and outdoor seating area. The breakfast was also amazing and worth the stay just by itself!!! Finally, the customer service was second to none - nothing was tom much trouble for the hosts. "
United Kingdom
Genevieve
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Lara's Place Unawatuna

11. Cocobay Unawatuna

Cocobay Unawatuna
4.0 star property
Unawatuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Everything was perfect from the staff, food & a paradise location "
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cocobay Unawatuna

12. Miss Ceylon

Miss Ceylon
2.5 star property
Unawatuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"this was such a find! the most beautiful property, lovely staff, great value for money."
United Kingdom
Georgina
The price is NZ$397
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Miss Ceylon

13. Era Beach

Era Beach
5.0 star property
Dalawella
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Thecroom and the resort is gorgeous but I think overpriced. I paid a lot of money for this resort and expected absolute excellence. The food was very hit and miss however the breakfast was good. First night I ordered barramundi with garlic mash potato, beans and pea ragou. I received fish and plain mash smothered in a thick mushroom sauce. I can’t eat mushrooms so they just scraped it off... We ordered a margarita pizza (tomato sauce, cheese and basil) and received a curried chicken, corn and...
Australia
Kerrie Ann
The price is NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Era Beach

14. Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
5.0 star property
Talpe
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (55 reviews)
"Needs to be much more customer and traveller oriented on your inside restaurant and Bar needs to be much more colourful and separate."
United Kingdom
Raisul Islam Rafi
The price is NZ$351
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

15. Tartaruga Beach Unawatuna

Tartaruga Beach Unawatuna
3.5 star property
Unawatuna
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (18 reviews)
"This was a nice hotel, right on the beach, loads of staff considering only four rooms taken, friendly people."
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Tartaruga Beach Unawatuna

16. Secret Garden Villa

Secret Garden Villa
2.5 star property
Unawatuna
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms. Fantastic breakfasts and friendly staff who really look after their guests."
Australia
Adrian
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Secret Garden Villa

17. Jungle Village By Thawthisa

Jungle Village By Thawthisa
4.0 star property
Unawatuna
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"The room was clean. The a/c worked well. The staff were responsive and Varuna the front of house supervisor is a gem!"
Canada
Jerome
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Jungle Village By Thawthisa

18. Thambapanni Retreat

Thambapanni Retreat
3.0 star property
Unawatuna
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"everything is made to make you feel welcome, the staff is wonderful, from the cleaners to the pool technician, the cooks , the people at the reception and the manager, thank you all for this lovely stay! the place is a little paradise on earth, the rooms, the restaurant, the swimming pool, the location, one of the best place we ever stay. 2 steps away from the beach, jungle, shopping, restaurants etc.., but away from the busy main street. will defitinely come back!"
United Kingdom
dominique
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Thambapanni Retreat

19. Levels Unawatuna

Levels Unawatuna
4.5 star property
Unawatuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (103 reviews)
"The food is amazing. Especially the Sri Lankan Breakfast. Wonderful view and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!!"
United States
Immanuel
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Levels Unawatuna

20. Hotel Flower Garden

Hotel Flower Garden
3.0 star property
Unawatuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"A 3* hotel that is comfortable and 10 min by walk from the beach. Nice restaurants in the area and good breakfast."
India
David
The price is NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel Flower Garden
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Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Unawatuna?
A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Unawatuna is probably on top of your sightseeing list. While you're visiting, you may want to admire the popular beaches.
What's the best accommodation in Unawatuna that's close to historical sites?
Based on our travel expertise, Feel at home at this eco lodge among lush green woods with soothing massage is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features laundry facilities and 1 hot tub. Galle Fort is a short 10-minute drive away.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Unawatuna?
In Unawatuna, there are 339 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the most important historical sites and other places in Unawatuna?
Unawatuna is notable for landmarks like Japanese Peace Pagoda. The natural setting is picturesque, namely the beaches, and places to see include: Jungle Beach, Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mihiripenna Beach and Koggala Beach.
What is a historic hotel like in Unawatuna?
Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Unawatuna, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Unawatuna have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Unawatuna, you won't find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.