Unawatuna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A person in a white dress and hat taking a photo with a camera, palm trees, and a lighthouse in the background.
A beach with clear water, rocky outcrops, and two people walking.
A coastal scene with people sitting on grass near the water, a stone wall, and a grassy hill with individuals standing on top.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a well-maintained garden at dusk.
A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a distant island, and a partly cloudy sky.

Our guide on where to stay in Unawatuna

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Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Koggala Beach or Mihiripenna Beach while you're exploring the area.

Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
The price is NZ$298 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$298
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort are located ...
Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

5 out of 5
Welledewala Road, Yaddehimulla, Unawatuna
The price is NZ$263 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$263
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (39 reviews)
"It was an amazing hotel. Great scenic location. Staff was very friendly. Great service. I will stay here again little longer."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year
Cocobay Unawatuna

Cocobay Unawatuna

4 out of 5
No:10/4,Roomassala Road Unawatuna
The price is NZ$188 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$188
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Food quality is not up to the mark."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Cocobay Unawatuna
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Royal Indigo Villa

Royal Indigo Villa

4 out of 5
912b Matara Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this beach villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Talpe Natural Pool are ...
Royal Indigo Villa
Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

Pitiduwa in Talpe Pattuwa Galle district Southern Province of Sri Lanka
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Talpe Natural Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Fantastic place perfect for us
"Great staff So very peaceful Host and staff were very accomodating and tolerated our every whim Will be back again"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024

Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields
SATIN DOLL

SATIN DOLL

3.5 out of 5
792 Galle-Matara Road Unawatuna
Stay at this beach villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"It was a perfect stay! Staff members were so kind, so helpful and respectful. Food was delightful, service impeccable, overall, I had an amazing stay and will come back again!"

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

SATIN DOLL
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Stay near popular Unawatuna attractions

Jungle Beach

8.4/5 (84 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?
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Activities

Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with snacks

Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with snacks

NZ$8
per adult
Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with snacks
Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

NZ$150
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$153
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
YALA SAFARI TOURS: Galle/Mirissa/Matara/Tangalle/Ella & More

YALA SAFARI TOURS: Galle/Mirissa/Matara/Tangalle/Ella & More

NZ$42
per adult
YALA SAFARI TOURS: Galle/Mirissa/Matara/Tangalle/Ella & More
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

NZ$160
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

NZ$49
per adult
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat
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Cities near Unawatuna

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant island.

Galle

A coastal scene with a bridge, rocky shore, and a house on a small island.

Wanchawala

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