Unawatuna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

One of the best place to snorkel
One of the best place to snorkel
Peace Pagoda, built single-handedly by a Japanese Buddhist monk. The view from "Sama Jaytie" is breathtaking, overlooking the bay of Unawatuna all the way to the historic World Heritage Site Galle Fort.
Breath taking view
sunset, view between Unawatuna and Galle

Where to stay in Unawatuna

Sunset at Wijaya Beach

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.

Talpe
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

4.5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
The price is ₹14,657 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
₹14,657
₹19,690 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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 Dalawella Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Staff at the hotel were really good.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
KAJU GREEN eco lodges

KAJU GREEN eco lodges

4.5 out of 5
Moraduwawatta, Mataramba, Heenatigala Rd Unawatuna Galle
Stay at this luxury resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We stayed for 2 nights, and we both thought that the food and the public areas were amazing. We also booked the yoga classes which were great. The bungalows are very cool, they are open, so you get a pretty unique experience. The beds are a bit on the hard side, this should be improved.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2018

KAJU GREEN eco lodges
Jungle Village By Thawthisa

Jungle Village By Thawthisa

4 out of 5
Palawatta, Bonavista Unawatuna Galle District
The price is ₹8,244 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹8,244
₹9,152 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Everything was great! The only thing I didn't love was the internet connection. It looks like they use 4G cellular modems with data limits instead of a cable or fiber network. I occasionally had to hold Teams meetings for work, and the connection would drop and never get back. However, this seems ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Jungle Village By Thawthisa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aurelle Villa

Aurelle Villa

3 out of 5
Thalpe North Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Nice place, good hospitality

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Aurelle Villa
Green Herbal Ayurvedic Eco-Chalets

Green Herbal Ayurvedic Eco-Chalets

3.5 out of 5
Gunaratana mawatha Unawatuna Galle
Stay at this spa chalet in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Our experience was not great. First of all, we didn't get the private place that we booked (the day before). The responsible staff was not reachable and they were not responding to the messages. The wifi was too slow. We had to wait for half a day for the staff to respond. We also did not get the ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Green Herbal Ayurvedic Eco-Chalets
Unawatuna Nature Villa

Unawatuna Nature Villa

2.5 out of 5
NO.622 Unawatuna SP
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
Unawatuna Nature Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Unawatuna

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely beach, plenty of places to eat, everyone in hotel and restaurants were extremely friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely resort perfect balance. Lots of places to eat lovely beaches, lots to see nearby. Easy to get here by train from Colombo which is a 2 hour scenic ride for £1 with a seat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Town is excellent full of local restaurants serving great cuisine Staff wet excellent

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

the place is good but the watergate resorts is not.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We have been there three times now as a couple . Love the country love the friendly people . Just a great place to go and feel great .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Further you go south the finer the beaches Unawatuna itself is really for the younger generation

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