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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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Perched on a hilltop and providing a view of the famous Unawatuna Beach, The Horizon Hill Top Villa is located in Dalawella, 800 metres from Dalawella beach. It is 600 metres from Sri Yoga Shala. Free WiFi access is available. Yoga sessions can be arranged.

Amazing place highly recommended 👌 👍

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9.1
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
KRW 96,079
per night

Adjacent to Unawatuna Beach, Sergent House is set in a boutique villa showcasing colonial architecture and originating in the 1800's. It is a three minute walk to the Unawatuna Beach and a 15 minute drive away from the historic 16th - 17th century Galle Fort.

very peaceful and clean massage was exceptional

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9.5
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
KRW 150,986
per night

Sri Lankan architectural master piece Dunes Unawatuna hotel is an eco friendly boutique hotel near the beautiful Unawatuna beach(100 meters/ 5min walk away).

Dunes has 10 garden-view ac rooms and a 2 bed room ac cottage in its peaceful and tranquil setting.

Beautiful room on an amazing complex. Loved the garden and the location to town / beach. Everything was wonderful and the staff were very attentive.

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9.3
Superb
385 reviews
Price from
KRW 54,804
per night

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.

Ridee Villa is a 2-minute walk from the Unawatuna Diving Centre. Galle City is a 10-minute drive. A 15-minute drive leads to Galle Fortress Castle. Colombo International Airport is 110 km away.

Very good location, 3 min from the beach, super friendly owner and all the staff

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9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Tropical Retreat is located in Unawatuna. Free WiFi access is available.

Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a seating area, a balcony and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy garden view from the room.

We chose this hotel for our honeymoon in Sri Lanka, and it turned out to be an absolute gem. The manager, in an incredibly generous gesture, upgraded us to a stunning suite room with ample space and a charming balcony, adding an extra touch of romance to our stay. The service was nothing short of excellent; the staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. We were delighted to immerse ourselves in the flavors of Sri Lankan traditional food during our stay, making our culinary experience just as memorable as the rest of our trip. For fellow honeymooners, we highly recommend opting for the honeymoon suite. It's the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and romance. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire team for making our stay truly unforgettable!

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
KRW 54,969
per night

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.

This elegant resort is situated within 5 km to the historical Galle Fort and Galle Railway Station. Bandaranaike International Airport is 140 km away and the public bus stand is 1 km from the property.

Large 2 floor villa like family room. Great amenities. 2 pools. Kids play room. Pool side bar.

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8.3
Very good
383 reviews
Price from
KRW 212,276
per night

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 with views of Galle Fort across the ocean.

everything was extremely nice about this hotel. Since the beginning till the end. Personal: extremely friendly and always eager to help. I arrived much earlier before my check in, still I received all the attention from the personnel and the reception. Also, the receptionist was able to find neighbouring rooms for me and my friend, with whom we were having vacation. Breakfasts are very nicely and personally served. This is not a buffet, but a la carte. There is a nice choice of traditional local breakfast, english breakfast and a healthy breakfast with my beloved porridge. When we had an early tour the breakfast was carefully packed, so that we could have it on the way. The restaurant serves the best fish, the best lobster and the best crabs on the coast. We tried to eat out several times but were disappointed. So my honest advice to eat at the hotel. The products are super fresh and cooked perfectly well. Service, ambiente, prices, musik are not to be found anywhere else near the hotel. Room Service was done also greatly and whenever we had any question, every member of the stuff tried to help out and all was done in no time. The manager himself is always on the site and is making his best service by contacting each guest personally. Beds are very comfortable and big, there is a pillow menu and actually enough pillows even for the most demanding guests. There are both conditioner and ventilator, which is very useful in such climate. Room (room, balcony and bathroom) are very spacious and light. Upon the whole I was very happy to stay their and would definitely recommend this hotel.

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8.4
Very good
218 reviews
Price from
KRW 225,382
per night

Thambapanni Retreat is located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. It features 2 dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided.

Retreat Thambapanni is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort and Koggala Lake. The National Maritime Museum is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

The hotel has been perfect for our family. It created the feeling of living in the jungle while location is 5 min walking from the beach. Birds singing around, monkeys coming to the balcony, iguanas walking along. Hotel has nice spa with good massage, the food has been great and of acceptable price. The staff have been very helpful and friendly. 10/10, thank you!

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8.5
Very good
196 reviews
Price from
KRW 114,302
per night

A 10-minute walk from the beautiful Unawatuna Beach, Beach Grove Villas is a 4-star property with an outdoor pool, private barbecue pits and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Airport transfers are available at a charge, while parking is free.

Such a peaceful setting in a jungle. The rooms were very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Staff were fantastic and friendly. Quick 10 minute walk to the beach and restaurants and a quick drive to Unawatuna beach and town. We really enjoyed it here!

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8.9
Fabulous
72 reviews
Price from
KRW 108,512
per night

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.

All the rooms at Levels Unawatuna feature classic Sri Lankan-style décor. It comes with air conditioning, a fridge and an attached bathroom with a bathtub.

The view of our room was spectacular and fabulous. Nothing beats their panoramic view

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7.9
Good
259 reviews
Price from
KRW 135,475
per night

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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 124 reviews
    We had an amazing stay in the Grand Suite. The boutique hotel is a little hidden beauty. We loved staying there. The people, the room, the tranquiity and the breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend a few days here in the Grand Suite. Great value for money.
    Andreas
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 635 reviews
    Quiet, peaceful & You could feel you are in a mini jungle. The birds sing all day , lake and the mountain view makes the place exceptional even close to the center, 1 minute walk. The building is a proper heritage house with detail oriented design on a very sophisticated way. Rooms are cleaned & equipped with everything which needs for even long term stays. I definitely recommend, gonna return for next season.
    Nikolett
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 180,854
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews
    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.
    Kelly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 150,355
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews
    It felt athletic, beautifully designed and very quiet, despite being set just off the Main Street. The pool was fantastic, everything was just perfect, I can’t fault it!
    Kerry
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 635 reviews
    I have been at Nooit Gedacht before and it never fails to live up to expectations. This time we did a budget trip. The room and bed were comfortable and affordable. The atmosphere is very peaceful with trees all around. The beach is only a short walk from the hotel. There's a massive pool!!
    Tharaka
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 75,356
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    It was an extraordinary clean, well-maintained and lovely designed room with high quality furniture. The staff was very friendly and the food lovely.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 96,079
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 190 reviews
    Lovely location and imperial design of furniture and rooms
    Arti Atre
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 100,977
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 462 reviews
    We love this hidden jungle ! The interior design and the service was just so perfect, breakfast was delicious! Staff was kind.. it was possible to see some monkeys and animals 🙊 definitely good decision to stay !
    Bahar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 100,977
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 462 reviews
    Everything was beautiful, the attention to detail was amazing, every corner you look there is something pretty to see. High end materials everywhere. Big rooms, with very comfortable beds and stylishly designed. Very friendly and helpful staff and great food. Lots of activities you can do here like play ping pong, pool table, voleibol, etc. A real oásis! 🌺🥰🌞
    Selina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 163,043
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    nature nature nature. tranquility within the green surroundings, animals visiting. the villa tastefully furnished and decorated with an eye for art, color and material. the staff exceptional - kind, attentive from the background, never disturbing, but always here when needed. the food excellent and well-priced. this is a place for people seeking quietness, nature and have an eye for special interior design. for the solo-traveller, the artist, the explorer, the nature-lover. best pool I have ever been in.
    Katharina
    Solo traveller