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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.

Everything was absolutely amazing!!! The staff is so kind and really takes care of you. The view is mind blowing and the room is very comfortable. I will definitely recommend this place

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9.1
Superb
339 reviews
Price from
£56
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 nice and unique small hotel, quiet and comfortable place for family vacation, excellent and hospitable staff, they can organize absolutely everything by your request! The hotel has own small beach that is very conveniently after overcrowded Unawatuna.

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9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
£88
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.

Cozy jungle cottage right in the heart of town. It was walkable to everything you need, and the staff was very helpful. It was our favorite stay in Sri Lanka

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9.3
Superb
382 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

Everything was really good! Just love it!

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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.

Choosing Tropical Retreat based on its stellar past reviews was a decision we're so glad we made. This villa is nothing short of amazing! The rooms were not only good but exceeded our expectations, and the spacious swimming pool added an extra layer of relaxation to our stay. The staff at Tropical Retreat are incredibly warm and friendly. It's evident they genuinely care about their guests. We also appreciated their awareness of the current situation, making sure everything was in place and welcoming for clients post-COVID. This has easily become one of our favourite holiday destinations in Sri Lanka. If you're looking for a tropical paradise with excellent service, look no further. Tropical Retreat has our highest recommendation!

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews

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.

Jacuzzi in our room, good breakfast, very clean rooms

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8.3
Very good
374 reviews
Price from
£124
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.

The staff were so lovely, friendly, chatty and helpful. It made my time their really special.

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8.4
Very good
218 reviews
Price from
£132
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.

Beautiful place, and lovely pool, very good breakfast and I like the decor of the rooms, amazing Internet and 5 mins access to the beach.

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8.5
Very good
193 reviews
Price from
£67
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
70 reviews
Price from
£64
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.

Great view from the room and restaurant. Was located between Galle and Unawatuna. Staff were very helpful

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7.8
Good
257 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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Boutique hotels that guests love in Unawatuna

  • Avg. price/night: £72.22
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    Amazing space full of nature, modern yet with a great taste of Sri Lanka’s traditional design, great local cuisine with a fun healthy twist, perfect space for outdoor activities and sport classes provided by the lovely owners - much recommended! Plus there is a lovely (and very calm) golden retriever!
    Filip
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £144.44
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 208 reviews
    Beautiful boutique hotel right on the beach. A skip away from a lagoon where one can swim. Great food and lovely helpful staff especially Kokila. And the proprietors are charming and friendly. Highly recommend.
    Shanta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.12
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 382 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: £203.03
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 59 reviews
    Perfect little boutique hotel, would go again anytime. The food is great (one of the highlights of our stay). In Sri Lanka they usualy don´t know how to make a good coctail, only in Satin Doll the DO! Try their Pina Colada:) There is beautiful garden with small but nice swimming pool and plenty of trees to provide shade on a hot day. Only 20 minutes from Galle with lovely shops and cafés.
    Žaneta
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 633 reviews
    Beautiful gardens and environment. Lovely pools. Especially good having a children’s pool. The design of the accommodation buildings. Excellent breakfast.
    Keri
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 163 reviews
    The manager and staff were so lovely and accommodating. The location is just beautiful and the hotel itself is really well designed!
    Jo
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £56.27
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 189 reviews
    Lovely location and imperial design of furniture and rooms
    Arti Atre
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £66.16
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews
    Stunning garden, lovely shaded pool and gorgeous design.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 161 reviews
    stunning view, great staff and nice simple design! you wake up everyday with sound of ocean, it is really wonderful! staff is extremely nice and helpful. the rooms are clean and with great design. we loved also our balcony!
    Izabela
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 428 reviews
    A lovely, striking modern boutique hotel perched on the high hill above the wild bay at Unawatuna, with vast views over the ocean for sunsets. Calm, clean chill vibes, enormous beds and expert margaritas at the rooftop bar...which features and infinity pool. Really really classy but not at all pretentious, and the staff are completely welcoming, accomodating and kind. So lovely it’s hard to leave the property, but a great location if you manage to do so.
    Pia
    Young couple