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Reviews of Galawatta Beach Resort 2 stars

654 Matara Road Thalpe, 80615 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

#14 of 100 hotels in Unawatuna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 106 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights

    looking out on turtle beach. Very helpful personnel. Good food from restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The maintenance and the cleaning could be improved

    We had the bungalow literally on the beach. You have to be aware of the strong sound of the waves crashing on the reef though! We couldn’t sleep too much for it but overall the location is amazing and we had a lovely swim with the turtles at sunrise in the water just in front our bungalow.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view near the frog rock
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really can not mention anything.

    Staff was super friendly, they took care about our bags we just had to go our bungalow. Our view was amazing as the bungalow was right on the shore. We received a delicious welcome drink and they were okay with us leaving really early in the morning. The beach was not crowded and there is a frog-shaped rock nearby which offers great opportunity for pictures. I can just recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not a big choice for breakfast.

    Superb location! Extremely nice view! Palm garden! Good lagoon for swimming!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got the apartment with sea view, the room was very spacious and the view from the room was stunning. The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Relaxation paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great. The room was stunning and near the beach, the staff so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious and everything was easy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location to swim with turtles . You can be right there early before the beach gets crowded and have them to yourself. Clear protected water. The staff were all so friendly and kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Marvelous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bummer that breakfast is not included considering the price we pay

    Definitely our favorite hotel in Sri Lanka Everything was really awesome, from the food, the landscape, the beach, the staff, we loved everything!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden is divided into 2 parts, the part with the main house is lovely & green, where we were also allowed to make use of the sunbeds - on the other side where the restaurant is the garden needs a bit of extra work. The small pool was empty, which was a pity as it is so pretty.

    This was our very favourite stay during our 3 week trip. Amazing beach cabana right on the beach with a huge front porch overlooking the ocean & swimming turtles. Spotlessly clean, fresh white cotton sheets, comfy bed and even fresh flowers in the room! Very big bathroom with a modern open shower and brand new. The best part about this place is the lovely family that run this place, so friendly and caring, they really enjoy making you feel welcome and at home. Oh and the food, delicious and authentic, the chef personally came to check on us. Every member of the family personally contributed to making this the best stay ever, we were very spoilt and treated like royalty. They also do excellent massages, don't leave without having the amazing full body massage!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location,the cabana at the beach and the food was amazing!recommend 100% The turtles are there every morning for many hours.Please do not touch them as you can harm them!enjoy the beauty of looking at them !thanks to Deepika and team for a fantastic stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful location, clean, secure, friendly- fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- it’s a great place with a lovely friendly atmosphere. We stayed in the top floor apartment. One thing to be aware of in many coastal places in Sri Lanka is the proximity of trains- not all night- but they are very audible and made my son jump!

    Beautiful spot on the beach- which is perfect for swimming due to the coral reef protecting it from waves etc… Massive lawn which my son loved to play on. Lovely food, large, clean rooms and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The seaside very dark at night and caffe is close .

    Very lovely staff and Very good location . It’s one of the best hotel in the city. The breakfast is very good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is known that the people of Sri Lanka are extremely friendly, but the level of hospitality and friendliness at this accomodation is simply unmatched. The hotel is beautifull, tidy, the rooms are extremely nice. The beach on which accomodation is situated was for us (couple of 2) the most beautiful in the whole of Sri Lanka. We definitely recommend it and will come again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Amazing experience directly on the beach front allowing you to swim with the wild turtles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A property with traditional cabana accommodation right on the beach front. You truly got to swim with the wild turtles…every day!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Prefect beach getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful resort on the beachfront. Staff were very friendly , our apartment was very clean. Lots of turtles in the sea

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    This is the best hotel on Galawatta beach and it could't be better placed for swimming with the turtles. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive and could not have been more charming and helpful. The huts on the sea front are incredible, the only minus is you have to get used to the sound of crasing waves.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Well located, wonderful staff, right on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach huts are so close to the beach that it was quite loud at night, which was a problem for my pregnant wife. It wouldn’t be an issue for most, but as a light sleeper we struggled to sleep a bit

    The beach huts are right on the beach, and the staff were fantastic. Deepika and the team were so kind and friendly, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, of course being an eco lodge mosquitos are part of the deal.

    We stayed in the beach bungalow which was lovely and located right on the water. The food is really good and the staff is fantastic.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    The priperty manager is a kind woman. She helped me when I was having difficulty with the local ATMs. They all deserve a
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach is crowded with tourists from the area wanting to see the turtles.

    Beachfront property overlooking sea turtle hang out. Beautiful, relaxing landscape and design. Fantastic amenities. Beautiful bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    An exceptional stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We spent a few nights here in bungalow and it was absolutely great. Everything was so close, the beach was beautiful and clean, we saw many turtles and small crabs. The food was delicious, the room very spacious and clean, the beds very comfortable. The owner and staff was so friendly and kind to us. Thank you for everything, we really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was amazing almost on the beach Staff super friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Perfect place in front of the beach. You can swim together with turtles!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be carefull with massage- my husband get very strong ayurvede massage (too strong) and get back pains :( I asked light massage and everything is ok.

    Cabana locates in front of the see. You can see turtles from your terrace. Very nice and big terrace. They arranged to have delicious breakfast and dinner just on your cabana terrace. You can swim together with turtles. Amazing :) very nice beach and very friendly staff!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Evrething was great. The most perfect was the view from the terrace to the sea. We enjoyed sitting there, listening the noise of the sea and enjoyed Srilankan great food which the local staff prepared. It is a nice, romantic a quiet place.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing beach cabanas Super friendly staff and management

    Stayed in November 2023

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