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The Waves

3.0 star property
Find your rhythm by day and night – from beach activities to nightlife fun under starry skies.

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The Waves, near Unawatuna Beach, offers a lively vibe with its beachfront location and scuba diving opportunities. Enjoy the daily manager's reception on the sun-kissed terrace or get pampered with spa services at this guesthouse. The on-site restaurant serves up breakfast to dinner while you stay connected with in-room WiFi or grab a drink at the bar.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Partial Ocean View

Flat-screen TV

Suite, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Sea View

Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view
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About the area

Located in Unawatuna, The Waves is on the beach. Galle National Museum and National Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galle Harbour and Galle Tennis Club. With snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
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Walledewala Road, Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna, Sri Lanka has most gorgeous tropical beach you could wish for. Located in a small bay so the waves are low and the water nice and warm. There are nice little cafes and restaurants lining the beach and friendly locals who can take you on a boat ride. #beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach
    Jungle Beach
    5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The main beach in Mirissa. Some strong waves. Plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you fed and hydrated. Stunning.
    Mirissa Beach
    37 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    33 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    121 min drive

Restaurants

  • Unawatuna Beach Club
    2 min walk
  • Skinnytom's Deli Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Kingfisher
    1 min walk
  • Blow Hole Reataurant
    11 min walk
  • Sea Food Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

The Waves

Guest house near Unawatuna Beach
At The Waves, you can look forward to a nightclub, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. This guest house is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at The Waves have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 2 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per room (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Waves House Unawatuna
Waves Unawatuna
The Waves Unawatuna
The Waves Guesthouse
The Waves Guesthouse Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waves?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waves?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Waves?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Waves provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 80 per room applies.

Where is The Waves located?

Nestled on the beach, this Unawatuna guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Dalawella Beach and Dewata Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Waves Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEAUTIFUL Haven with Ocean View

Service: 5/5 - Fantastic. Right from the start Prasanna was hugely welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help. He didn’t try to sell any additional services or tours etc. but was available anytime we needed assistance - even arranging Tuk Tuk journeys when we were elsewhere to come and pick us up and not be scammed by some others that were waiting to take advantage. Value: 5/5 - Excellent value for money. The hotel is small and has great modern decor. Breakfast which is served downstairs was beautiful, with a great selection of fruit, toast and tea/coffee made to order. Cleanliness: 5/5 - Spotless. Amenities: 5/5 - The location is great, being right on the beach with an ocean view and there are a range of places to eat around you. If you are just arriving, ask to be taken to or look for the Hot Rock Restaurant and the hotel is opposite - above the Burger and Ice Cream shop. The Wifi worked well. Thank you for an excellent stay Prasanna, I can highly recommend this place!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Habitación con gran vista

Nos asignaron la habitación del 3er Piso que es la que tiene la mejor vista. La playa esta a unos 25 metros. El cuarto es amplio aunque la limpieza NO es su mejor característica. Tiene olor a humedad aunque tiene Aire Acondicionado. El desayuno aunque básico es bastante bueno.