Unawatuna

Travel 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 Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala 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 HK$1,250 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
HK$1,250
HK$1,680 total
7 Mar - 8 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Staff at the hotel were really good.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
Jungle Village By Thawthisa

Jungle Village By Thawthisa

4 out of 5
Palawatta, Bonavista Unawatuna Galle District
Stay at this hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
The room was clean. The a/c worked well. The staff were responsive and Varuna the front of house supervisor is a gem!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Jungle Village By Thawthisa
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 ...
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
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.
Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka

Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka

Talpe, Sri Lanka
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ...
Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka
Aurelle Villa

Aurelle Villa

2 out of 5
Thalpe North Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 12 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. 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
6 Bedroom villa in Talpe

6 Bedroom villa in Talpe

Talpe SP
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located nearby.
6 Bedroom villa in Talpe
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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3 - Okay 9%
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