Cocobay Unawatuna
Hotel in Galle
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
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About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Galle
Available Rooms
1 King • 667 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 990 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 King • 667 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 King • 990 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
$$$$
Reviews
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10.0
The staff were so lovely, every single one of them. Helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. The outlook onto the little beach was lovely. Seeing the fisherman bring their haul in further along the beach was so interesting. The bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed playing pool
Nothing, it was all excellent
7.0
The location was very good and the hotel was nice.
The hotel needs maintenance.
10.0
Beautiful hotel with great pool and private ocean beach. Amazing clean room with huge bathroom and ocean view. Served food was very delicious, staff was helpfull and friendly taking care of their clients.
Nothing
10.0
Perfect location; great room and excellent staff!
Nothing not to like!
10.0
Everything except for the few negative aspects I described but those are not so important. The room was big enough and the bathroom was oversized. The bed was comfortable.
The staff was very helpful and nice. We enjoyed our stay a lot. The beach is beautiful and not crowded as Unawatuna Beach.
I liked the location, you can find a bus stand, and tuk-tuks are very easy.
The room and the whole property should be refurbished. It is not very important but the furniture is old everywhere.
The dinner was expensive and not so many options for us. We went outside.
They do not freeze the drinks therefore we don't suggest drinking cocktails there - a dry martini with icecubes is not an option for me :).
6.0
Potentially lovely hotel in a great location, midway between Unawatuna and Galle. Private beach is nice, although people not resident in the hotel seemed to enjoy it too! Spacious rooms but ours came with a little damp on the walls.
The rooms, while big and spacious, are in a little in need of some TLC. The restaurant is lacking atmosphere.
And while the room is advertised as a with a private pool, it's actually one long pool, shared by three rooms, separated by a fence.
Lots of plastic waste on the beach.
10.0
Amazing! I loved everything about it
10.0
The staff were exceptionally friendly!! The location is perfect as you have your own private little beach. The food at the restaurant was reasonably priced and very delicious.
They could possibly look at replacing the pool towels.
9.0
the most attentive staff. they go out of their way to get to know you and your needs. we were a family of three celebrating my mums 70th and they put on a wonderful sea food dinner with fairy lights and guitar soloist. was so special. location is fantastic and private cove is lovely.
could do with some new towels both in the rooms and on the beach. a few more umbrellas for the sun lounges would be good as only one was available however the palm trees were good for sun protection.
9.0
This hotel is very lovely! Some of the furniture is a little bit dated and could need some attention but everything else was very good. The breakfast was delicious :) they offered a wide range of menus! The staff was very attentive and helpful.
As mentioned the hotel could need some smaller fixes here and there.
10.0
The staff was really friendly. We got the half board and the food was very good, a five-course dinner meal I would say it is 100% value for money. The room was massive and the view was good. I do not have a bad thing to say about the property or the people working there. Great value for money and a very memorable experience.
Note: Galle is very far from lots of the typical activities in Sri Lanka, I would recommend doing a longer visit traveling around the country and finishing off in Galle/ Unawatuna.
Small things that I didn't like. No ATM at the hotel (there is one about 2 min walk away). Bring Rupies with you. I had dollars and the hotel was happy to exchange them for rupees. There is a money exchange near the fort but it's about a 30 min wait.
Food portions were too big, felt like I was wasting a lot of the food (food off the menu not the half board).
8.0
Nestled between the chaos of Unawatuna and the city, Cocobay offers all the beauty of a coastal resort without the hustle and bustle of the more crowded beaches. A short tuk-tuk ride to the old fort makes it a perfect base for touring Galle. The staff were always attentive, happy and helpful and breakfast by the pool was a highlight. For those who imbibe the cocktails were amazing.
9.0
The staff were excellent, so friendly and attentive. The manager was very welcoming, we had quite a few conversations with him. The food is also excellent. We highly recommend a visit to Coco Bay.
8.0
clean property and extremely courteous staff. nice little private beach.
food. while the staff at restaurant tried the best to make experience good, the overall choice of food and quality was highly mediocre.
10.0
perfect boutique hotel with a private beach if you want to feel the heaven on earth. staff was excellent, so helpful and always smiling. there is no music when you rest in the beach. so you get the best sunbathing and relaxing atmosphere. breakfast and dinner was awesome. the best we ate in all Sri Lanka. I would definitely visit again next time.
there is wear and tear in rooms. the appliances and furniture are old and not in good condition. it would be nice if they make a refurbishment especially in the bathroom. also some screens can be added on the door to keep out mosquitos.
10.0
Excellent Service. Food Quality. Facilities and Great Atmosphere
9.0
Amazing property, private beach which was clean and well maintained. Staff were excellent and friendly, all food was excellent. Suite was huge and well equipped.
Had to give credit card on checkin (physical) but paid in a virtual card so very embarrassing as it was a gift and had to get the gifted to pay for the room as had no card they would accept (even though the room was already paid for). Water pump was noisy on the first night and knocked on the wall every 30 seconds. AC unit temperature display was so bright it lit up the room at night.
4.0
Close to beaches.
Overpriced. There was a rubbish dump on the beach... Smelly towels. No hot water. Lack of toiletries supplied.
8.0
friendly staff and they are cooperation
lemon soap
Animals are inside the hotel, local people , no privacy at all and limited dishes
9.0
Size of both the bedroom and bathroom was great and stunning views from the balcony over the beach. Facilities in the room were also excellent - everything you could need.
Staff were exceptional and couldn't do enough to help.
Particularly loved the personal touch of selecting which scent of handmade soap we wanted (we chose cinnamon) for the bathroom and watching them cut it from the block for us.
The open style setting of the dining area looking over the pool & beach was beautiful and food excellent.
Hairdryer in the bathroom was broken but when we called down to reception they sent someone immediately with a new one so can't really fault thrm.
9.0
Fabulous hotel. Brilliant staff, room was fab with amazing ocean views. Food was excellent. Private beach
Everything was great
10.0
Beach side but away from the main road. Great booking. Only about 17 bedrooms so very boutique. Very professional staff, nothing is too much trouble.
Nothing major.
9.0
Private beach; attentive staff and very tasty local food
Family friendly
The upgraded our room to one with private plunge pool made our holiday very special
Nothing
10.0
Staff is amazing!!!
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9.0
Friendly staff, clean. Good food. Peaceful location. Overall excellent. We enjoyed every moment of our stay at Cocobay.
Nothing.
9.0
Very good dinning. Friendly personal, one of our rooms was upgraded from standard into super-lux. Our stay was prolonged for 1 h for both rooms as we had late flight. Very good with personal swimming pool.
Location not the best-between Galle ans Unawatuna but bus is very trustable and cheap transport. Not crystal water on a hotel beach and quite strong stream sometimes. Dirty river very close to sea.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Galle?
The average price for a rental in Galle is $45 per night. This rental is $7 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cocobay Unawatuna. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cocobay Unawatuna. Enjoy the water!
Is Cocobay Unawatuna pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cocobay Unawatuna?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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