Galawatta Beach Resort

4.7

Outstanding(279 Reviews)

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Offering a restaurant and beach front, Galawatta Beach Resort is located in Unawatuna. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

53.1 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

3.6 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

4 mi

Patna View Point

34.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bungalow - Beach Front

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Family Suite

1 Double • 376 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Apartment with Sea View

1 King • 365 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Galawatta Beach Resort

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4.7

Outstanding(279 Reviews)

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Offering a restaurant and beach front, Galawatta Beach Resort is located in Unawatuna. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

53.1 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

3.6 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

4 mi

Patna View Point

34.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bungalow - Beach Front

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Family Suite

1 Double • 376 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Apartment with Sea View

1 King • 365 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(279 Reviews)

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5.0

Jan 2024

Найкращий пляж для дітей немає хвиль супер гарна зелена територія

Чудова зелена територія. Це затишок, острівець раю ❤️ на пляжі немає хвиль, бо він відокремлений рифом, створюється як басейн, куди щодня приходять величезні черепахи, гарний пологий вхід у воду та невелика глибина Вид з номера супер, велика тераса з гарними кріслами, номер дуже просторий Чудові господарі, відчуття сімейного затишку Неперевершений вид з балкону, океан та пальми, дуже зелена територія Порчу є продуктовой магазин невеликий Постільну білизну пропонували змінювати раз у 3 дні, прибирання щоденне Персонал був чудовим

В мене завищені вимоги до чистоти. Були трохи брудні вікна зверху, але це сліди від вологості

4.5

Jul 2023

Wonderful cabanas and great service

Wonderful location, helpful staff, all very good food, and both Western and Sri Lankan breakfast! Enjoy the veranda service. Beautiful cozy cabanas!

Please find a professional masseur. My massage was nothing but a joke I wish I had not had to pay for. My daughter however enjoyed her foot massage.

5.0

Jun 2023

My magical one night stay at Galawatta Beach Resort :)

The room was spacious, cool because of the fact it was right on the beach, the bed was really really comfy but most of all, Deepika, Keerthi, Chamod, Lalitha and Nuwan were all so accommodating and friendly, and were all obviously so content in their place of work, which makes the customer experience even better. I would 11/10 recommend people stay here as it has the bonus of being right outside Turtle Beach (I swam with several giant sea turtles), and is only 20 min by three wheeler to Galle!

I liked everything!

5.0

Jun 2023

Paradise with giant turtles…

Absolute paradise - luxury cabanas with huge balconies overlooking an incredibly quiet stretch of the beach where giant turtles swim. Meals can be served on your balcony by super-friendly staff - we hope to return some day!

Nothing - all great!!

5.0

May 2023

Really nice stay, we loved this experience

the location, we were able to see giant turtles. staff is really friendly and nice, food is excelent (big portions) . We would recommend this place for at least 2 nights!

if you are senstive, you may have some sleep problems as you can hear the big waves ( I think just in the rainy season) and chipmunks in the palms

5.0

May 2023

loved it

nice location. paradise

5.0

Apr 2023

hut tastic

the hut was absolutely pristine. inside the hut was better than the photos and that I could imagine. bed was super comfortable and the ceiling fan worked amazing on humid nights. The staff worked really hard to keep the hut and garden clean and were so attentive. fresh juice on arrival and dinner and breakfast served on the hut porch. breakfast was simple but delicious. view of the turtles was amazing. didn’t want to leave.

couldn’t figure out how to heat the shower, probably should’ve asked.

4.5

Apr 2023

Amazing experience

it was a really wonderful experience. I loved it. The location is amazing, directly on the beach. You can see turtles from your own terrace and sleep while hearing to the waves. You can also have breakfast on your terrace, in front of the beach. The staff is very helpful.

There is no AC (which is already mentioned in the description), the room has a fan instead. Because it has no glass windows, bugs and spider can come into the room.

5.0

Apr 2023

Cabana right in front of the beach

We received a warm welcome with a fresh watermelon juice. The cabana was right at the beach and the view from our veranda was stunning (the turtle beach is right in front and we indeed saw several turtles). The beds are comfortable with a mosquito net and the bathroom had a huge shower.

It takes a 5 to 10 minutes drive with a Tuktuk to the next city (restaurant, bars).

3.0

Apr 2023

Great location but facilities could be improved.

The location of this hotel was situated on turtle point which was great (keep in mind that this means it also gets very busy throughout the day but stunning in the mornings). It was nice to lounge on the sun beds within the property and have easy access to the beach. We especially liked the bathroom of the hut, it had a great hot shower!

-Electricity was unreliable. We couldn’t use it till later on in the evening. - If you’re not an insect person, like me, it is difficult to relax and feel comfortable there. - Although the location is great, it is very expensive for what it is. The facilities are standard.

4.0

Mar 2023

Perfect Beach Resort

Great Location directly on the Beach, very kind staff; the whole team from manager Deepika, chef Nuwan, steward Keerthi & Room Service Chamod was great and did everything to make my stay perfect. The restaurant was very good- wonderful grilled fish and seafood.

Payments only in cash. They should accept credit cards.

4.5

Mar 2023

Gorgeous room right on the beach

Gorgeous large bedroom on 2nd floor with huge balcony and view of palm trees and the Indian Ocean. Rooms are beautifully designed and bathroom was great too. Big 4 poster bed and flowers in our room. Staff friendly and helpful. Only one small complaint, it is a little on the expensive side for Sri Lanka, and we were disappointed that at £100+ a night that breakfast wasn't included (it was at everywhere else we stayed, even at £30 a night).

3.5

Mar 2023

Great location but lacks privacy

Great location on turtle beach which was a magic experience and to stay in a beach front cabana

The request to pay cash upon your arrival was a surprise and we had not allowed for but staff were accommodating. The rooms are great but are a little tired (items worn out and an electric shock off the light switch. The beach is popular with visitors who camped against the beach /complex wall in front of the cabanas so no privacy when on the balcony

5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

everyone was very helpful and tried to make the stay as nice as possible :)

5.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful

Very lovely place just in 5m from the beach and sea! Giant turtles just right on this beach - you can feed them with sea cabbage! Concerning the room - you can relax on your own huge terrace with the fantastic view on the sea and waves. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be served just on your terrace. Very tasty food and drinks. Very friendly and welcomed stuff. Great bungalow with all necessary facilities inside with really open windows - you feel you living right in nature and on the beach. Squirrel visited our bungalow inside - it was very cute :) Staff provide anti-mosquito things.

No air conditioning but it was quite comfortable during the night. No fridge in the room.

5.0

Jan 2023

Relaxing, wonderful!

The location, the staff, the food, everything is excellent!

5.0

Dec 2022

Awesome location and great service

Right on Turtle Beach, amazing view. Natural swimming pool in the ocean for swimming. Saw 10 big turtles. Staff extremely welcoming and attentive. Food delicious

A few mosquitos here and there

5.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

It was our first accommodation on Sri Lanka. We saw trutels and bioluminescent plankton which is unusual here. The bungalows were very clean and nice. Dipeeka with whole team are people which are making job with love. The whole atmosphere was just amazing.

We spend just 2nights

4.0

Aug 2022

Very good

Location

Expensive

5.0

Aug 2022

Amazing place!

We had the best time staying in one of Galawatta’s cabanas. I don’t know where to start trying to describe our stay there. lovely and friendly staff that by the end felt like family. Really looked after us and accommodated every need. Went above and beyond for us and we really appreciate everything they did for us. We also got married in Sri Lanka when staying in Galawatta. Our cabana was beautifully decorated with fresh tropical flowers and we were served a delicious dinner. we also had the best experience of swimming with turtles as they are in the ocean just outside of the cabanas pretty much ever day! can’t wait co come back and stay there again!

3.0

Aug 2022

Nice place

great location, not crowded at all.

Too expensive for the quality of the room

4.0

May 2022

Very good

staff were really great and amazing to swim with the sea turtles

5.0

May 2022

Exceptional

Amazing villa literally right on the beach with giant turtles steps from your door. Food was fabulous and staff went above and beyond to help with any request. Highly recommend and cannot wait to return!

5.0

Apr 2022

Feel at one with nature without giving up any comfort

This place is magical. Beautiful, comfortable and sparkling clean cabanas right in front of the sea, lovely staff and delicious food. We were greeted with ice cold fresh fruit juice and sent off with water for the road. They let us borrow snorkels for free, booked a car for us to Colombo, shared stories about the area. Most of the staff have worked there for 20+ years and have a lot of insight to share if you just ask them.

4.5

Apr 2022

Highly Reccommended

Great location on the beach. The lagoon/brake water means it is safe to swim (in March) at any time of day and there are many turtles. The staff were very friendly and arranged meals on our veranda as well as trips and transport to Galle.

4.0

Apr 2022

Great value

staff was great… location was great

Maybe, a bit of care about the immediate surroundings of the hotel and help keeping them clean

5.0

Apr 2022

Amazing accommodation!

Everything was just perfect. We stayed in bungalow and also in dopple room and both were just very comfortable and amazing see view. Personal was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. I recommend to everyone

Nothing.

5.0

Mar 2022

wonderful relaxed stay

I wish we could have stayed longer at Galawatta Beach resort, because this was our favorite relaxing spot of our entire holiday. The private property is very big with room for only 4 cabanas and 2 villa rooms, which makes the place even more beautiful. It is very quiet, located on the beach and you can swim with sea turtles right in front of the cabana. Because this popular spot, it can be crowded on the beach somedays, but it doesn’t bother at all because you have your own private property. Furthermore the manager and staff were very friendly and good to know: we loved the rotti and dahl and the vegetarian rice and curry!

Nothing

5.0

Mar 2022

Ideal choice for confort and sea swimming

That was the best choice we could make it the region. The photos speak for themselves but I would like to stress out that this is the only resort in the region that has a sea without waves, thanks to the natural pool just in front of it. Also, these huge turtles that you see in the photos are really there! Swimming with such huge sea turtles was a unique experience. An additional benefit of this resort is that the personnel is genuinely friendly and helpful.

5.0

Mar 2022

great!

the location is beautiful - right on the beach. the nicest cabana in Sri Lanka we stayed. family that runs it is very friendly! wish we could stay longer!

nothing :)

5.0

Feb 2022

Top notch cabana on the beach

Location right on the beach, size of the cabana (and the bathroom!), friendly staff - Everything was top notch!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Province?

The average price for a rental in Southern Province is $40 per night. This rental is $15 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Galawatta Beach Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Galawatta Beach Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Galawatta Beach Resort?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Galawatta Beach Resort

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bungalow - Beach Front

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Deluxe Family Suite

Apartment with Sea View

Galawatta Beach Resort

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bungalow - Beach Front

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Deluxe Family Suite

Apartment with Sea View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Galawatta Beach Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Galawatta Beach Resort?

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