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Cantaloupe Aqua

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Property entrance
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Cantaloupe Aqua blends turquoise waters and contemporary comfort. Enjoy a private beach, rejuvenating facials at Bliss spa, and Fusion dishes at COCONUT restaurant. The property features an outdoor pool and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar

About the neighborhood

Map
Matara Road, Palutugaha Junction, Talpe, Unawatuna

What's nearby

  • Mihiripenna Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Dalawella Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Koggala Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabala Sunset Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shanthi Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wijaya Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Colony Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cantaloupe Aqua

Upscale hotel located in Talpe
At Cantaloupe Aqua, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With amenities like a private beach and snorkeling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, reflexology, or a facial at Bliss, the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, COCONUT, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Cantaloupe Aqua boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • COCONUT

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Aqua Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe Aqua
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
Cantaloupe Aqua Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Cantaloupe Aqua have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cantaloupe Aqua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Cantaloupe Aqua located?

Nestled on the beach, this Talpe hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Talpe Natural Pool, Koggala Beach, and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course. Koggala Lake and Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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