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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Beachfront sanctuary with private cove

Fishermen on stilts create a mesmerizing tableau at sunrise from the hotel's peaceful beachfront terrace. Inside, the chef prepares made-to-order breakfast dishes that guests rave about. After dining, visitors can stroll to a nearby picturesque cove perfect for swimming.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Garden Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Elysium is in Talpe, a neighborhood in Unawatuna. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle International Cricket Stadium are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mihiripenna Beach and Dalawella Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider National Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Galle Tennis Club. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
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776/2 Galle Matara Coastal Road, Mihiripenna, Thalpe, Unawatuna

What's nearby

  • Dalawella Beach
    Dalawella Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jungle Beach
    Jungle Beach
    8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Mihiripenna Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Talpe Natural Pool
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    22 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black&White
    3 min drive
  • Shanthi Beach Resort
    13 min walk
  • Angel Beach Club
    19 min walk
  • Sun N Sea Wood fire restaurant, Coffee shop and Guesthouse
    2 min drive
  • Coconut Style Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

Elysium

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Talpe
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Elysium. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Elysium, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Elysium boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elysium

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Elysium Hotel Unawatuna
Elysium Unawatuna
Elysium Hotel
Elysium Unawatuna
Elysium Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Elysium have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Elysium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Elysium?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elysium?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Elysium provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Elysium located?

Nestled on the beach, this Talpe hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Elysium Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Gelana

Liked: Cleanliness

Letdown

Had high expectations after reading the other reviews and spending almost $1K for two nights here but was disappointed overall. The beach access was nice and the highlight of our stay. Staff was a bit slow and not very helpful and food was ridiculously expensive and nothing special. There are other cheaper options nearby which are worth a look.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROS: We had an amazing 4-days stay at Elysium. This Boutique Hotel is a true gem worth every 5-stars, nested a short-tuk-tuk ride from Unawatuna or Galle. The hotel is on a quiet beautiful beach. There are rocks, so you cannot swim directly in from the hotel, but you have a small and beautiful cove 100m on the right. And you can enjoy the view of fishermen on their stilts from the hotel terrace at sunrise and sunset! Spot is perfect for both. The rooms are very large and comfortable, decorated with a lot of style. Beds are 5 stars. The food was the best we had during our entire stay in Sri Lanka, we had amazing dinners, and probably our best breakfast ever in travel (no buffet, dishes are cooked on-demand). A huge congrats to the chef!!! The owner Catherine and her staff were extremely careful to our comfort and needs. And we had an amazing NYE dinner and celebration. We highly recommend it and hope to be able to visit again in the future! CONS: nothing...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Masha

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

Private, cozy hotel with beautiful garden area

We had one night here and had the place all to ourselves. Our room was excellent with a large king bed and two sets of bunk beds built into the walls. There was also a nice window seat with lots of pillows. There were two bathrooms with showers and two toilets. Also there was an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand. The room was stocked with water bottles. The only complaint about the room was the proximity to the busy/noisy road and train tracks. The walled yard was right off a busy road and there were trains going as well as cars honking early in the morning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devrajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property, with awesome service staff, 2 👍👍 For them
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Absolutely amazing

We spent 6 nights at the Elysium and were more than happy with this choice. The premises are stylish, spacious and perfectly located on a beach. We arrived on a rainy Saturday and were treated to a complimentary lunch - that set the tone for the rest of the week. Staff was brilliant -especially the chef. They even granted us a late check out at 5.00 pm - free of charge. Many thanks dear Elysium-team for your great work.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Excellent Boutique Hotel

Beautiful boutique hotel on the coast twenty five minutes outside of Galle. Lovely relaxing setting with great views. The service and food were both excellent and the standard of the accommodation very good. Would highly recommend Elysium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018