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Kingfisher Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Beach/ocean view
Lobby lounge
International cuisine
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Kingfisher Hotel sits just steps from Unawatuna Beach. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, wander through the garden, or borrow books from the library. The hotel provides practical comforts like laundry facilities and free WiFi throughout the property.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Basigewatte, Devala Road, Unawatuna, Southern, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jungle Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galle Fort - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 34 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coral Light Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black&White - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kingfisher Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Kingfisher Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a library. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Kingfisher Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Kingfisher Hotel Unawatuna
Kingfisher Hotel
Kingfisher Unawatuna
Kingfisher Hotel Hotel
Kingfisher Hotel Unawatuna
Kingfisher Hotel Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingfisher Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kingfisher Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kingfisher Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kingfisher Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Kingfisher Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kingfisher Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Unawatuna hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Kingfisher Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LIlanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love Kingfisher hotel. The food is excellent & the staff are fabulous. I think they need to do the software upgrades to the TV,s as I was not able to watch Netflix with my own account.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive for the service provided. Broken (always working and very cold) AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Låt oss börja med det som var bra; utsikten från balkongen. Vad var mindre bra: – Det är på riktigt en nattklubb nedanför balkongen på lördagar. Vi hade inte blivit förvarnade om detta. Det lät på riktigt som om att högtalaren stod i vårt rum. – AC fungerade ej. – Duschen svämmade över. – Kackerlackor runt badrummet – Vi blev bortkörda från våra solstolar (innan solen går ned) – Utbyggnad pågår 2 meter från balkongen (november -24) – Inget städ. Fick be om påfyllning av hygienartiklar. Det här är ju mer av en kulturgrej men badrummet har inga dörrar in till sig. All in all, 2 stjärnor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronique

Hôtel parfait sur la plage mais attention , soirée musique très animées
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location by the sea was great, lovely to eat outside at breakfast. Only problem was the noise of the DJ at night until 3am!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Tea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

6 stars service

Staff friendly and always available! Hotel infront of the beach and with sun beds and towels included in the room booking! Best position closed to other restaurants and pubs. We felt like at home! If you find a room available do not hesitate to book it; it is a lovely boutique hotel with only 4 rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Great location, great hotel

Directly on the beach and quiet because it is not on the main road, this is a very nice hotel. Breakfast on the beach with fresh fruit juices was a great way to start each day. Only 4 rooms so the service is good and personal. No pool but the ocean is so nice there, no need for one. Our room fan was not working when we arrived and they immediately began working to get it functioning. In the end they replaced the whole fan. The only warning I would give is that there is beach party at the hotel on saturday night. If you don't like loud music then avoid saturday. Or better - go down and enjoy the beach party.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

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